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Since I built the magnetic Jack Pucks while I was a member here and have been a forum sponsor for almost four years, I’m obviously biased. But after selling over 30,000 of them, I can say this much: I like my frame rails un-crushed and my plastic covers staying exactly where Rivian put them...

I ended up choosing XCare and shared a full review of my experience here. If you’re keeping the truck long-term, especially outside the factory warranty, I can’t imagine not getting your money’s worth considering how pricey EV repairs are. X-Care Review Post

This is fair. If someone wants a car that ranges well and they love the brand, that’s totally fine. I’m not arguing against that. I’m just pointing out that Rivian is operating with a completely different model, ethos, and pathos.

I'm sorry, but that isn't accurate. Neue Klasse is a nice architecture shift, but let’s not rewrite reality. BMW didn’t suddenly become Rivian. Zonal wiring doesn’t mean “we own the whole stack.” They still run Android Automotive, still depend on Bosch/Mobileye/Continental for ADAS and...

Of course, you would :clap:...

Volvo and the new iX3 are both solid EVs, no argument there. But they’re classic foreign‑owned, supplier‑assembled vehicles where the hardware, software, firmware, and updates are split across Google, Bosch, Zenseact, Tier‑1 suppliers, and whatever dev shop handled the UI that quarter. That...

I don’t see any scenario where a well‑optioned max‑range model comes in anywhere near the stated $60K MSRP. That number is about as realistic as the mythical $45K R2 being available anytime soon. A few on here insist it will. We'll see. My dealer’s GM is already saying the first...

It was 12 months 0% interest when I signed up.

Mildly entertaining thread so far 😉. Anyone coming from the ICE world has seen this before. I used to call my Lexus advisor, a human answered, gave an update, and life moved on. That bit of human contact matters. But my Rivian service center actually communicates fast through the app, and in...

It's fun when it happens...now hardwire your radar detector by the mirror.....;)

Delusional to draft a letter like that, let alone post it.....can't argue about that.

I read everything and would imagine if they offered him a replacement truck instead of the $33K repair, he might take it. We don't have any real facts....

Most enthusiast forums are tough crowds, and this thread is no exception. Sorry to the OP, this situation shouldn’t have happened, and Rivian clearly dropped the ball. Yes, by the letter, it falls under insurance. But offering the OP a comparable in‑stock vehicle from a trade‑in or long‑term...

Excellent! Go April 1st!

I’ve run the Ensenada trip in my R1T plenty of times, and I’ve been going down to Baja, even deep, for about 40 years. I speak decent Spanish, which usually smooths things out, but on my last run for the Baja 1000 we still got shaken down in Tecate. Driving a spaceship-looking truck makes you an...

I hear you, but Rivian’s DTC model costs far more to run than a dealer network, especially at ~50k units a year. Higher margins don’t matter much when you’re carrying every Rivian Space, service center, delivery hub, and support function yourself. Only Tesla has made DTC work at scale, and that...

I don’t disagree; the current model isn't right. It's just an observation on sales. Test drives should be standard. Only one company has ever made direct‑to‑consumer work profitably, and it’s not Rivian. If Rivian used a dealership model, I could see sales jumping 50% or more. I’m not convinced...

We reserved both of our R1s at the LA Auto Show back in December 2018. I took delivery of my R1T the same way a few thousand early adopters did, without ever sitting in one or driving one. Four years and 70K miles later, I still have it. My wife had the luxury of driving mine and a couple of...

I'm glad I didn't walk away from my TSLA stock in 2017.....