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While the planned events will allow for seeing all or most of the color choices, they did say you could opt for a test drive at your home, and they bring it to you. I guess we will find out when they send out the first batch of invites.

It would be more fun to go to an event and meet other pre-order holders in person.

I'm about 60 miles from Normal, so I hope to be in the 1st batch of invites !
Where you based out of?

I'm by Starve Rock... But again LE orders get priority, I asked if Max Pack would get bumped back in line and customer support said no.

But again, I placed my order in November 2018 and this is just killing me ?
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I touched base with customer service this morning. They are still expecting at home test drives to kick off this month too! This may resolve some of the concerns of us who are not close to any of these First Mile events.
 

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I touched base with customer service this morning. They are still expecting at home test drives to kick off this month too! This may resolve some of the concerns of us who are not close to any of these First Mile events.
This brings up an interesting question. If offered both, an invitation to an event and say view or drive a couple of different variants of R1T for 1-2 hrs vs have an R1T as configured to home test drive over an entire weekend?
 

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This brings up an interesting question. If offered both, an invitation to an event and say view or drive a couple of different variants of R1T for 1-2 hrs vs have an R1T as configured to home test drive over an entire weekend?
Rivian R1T R1S First Mile Event National Tour (live Rivian experience) announced! 1630515530014
 

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This brings up an interesting question. If offered both, an invitation to an event and say view or drive a couple of different variants of R1T for 1-2 hrs vs have an R1T as configured to home test drive over an entire weekend?
I doubt if they will be loaning them for a weekend, but if they are that would be my choice

Realistic choice is likely:

1) An hour or two at home with an overview and then a drive

or

2) Attend the event, see a variety of vehicles, get a chance to drive one or two for ~15-20 minutes each
 

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I doubt if they will be loaning them for a weekend, but if they are that would be my choice

Realistic choice is likely:

1) An hour or two at home with an overview and then a drive

or

2) Attend the event, see a variety of vehicles, get a chance to drive one or two for ~15-20 minutes each
My pre-order is for an R1S. I would prefer the at-home test drive for two reasons:
1) dedicated time with Rivian staff and the vehicle with no sharing/distractions
2) I can pull it into my garage and get an actual idea of space, etc in the actual space.
 

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Where you based out of?

I'm by Starve Rock... But again LE orders get priority, I asked if Max Pack would get bumped back in line and customer support said no.

But again, I placed my order in November 2018 and this is just killing me ?

I'm between Pontiac and Kankakee. I ordered in Nov 2018 as well. I'm getting excited !
 

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I'm about 100 miles from the plant, hope that's close enough to be included in the first round of the Noraml, IL group.
Same here, Craigins. I am an R1T preorder holder (12/19), but not LE as I want the Max Pack. The configurator shows deliveries beginning Jan ‘22. I will let everyone know if I get an invitation to a First Mile Event Tour in Normal, whether it be this month or soon.
 

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For the NY location, is North Jersey a more likely scenario, or are there so many NYC pre-orders they will stick with brooklyn? I'm hoping NJersey which would be easier for me :)
 

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Don’t think I’ve ever said this. Come on El Segundo 43 miles vs. 90 miles to Irvine.
 

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Don’t think I’ve ever said this. Come on El Segundo 43 miles vs. 90 miles to Irvine.
I am keeping my fingers crossed for El Segundo. About same mileage for me!
 

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This brings up an interesting question. If offered both, an invitation to an event and say view or drive a couple of different variants of R1T for 1-2 hrs vs have an R1T as configured to home test drive over an entire weekend?
From:
https://rivian.com/support/article/what-can-i-expect-during-a-demo-drive

At our tour events, you’ll have an opportunity to drive on-pavement and off-pavement and experience vehicle acceleration, ascents, descents and light rocky sections, providing you with a well-rounded drive experience.
We’ll also have a number of different configurations and options present for you to explore. You can expect tour events to last about two hours including a 15 minute drive experience highlighting vehicle performance.
During a mobile drive, we you’ll experience a Rivian with guidance from of one of our Field Specialists. Mobile drives consist of a vehicle walk-around followed by a 20 minute drive.
For both tour events and mobile drives, you’ll receive an invitation to schedule through your Rivian Account when the opportunity is available in your area.

I'll take the tour vs home.
I need to see as many colors/options as I can and sounds like they will have a mini off-road area set up.
 

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From:
https://rivian.com/support/article/what-can-i-expect-during-a-demo-drive

At our tour events, you’ll have an opportunity to drive on-pavement and off-pavement and experience vehicle acceleration, ascents, descents and light rocky sections, providing you with a well-rounded drive experience.
We’ll also have a number of different configurations and options present for you to explore. You can expect tour events to last about two hours including a 15 minute drive experience highlighting vehicle performance.
During a mobile drive, we you’ll experience a Rivian with guidance from of one of our Field Specialists. Mobile drives consist of a vehicle walk-around followed by a 20 minute drive.
For both tour events and mobile drives, you’ll receive an invitation to schedule through your Rivian Account when the opportunity is available in your area.

I'll take the tour vs home.
I need to see as many colors/options as I can and sounds like they will have a mini off-road area set up.
I’m with you on the Tour event! Thanks for sharing.
 

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Anyone know of or anticipating COVID restrictions for NY test drives?
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