A Tesla Cybertruck owner known as Ashley has ordered a second vehicle for $110,000 to surprise her skeptical husband, citing her positive experience after overcoming initial hesitations with Full Self-Driving (FSD). This decision comes just before Tesla's February 14, 2026, deadline to end the $8,000 one-time FSD purchase in favor of a $99 monthly subscription. Ashley's story highlights a contrast between online negativity and real-world owner satisfaction.
In a post on a Facebook community for Tesla enthusiasts, Ashley shared her enthusiasm for the Cybertruck, stating, “I bought a Cybertruck and totally love it. I’m not a tech person, but I’m head over heels for this truck, and I’m plotting to get one for my husband too.” She noted her husband's exposure to negative posts from non-owners, adding, “all he sees are posts from people who don’t have a Cybertruck and a bunch of negativity. Friends, you’re missing out big time. This truck is legit amazing.”
Initially hesitant about FSD, Ashley now relies on it heavily: “At first, I was hesitant to drive and try FSD, and now I can’t imagine driving without it. That’s right, I’m practically a converted cyber-convert.” Her purchase locks in the $8,000 FSD option before the shift to subscriptions on February 14, 2026, after which owners must pay $99 per month.
The article, published on February 15, 2026, by Torque News, references other owners' experiences to counter online criticism. One Reddit user reported, “Just over 40,000 miles in 13 months, zero issues. Best vehicle I've ever owned by far.” Another praised FSD V14: “The tech is the best, the driving is the smoothest. FSD is now great with 14.” A third noted, “It even parks itself at a Supercharger along the way... Frankly, there is no need to even be awake when the robot is driving.”
FSD V14 is described as feature complete, with improved awareness, including cautious reactions to obscured pedestrians, according to AutoPilot Review. However, TeslaHubs' Arthur Isaac pointed out that the subscription model removes the promise of hardware supporting full autonomy indefinitely, potentially avoiding future retrofit issues.
Ashley's move reflects a trend among non-technical owners valuing the truck's utility amid polarizing opinions.
