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Gen(R3)Xer's latest activity
Gen(R3)Xer
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Every R2 includes Launch Package?
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It’s true that we don’t know anything for sure, but I would hope Rivian would have learned from its mistakes. Like when they tried to...
Sunday at 9:34 PM
Gen(R3)Xer
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Living with the R2 - 48 Hour Review
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Does Apple CarPlay/Android Auto use AI, because the R2 will have Google Assistant soon. From the demos it looks quite useful.
Sunday at 8:44 PM
Gen(R3)Xer
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R2 Horn - WTF?
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Some reviewers have said it sounds digital or like what AI thinks a horn sounds like (ie artificial or fake).
Saturday at 1:00 PM
Gen(R3)Xer
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Every R2 includes Launch Package?
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The only R2 they’re selling right now is the Performance with Launch Package. I think they want to sell 20K to 25K of these before...
Saturday at 12:55 PM
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19” or 20” Wheels for R2 Standard? 🛞 🤔
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Define "better"? According to Rivian, there's no impact on range, so in that aspect, neither is "better". How to YOU feel about the...
Friday at 9:58 PM
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Looks like Rivian cancelled an R2 customer pickup because the paint didn't match (Half Moon Grey bodywork vs El Cap fascia)
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Is it just me or does the R3’s Pernafrost kind of look like Limestone?
Friday at 9:03 PM
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19” or 20” Wheels for R2 Standard? 🛞 🤔
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Check out https://riviantrackr.com/rivian-tire-guide/?vehicle=R2 Both are still 32" total diameter, so the 19" vs 20" has the same ride...
Friday at 1:03 PM
Gen(R3)Xer
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19” or 20” Wheels for R2 Standard? 🛞 🤔
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I see that too, but I’m definitely getting the long-range version, which has more color options. More importantly it has 70 more miles...
Friday at 1:00 PM
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19” or 20” Wheels for R2 Standard? 🛞 🤔
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Friday at 11:42 AM
Gen(R3)Xer
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19” or 20” Wheels for R2 Standard? 🛞 🤔
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R2: Wheels, Tires, Brakes
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I’m definitely considering getting an R2 Standard next year. Waiting on lease pricing vs. buying, lease buyout/trade-in, etc. I’ve seen...
Friday at 11:42 AM
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Pop up demo locations being added - Duncan SC
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Haha. Yeah, we were definitely looking at what to do in Fishers, Indiana. Seems like a few nice parks and museums. It’s close to...
Friday at 9:41 AM
Gen(R3)Xer
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Pop up demo locations being added - Duncan SC
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They need to pop one up at the Groveport, Ohio SC (suburb of Columbus), so I don’t have to drive to Indiana. Not that that wouldn’t be a...
Friday at 4:31 AM
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R2 up for auction on Cars & Bids
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The current highest bid is $60K as of 7/17/26. That would cover the model w/ launch package and the optional paint, but not destination...
Friday at 4:18 AM
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R2 Highway Efficiency Test: 80 MPH vs 70 MPH Changed Everything
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I’d say that’s more of a nipple than a cone. 🤣
Thursday at 9:51 PM
Gen(R3)Xer
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R2 cargo area air flow for dogs
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They absolutely do, but an enclosed vehicle is another matter. PETA reports a crisis of hot weather-related deaths of dogs and cats...
Wednesday at 6:45 AM
Gen(R3)Xer
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R2 cargo area air flow for dogs
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From what I’ve seen it’s the cooled seats that are noisy, but affective. Maybe an R2 owner or test driver can confirm.
Jul 14, 2026
Gen(R3)Xer
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Rivian RC cars?
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Those look really cool.
Jul 14, 2026
Gen(R3)Xer
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R2 (Esker Silver) Road Trip Report
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Depends on where you live in Ohio. In the Columbus Metro area there are over 2 million people and 270, which circles the city, is like a...
Jul 14, 2026
Gen(R3)Xer
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4,000+ R2 production milestone (VIN 41xx assigned)
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Woohoo! They’re ramping up.
Jul 14, 2026
Gen(R3)Xer
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R2 (Esker Silver) Road Trip Report
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Thanks for the info. Esker Silver looks great! I’m going to get an R2 Standard next year and will more than likely go with this color...
Jul 14, 2026
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Sub-trunk dimensions of R2?
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I asked this question myself a few weeks back. These two crazy characters really explore the interior space. The one guy, who I think is...
Jul 13, 2026
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Georgia Plant Site Sees Most Activity in a Year!
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Rivian’s Georgia Plant site sees most activity in a year. More R2s, R3X/R3, exports to Europe, etc. This is the big time. Here we go! I...
Jul 13, 2026
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Rivian vs Scout (⚠️ ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS)
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“Scout EV production has been delayed multiple times, with the latest reports indicating that the Traveler SUV is now expected to begin...
Jul 13, 2026
Gen(R3)Xer
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Ketchum: Wait for LiDAR? - The Rivian R2 LiDAR story isn’t what you think
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I’m driving a leased Model 3 now. I could do a buyout at $26K at the end of next year. I’d like to support Rivian though. I want to see...
Jul 11, 2026
Gen(R3)Xer
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Ketchum: Wait for LiDAR? - The Rivian R2 LiDAR story isn’t what you think
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The trouble is the R2 doesn’t exactly sync up with Tesla Model Y’s pricing and/or features. I could do a lease payment of $450 a month...
Jul 11, 2026
Gen(R3)Xer
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Ketchum: Wait for LiDAR? - The Rivian R2 LiDAR story isn’t what you think
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I agree with your business perspective. Rivian doesn’t want to create early adopter launch customers without RAP1+LiDar and those with...
Jul 10, 2026
Gen(R3)Xer
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Ketchum: Wait for LiDAR? - The Rivian R2 LiDAR story isn’t what you think
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There are also people waiting for a more affordable R2. Not everyone has $60K to drop on a vehicle, especially in today’s economy...
Jul 10, 2026
Gen(R3)Xer
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Half Moon Grey R2 with Ammo Reflex V Enamel Coat
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Dude, that looks amazing!!! I’m definitely going to look into Ammo Reflex V.
Jul 9, 2026
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Do We Think The R2 Lottery is Over?
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Is your lease ending soon? I put my lease info in (Model 3 lease doesn’t end until Dec 2027) and they gave me the timeline of December...
Jul 8, 2026
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Will Gen3 hardware be included with R2 Launch Edition later?
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Interesting. So how much does a non-Launch Performance cost then?
Jul 8, 2026
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Will Gen3 hardware be included with R2 Launch Edition later?
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It makes the most sense that they offer all of these extras for the R2 Performance with Launch Package as an incentive for early...
Jul 8, 2026
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Four years, four R1Ts. An adventure and a bitter-sweet cautionary tale.
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I truly believe that Rivian wants to become a mainstream automaker. They also don’t want to lose their adventure branding and will take...
Jul 7, 2026
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Four years, four R1Ts. An adventure and a bitter-sweet cautionary tale.
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Oh yeah, they’ve majorly simplified things and honestly I don’t think R2 shares many parts directly from what I’ve seen/heard/read. The...
Jul 7, 2026
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Four years, four R1Ts. An adventure and a bitter-sweet cautionary tale.
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Thanks for all the great info. In regard to your concerns about the R2 sharing the same suspension and brake components as the R1, it...
Jul 7, 2026
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Rivian Paint Color Replacements - Predictions & Speculation 🎨 🤔 ⁉️
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I’d love to see some crazy colors on the X/RAD model trims. Maybe they’ll borrow some colors from the logo or test vehicle wraps? 👀
Jul 7, 2026
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Rivian Paint Color Replacements - Predictions & Speculation 🎨 🤔 ⁉️
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I like your thoughts. I swear they were calling R2’s white color Cloud White Metallic at first. I guess it would have had metallic flake...
Jul 7, 2026
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Rivian Paint Color Replacements - Predictions & Speculation 🎨 🤔 ⁉️
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It seems to me that Rivian has cooked up some new colors not just for the R2, but for the R1 as well. Here’s what I THINK replaces what...
Jul 7, 2026
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Pet Mode for R2 coming in next OTA update 🐾
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This video killed me, she does not know the difference between Leather and vinyl. To be fair, Rivian calls it 'Vegan Leather'. Made...
Jul 7, 2026
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900 mile towing trip
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Awesome write up. Thanks for giving details on the total experience. Also, remember that there’s also 135,000 other employees at Tesla...
Jul 7, 2026
Gen(R3)Xer
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900 mile towing trip
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Tesla has a longer cable on their V4 charging stalls. They really need to retrofit the V3 stalls. And more pull-through stalls are...
Jul 7, 2026
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Erie, PA to NJ shore and a scenic diversion
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Check out the New River Gorge in West Virginia. It’s beautiful too. There’s a section called The Endless Wall Trail with some amazing...
Jul 7, 2026
Gen(R3)Xer
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R2 compact spare tire purchase
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I heard someone say you could get one cheaper at Tire Rack. It just has to have the same bolt/lug pattern and diameter, I think. It...
Jul 7, 2026
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Lease or buy?
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Doesn’t seem to be happening. If I can get a Standard down to $500 a month financed with a lease trade-in and some money down then I’m...
Jul 6, 2026
Gen(R3)Xer
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R2 compact spare tire purchase
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Ah, only room for the compact spare. I think a full wheel and tire is 34”.
Jul 6, 2026
Gen(R3)Xer
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Lease or buy?
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Right now the lease offers are terrible for the R2 Performance with Launch Package. I’m hopeful that they’ll improve with the Premium...
Jul 6, 2026
Gen(R3)Xer
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R2 compact spare tire purchase
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At least there’s a spot for it in the sub trunk. Let us know how well it fits or if there’s room for a full-sized spare.
Jul 6, 2026
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Rivian Care coverage expands to 31 states
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Same with Ohio. This state has its head so far up its ass it’s ridiculous. Can’t claim Gear Shop credit for recommending a Rivian with...
Jul 6, 2026
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Visual: why R1 cross bars don’t work on R2
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They designed the R1 cross bars years before they even started development on the R2/R3. Hopefully going forward these new ones will...
Jul 6, 2026
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R2's A/C performance in really hot weather?
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After watching dozens of video reviews I noticed several people saying the ventilated seats were very strong. That’s good to hear. Does...
Jul 5, 2026
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Rivian Borealis Color Question
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Yeah, that’s got to have a stealth wrap on it. I don’t like the color muted like that, but to each their own.
Jul 5, 2026
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