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HAL9000
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Continuing with the 'being first' tradition, I present to you the world's first R2 roof rack 😂 In all seriousness, here are some pics...
Yesterday at 9:17 PM
HAL9000
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Optionally, one could also try to pay more attention and not solely rely on technology. I remember years ago when I purchased my first...
Saturday at 2:12 PM
HAL9000
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I understand that you are angry, but I don’t think that gives you license to write moronic posts. Why don’t you delete this before we...
Saturday at 2:11 PM
HAL9000
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Gremlins happen with any new model. Early adopters should prepare for this. My MS was around the 40,000th made in the history of Tesla...
Saturday at 10:36 AM
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The R2 I drove had the charge port door aligned properly. I like the location on the driver side rear so I can use Tesla chargers with...
Saturday at 10:36 AM
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Saturday at 1:15 AM
HAL9000
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I said early on that the charge port door looks very awkward. The entire vehicle has straight lines but the port door doesn’t. It...
Friday at 8:50 PM
HAL9000
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Mos Eisley's post
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Questions for actual R2 owners reality vs hype or gripe
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And now you've heard from the one person in this community, AFAIK, who actually has one in his hands. :D
Friday at 1:20 PM
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😅 I'm the wrong owner to be answering your questions because I do not use the assistance or text features. I never used them in my R1 &...
Friday at 1:13 PM
HAL9000
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Yeah they re aligned my charge door the same day. No big deal.
Friday at 12:45 PM
HAL9000
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Not this again ... WHY? Do you really think that Rivian is going to refuse to fix something you noticed after delivery? They have no...
Friday at 12:43 PM
HAL9000
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Other than the cost-cutting charge port door and the lack of pet mode (coming soon), my R2 is very solid.
Friday at 12:06 PM
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Ugh....unfortunate. Guess we need to start making an R2 checklist for pickup.
Friday at 11:10 AM
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Unfortunately the charge port door is pure ass. I had to take my R2 in for re alignment. I am sure this will be alot of owners complain...
Friday at 11:04 AM
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In a metro area that isn't a problem. My Zero only had about 100mi of range and was never an issue. Of course, I wasn't going to road...
Wednesday at 11:24 PM
HAL9000
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Horsey's post
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Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive
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Here are the questions I asked the salesperson: can I purchase a set of 19" wheels from you? how do I engage auto park? where is...
Wednesday at 11:19 PM
HAL9000
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Garage door opener? 😁😁😁 I don't know anyone who puts it as #1 feature.on a car. Buy a $30 remote and stick it some where, under the...
Wednesday at 11:18 PM
HAL9000
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Absolutely hilarious to me that's your only response. Enjoy whatever crap you're actually driving.
Wednesday at 11:16 PM
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Of course you would. People like you (and the OP) are only here to shit on what you perceive as R2s weaknesses without ever saying...
Wednesday at 11:15 PM
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I read through your list and it sounds like the one car you definitely do NOT want is a Model Y. It also sounds like the vehicle that...
Wednesday at 11:14 PM
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You knew it didn’t have CarPlay before you drove it. If that was your biggest factor why did you bother? The Model Y doesn’t have...
Wednesday at 11:13 PM
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Yeah... As a sales guy myself, if you researched all of the things you didn't like about my product before then coming in for a demo of...
Wednesday at 11:13 PM
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Ohhhh…I just reminded myself of your other thread from May about only wanting to use the center infotainment screen for climate...
Wednesday at 7:00 PM
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There’s about 7 things you listed that Tesla doesn’t have either lol. This is going to be a great read of a thread 😂
Wednesday at 6:59 PM
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Oh boy…I can’t wait to read the replies to this thread. You talk a lot about very niche desires. Watermelon green color? Customizable...
Wednesday at 6:57 PM
HAL9000
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Goodbye. Your useful contributions will be missed.
Wednesday at 6:57 PM
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Based on your nitpicking I’m not sure any vehicle from any carmaker would work for you. While you might have a point or two…”watermelon”??
Wednesday at 6:56 PM
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I’m a little surprised - no R2 flips yet?
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Just flipped my R2 preorder. No VIN yet. All cash deal. Hope to have a delivery date soon tho.
Wednesday at 6:09 PM
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Many engineers find it unimaginable that others do not think systematically like they do. Software development teams are tasked with...
Wednesday at 6:03 PM
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Yahoo Autos - A cautionary tale for all users of any level of autonomy - it can and does fail with potentially disasterous results...
Wednesday at 6:02 PM
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I can’t believe I get it this month. After waiting 3 years for my R1S I was prepared to be patient but now I get it before the end of...
Jun 22, 2026
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My R2 Delivered (VIN 0686) - First Stealth PPF - Launch Green
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Love the color, hate the 2k premium.
Jun 22, 2026
HAL9000
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Interior roof cover for R2?
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My husband and I test drove the R2 today and we love it. However, the sun was coming down on our heads which was making it hot. Does...
Jun 21, 2026
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Those good boys seem to like it.
Jun 21, 2026
HAL9000
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Jun 21, 2026
HAL9000
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Congrats!! Looks great. Let us know your thoughts on the halo wheels (ease of use, how do they feel). Enjoy your new ride.
Jun 21, 2026
HAL9000
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Thanks! I like the wheels, very easy to use. Very responsive with great feedback. There is an in-car tutorial that shows you how to use...
Jun 21, 2026
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Cool, my monkeys are 1,3 and 4 years old. Camping and hiking as well, we love nature. For sure some type of cover in the future.
Jun 21, 2026
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Jun 20, 2026
HAL9000
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My R2 Delivered (VIN 0686) - First Stealth PPF - Launch Green
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😉
Jun 20, 2026
HAL9000
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Ill play price is right, Bob - I'm going with $6K! He got the whole thing done including the black.
Jun 20, 2026
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Looks great! I'm chomping at the bit to see a Catalina Cove done with Stealth PPF, come on internet...you can deliver. No AI please.
Jun 20, 2026
HAL9000
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Yep! Rhodesian Ridgebacks. They are my camping buddies, love the outdoors. 10mo and 3yo. 3 pups without putting the seats down will be...
Jun 20, 2026
HAL9000
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So the Stealth PPF doesn’t darken the color so much as make it look matte or semi-gloss? Looks nice.
Jun 20, 2026
HAL9000
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Good looking crew! 😎
Jun 20, 2026
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Looks amazing ! And seeing a couple of Ridgebacks in the back must be a sign that I need to go launch green :) ......I have (2)...
Jun 20, 2026
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All logos/lettering were removed. No cutouts. No issues.
Jun 20, 2026
HAL9000
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same shit 🤣
Jun 20, 2026
HAL9000
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Yeah it's a T ☺️
Jun 20, 2026
HAL9000
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left one is R1S
Jun 20, 2026
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