That's a loaded question. Of course people will be complaining about it, and rightfully so. Rivian's updating architecture stuff is going to be complicated if there isn't a distinct cut-off line based on model year orders, like would be typical for legacy auto.
This is a common issue with integrated systems, not always possible to roll everything out at once. Sometimes you need to release updates on one system in order to move forward on new changes when an integrated update may not be ready yet.
I think I’d be okay with this if I was taking delivery between now and the end of the year if Rivian had committed to a date for the items to be available in the gear shop. However, their commitment of, “In early 2023…” doesn’t mean much based upon past similar commitments from Rivian.
I mean it's not that loaded. It's bad if the configuration you wanted gets canceled like the explore trim or they get rid of the color you liked. But you have the option to buy with the available options. Nobody is forcing anybody to take something they don't want.
That's the thing about a reservation. It's not an order, it's a place in line. Maybe I should be putting myself in line again every 6 months. If Rivian demands I take delivery of a vehicle but they have announced significant changes within 6 months, I cancel that one.
I've been in this game since Jan 2019, so Ive seen all the announcements from the beginning. I think the concern from some is that they continue to chip away at the ease of buying this vehicle. For me, I can handle not financing a few grand in accessories (even though they said they might address in future) but it could be a hassle to compete with everyone to get some important items that I dont consider assessories, like the spare wheel. If they would mention you will have priority access to these items to soften the take away, they could make it a potential negative into more of a positive. Originally they talk about making this hassle free, no dealer involved, deliver to your door and its not that now. Its a minor blip on the whole grand scheme and Im in the long haul and if it helps them deliver the vehicles faster Im all for it.
Yep, and if your place in line means you get your car before someone else and that other person gets an update you didn't, stinks, but you can always hop back in line for an updated version.
I'm not so worried about things like cross bars and floor mats, but the spare tire is an issue for me. We are planning on towing a 7k boat and trailer, and a blow out without a spare could really put a damper on an otherwise 20 min. fix.
Haha, when I started this I wondered what people would be more focused on: The mileage or the adventure gear (I almost did two threads, lesson learned.) Guess we see what won. I wonder HOW they got the mileage better and if there is more gains to be had in that or in other ways. If it's just "We unlocked more of the battery" that's less exciting than it being "we found some motor efficiencies and improved regen while eliminating some vampire drain." Wonder if they'll let anyone know what they did, exactly.
Yeah, they'll have the spare tire in the gear shop. And it's not like they're going to stop making whatever came with the spare that is not in the gear shop today. I wouldn't assume that they'll leave owners hanging without a jack.
Well, the $1,00,000 question is exactly when will it be available to purchase?
On the mileage I think they already said this:
