Recent content by EBEG

I have the Rivian pucks. My Costco needed them, but the tech told me they were supposed to get the Rivian pucks s00n.

Years ago I leased a few cars from traditional dealers who advertised lease prices in the newspapers. The lease payment was always about 30% higher than the advertised price. Because taxes, registration, destination and other fees can take up a higher percentage of the "financed" amount in the...

I can see why some people want an electric car to feel like a gas car. Personally, I love the 1-pedal driving and don't miss coasting at all. It took me about a mile to love it and about a week to have smooth turns slowing from any speed. I only use friction brakes 1-2 times per week.

Northwestern Illinois and beyond has minimal charging options. I hate counting on a specific station being open and functioning. The back-up options are often poor.

It's a terrible station - I have to back in until the warnings are dark red - and still have to stretch the cord.

I have a few I bought on Amazon. They are quite useful, except that my college kids have appropriated them for their own use.

That's value. Even if it costs a lot, you get a lot; maybe more than you expect.

I have a friend who insists the market is rational. I think over time one can make that argument, but daily fluctuations often seem to be the result of emotional buying/selling.

My windshield was cracked as well. I was decelerating to exit. A truck passed me in the left lane and threw up a rock. Sometimes it's just bad luck.

GM almost folded in 2009 so anything is possible, but Rivian is in a pretty good place to survive all things considered. At this point there are more than 100,000 Rivians. Even if the company folded there would still be decent third party support, but you would have to pay for it.

I had the same issue and my batteries were replaced by mobile service last month. My tech told me it isn't uncommon for the batteries to simply wear out after about 18-24 months. I've had my R1T for about 18 months. He hinted that next time the replacement won't be free.

The strength of the B pillar saved her life. Based on crash performance, Rivian should be the new Volvo.

I see how you think that - but the actual criticism is not inaccurate.

Complaining and whining is the bedrock of this public forum.

I happen to personally know Matt Prince. We were law school classmates. He's a down-to-earth guy who likes to use his platform to point out issues he thinks can be improved - including at his own company. Based on the posts in this forum, his complaints are fairly common.