R1S Shop access live with lots of inventory!

[R1Sky Business]

Not yet

When I spoke with my guide after selecting the vehicle in the shop I was told that it would be delivered for pickup at the Chicago SC in a week or two. I offered to just pick it up in Normal if that's easier/quicker since it's only a couple of hours away, but was told that it's too late for that since they've already started the shipping process. After four weeks had gone by, I asked for an update on what's taking so long and was told that the cause for delay is unknown. My guide did reference the issue with the backup lamps, but wasn't sure if that caused the delayed shipment (though did confirm that the extension was added to the lamp and that I'd need a service visit for the permanent solution once it's available). I then said that if the cause of the delay and when the car might ship out are both unknown, please switch me over to pickup in Normal since I'd rather come get it than have it waiting there for an unknown period of time for shipment. So, I was switched over the factory pickup and my guide also confirmed that the vehicle had been pulled out that day for delivery prep.

That was almost a week ago and I haven't heard anything since. I'm starting to wonder if there's something wrong with the car and it's taking them an unknown amount of time to fully resolve. No evidence to support this concern - idle mind is the devil's workshop! I just don't understand why it takes 5+ weeks to get the car from Normal to the closest SC, especially when they expected 1-2 weeks to start.

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Edit: Don't mean to complain, but rather share my journey. I certainly recognize that mine are first world problems!

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[R1Sky Business]

LG/BM with 22" brights. I'm thinking I'll get the wheels powder coated black at some point.

Our first choice was Canyon Red/BM with the 22" wheels so the compromise was take LG to get it sooner (delivery window was Q4 of this year). It's a 2022 so a bit of a hit on the valuation side, but I'm getting the wheel upgrade and saving on the paint cost so that's a wash vs. a red 2023.

Only thought now is that refreshed windows will be out in the next 10 days. If our Q4 were to get moved up materially (which might not be absurd since it looks like they're picking up the production pace), perhaps we'd consider just waiting for a red one... ?

And as I type this I just heard from Rivian about scheduling a pickup in Normal mid next week. Getting closer...

Don't count on early delivery.

 

[R1Sky Business]

and only 2 without the RUS. Gonna be really hard to stay under $80k with the batches they're putting in the R1S Shop lately. Even one of the RUS-less builds has the dark 20", which puts it over also.

Get what you really want

 

[Autolycus]

Get what you really want

That's definitely a fall-back option for me. I just think it's really silly that Rivian has decided to do a bundle that frequently puts the MSRP barely over the cap for the tax credit, potentially costing a bunch of customers $3750.

I have my signed agreement pre-IRA enactment, so I should be good for $7500 and fine to pick any configuration, but I'm leaning toward caution and just waiting for one that works and is under $80k so even if the IRS decides the contract isn't enough, I can claim the lower 2023 credit.

And while I'm posting again: I enjoy the discussion and updates from the R1S Shop either way. It's fun seeing people get a vehicle and being excited about it.

 

[invernite]

Don't count on early delivery.

I think you're right. Even if the schedule moves up, I don't think it'd be more than a month or two. In that case I'd rather have the LG in the next week than CR in late summer

 

[R1Sky Business]

Smart and practical...

That's definitely a fall-back option for me. I just think it's really silly that Rivian has decided to do a bundle that frequently puts the MSRP barely over the cap for the tax credit, potentially costing a bunch of customers $3750.

I have my signed agreement pre-IRA enactment, so I should be good for $7500 and fine to pick any configuration, but I'm leaning toward caution and just waiting for one that works and is under $80k so even if the IRS decides the contract isn't enough, I can claim the lower 2023 credit.

And while I'm posting again: I enjoy the discussion and updates from the R1S Shop either way. It's fun seeing people get a vehicle and being excited about it.

 

[320A]

how long does it usually take to get shop access..? I was told its has been approved and in process.. takes 48hrs n it been over 48hrs.. still nothing.. Thanks!

 

[Killer95Stang]

how long does it usually take to get shop access..? I was told its has been approved and in process.. takes 48hrs n it been over 48hrs.. still nothing.. Thanks!

Roughly 2 days for me, but was at a random time. I would guess Fridays don't count, because they are mostly treated as weekdays nowadays.

 

[vista1984]

how long does it usually take to get shop access..? I was told its has been approved and in process.. takes 48hrs n it been over 48hrs.. still nothing.. Thanks!

2 days for me too. no email. logged in and I found a new green banner on the top of the page.

 

[SoCalGuy]

Any other new inventory this morning?

 

[tgo10000]

Any other new inventory this morning?

 

[tgo10000]

Update big LE drop

 

[tgo10000]

None match my config but not gonna lie I’m tempted

 

[sub]

Update big LE drop

Thanks,

One of those is my exact config. And it has been more than 48 hours since I was told I would have access to the shop in 48 hours.

I just messaged my guide to see if they can make it happen. I doubt it, but fingers crossed.

 

[sub]

Thanks,

One of those is my exact config. And it has been more than 48 hours since I was told I would have access.

I just messaged my guide to see if they can make it happen. I doubt it, but fingers crossed.

My guide said they asked for me to be matched to it!. THANK YOU SO MUCH @tgo10000

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