Doing it all over again in terms of going back to October 2022? Definitely the Lightning still, it was the only thing that fit my bill and I'm super satisfied with it.
Today? If I didn't have a Lightning what would I get? That might be more complicated. Well 2 weeks ago I took delivery of an Escalade IQ to replace an older Tesla and honestly I'd probably just have gotten that without the Lightning. Still am happy to have the Lightning and Escalade currently.
A lot of that is on me -- I don't actually use the Lightning as a truck terribly often, I just have horrible joints thanks to a chronic disease and appreciate the spacious upright seating position of the Lightning. And the Escalade is simply more comfortable for both the front passengers as well as the 5 others in the back rows!
I really don't have anything to complain about with the Lightning, if anything it's a great sign that in 2025 there's several other options for both large electric SUVs and pickup trucks!