While Otto didn’t doubt the giveaway’s authenticity from the start, his family needed more convincing. “I knew it was real. My wife thought it was a scam until you guys bought my airline ticket to go there. Then she knew it was real,” he explained.
Despite Otto’s stoic nature, it was difficult for him to hide his enthusiasm upon seeing the Tahoe in person. “I absolutely loved it when I first saw it. Black on black. What's not to love?” The three-row SUV came fully loaded with luxury amenities, including rear entertainment screens, a panoramic sunroof, heated seats, a heated steering wheel, power-folding third-row seating, and stylish 22-inch wheels. During the walkthrough, Hyssong made a point of highlighting the family-friendly features of the Tahoe, including the rear entertainment screens with an HDMI setup.
At the same time, Otto was realistic about who would ultimately be in command of the new vehicle. “Once I get home, we'll see how long it takes before my wife says, ‘Let me have the keys.’ It will probably be real quick," he predicted with a laugh. This prophecy proved accurate—the Tahoe is now officially known as “Imee’s Tahoe.” “That’s my wife's name. I gave her the Tahoe and some cash,” he explained during a follow-up.