While I agree with the general sentiment of these posts, I have to to disagree here. I believe customer acceptance of post-delivery fixes for many of Tesla's issues has essentially been a green light for them to cut corners during production to grow production volume. Having suffered twice from poor build quality, it's been something that has really soured my view of Tesla. Their technology is impressive and has been cutting edge, but the inconsistent and sometimes very poor build quality has been a real detractor for many owners. While Tesla has no issues selling their vehicles now, especially with of their first mover advantage, I think these issues are really starting to effect how prospective buyers see them. This will be especially important now that the EV market is growing increasingly diverse and more quality manufacturers are coming onto the field. Rivian needs to be able to distinguish themselves with both quality and technology to establish their market niche, otherwise they will be viewed as mediocre and will not grow to their full potential, perhaps to fatal ends. There is a balance to achieve and Rivian will get there, but now is not the time to ship poor quality products.
Agreed. I want reliability and fit and finish to be micrometer perfect.
Not to continue pushing this thread from pictures, but QC concerns are part of the reason I don't have a Tesla. And I'm not someone who particularly cares about panel gaps. But if they effect the way doors open/close or they start to make noise, that's an issue for me.
All of this is valid! And if Rivian communicated that was the reason they were holding back Im sure many on here would wait longer. BUT, Perfect is the enemy of good. Im not saying its ok to have gap/QC issues, but if you’re waiting for a new car company to make a new car that doesn’t have any issues it will be a while still IMHO. FWIW, our Teslas “QC” issues are not showstoppers and were easily resolved at the service center, still allowing me to get my car when I needed it (except for the whole no batteries thing last year, which was a happy surprise since I can charge to 100% every time with the iron based battery).
Couldn’t help but notice the stack of Blue Def boxes on the wall in front of the R1S in the last picGetting us back on track...
R1S in Denver (not my photos)
HnnnnggggGetting us back on track...
R1S in Denver (not my photos)
Is that going to be necessary during my oil changes or do they just do it to bump up the cost? How often is it really needed?Couldn’t help but notice the stack of Blue Def boxes on the wall in front of the R1S in the last pic
Damn that launch green looks good under those overcast PNW skies!
