R1 shop order = Buying Rejected Car?

[Bucksbunnyz]

UPDATE

If your R1 shop order vehicle from other SC not from IL Factory, you will have 99% chance getting the rejected vehicle by whatever reason by the initial order holder.
I took a delivery(Yes I accepted it via App) but returning it in the end.
Due to updated policy(?), $1000 deposit will not be refunded that means un-match the VIN, reject the delivery or return the vehicle within 7 days / 1k miles are in same situation.

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I’ve found a 90% matched R1S from shop and confirmed it 2 days ago.
The given VIN is 15xxx.
I asked the detail on the car as it has July production VIN but the guide only answered “ I do not know the reason for the rejection and simply it is brand new car and passed the inspection”.
The car is currently in one of SC not in IL factory and will be transported.

I also asked if we can stop the delivery process (un-match) / reject at the delivery.
The answer was “Yes I can but $1000 and pre-order pricing will be gone. Will not be transferred to new / re-matched VIN”.

What should I do?

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[Redline]

You should have the same rights as anyone else during the delivery process.

 

[Bucksbunnyz]

You should have the same rights as anyone else during the delivery process.

Do you mean, I can use $1000 deposit and pre-order price toward re-matched VIN?

 

[DaveA]

7-day, 1000 mile return policy.

 

[LordUlhtred]

I would take the car to preserve the pre-order pricing. We are talking about close to $20K discount. If the car pass the Q/A then it is good. If it doesn’t then you get assign a new one. I recently locked in a car in the shop with vin of 8000 but did not pass the Q/A at service center so i was lucky enough that i got matched to a new one that is build in this past month.
Good luck!

 

[Bucksbunnyz]

Looks like I’d better pay more attention on the checklist on the delivery day as others doing.

Just worrying about the aftermath like refund process/rematching VIN if I do not accept the car.

 

[Sevn86]

I rejected my first Rivian that showed up to the SC and that vehicle had cosmetic issues. I was unmatched from it and given shop access again.

 

[Guy]

It was made in July - that is not that long ago so I am not sure what the concern is.
There are plenty of times Rivian builds according to a persons pre order who then drop out for any number of reasons. No reason to expect this has failed QC. If it had it would not be available for sale.

 

[Count Orlok]

July? Go to your local big three dealer as I bet most of the stock is July build or older. WTF is the problem with a July build?

 

[Killer95Stang]

July? Go to your local big three dealer as I bet most of the stock is July build or older. WTF is the problem with a July build?

 

[Count Orlok]

?

 

[pricedm]

So you have not physically seen the R1, but you want to reject delivery?

"What should I do?" See it in person, then decide.

Slow news day...

 

[Bucksbunnyz]

No issue with July VIN. Just not having clear reason for the rejection during delivery in CA is my issue. It has passed about 1+ month and want to know what has been repaired / corrected while sitting there.

 

[Bucksbunnyz]

So you have not physically seen the R1, but you want to reject delivery?

"What should I do?" See it in person, then decide.

Slow news day...

I will see the car in person then decide it. Simply not happy with a lack of transparency.

 

[TexasBob]

I will see the car in person then decide it. Simply do not happy with a lack of transparency.

It would be a lot better if they could at least tell you if the rejection was related to a perceived defect or another reason. I would guess (do not know) that most of these rejections are related to changes in personal situations / preferences.

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