FWIW, I have a model X and love the falcon wing doors. I’ve never had an issue with them, but I realize it’s a lot of complex moving parts so wouldn’t be surprised if I do. However:
* they open fully in really tight spots where normal doors wouldn’t (although a mini van slide door would)
* they look awesome (although a mini van slide door never would)
We bought the car because the seats were the only ones that didn’t give my wife problems, as she has various health issues, of all the makes and models we tried from various car makers. No idea why, the seats are fine for me but not the best of any car we tried. But it is what it is. However, despite that practical necessity that chose the car for us, the doors really are awesome and something unique in the world of cars.
Likewise, cybertruck is definitely unique. It has a lot of awesome as well, so I hope it does well, even if it’s a PITA to make and has issues with reliability. Too many cars are generic retreads of generic retreads - it’s good to see new takes and design risks get funding and production.
"they open fully in really tight spots where normal doors wouldn’t"
I don't see how this helps. They're on the back, not the front, so the driver can't get any benefit. So you still always need to have room to open the doors normally.
Gotta put yourself in the shoes of a parent here. If you’re retrieving a child from the back seat, or are letting kids open the door themselves… you want something that is unlikely or basically impossible to smash into a neighboring car. Children aren’t careful, and if you’re trying to wrangle one in or out, you don’t want to also have to deal with the door. The front door you can control yourself, it’s not an issue.
> they open fully in really tight spots where normal doors wouldn’t
Honest question, how do they work in vertically constrained spaces? Like subterranean parking lots. I appreciate the design, but I'm wondering if they have the same issues as some older wing doors.
There’s sensors in them to detect stuff above them so they won’t slam into the ceiling if it is low. No idea about the reliability, though, of the sensors.
* they open fully in really tight spots where normal doors wouldn’t (although a mini van slide door would)
* they look awesome (although a mini van slide door never would)
We bought the car because the seats were the only ones that didn’t give my wife problems, as she has various health issues, of all the makes and models we tried from various car makers. No idea why, the seats are fine for me but not the best of any car we tried. But it is what it is. However, despite that practical necessity that chose the car for us, the doors really are awesome and something unique in the world of cars.
Likewise, cybertruck is definitely unique. It has a lot of awesome as well, so I hope it does well, even if it’s a PITA to make and has issues with reliability. Too many cars are generic retreads of generic retreads - it’s good to see new takes and design risks get funding and production.