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I went through a very similar thing with Tesla for a year, as have many other folks documented here: https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/what-is-this-high-pitched-cricket-like-noise.253698/ Bottom line is this type of thing is a new issue consumers need to be aware of with both EVs and with...

Honestly, the way Rivian is currently selling vehicles is among the worst in the industry. Requiring a deposit to see lease terms, having to work through a single "guide" who half the time ignores you or knows nothing, showing inventory as available to the customer when it is actually not, and...

I have been considering a DM truck for several months and have seen more than a few owner reports of them actually producing MORE noise than quads, in unpleasant frequencies at certain speeds. Has me quite gunshy about moving forward with my preorder.

IMO, the appropriate thing to do here is to refund the $500 charge plus tax for the PTC and install it at a later date for free for the inconvenience.

Thought I'd give a brief summary of my experience trying to use my voucher to buy a truck -Wednesday last week I received an email from a guide regarding my desire to purchase. Made a email inquiry back regarding my ZIP code still being locked out of shop but received no response -Friday...

I assume that Rivian will not allow you to take a test drive before signing.

Question for my fellow Rochester & Syracuse Rivian enthusiasts. I'm in Fairport and have had a R1T preorder for a little over two years. They offered me a truck end of last year but I deferred until our local service center opened up, supposedly on Becker Rd in West Henrietta. With Rivian's new...

Perhaps it was mentioned somewhere here, but leasing to get the tax credit and then immediately buying the vehicle is pretty much how most folks are now buying the Rav 4 Prime. I actually qualify for the rebate, but am nervous about the IRS rejecting our amended return so might consider this as...

Yep. This gets a DM STD pack well below $60K. Previously could only get a DM truck as cheap as $70K.

Speaking to chat support daily since I emailed sales on Thursday morning, I've had zero luck getting anyone from sales to even call us back. Even spent 40 minutes on hold on the phone. Currently unable to actually do anything with our preorder voucher as trying to confirm a shop vehicle starts a...

We'd planned to hold off on Rivian until our promised local service center opens but this voucher (and our never-ending poor experiences with Tesla quality and service) will likely change that. Reading the language about buy versus lease, I'm a bit confused. If we used our voucher to lease an R1...

I've been going through this with Tesla for literal years. Had two Model Ys that were dead silent. Then got a 2023 that made an insane amount of front DU bearing noise, as documented by all the complaints here: What is this high pitched cricket like noise? | Tesla Motors Club . Tesla replaced...

I played with the leasing calculator for several weeks and the best I could ever really do here in NY is a 3 year and 30K mile lease costing me just shy of $30K. It is a bit obnoxious that Rivian doesn't include taxes and fees in the calculator like Tesla does, but I just multiplied the payment...

R2 for the wife, R3X for me. Masterful product planning.

Our newest Model Y has a bad front drive unit bearing that makes the vehicle quite unpleasant to operate in the cold and apparently it is a widespread issue ( What is this high pitched cricket like noise? | Tesla Motors Club ). Tesla refuses to fix it, claiming "some motor noise is normal". The...

Super disappointed but not surprised to hear this. I am currently going through the ringer with Tesla service on a brand new Model Y and it has fully derailed our "Only EVs from here out" intentions. Everyone is (rightfully) so quick to rag on independent dealers when it comes to purchasing, but...

I'm personally done paying attention to these all these BS promises from manufacturers. Waited 4 years for CT and the price is garbage. I'm well into 3 years waiting on Rivian and they just emailed me to say my truck is now scheduled for April 2025 because service center is delayed. Prob going...

90 kwh PHEV battery seems ridiculous, but perhaps related to tow rating or charge cycle longevity. Otherwise, I have personally always felt that series hybrid makes a great deal of sense for those living in colder climates, where you could often make good use of that ICE waste heat. If Toyota...

Could just be us, but we've sort of noticed the superchargers in our area of Western NY are finally starting to see some real congestion, even during random, off-peak times. Sites where I've never seen a wait are, all the sudden, routinely showing 5-10 minute wait. I think the next "crisis" of...

The thing I am always puzzled by with Tesla people (of which I am currently one) is why they seem so fascinated with the manufacturing technologies which have no tangible benefit to the customer. Is an "exoskeleton" going to improve the way your truck drives your fat a$$ down the street? No its...