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Truth comes out that R1 is not a smooth ride. Bummer.

I’ll likely see if anyone wants to buy the one we get delivered for a small token.
 
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The Count received an email alert that his order had been updated. Hoping it meant the order was in production he rushed off to check it out only to find it was merely a credit offer.

How sad they will be when they learn Count Orlok will be writing a check...

Rivian R1T R1S Count Orlok just ordered his Lightning... R1T in limbo Screen Shot 2023-04-24 at 5.49.21 PM
 

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The Count received an email alert that his order had been updated. Hoping it meant the order was in production he rushed off to check it out only to find it was merely a credit offer.

How sad they will be when they learn Count Orlok will be writing a check...

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will that even cover the platinum edition?
 

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will that even cover the platinum edition?
not after a few more price hikes.

That said, the Count ordered the XLT as he likes to maintain a low-key appearance.
 

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The Count received an email alert that his order had been updated. Hoping it meant the order was in production he rushed off to check it out only to find it was merely a credit offer.

How sad they will be when they learn Count Orlok will be writing a check...

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Hope your dealer isn't planning a $100k markup.
 

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not after a few more price hikes.

That said, the Count ordered the XLT as he likes to maintain a low-key appearance.
I don't think people even notice the platinum editions in the way you would something like a G wagen or something like that. The Rivian brings way more attention than any Ford truck would.
 

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Truth comes out that R1 is not a smooth ride. Bummer.
Both of mine are great, but they are still trucks. The Hummer EV had a way softer ride but it drove like garbage for anything but straight.
 

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Elmo had a lightning reservation but canceled it because Dealer was a total grouch.
 

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I'm a huge Tesla fan. Had a Model 3 before my R1T and never had a single issue with it. I loved that car, but don't believe anyone who tells you the R1T rides rougher than a Model 3 or Model Y. That's just totally untrue and ridiculous. The R1T is like floating on a cloud (in a good way) compared to a Model 3/Y.
 

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the Count's XLT just got scheduled for production for August!

Meanwhile, his R1S remains out of service... at a collision shop for 5 weeks and counting after waiting 2 months to get scheduled for repairs.
 

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the Count's XLT just got scheduled for production for August!

Meanwhile, his R1S remains out of service... at a collision shop for 5 weeks and counting after waiting 2 months to get scheduled for repairs.
My truck has been at service for three weeks after waiting like 4 months to get on their schedule.
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