I would say it's teething pains. Tesla Service was awful at first. Six weeks for front suspension parts (I skidded on black ice). It will likely take a couple of years or so to get competent.
Thanks for sharing. A nice review.
Just a comment for those watching...the Model X is a crossover, while the R1S is an SUV. Similar, but not the same, hence some of the differences in utility. I try to remind people of that.
Not surprised about the suspension given that they're going for lower cost. I imagine that most buyers won't care as they're probably around-town drivers, not off-roaders. I have it on my Model X and I use it, but I wouldn't really miss it if it were gone.
The dip**** that said you can't recharge an electric truck until you run it all the way down. There were other incredibly stupid comments he made, but there were so many I can't remember all of them.
As a Tesla owner, I thank you for trying to keep charger spots open for others. We appreciate you're being a good EV citizen.
There are Superchargers at which I've stopped that have a spot for those towing, but there needs to be more. We support you.
Thanks for that info. More Rivian owners should be made aware of it, if they're not already. (They should also put a bit of PPF where they tap their ring to prevent scratching. There are some for Tesla.)
(I don't use one for our Teslas, because I use the phone, but I do know those who do use...
Just FYI, my comment had nothing to do with EV incentives. It was related to the construction of a new plant that would lower Rivian's production costs and make them more profitable. I'm not sure I understand what EV incentives had to do with my comments.
However, EV incentives may boost R2 and...
I agree with you about the trolls. Seems like anything new or different gets those trolls. I think there's legitimate concerns, but I think they can be addressed. I'm not an owner, but interested in Rivian. I am an owner of Teslas and have seen the same trolling and misinformation over the...
Not exactly accurate. Tesla has lower sales and is responding with price cuts, but EV sales are up overall (~7% in the USA) due in large part to other entrants in the market such as Kia/Hyundai with very competitive products (features and/or price).
I would be concerned if they can't resolve a couple of issues soon. They want to build a new plant, but the state won't issue permits until Rivian is in good standing with the UAW. Rivian's CEO is, like Musk, anti-union, so they have a problem there. Then, the 2024 presidential election could...
I'll add my name to those who feel Musk is detrimental to the Tesla name because of his racism and anti-labor sentiments. I think Tesla is great, but Musk seems to be letting his apartheid upbringing affect his performance as a manager and leader. It's a shame because he has some great...
A lot of salvageable parts there, but if they don't total it and it has frame damage, you're likely going to have a hard time selling or trading it in. The CarFax will kill it a lot of places (based on my experience with other vehicles).
So sorry to see that.