The Sat, Feb 23, 2019, 4:07 PM was the date I copied and pasted from my confirmation email with:
Your Rivian preorder is confirmed.
I placed my order that same day.
The email I got from Rivian on Mar 6, 2019, 3:06 PM was: Adventure is calling Thank you for preordering a Rivian.
We all expected Amazon after their investment would place a large order, but 100,000 skateboards is more then I expected. It better not slow down production of my R1T....lol.
I applaud Rivian for not following the old tried and true method of using disguises during testing. All of their "development vehicles" being caught in the wild at near production ready appearance will only enhance our interests and generate more excitement, as opposed to the normal keep in...
Let's take a look at several competitors MSRP's:
Model X P100D: MSRP: From $138,000
Range Rover: MSRP: From $89,500
Corvette Z06: MSRP: From $80,900
Escalade: MSRP: From $75,195
Navigator: MSRP: From $73,205
Tahoe Denali: MSRP: From $66,700
Cayenne: MSRP: From $65,700
Suburban Premier: MSRP...
I sure am curious what will happen with the tailgate when I have my tow hitch receiver installed on the truck and someone presses the 180° tailgate drop down button. My current receiver sticks out at least 8" from my Suburban bumper.
I'm sure you not suppose to leave it on while not towing, but...
I was tempted to travel to NY after getting the invite, but my schedule wouldn't allow me to.
Here are a few crazy thoughts/questions I wish someone would ask:
How do you activate "tank mode"?
Can you select to deactivate the front axles to reduce power need, save on battery?
Will Rivian team up...