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mellowthecat reacted to computertom's post in the thread Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions with
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Took a second test drive today in Canton, MA with my wife. It was all of 98 degrees Fahrenheit. I was excited to test it out with her... -
mellowthecat replied to the thread No real AM or FM radio in the R2.I havenāt listened to AM radio in over 10 years. Glad our government is working on fixing the real issues with America.
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mellowthecat reacted to Pablolibre's post in the thread Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive with Like.
Thanks for your opinion. As much as I would like the R2, I think I may ultimately get the iX3. I'll still have access to my wife's...
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mellowthecat reacted to DaveA's post in the thread R2 teething/early issues -- new owner needs flatbed 4 hours after delivery with Haha.
This is just part of owning a Rivian. My charge door has never been perfectly dialed in on my R1. They didn't want to lose that...
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mellowthecat replied to the thread Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive.I've read your posts and agree with you. I think you add value. I have blocked most people that do not by now. I just wonder if you...
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mellowthecat reacted to VandalSibs's post in the thread Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive with Like.
Trust me, we aren't all fanboys (or fangirls, or fan-non-binaries, etc.). You'll find plenty of people here that enjoy their Rivian, but...
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mellowthecat replied to the thread Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive.I don't own a Rivian, and I cancelled my R2 order. No dog in the fight, but I am confused as to how you thought your original post was...
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mellowthecat reacted to ksumnole's post in the thread Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive with Like.
I'm on the same page as you. We cancelled our R2 reservation in favor of Toyota/Subaru. CarPlay was the big factor. Having our R1T for...
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mellowthecat reacted to Horsey's post in the thread Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive with Like.
I get the feeling that this forum has a high propensity of middle aged people who are searching for a religion in Rivian lol. The fact...
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mellowthecat reacted to foofoo's post in the thread Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive with Like.
Too many toxic comments on this site. I'm fine with anyone reporting what they perceive and value. Not everyone will agree. OP posts...
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mellowthecat reacted to TexasBob's post in the thread Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive with Like.
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...
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mellowthecat reacted to DuoRivians's post in the thread Rival: 2026 BMW iX3 reviews are impressive... R2 has its work cut out with Like.
Iām not in the market for either car. But if I were, Iād highly lean toward the iX3
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mellowthecat replied to the thread Rival: 2026 BMW iX3 reviews are impressive... R2 has its work cut out.did you decide what you are going to do?
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mellowthecat reacted to kilpatds's post in the thread Rival: 2026 BMW iX3 reviews are impressive... R2 has its work cut out with Like.
Only superchargers are better for 400v cars than 800v. Basically every other DC fast charger is either faster at 800v (amp limited) or...
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mellowthecat reacted to manitou202's post in the thread Rival: 2026 BMW iX3 reviews are impressive... R2 has its work cut out with Like.
I did a quick search on PlugShare of chargers with over 150kW, non-Tesla, and a score of 8 or higher, and there is a lot of coverage on...
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mellowthecat reacted to manitou202's post in the thread Rival: 2026 BMW iX3 reviews are impressive... R2 has its work cut out with Like.
BMW is showing 200kW @ 400V. This has also been discussed on the BMW forums.
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mellowthecat reacted to DuoRivians's post in the thread Rival: 2026 BMW iX3 reviews are impressive... R2 has its work cut out with Like.
All Rivian DCFCs should now be v1.5 cabinets, capable of 350kw charging on 800v
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mellowthecat reacted to manitou202's post in the thread Rival: 2026 BMW iX3 reviews are impressive... R2 has its work cut out with Like.
The iX3 can charge at 200kW on 400V chargers. It can split the pack into two 400V systems and charge at 200kW. Where did you see only...
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mellowthecat reacted to manitou202's post in the thread Rival: 2026 BMW iX3 reviews are impressive... R2 has its work cut out with Like.
All EA, Chargepoint, Ionity, etc. are all 800V chargers. Tesla is the only major network that has a majority of 400V chargers. On all...
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I fail to see the logic behind leasing a car, unless you run a business and can claim the vehicle costs as a tax deduction. For an...
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Leasing is renting your lifestyle, turning my driveway into an expensive subscription service makes zero sense. Now on the buying...
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mellowthecat reacted to wnealisr226's post in the thread Looking for a reso holder that canceled due to price with Like.
Rivian has reliability issues..... Ford: hold my beer!
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mellowthecat replied to the thread Looking for a reso holder that canceled due to price.Didnāt know I hurt your feelings by cancelling. Rivian has reliability issues with the R1. The R2 is too early to tell. Same reason I...
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mellowthecat replied to the thread Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions.Many people on Reddit commenting about the AC not being adequate to cool cabin
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mellowthecat replied to the thread Looking for a reso holder that canceled due to price.I cancelled but not for price. I actually will end up purchasing a vehicle more expensive than the R2. I cancelled for reliability...
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mellowthecat reacted to Zathras's post in the thread Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions with Like.
Same here. Vented seats were great and I didn't hear them at all. But then we were listening to Led Zeppelin.
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mellowthecat replied to the thread Accidentally canceled reservation instead of demo drive!!.I cancelled my reservation, on purpose, and there are many steps you have to go through to cancel. Itās not just hitting the cancel...
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mellowthecat reacted to Budman's post in the thread R2 Demo Drive Scheduling is LIVE! Anyone book test drive yet? with Like.
Our drive is done. Fits my petite wife which was the only possible hang up so we are in for sure. AC is quiet and strong, door...
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mellowthecat reacted to macb00kemdanno's post in the thread R2 Demo Drive Scheduling is LIVE! Anyone book test drive yet? with Like.
Friggin great driving vehicle. Surprised at how quiet it was at highway speed (80 mph)
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mellowthecat reacted to macb00kemdanno's post in the thread R2 Demo Drive Scheduling is LIVE! Anyone book test drive yet? with Like.
Waiting in Knightdale, NC for my test drive š
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mellowthecat replied to the thread R2 Demo Drive Scheduling is LIVE! Anyone book test drive yet?.was this at the knightdale SC? I went to book at knightdale, and it is telling me demos are not available. I wonder if it because I...
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mellowthecat replied to the thread Rival: 2026 BMW iX3 reviews are impressive... R2 has its work cut out.I have not driven either, I would bet every dollar I have that the iX3 drives better than the R2. Itās BMWās thing theyāre known for...
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mellowthecat reacted to Thebandit's post in the thread Rival: 2026 BMW iX3 reviews are impressive... R2 has its work cut out with Like.
I mean it's not had to imagine that a BMW that sits 2" closer to the ground has a sportier and better driving experience than a Rivian...
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mellowthecat reacted to Eric9610's post in the thread Rival: 2026 BMW iX3 reviews are impressive... R2 has its work cut out with Like.
I have driven both and yes the BMW drives better...
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mellowthecat reacted to Eric9610's post in the thread Rival: 2026 BMW iX3 reviews are impressive... R2 has its work cut out with Like.
So I just got to sit in and demo the iX3! I was not allowed to take any pictures since it was the training car for BMW. All the badges...
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Data. Data. Data. Data. Too valuable to let it slip away when you are trying to catch up. Thatās it. Plain and simple. From the horseās...
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Regardless of how Rivian feels about CarPlay, there is no reason to not offer it as all these myths were the reason Rivian said they...
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mellowthecat reacted to SwampNut's post in the thread Wassym Bensaid DECODER interview: AI Rivian Assistant, Apple CarPlay, VW Joint Venture with Like.
LOL! You think that the head of engineering should have such basic knowledge gaps? WTF? The Rivian excuse-making is so strong here...
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mellowthecat reacted to tate16t's post in the thread Wassym Bensaid DECODER interview: AI Rivian Assistant, Apple CarPlay, VW Joint Venture with Haha.
I disagree but you believe you.
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mellowthecat reacted to NY_Rob's post in the thread Wassym Bensaid DECODER interview: AI Rivian Assistant, Apple CarPlay, VW Joint Venture with Like.
Yeah, it was a ridiculous statement, even in my 2024 Jeep.. one finger tap on any of the left side or even top row icons instantly...
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What you're missing is that the Rivian fanatics have already told you that you don't need what Rivian doesn't give you. All drivers are...
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mellowthecat reacted to Bob70533457973917's post in the thread Wassym Bensaid DECODER interview: AI Rivian Assistant, Apple CarPlay, VW Joint Venture with Like.
In my Subaru outback, my Android Auto only uses the map-window rectangle on the infotainment screen (maybe half of the whole thing). I...
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mellowthecat replied to the thread Common Myths About CarPlay.Itās silly yet you keep posting and fighting with people about something that āisnāt happeningā only to waste your own time. Yet we are...
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LOL, we currently, and for the foreseeable future, have a bad infotainment system. There's been no sign of real progress. The latest...
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Slightly more sane than whining about those posts, which have been happening for half a decade. As do Rivians, a lot of them. You...
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mellowthecat reacted to Sgt Beavis's post in the thread Wassym Bensaid DECODER interview: AI Rivian Assistant, Apple CarPlay, VW Joint Venture with Like.
I take ANYTHING Wass says with a massive grain of salt. Heās the Elon Musk of this company. Rivian canāt even make a proper Apple...
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mellowthecat reacted to NY_Rob's post in the thread Wassym Bensaid DECODER interview: AI Rivian Assistant, Apple CarPlay, VW Joint Venture with Like.
Right there with you Sgt! Wassym says lots of things... only believe about 1/4 of it. He's pretty slick!
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mellowthecat reacted to SwampNut's post in the thread Wassym Bensaid DECODER interview: AI Rivian Assistant, Apple CarPlay, VW Joint Venture with Like.
Yet another win for CarPlay; I am often shocked at how well Siri tunes into my voice and not the rest of the noise in the car. Music...
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mellowthecat replied to the thread Wassym Bensaid DECODER interview: AI Rivian Assistant, Apple CarPlay, VW Joint Venture.for all of you that want to CarPlay threads to go away, your vitriol is misguided. You should aim all this anger at Wass for being a...
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mellowthecat reacted to SwampNut's post in the thread Wassym Bensaid DECODER interview: AI Rivian Assistant, Apple CarPlay, VW Joint Venture with Like.
Absolutely none of the add-on solutions, and I have one, come close to what Rivian could possibly do with a truly integrated CarPlay...