Second pre-order?

[Rhidan]

Has anyone thought about placing a second pre-order before vehicles are delivered and demand (presumably) spikes?

I originally configured an LE more as a "wait and see" configuration. I figured I could always opt for the max pack if I did not want the LE. Now, with the way auto supply chains and used cars are going, I wonder if the better strategy is to place a second pre-order today (with the max pack) with the thought it wouldn't be delivered until some time in 2024.

I can take delivery of the LE for 1-2 years. If I decide it fits my needs, I can cancel the second pre-order. If I want the max pack, I could sell my used LE presumably for a reasonable price if Rivian is still supply-constrained and I made my pre-order before the majority of the public.

Thoughts?

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[DucRider]

I've had similar thoughts but haven't pulled the trigger.

 

[Sdvictor]

I've had similar thoughts but haven't pulled the trigger.

A lot of us in another thread have 2nd preorders. Worst case, sell cars for profit. Best case, get 2 cars.

 

[EarlyAdptr]

I placed a 2nd pre-order 2 months ago. This thing is going to be huge!

 

[Eeyore]

DO IT NOW! The sooner you sign up, the sooner you'll get it.

The only cost is the loss of potential returns on $1000, which could be zero if it's in a shitty "savings" account.

The day Rivian announces a R2 vehicle, I'll be pre-ordering it for my wife. She'll be ok with a smaller vehicle (that costs less).

 

[RivLiam]

Has anyone thought about placing a second pre-order before vehicles are delivered and demand (presumably) spikes?

I originally configured an LE more as a "wait and see" configuration. I figured I could always opt for the max pack if I did not want the LE. Now, with the way auto supply chains and used cars are going, I wonder if the better strategy is to place a second pre-order today (with the max pack) with the thought it wouldn't be delivered until some time in 2024.

I can take delivery of the LE for 1-2 years. If I decide it fits my needs, I can cancel the second pre-order. If I want the max pack, I could sell my used LE presumably for a reasonable price if Rivian is still supply-constrained and I made my pre-order before the majority of the public.

Thoughts?

Yup yup yup, basically the R1T I have now with Max pack is(will be) on order once they let me click the button, then sell the current large pack for profit and call it a day if prices are high enough. If I can break even it'll be a win for me since I got the rebate on the last one but can't on this one. The day my R1T was delivered it could've sold online for 105+ - and if I didn't wait so damn long and love the truck so much I would've enjoyed making an easy 20-30k

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