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DaveA
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I don't own a Rivian and am coming from a Tesla Model 3. My overall impression of the R2 is positive and I still intend to buy one...
Today at 2:03 PM
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Would you go with 20" wheels or 21" wheels on Launch Edition R2?
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The 21" tires have 5.5" of sidewall. That's more than a Forester Wilderness. These are not low profile tires.
Today at 11:13 AM
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Josh X's post
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Would you go with 20" wheels or 21" wheels on Launch Edition R2?
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Better more realistic angle.
Today at 11:11 AM
DaveA
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Would you go with 20" wheels or 21" wheels on Launch Edition R2?
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So everyone everywhere needs to ride around on off-road tires? Sounds like a war zone where you drive. I've never heard anyone that...
Today at 10:19 AM
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I'll go with 21 and then look at what Martian is making for R2
Today at 9:37 AM
DaveA
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macb00kemdanno's post
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Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive
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Flick it even...
Today at 9:18 AM
DaveA
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Rivians have poor quality?
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I concur...early Gen 1s have/had many issues, but still one of the best driving vehicles for its size. The R2 I test drove had the...
Today at 6:35 AM
DaveA
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Mos Eisley's post
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Esker Silver R2 finally marketed by Rivian! Hi-res official images (Updated With More)
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I really have no need for crossbars…. Except for fetching a Christmas tree once a year. Will I spend $700 for that? Ummmm…. Yeah.
Today at 5:51 AM
DaveA
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Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive
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Goodbye. Your useful contributions will be missed.
Today at 5:46 AM
DaveA
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aak7268's post
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R2 Orders / VIN / Deliveries List Tracker + Stats 📊
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Ordered on 6/17 and just scheduled my delivery date for this Saturday!
Yesterday at 3:46 PM
DaveA
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R2 Orders / VIN / Deliveries List Tracker + Stats 📊
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Do you get an email or just log in and your order shows you a vin?
Yesterday at 11:10 AM
DaveA
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Interesting, got my order invite on 6/17, placed the order. Had a chance to do a test drive yesterday morning in Costa Mesa, out of...
Yesterday at 11:09 AM
DaveA
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Mos Eisley's post
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Esker Silver R2 finally marketed by Rivian! Hi-res official images (Updated With More)
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From the Rivian Facepalm page today.
Tuesday at 4:37 PM
DaveA
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The San Antonio SC only had 1 HMG R2 other than the 2 used for test drives and it had "matched" written on the windshield. Think most...
Tuesday at 1:37 PM
DaveA
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Hoping for that "Timeline to order" by end of June information to come. Sounds like it will be a make it or break it for a lot of...
Tuesday at 1:35 PM
DaveA
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Just picked up my R1T, no issues found with the 45,000 inspection. Took a photo of my soon to be R2. Asked the service person about...
Tuesday at 1:22 PM
DaveA
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Rivian R2 Home Delivery Today
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Completed the R2 steps last week except scheduling and got notified of UPS home delivery. I assumed it was the spare tire kit, but it...
Tuesday at 11:53 AM
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Do you do a lot of drag racing? Seriously, where are people really taking advantage of 0-60 times like these? Sure, it's fun for a...
Tuesday at 11:47 AM
DaveA
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Count Orlok's post
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Sad, but I think I’m out
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gross
Tuesday at 11:45 AM
DaveA
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Sad, but I think I’m out
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Maybe I’m just an optimist, but R1 is an immensely complicated vehicle so it’s not surprising it has issues. R2 seems to be far simpler...
Tuesday at 11:42 AM
DaveA
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Smlee's post
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Sad, but I think I’m out
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Man I love these threads, trying to poke the dragon. I really don’t care, my plan is to pick it up as soon as I can to dump my 2022...
Tuesday at 11:40 AM
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Sad, but I think I’m out
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That's certainly an opinion. Who could imagine it isn't quite like a $110,000 car? Frankly, nearly all the reviews seem to differ. And...
Tuesday at 11:37 AM
DaveA
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People that make less than 100k should not be buying a 60k car.
Tuesday at 11:29 AM
DaveA
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Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions
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If you thought R2 was truck-like, then you've never driven an R1 I guess? Suspension felt super tight and sporty on the 21s for me.
Tuesday at 11:05 AM
DaveA
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Insurance Rates for R2
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It will be a lot easier to repair. It was designed that way, and per a mobile service tech they were asked for grievances on how to...
Tuesday at 7:40 AM
DaveA
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It almost seems like they are slow rolling the deliveries waiting for the software update. I was in Canton MA June 15th, they had 1...
Tuesday at 5:58 AM
DaveA
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Mos Eisley's post
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Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions
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Well, glad you dodged that bullet!
Tuesday at 5:55 AM
DaveA
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Insurance Rates for R2
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With Geico, my rates are going down 20% swapping R1 for R2.
Tuesday at 5:54 AM
DaveA
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Budman's post
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R2 Orders / VIN / Deliveries List Tracker + Stats 📊
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I was given VIN 1588 on Thursday June 18th. No delivery date yet.
Monday at 3:38 PM
DaveA
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2025 R1S Tri Motor
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Probably fine. And its still under warranty, so at least the prior owner was the one to deal with the 2 defective parts.
Monday at 2:05 PM
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R2 Charge port door
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Both my R1S (very rare) and Hyundai Ioniq 9 (50%+) will try to close the door in the middle of charging so I'll have to move the door...
Monday at 10:49 AM
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Catalina Cove does look fairly similar to the Storm Blue in certain lighting. Picking up the samples in the showroom I had to double...
Monday at 7:14 AM
DaveA
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I'll be honest, I mainly chose CC so no one will confuse my R2 for an R1S. :CWL:
Monday at 6:59 AM
DaveA
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R2 vs R1S Quad - Test Drive Comparison
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Own an R1S and have an R2 on the way for July delivery. Did demo drive for R2 today and had similar thoughts. Drove an hour in our R1 to...
Sunday at 6:12 PM
DaveA
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Frost's post
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Test drove Half Moon Grey R2 : Loved it
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Test drove Half Moon Grey R2 : Loved it
Sunday at 5:41 PM
DaveA
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Telo EV Pickup Truck first look: 5 seats, 5 foot bed, 350 miles range, 0-60 in 4 seconds, size of Mini Cooper ?
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800v charging so you only have to endure 25 mins of laughter from fellow citizens charging next to you instead of 45 mins.
Friday at 8:37 AM
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R2 First Drive Reviews - Articles & Videos 📰 🎬
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Friday at 7:23 AM
DaveA
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Tim-in-CA's post
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Rivian owners file lawsuit alleging false promises on self-driving features
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Looking forward to my check for $3.87
Friday at 5:45 AM
DaveA
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R2 compact spare tire purchase
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Yeah I’ll get it and feel better about myself even if I never need it.
Friday at 4:08 AM
DaveA
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R2 compact spare tire purchase
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As someone who has had a blowout away from city convenience and has used a spare and didn’t have to wait 3 hours for AAA or whatever...
Jun 18, 2026
DaveA
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Great Gatsby's post
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Why is Rivian R2 config site down
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Guys, it was me. I broke it. My 8,000th refresh of the day probably did a number on it. My apologies.
Jun 18, 2026
DaveA
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Just finalized VIN 073x so assume it's already on it's way or at the local SC
Jun 18, 2026
DaveA
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My R2 Delivered (VIN 0686) - First Photo 📸
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Oh, my same spec...beautiful.
Jun 18, 2026
DaveA
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R2 in Orlando
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Just saw my first R2 in Orlando at the Service Center! Really like the size for me.
Jun 18, 2026
DaveA
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Here’s my 2¢’s Timeline: Reserved day of event. Then bought an R1S. Love everything about it. This past Monday I got my invite to...
Jun 17, 2026
DaveA
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Would you go with 20" wheels or 21" wheels on Launch Edition R2?
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In 3 years there will hopefully be 150-200k R2s on the road so there should definitely be alternatives. The 21s were so silent on my...
Jun 17, 2026
DaveA
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aak7268's post
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Would you go with 20" wheels or 21" wheels on Launch Edition R2?
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I mean, I am looking to do more road trips than off-road trips...so maybe it is the best option. But yes, I'm hoping there'll be good...
Jun 17, 2026
DaveA
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Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions
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I was thinking it was set to Face Vent or driver focus. I didn't play with it much during my drive.
Jun 17, 2026
DaveA
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mclark2112's post
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R2 Delivery Date updated
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Just got my invite to order! I was hoping to put it off until the end of the year, but I'm going to give in and order it, I just know it!
Jun 17, 2026
DaveA
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Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions
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There is a driver only button for the AC. Sounds like it was on that setting for you. Also, I drove it in Sport mode and felt no...
Jun 17, 2026
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