Failed Delivery Due to Suspension Failure

[SDH]

Someone walked away from it before ...hmmm. perhaps it was the suspension??!

I think it stinks if they give you a shit car and then say you lose your pre-March price if you don't take it.

Personally I'd say no thanks and take my business elsewhere.

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[Ralph]

It's important to note that it's not like somebody drove the truck 500 or even 50 miles and returned it.

• As noted earlier, you do get full warranty; marginal risk.
• Upon delivery you have 7 days to return. Doing so puts you in the same position as you would be if you reject it out of hand; no risk.
• *For me*, pre-march pricing (and tax reduction?) covers virtually anything that discovered after the 7 days, and not covered by warranty. Whatever that could be. No risk.
• Do you want yellow? Gone if you refuse.
• Do you want to have that talk with your wife? Or rephrasing, if I understand you correctly, do you really want a Rivian?

While I might always wonder what was going on in the 6 months, I don't see any *real* risk besides the emotional. Not being able to simply walk up, inspect and choose a vehicle on the lot is one of the real (and few) downsides of the "no dealer" model. But only you can determine how that works for you personally.

If I were in your shoes and had post-March pricing, I would likely asses the situation differently. In that case waiting a little longer for a different color would work......for me.

P.S. I've had my R1T about 10 months. I *believe* I have developed a "suspension problem" recently. My left front suspension appears to loose pressure over night. I've not yet actually measured and am not worried about it getting fixed in the least. After I do a little testing to verify my eye is correct, I'll document the problem and open a ticket. Others have reported such and got it fixed.

 

[jjswan33]

Honestly I am not sure why people are so negative on this. OP has a QM in Yellow, that configuration probably has the least demand right now (not that I agree because it wouldn't be my last choice) that has been discontinued, it shouldn't be a surprise that it's not a brand new VIN.

The suspension issue is probably nothing, and even if it is something more major coming from someone who has had major suspension work I wouldn't worry about it, it will get fixed and be perfect either way.

Be patient (I know it's hard) and I am sure it will all work out. Ignore the Negative Nancy's until you have more information. Best of luck on getting your truck.

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