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Eric9610's latest activity
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The destination charge is a fair shared expense covering logistics across the fleet, it is not based on specific delivery location. I...
May 15, 2026
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Absolutely. I think they’ll still be selling the LE in late 2026. That’s money Rivian would be leaving on the table if they didn’t keep...
May 15, 2026
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I think they’ll be selling LEs at least until the end of the year when those other color options become available. Maybe even into early...
May 15, 2026
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"Design Yours" link on R2 website
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I think the only reason for the delay is to sort the financial programs they plan to offer. Knowing there have been mentions of leasing...
May 13, 2026
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Rival: 2026 BMW iX3 reviews are impressive... R2 has its work cut out
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Oh yeah, 6-8 months from now (I'm confident less than a year), finding a zero down for <$700 shouldn't be an issue, especially through a...
May 12, 2026
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Rival: 2026 BMW iX3 reviews are impressive... R2 has its work cut out
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$1,261+ tax with 0 down only drive offs. 15k per year miles. That is so expensive for what you get. Macan 4S EV I just got quoted $1,200...
May 11, 2026
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Yup. By end of year, typical 10%+ off plus any incentives will be norm. Leases will be subvented as well.
May 11, 2026
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I am sure BMW will get more competitive when the introduction phase is over. The R1 has been out for 3-4 years so the lease should be...
May 11, 2026
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The configurator is up and running a fully loaded iX3 50 is $72,800....
May 11, 2026
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I live near BMW in South Carolina and the massive battery plant they started a few years ago is almost operational down the road from...
May 4, 2026
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I'm in your boat, with another conundrum: If later you decide that you want Autonomy+, odds are that it will cost more. I believe that...
Apr 28, 2026
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TBH I think that is what Rivian expects the rationale to be. Offer autonomy+ with LE to keep those happy who thought about waiting for...
Apr 28, 2026
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I agree. If it comes with the LE and I have it, I'll probably use it occasionally. If I wait and have to pay for it later, chances are I...
Apr 28, 2026
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So like many of you, I was debating between: Going with a Launch Edition, which includes "lifetime" Autonomy+ and the Gen2 hardware...
Apr 28, 2026
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I'm on a first name basis with the folks at my Rivian service center. It's still far more pleasant than if I go into my GMC dealership...
Apr 24, 2026
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I have a tough time taking a post seriously when it is written this poorly. I don't get the communications issues. I have always been...
Apr 24, 2026
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My reliability/service experience has been perfect. I have had zero service events that I initiated due to problems, etc. Rivian...
Apr 24, 2026
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"luxury needs to be removed." No, because there is nothing to remove. Rivian has never marketed itself as a luxury brand. You won't find...
Apr 24, 2026
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I am also frustrated as I have no reason to call service. :cool: /s
Apr 24, 2026
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Don’t buy a Rivian and why?
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Here is a thought for everyone. I take Rivian service over having to deal with a dealer to purchase a car. I have owned a lot of cars...
Apr 23, 2026
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Mildly entertaining thread so far 😉. Anyone coming from the ICE world has seen this before. I used to call my Lexus advisor, a human...
Apr 23, 2026
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I set my expectations low with an early 2022 VIN, kept my old vehicle for a year assuming there would be teething issues, and I've had...
Apr 23, 2026
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My service experience has been genuinely great. Just because you keep saying it’s terrible doesn’t make it true. You had a bad...
Apr 23, 2026
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Everyone has their own experience. While service was rough in the first 18 months the last 20 have been amazing. If I need service...
Apr 23, 2026
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I care about EV form and function and in terms of these things not even Tesla can compare to Rivian. The minimalist interior on a Tesla...
Apr 23, 2026
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I know all service centers are not equal in how they take care of their customers. But I just had our new Tri in for some issues all...
Apr 23, 2026
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Funny how different everyone’s experience is and how people expect their experience is the same as everyone else's. My 3+ year...
Apr 23, 2026
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Service is still awesome if you have an issue that prevents your vehicle from being drivable. Of course those issues are at the expense...
Apr 23, 2026
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Don’t buy a Rivian and why?
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I own 2 Rivian's, An R1T QM and R1S QM. No problems and my SC is very communicative when I have had to replace windshields and standard...
Apr 23, 2026
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BNP Paribas analysts expect fewer than 400 deliveries this quarter, before volumes ramp to about 7,000 in the third quarter and about...
Apr 23, 2026
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With 7000 deliveries projected for Q2, my guess is that significant customer deliveries will start in July, which is only 9-10 weeks...
Apr 23, 2026
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I am not inclined to wait for Lidar.
Apr 23, 2026
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Media already have them. My neighbor is a reviewer and has had one since the Road Shows started. Influencer... what 20-100 cars if...
Apr 23, 2026
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RJ's commitments on Gen 2 R1 Autonomous Driving: L2 this year (2026), L3 next year (2027)
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I love that he stated it, but L3 isn't just a technology capability issue, it's primarily a nationwide/state/insurance company legal...
Apr 22, 2026
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"Once production reaches a higher run rate in 2027, the R2 will cost Rivian less than half as much to build as the R1, McDonough said...
Apr 22, 2026
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At 6’5”, I have literally NEVER been there, and I doubt RJ has either.. it’s a fashion trend, one that needs to move on.. ;-)
Apr 22, 2026
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RJ looks happy as heck! Kudos to him. Probably one of the biggest days in his career!
Apr 22, 2026
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These will all go to employees. The first 1,600 or so will all go to internal people. Yes, these are customer cars since they are not...
Apr 22, 2026
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WOW a EV company that does what it says it will.......
Apr 22, 2026
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Maybe they’ll start opening configurations as they roll these out…one can wish
Apr 22, 2026
Eric9610
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May be some credence to May the 4th for early reservation holders.
Apr 22, 2026
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I went with the 20" ATs on my R1T over the stalk 21s because there were replacement tires available. There were several people on here...
Apr 22, 2026
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Would you go with 20" wheels or 21" wheels on Launch Edition R2?
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Someone posted in the chat and got a detailed answer from Rivian. The LE / P models 21" and 20" are both forged aluminum. The 20" is...
Apr 22, 2026
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I'm doing the LE with the no cost 21" wheels. I'll be getting a second set of aftermarket 20" Volks TE37 with a set of AS tires. No AT...
Apr 21, 2026
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It is stated on the Rivian site I believe that the 20” are forged.
Apr 21, 2026
Eric9610
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Was thinking the same thing. Under $2k, maybe. $3K? I can live with the 21s.
Apr 21, 2026
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I would consider the 20" AT option ONLY if it's reasonably priced - no more than $1500. Otherwise, I'll stick with the 21" and better...
Apr 21, 2026
Eric9610
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I have to say at $3k for the 20" I am going to stay with the 21's then buy aftermarket.
Apr 21, 2026
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Michelin has Defenders at 21”. Had them for over a year. GREAT Tires. Quiet and wear great. My better than OEM Pirelli.
Apr 21, 2026
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I have 22"s and 21"s on my Gen 1 R1S. 100% get 20". Trust me bruh. J/K but I have driven loaners with 20" and wish I had them every time.
Apr 20, 2026
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