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No R2's in Philly (KoP) yet...
I just went back in and a 5pm appointment today was available. Booked it and it clearly says R2 - will see if it is real because I had the same experience if it saying no R2s at this location.
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Booked a test drive for today... Now I'm just reading through the owner's manual as I wait for the appointed time.
 

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After a failed attempt around 8 central, I lucked into a test drive appointment later this afternoon. New appointments appeared after 9 am central. Confirmation clearly states R2. Heading to Normal. No email for ordering yet…🤞🤞🤞
 
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11am test drive, Fishers, IN!
Test drive went well, very solid vehicle! I was surprised that I was the only one there when I showed up. Take your time to explore the floor model before your test drive so you can focus on testing the "drive" for those 30 minutes and not the features.
 

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Test drive went well, very solid vehicle! I was surprised that I was the only one there when I showed up. Take your time to explore the floor model before your test drive so you can focus on testing the "drive" for those 30 minutes and not the features.
Thoughts on NVH - especially motor, wind and road noise?
 

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Thoughts on NVH - especially motor, wind and road noise?
It was a lot quieter than our R1S. No rattles. I didn't take it out on the highway because there was a rock truck in front of me as I was about to exit to the highway. I didn't want to be the guy coming back from the test drive with rock chips.
 

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How do these demo drives work? Is there a predetermined route or something? I've never done a Rivian demo drive before.
 

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No demos in state of Oregon and no invite to order. Fun.
 

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How do these demo drives work? Is there a predetermined route or something? I've never done a Rivian demo drive before.
When I test drove the R1S and R1T a few months back they gave me the key and said have it back in 35 to 45 minutes. Today, they were a lot more pressed for time. And a Rivian employee actually rode with me in the passenger seat and had me on a predetermined route. The test drive took about 20 minutes, and then I spent the rest of the time taking pictures and standing around, talking with the guy.
 
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Booked for tomorrow morning at 11:00AM!
Rivian R1T R1S R2 Demo Drive Scheduling is LIVE! Anyone book test drive yet? 1781024059143-7
 

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Our drive is done. Fits my petite wife which was the only possible hang up so we are in for sure.

AC is quiet and strong, door handles don’t squeak and suspension doesn’t rattle at low speeds which are all improvements over the R1.
Rivian R1T R1S R2 Demo Drive Scheduling is LIVE! Anyone book test drive yet? IMG_5693
Super smooth driving and very spacious.
 

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How do these demo drives work? Is there a predetermined route or something? I've never done a Rivian demo drive before.
They just gave me the "keys". There were no restrictions, recommended I take it on the Highway as well. No one from Rivian joined me for the test drive.
 

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My demo drive is in 2 hours. The website showed no open slots but when I checked back and one time slot had opened up. It pays to keep checking.
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