This Tesla Cybertruck Owner Replaced His Pickup Truck With a Used Cadillac Lyriq

And that's despite the fact that the now-Texas-based brand has been forcing customers to accept that they cannot sell their fancy EV in the first year of ownership without its express permission.

It's not hard to see why this pickup truck garnered so much attention. It looks very futuristic, although it seems like it came from a dystopian period. It represents progress for the brand because it has 48V internals, steer-by-wire, an 800V battery architecture, and bidirectional charging.

The latter was a feature Tesla really didn't want to popularize because it sells 13.5-kWh Powerwalls. But it couldn't keep it tucked away from the Cybertruck. Although a six-figure ride, the pickup truck had to have at least a couple of workhorse-like characteristics.

So, apart from scoring a quick profit, why would someone want to sell their Cybertruck and risk ending their relationship with Tesla? It's especially peculiar when we're talking about a YouTuber. Usually, content creators tend to hang on to things that can bring them nice, easily obtainable revenue.

But Tyler Hoover of Hoovies Garage replaced his 2,000-mile Cybertruck with a slightly used 2023 Cadillac Lyriq because of one major fear – steep depreciation. And, in his own words, he did so "gladly." A dealership bought it from him for $111,000 and is now trying to resell it for $139,600.

The middleman offered the YouTuber so much because he was willing to get the Caddy. Otherwise, he would have only gotten $97,000 for Tesla's first pickup truck.

The Cybertruck's fate seems to be sealed because from here on out, it will likely continue to depreciate. Multiple owners discovered a few drawbacks and have taken to social media to complain or show others that the vehicle isn't as amazing as some might have believed. Besides that, Tesla plans to roll out non-Foundation Series units, which will undoubtedly saturate the market.

However, the Caddilac Lyriq isn't perfect either, even if it has massaging front seats. It is a first-generation vehicle, too. That means customers will have to put up with certain shortcomings, such as software glitches or glare coming from bits of trim finished in chrome. But at least it has an advanced driver-assistance system that works, a good exterior look, plenty of range, and a digital rearview mirror that works even when the camera module is out. On the Cybertruck, if you close the tonneau cover, you're stuck with the camera.