The internet is buzzing with complaints from Cybertruck owners watching their $100,000-plus trucks turn into $50,000 offers — and Tesla isn't exactly offering tissues. In fact, their official Cybertruck account seems to be doubling down on the snark.
The story first gained traction after being picked up by TorqueNews and shared widely across Reddit, especially on the r/RealTesla subreddit. At the center of it all: a post from a Tesla owner who goes by "Dirty Tesla" on X. He claimed that his Foundation Series Cybertruck — originally purchased for $110,000 — had been valued by Carvana at just $54,000. A few weeks later, the number allegedly dropped again to $52,000. That's a reported $58,000 loss in under 12 months and 21,000 miles.
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The post quickly caught fire on social media, adding fuel to an already growing conversation about Cybertruck depreciation, the oversaturated resale market, and Tesla reportedly halting trade-ins on its own vehicles.
The screenshots Dirty Tesla shared do show a Carvana offer, but we can't independently verify whether the quotes were authentic or possibly altered. The post is public and available for anyone to view, but the actual valuation process — and whether it reflects a finalized offer — remains unclear.
Still, the broader concern isn't going away. With resale values reportedly down 55% year-over-year, frustrated owners have been turning to Carvana or other third-party dealers in a bid to cut their losses.
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But instead of sympathy, the official Cybertruck X account decided to fire back with comedy. Responding to Dirty Tesla, they wrote:
"One more post like this and you will be getting $0 when I do an Irish exit in the middle of the night."
The responses and screenshots came pouring in. Some users praised the Cybertruck account's comeback, calling it the "best non-human response" and saying that the social media team deserved a raise.
Other Cybertruck owners quickly joined the conversation. One commented, "mine's even lower," sharing a screenshot showing a $51,000 Carvana offer.
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A few people criticized the owners for openly discussing resale values, saying it creates a "self-fulfilling prophecy" that could hurt demand. Then there were users who floated conspiracy theories suggesting companies like Carvana are intentionally undervaluing Cybertrucks to damage Tesla's reputation.
Whether it's conspiracy, comedy, or cold economics, the resale value of a Cybertruck is no joke. And Tesla's official banter might not be helping.
While the comment from the Cybertruck account was almost certainly meant as a joke — a tongue-in-cheek jab in Tesla's usual irreverent style — not everyone took it that way. Coming from a verified brand account, even an apparently lighthearted response can blur the line between banter and bad optics. It might've been funny to some, but to owners watching their six-figure trucks lose half their value, the humor probably didn't land.
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