Man in Pennsylvania cashed in his Tesla Cybertruck for a lump sum so he could afford a ‘groovy ride’ with features he loves
- Out with the old and in with the older is this ex-Cybertruck owner’s motto
- The futuristic EV was traded in for a hippie wagon VW ID Buzz
- The owner made $12,000 profit on the trade and is already planning road trips
Published on Dec 18, 2024 at 4:12 PM (UTC+4)
by Jack Marsh
Last updated on Dec 18, 2024 at 4:15 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
A man from Pennsylvania has traded in his Tesla Cybertruck to raise funds for his dream ‘groovy ride’ and modifications.
If there is one drawback to the Tesla Cybertruck, it’s that the car isn’t aesthetically everyone’s cup of tea.
It’s large, which is great for the American market, but unless you’re into that sci-fi look, it can come across a bit, erm, ugly.
So why not have a 70s-inspired ‘groovy ride’ sat on your drive instead?
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Tesla Cybertruck traded in for Volkswagen ID. Buzz
YouTube creator and Pennsylvania car enthusiast Roman (TFLEV Studios) has bought a brand-new Volkswagen ID Buzz after trading in the Tesla Cybertruck.
The first-edition cabana blue Buzz was purchased for around $72,000 and looks more like something from Scooby Doo rather than Star Trek.
The minivan is quite the change of direction from the Cybertruck, but it does come with its own modern features, such as a roof that changes between solid white and opaque, a Japanese-styled walkway to walk from the driver seat to the rear, and an interior made specifically for comfort.
The ID Buzz can be a chip off the old Cybertruck block though, if modified in a sci-fi way, just like the Star Wars-inspired R2D2 and Darth Maul vans commissioned by Lucasfilm for the release of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney+.
Pennsylvania man thrilled with new car after trading the Cybertruck
The YouTube creator had one of the first Cybertruck’s to be released and has been making videos about it ever since. However, they were given the price of $85,000 for the Cybertruck, leaving a cheque for around $12,000-13,000 heading their way for modifications.
The Cybertruck was slated to be in good condition and not ‘abused’, although as one fan pointed out in the comments, the new ID Buzz won’t be excelling in the same video concepts like ‘tractor pulls, toaster test, Igauntlet, body damage from off-roading and towing.’
Already, this hippie-like van is being taken on road trips by the disco-era owner, putting the four-wheel-drive electric vehicle (EV) to the test and its 230-mile range.
While the Cybertruck usually has its futuristic tendencies highlighted by pure American muscle pickups like a Dodge RAM, this switch-up from 2070 to 1970 might be the biggest EV juxtaposition yet.
