rivianguy
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I'm an early R1S reservation holder (though not day 1) with an August/September delivery date. Like many in this forum I've been patiently waiting through the many unpredictable delays that are associated with a new car company bringing a disruptive product to market.
A few days ago I was fortunate enough to go through the 'first drive' experience in an R1T. As an R1S reservation holder it was non-obvious how to go about getting one of these lined up, at least in my case. I'm sure others have had an easier time scheduling these than I, but in my case it took multiple follow ups with CS to get one scheduled. The 'register online for a first drive' apparently did absolutely nothing in my case (perhaps because I'm R1S not R1T) and it was only after speaking with CS that I finally managed to get one.
Many people own a R1T by now, and many more have taken first drives and written a great deal about their first impressions. I'm not going to attempt to recreate those reviews here as many have been well written and comprehensive.
Here I speak directly to the beleaguered and impatient (and in some cases no doubt disheartened) long term R1S reservation holders.
1) The R1T is the best and most exciting vehicle I have ever driven by far.
2) The R1S will be worth the wait.
3) Contact CS to get a first drive scheduled if you haven't already done so. It will renew your belief in Rivian and your reservation.
I am well past the age where I get too fired up about worldly goods, but I can honestly say I have never looked more forward to taking a delivery of a vehicle than I am with this one. I credit the first mile drive for this.
A few days ago I was fortunate enough to go through the 'first drive' experience in an R1T. As an R1S reservation holder it was non-obvious how to go about getting one of these lined up, at least in my case. I'm sure others have had an easier time scheduling these than I, but in my case it took multiple follow ups with CS to get one scheduled. The 'register online for a first drive' apparently did absolutely nothing in my case (perhaps because I'm R1S not R1T) and it was only after speaking with CS that I finally managed to get one.
Many people own a R1T by now, and many more have taken first drives and written a great deal about their first impressions. I'm not going to attempt to recreate those reviews here as many have been well written and comprehensive.
Here I speak directly to the beleaguered and impatient (and in some cases no doubt disheartened) long term R1S reservation holders.
1) The R1T is the best and most exciting vehicle I have ever driven by far.
2) The R1S will be worth the wait.
3) Contact CS to get a first drive scheduled if you haven't already done so. It will renew your belief in Rivian and your reservation.
I am well past the age where I get too fired up about worldly goods, but I can honestly say I have never looked more forward to taking a delivery of a vehicle than I am with this one. I credit the first mile drive for this.
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