Leasing R1S in SoCal

[Bfolk101]

Hi Gents,

new here to the forum. There may be info already here that can help assist but wanted to ask about about leasing a Rivian R1S.

My wife and I visited the showroom in Laguna Beach last week and had our first experience seeing the cars interior and getting a full breakdown of the features. Coming from a Tesla Model Y we were blown away with the R1S for our family.

So aside from the occasional trip to big bear in the snow the vehicle would be used for camping trips and local trips around town for work and grocery shopping.

We are looking at the following specs:

Blue Exterior/ Ocean Coast + Dark Ash Wood

Drive System: Open for Opinion
Battery: Large
Tire: Open for Opinion

I noticed a $7500 lease credit which is enticing.

Lastly, I noticed on the forum that there are deals to be had just wanted to know what I should be gunning for. No down payment, free PPF, thrown in tires etc. I just want to get a handle on what I should be asking for in terms of a deal as with Tesla it was just $7500 tax credit and nothing else. Also 12k miles would be more than enough and would it be a good option to purchase at the end of the lease as I’m sure we would buy it after.

I appreciate any advice given.

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[Captain JB]

I am only a 4 month newbie but: If not really using it for off road adventures then the dual motor will be sufficient. 20 inch all terrain tires are for true off roading but you sacrifice range…(we have them) about 25 -50 miles is what I understand so choose a different size. We have the Ocean Coast and Dark Ash interior and love it. $7500 tax credit up front just seems too good to not take advantage of but be very mindful of the fine print in leases. Hope that helps and maybe someone more experienced will chime in…..JB

 

[Ngkgb]

If you actually look at the lease prices, the Quad motors are sometimes cheaper than the dual motors. Question is: are you going to buy out the R1S when the lease is done. If you are I’d go for the DM since it will be cheaper to buy out. If youre going to give it back anyways, just for for the QM. I’d get the 21” wheels for the range. I have the ocean coast with dark wood and it looks great.

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