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TexasBob replied to the thread Rivian Q2 Deliveries Beats Estimates. Raises Delivery Guidance For Fully Year 2026.If you grant the GM difference as persistent and sustainable (op margin for Tesla is below Ford) the numbers just shift to a 1.1 million... -
TexasBob reacted to BigSkies's post in the thread New Tesla Model Y L launching this weekend with
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It's a 2022. It's a good car, and I don't have major complaints with it. No build quality issues. It drives fine. I'd prefer a... -
TexasBob reacted to BigSkies's post in the thread New Tesla Model Y L launching this weekend with Like.
I have a Model Y 7-seater and an R1T. The Model Y wouldn't be in my top few cars for consideration if I were in the market again today...
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TexasBob reacted to tgrick's post in the thread New Tesla Model Y L launching this weekend with Like.
...will never own a Tesla...
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TexasBob reacted to ksurfier's post in the thread New Tesla Model Y L launching this weekend with Haha.
Unless it has CarPlay/AA no one here cares…actually I think no one here cares either way…
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TexasBob replied to the thread Rivian Q2 Deliveries Beats Estimates. Raises Delivery Guidance For Fully Year 2026.This is very encouraging and not to be a wet blanket, but: A) the stock is up 8% or $2b mkt cap which is pretty darn positive for an...
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TexasBob reacted to Redmond Chad's post in the thread Poll: Should Rivian Consider a 3-row R2 model? with Like.
I am not sure that cannibalizing the R1S is a bad thing. Some say it is because the R1S is more expensive, but the price isn't what...
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TexasBob reacted to ndmiller's post in the thread Buyer Beware: R2 21" Wheels - No tires options other than OEMs with Like.
Same thing happened with R1. I get 2.6m/kwh with my Michelin Defenders that were out before I needed to replace the garbage Pirelli's...
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TexasBob reacted to DaveA's post in the thread Buyer Beware: R2 21" Wheels - No tires options other than OEMs with Like.
I’ll worry about this in 3-4 yrs.
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TexasBob reacted to McLovin's post in the thread Buyer Beware: R2 21" Wheels - No tires options other than OEMs with Like.
Why would other manufacturers rush to put out tires for something when it’s at least 2 years before the majority of people will need them?
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TexasBob reacted to ksurfier's post in the thread R2 Three Day Ownership Review. Comparison to R1T. Efficiency and Range data! with Like.
This clears things up. Two corrections are needed before comparing the efficiency numbers apples-to-apples: 1. Tailwind adjustment...
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TexasBob reacted to Budman's post in the thread R2 Three Day Ownership Review. Comparison to R1T. Efficiency and Range data! with Like.
Just for completeness, 70 deg F and 5 mph tailwind.
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TexasBob replied to the thread R2 Three Day Ownership Review. Comparison to R1T. Efficiency and Range data!.Thx The Model says this should be 2.95. Your showing 3.11 Feeling reasonably validated (lol). Looking a lot like a 250-260 mile range at...
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TexasBob reacted to Budman's post in the thread R2 Three Day Ownership Review. Comparison to R1T. Efficiency and Range data! with Like.
Here is a screenshot from today after 15 minutes at 72 mph on a level stretch of I-35. That’s about the best I can do
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TexasBob replied to the thread R2 Three Day Ownership Review. Comparison to R1T. Efficiency and Range data!.Awesome review. I'm pretty excited to see your data on range and compare it to the official TexasBob (but claude helped a little) range...
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TexasBob replied to the thread I’m a little surprised - no R2 flips yet?.There is usually a pretty good market for a few of these that are bought for the tear-down / benchmarking market. An OEM that wants to...
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TexasBob reacted to Great Gatsby's post in the thread Upcoming BMW iX5 will be a range beast with Like.
I actually really like the styling. Works a lot better here than the iX3. The bigger proportions help visually to make it feel more...
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TexasBob replied to the thread Upcoming BMW iX5 will be a range beast.I love this as a two row r1S alternative. I like the Vancouver green and the tanzinite blue. The specs are fantastic and the pricing is...
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TexasBob reacted to savethemanual's post in the thread Upcoming BMW iX5 will be a range beast with Like.
Yeah, 10-80 at 22 minutes is fantastic having the same battery size as R1S max pack. For those that don't venture off road, this is a...
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It isn't an R2 competitor. Only 4 inches shorter than a R1S. Honestly for people driving R1S that never use the third row, this is a...
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iX5 xdrive60 is 6,393lbs. Cayenne S Electric is 5,695lbs. I would definitely take the extra 31kwh. When it comes down to it, they are...
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TexasBob reacted to savethemanual's post in the thread Upcoming BMW iX5 will be a range beast with Like.
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TexasBob replied to the thread I’m a little surprised - no R2 flips yet?.Just posted. Looks like another 6-8 weeks to order.
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TexasBob replied to the thread I’m a little surprised - no R2 flips yet?.I think I have my answer. If you ordered in June and want a launch edition you can get one.
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TexasBob reacted to Budman's post in the thread Picked up our R2 this morning (June 29). So far so good. VIN 1588. with Like.
I’ve had several sets of the Pirelli tires on my R1T and liked the range and ride. They are spendy but I’m willing to live with that...
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TexasBob reacted to Budman's post in the thread Picked up our R2 this morning (June 29). So far so good. VIN 1588. with Like.
Picked up our R2 this morning (June 29). So far so good. VIN 1588. About those hatch buttons….. we really struggled with the back...
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I know how you know because I know the same way. DON"T SETTLE for anything less that exactly what you want. You WILL have regrets.
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TexasBob replied to the thread Delivery Cancelled by Rivian.Never take a color you do not like just to save a few $$$ or speed delivery, it will irritate you every day for years to come. (Ask me...
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TexasBob replied to the thread A Waymo Plowed Through a Construction Zone, Floored It, and Got Chased by the Cops With a Terrified Passenger Along for the Ride.Your ignorance in invincible. Peace to you.
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TexasBob replied to the thread Video: R2 Owner demonstrating a charging session at a Tesla SC.It should get a bit better. Rivian is aiming for 70% add in 29 minutes so a 54% add in 22 minutes is a little slow but +/- 3 minutes...
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TexasBob replied to the thread A Waymo Plowed Through a Construction Zone, Floored It, and Got Chased by the Cops With a Terrified Passenger Along for the Ride.Normally I do not care but so much of what you have written here is incorrect that I feel like I am obligated to try to correct the...
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TexasBob replied to the thread Video: R2 Owner demonstrating a charging session at a Tesla SC.I don't know that vast majority is correct characterization there are more 800 volt chargers in the US today both in terms of stations...
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TexasBob replied to the thread Video: R2 Owner demonstrating a charging session at a Tesla SC.Thanks for posting. This is a bit lower than what I expected: adding 54% in 22 minutes (180 EPA miles). Fwiw almost identical to the...
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Every vehicle is a compromise. I don't know of another truck that has a better set of compromises. We refuse to drive ICE. We need a...
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TexasBob replied to the thread Rivian AEB failure and crash.First, that is rotten luck, very sorry. Second, Rivian needs look at this, it is a big miss. Third, as many, many others will note...
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Why are Tesla and Rivian the only two options?
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TexasBob replied to the thread Autonomy+ change?.The only thing (at the moment) that you do not get without A+ is (1) hands free instead of hands on and (2) automatic lane change. If it...
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TexasBob replied to the thread A Waymo Plowed Through a Construction Zone, Floored It, and Got Chased by the Cops With a Terrified Passenger Along for the Ride.Very sorry, that is rotten
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TexasBob replied to the thread A Waymo Plowed Through a Construction Zone, Floored It, and Got Chased by the Cops With a Terrified Passenger Along for the Ride.The data released today is very definitive: 220.6 million rider-only miles through March 2026 across five metro areas (Phoenix, San...
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TexasBob replied to the thread Rivians have poor quality?.Look at the actual data here from JD Powers. If you have the very best, MOST RELIABLE vehicle brand you can expect an average of 1.51...
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TexasBob reacted to rbdavis808's post in the thread Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive with Like.
That's the Euronanny state for you. They don't realize that watermelons must be earned to be appreciated! Pull yourself up by your own...
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TexasBob replied to the thread Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive.You say that like being "watermelonish" is a bad thing. If there is one thing we have definitively established in this thread, it is...
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TexasBob reacted to DevSecOps's post in the thread Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive with Like.
I actually really like the Eucalyptus green myself. I don't think it's at all watermelonish. Now, Java green I'll pass on. I don't...
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TexasBob replied to the thread Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive.I am totally NOT making that up. Eucalyptus green in full watermelon And if that is not watermelon-y enough then you can special...
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TexasBob reacted to Yamazaki's post in the thread Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive with Like.
Oh my goodness, that made me actually laugh... not just "lol" ....I'm wiping tears from my eyes.... thank you for that.
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TexasBob replied to the thread Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive.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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TexasBob reacted to Dark-Fx's post in the thread Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive with Like.
Goodbye. Your useful contributions will be missed.
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TexasBob reacted to Yamazaki's post in the thread Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive with Like.
Everyone is entitled to their opinions. May I suggest you try the Subaru Trailseeker? I liked it far more than I expected and it...
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TexasBob replied to the thread $24,950 SLATE EV Truck / SUV Info & News.This is exactly the market IMO. It is for people who want a second or third vehicle that is highly customized and used for commuting or...
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TexasBob reacted to RivianRiverRat's post in the thread Esker Silver R2 finally marketed by Rivian! Hi-res official images (Updated With More) with Like.
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