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R2 teething/early issues -- new owner needs flatbed 4 hours after delivery
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Kinda where we are at, too. We got two more years on the Tesla lease. By then, hopefully these bugs will all be worked out.
Monday at 4:09 AM
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R2 teething/early issues -- new owner needs flatbed 4 hours after delivery
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THANK YOU EARLY ADOPTER TEST PILOTS! I'm either skipping R2 entirely or waiting until there is an "X" model (or 3 motor variant).....by...
Monday at 4:08 AM
Rade
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R2 teething/early issues -- new owner needs flatbed 4 hours after delivery
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I got hit with that exact error weekend before last! I did a hard reboot and it cleared it. The error has not returned. Lovely...
Monday at 4:06 AM
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Maybe we can start a thread on the early problems cropping up (which is inevitable)? Just saw this on FB: Needing a flatbed on the...
Monday at 4:03 AM
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As you might have guessed.... higher gas prices has increased interest in EVs [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS]
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I found that I liked having the direct connection to the engine with a manual transmission vs the automatics with torque converter etc...
Sunday at 2:42 PM
Rade
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As you might have guessed.... higher gas prices has increased interest in EVs [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS]
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It does have that "floaty" ride like an old Mercury or Lincoln...
Sunday at 11:40 AM
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As you might have guessed.... higher gas prices has increased interest in EVs [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS]
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My favorite "fun car" was a 1978 Fiat 128 stick-shift sedan. We couldn't afford the time or money to maintain it, but we really enjoyed...
Sunday at 11:39 AM
Rade
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Tesla Supercharger network subscription and Rivian Navigation
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Rivian Assistant, Updates, App, Nav, Electronics, Cameras, Phone Key, Digital Key
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Just a question; a while back we had posted a wish list of being able to include our Tesla Supercharger subscription information within...
Sunday at 10:50 AM
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As you might have guessed.... higher gas prices has increased interest in EVs [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS]
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Interesting. I've never had an ICE vehicle that I looked forward to driving every single day. Not even my M3 Beemers. We've been an...
Sunday at 8:27 AM
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As you might have guessed.... higher gas prices has increased interest in EVs [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS]
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I get that. We are fortunate to live in an region with a large EV charging infrastructure, and on planning an extended road trip for...
Sunday at 8:26 AM
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I was an all-EV household for the past 3 years. I'm trading my Rivian in for an ICE Ram RHO on Tuesday. I love an EV for daily...
Sunday at 8:07 AM
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As you might have guessed.... higher gas prices has increased interest in EVs [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS]
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It's up to preference. Are you a truck person, SUV person or sedan person? Are you a Ford person or a GM person? Are you a US...
Sunday at 6:59 AM
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Updates continue to add features but reduce dependability
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I've had a number of issues that generated the dreaded "Coming to an emergency stop - find a safe place" warning. Each time I got the...
Friday at 6:15 AM
Rade
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Updates continue to add features but reduce dependability
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It's not just you. I am totally blown away by the physical build quality of the vehicle; the fit and finish continue to be superb after...
Friday at 2:31 AM
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Rivians have poor quality?
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Reminds me of the loose panels on the Cybertruck we drove. And that test drive led us straight to Rivian.
Thursday at 1:36 AM
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Took a test drive of the R2 in San Diego on Father’s Day. The test drive vehicle and the floor model both had glove boxes that would not...
Thursday at 1:36 AM
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To add to this, I’m an early adopter. We still have our R1T, which we picked up at the factory in 2022 and we’re buying an R2. I...
Thursday at 1:36 AM
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Esker Silver R2 finally marketed by Rivian! Hi-res official images (Updated With More)
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Okay, that's nice. But it's still gray. 😆
Jun 24, 2026
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Esker Silver R2 finally marketed by Rivian! Hi-res official images (Updated With More)
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"Facepalm page"? Lol. 😆
Jun 24, 2026
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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.
Jun 24, 2026
Rade
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Incoming text messages not showing up
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Did you try this —- https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/incoming-text-messages-not-showing-up.59289/post-1026488
Jun 24, 2026
Rade
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Rivians have poor quality?
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I have hit a few manufacturing defects that the Canton SC took care of in short order; which I would have expected of a manufacturer of...
Jun 24, 2026
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OK, great so this confirms messages are being received in the vehicle. I believe the lack of notification is due to the low volume for...
Jun 24, 2026
Rade
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Incoming text messages not showing up
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I have an Android and have yet to get any text message notifications. I got everything turned on as shown, yet new texts only come in...
Jun 24, 2026
Rade
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Any dual motor folks out there?
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I have an R1T-Dual motor and it moves when I need it to move. I'm not much of a lead foot, nor into chirping the tires on launch, but...
Jun 23, 2026
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Any dual motor folks out there?
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Nah not needed, I have a Gen 1 R1T Dual without performance amd a 26 Gen2 Dual with Performance barely a difference.
Jun 23, 2026
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...perhaps on second thought.
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I happily drive this and love it….
Jun 22, 2026
Rade
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...perhaps on second thought.
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As a former paramedic… bigger is better. You want to be the fly swatter not the bug.
Jun 22, 2026
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...perhaps on second thought.
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I got this far
Jun 22, 2026
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...perhaps on second thought.
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This is why I gave up my Porsches in Dallas. Lol No enjoyable roads + tall vehicles everywhere.
Jun 22, 2026
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...perhaps on second thought.
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In 1999, my division of IBM was sold to AT&T. At that time, I was living in Tampa Bay and commuting almost daily from St. Petersburg to...
Jun 22, 2026
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RJ mentions R2 / R3 Variants, R4 / R5, etc. in R&T interview
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Today I was marveling at how perfect the R1T is for what I need. I did a little triathlon training and between activities I used the...
Jun 21, 2026
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My 'fingernails on chalkboard' Thread Types, what are yours?
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What is the point of this post? Other than to get people riled up for no reason?
Jun 20, 2026
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RJ mentions R2 / R3 Variants, R4 / R5, etc. in R&T interview
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So, RJ, food for thought. For the R2T & R3T, the R1T is big where it needs to be small and small where it needs to be big. How about...
Jun 20, 2026
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I think people spend entirely too much time speculating about things outside their sphere of influence. 😁
Jun 20, 2026
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Based on size trend, R4 will be a golf cart, R5 an electric scooter. R6 will be a pair of heelie shoes with batteries.
Jun 20, 2026
Rade
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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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Jury is still out... Just not ready for a "launch edition" of anything. We'll see what real-world experience tells us about the Telo...
Jun 19, 2026
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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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They have gone to great lengths to engineer a front crumple zone that they claim will pass regulations.
Jun 19, 2026
Rade
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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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I am seriously considering the Telo as my next vehicle. Just not a "launch edition".
Jun 18, 2026
Rade
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RJ says R3X is ~2 years away. Confirms R4
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No word on the R2T? I recall a thread about Rivian applying for a trademark for the name...
Jun 17, 2026
Rade
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Would Rivian ever add a 'summon' feature?
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We were going to try it on our Model Y, but the trial for FSD lapsed before we could do anything with it. When we went for a test drive...
Jun 17, 2026
Rade
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"Electrical system fault" message. Has anyone had any issues with the latest software upgrade? Also have issues with self drive since the upgrade.
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Drive through a flood recently...?
Jun 16, 2026
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Poll: How often do you use your frunk?
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The frunk is great for transferring groceries from the car into the house. It holds sixteen 12-packs of soda! It's also great for...
Jun 15, 2026
Rade
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Poll: How often do you use your frunk?
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The problem I have is that the length of the R1T does not leave much room to navigate around the exterior once it's parked in our...
Jun 15, 2026
Rade
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R2 Demo Drive Scheduling is LIVE! Anyone book test drive yet?
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Test drives are not yet available out of the Canton MA SC, but I signed up for one. Yes! I would consider an R2S as a replacement...
Jun 15, 2026
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RJ on high $ collision repairs: "should never happen"
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My truck went to the body shop a little over a year ago to repair the rear quarter. Needed the giant panel to do it. Rivian shipped...
Jun 12, 2026
Rade
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RJ on high $ collision repairs: "should never happen"
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I follow the YouTube channel, "Truck Up EV's". The host loves EV trucks and has many videos pertaining to him taking his F-150...
Jun 12, 2026
Rade
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What’s Coming in Rivian’s 2026.15.30 Hotfix
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FWIW - My Rivian app was updated last night, which in my observation, is usually a precursor to the update being pushed out. And true...
Jun 11, 2026
Rade
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Would you still buy your Rivian today?
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I'm 21mo into ownership and have used the rainx "orange" style washer fluid the entire time. I've not seen any adverse effects to paint...
Jun 11, 2026
Rade
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Topping off battery every 1-2 hours since last updates?
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Yes, I have noticed it too.
Jun 10, 2026
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