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mellowthecat replied to the thread R2 vs Model Y 70-MPH Highway Range Test (by Out of Spec).just like Phillip Morris marketed to consumers that cigarettes didn’t cause cancer. It’s lying repackaged as marketing -
mellowthecat reacted to Bullwinkle's post in the thread R2 vs Model Y 70-MPH Highway Range Test (by Out of Spec) with
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Sure, the EPA is to blame for the rating. But Rivian is to blame for substantiating the rating to their customers. Friday was a pretty... -
mellowthecat reacted to NY_Rob's post in the thread R2 vs Model Y 70-MPH Highway Range Test (by Out of Spec) with Like.
Keep in mind that Rivian and Tesla self-certify their EPA range figures... that's where the smell's coming from. EPA did not test either...
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mellowthecat reacted to Rivian Roamer's post in the thread R2 vs Model Y 70-MPH Highway Range Test (by Out of Spec) with Like.
Rivian isn't being dishonest per se. They just chose the testing cycle that would benefit their marketing. I guess one could argue that...
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mellowthecat reacted to macb00kemdanno's post in the thread R2 vs Model Y 70-MPH Highway Range Test (by Out of Spec) with Like.
Pretty much this. It is what it is. RJ lied, the numbers don't match, and it sucks at efficiency compared to the Y, even though the EPA...
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mellowthecat replied to the thread R2 vs Model Y 70-MPH Highway Range Test (by Out of Spec).100% this. it reads like copium
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mellowthecat reacted to Bullwinkle's post in the thread R2 vs Model Y 70-MPH Highway Range Test (by Out of Spec) with Like.
I agree. It is hard to poke many holes in the test. Tesla and Porsche clearly delivered significantly better range in identical...
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mellowthecat reacted to Holler Wanderer's post in the thread R2 vs Model Y 70-MPH Highway Range Test (by Out of Spec) with Like.
I actually like how it looks. BMW always at the top of the game.
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mellowthecat reacted to Apprunner's post in the thread R2 vs Model Y 70-MPH Highway Range Test (by Out of Spec) with Like.
They did test this at multiple speeds and simulated city driving and couldn't get to EPA numbers. It was very easy to get to and exceed...
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mellowthecat reacted to Apprunner's post in the thread R2 vs Model Y 70-MPH Highway Range Test (by Out of Spec) with Like.
They also did a test at various speeds and a city driving simulation. It never got close to EPA ratings and was about 20% worse than...
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mellowthecat reacted to iamnid's post in the thread R2 vs Model Y 70-MPH Highway Range Test (by Out of Spec) with Like.
Who's cherry picking data? It's a highway test.
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mellowthecat replied to the thread R2 vs Model Y 70-MPH Highway Range Test (by Out of Spec).Aye did know that. Thanks for the input. Makes me wonder why did they help him? sounds like who ever manages in the influencers in the...
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mellowthecat replied to the thread R2 vs Model Y 70-MPH Highway Range Test (by Out of Spec).I also drive 70-75.
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mellowthecat replied to the thread R2 vs Model Y 70-MPH Highway Range Test (by Out of Spec).This exact video is maybe why Rivian didn’t give Kyle or any influencers priority. They knew this video was going to come, and they...
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mellowthecat reacted to TexasBob's post in the thread R2 vs Model Y 70-MPH Highway Range Test (by Out of Spec) with Like.
And putting my cards on the table, I hoped I was wrong but knew I wasn't. Like most folks here, I am a Rivian fan (a 3-time buyer) and I...
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mellowthecat reacted to TexasBob's post in the thread R2 vs Model Y 70-MPH Highway Range Test (by Out of Spec) with Like.
Agree and my point is just that when you look at the compounding effect of real-world range (mostly aero) and faster charging and bigger...
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mellowthecat reacted to TexasBob's post in the thread R2 vs Model Y 70-MPH Highway Range Test (by Out of Spec) with Like.
Assuming the 348 is correct, iX3 only goes 100 miles further than R2 which means the DC Fast charging real world 10% - 80% is almost...
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mellowthecat reacted to blipit's post in the thread R2 vs Model Y 70-MPH Highway Range Test (by Out of Spec) with Like.
BMW iX3 ranges greatly differ by wheel package. 434miles range is with 20 wheels. The wheels pictured are 21 wheels, the range is...
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mellowthecat reacted to DuoRivians's post in the thread R2 vs Model Y 70-MPH Highway Range Test (by Out of Spec) with Like.
I saw a video that showed the iX3 got close to 390 miles of range at 70mph. I’ll see if I can find it. Edit: it was an article from...
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mellowthecat reacted to blipit's post in the thread R2 vs Model Y 70-MPH Highway Range Test (by Out of Spec) with Like.
Rivian is still doing the cherry picked EPA results trick. They just amped it up even more for the R2. RJ lied about R2 efficiency and...
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mellowthecat reacted to TexasBob's post in the thread R2 vs Model Y 70-MPH Highway Range Test (by Out of Spec) with Like.
Wait, wait, wait. I am seriously doing the "I told you so" dance. Since the modeled number from April was within 1% of the actual...
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mellowthecat replied to the thread Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions.I think it is the newness of the market too. You don't see many people comparing a Wrangler and a Rav4 or even a Wrangler and an X3
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mellowthecat replied to the thread Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions.yeah as I have said many times. I am not sure they should even be compared. The only reason they are compared is because they're EV's...
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mellowthecat replied to the thread Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions.It's a BMW. It drives like a sports car. The 2 biggest differences: The BMW is buttery smooth. Both the regen and the acceleration...
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mellowthecat replied to the thread Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions.Driven both cars. Materials used in the R2 are nicer. Not as much hard plastic. The dash material is nicer. Seats are more...
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mellowthecat replied to the thread Drivers seat comfort in R2.I’m also narrow at 5’9” 165 lbs and I hated them. maybe I’m in The narrow bodied minority
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mellowthecat replied to the thread Drivers seat comfort in R2.5'9" test drive only. I thought the seats were not great. The seat feels great until the support ends just below the shoulder blades...
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mellowthecat reacted to jdubea's post in the thread Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions with Like.
Were you at the Lenovo Center event this weekend? It was a welcome surprise to get to autocross an iX3 almost immediately after test...
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mellowthecat replied to the thread Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions.I was. The event was a lot more fun than I thought it would be. Did you also demo the R2 and iX3 back to back? I thought I might be...
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mellowthecat reacted to rogunenode's post in the thread Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions with Like.
Thanks, I'll stop by my dealer to check on events and make sure I am notified when test drives are available. 70k for potentially better...
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mellowthecat replied to the thread Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions.Dealers are now saying September on iX3 test drives. I would look into seeing if BMW have any UDE events in your area Vented seats are...
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mellowthecat replied to the thread Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions.Unfortunately both my rides in the R2 and iX3 were on smooth roads. The iX3 was a parking lot that I was able hit 80+ mph on. I...
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mellowthecat reacted to TexasBob's post in the thread Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions with Like.
I did a second test drive in the R2 today. I felt like I did not give it a completely fair shake last time and I have a strong pull...
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mellowthecat reacted to Millbarge's post in the thread Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions with Like.
this is from Australia. It was never implemented in the US. My BMW has a "subscription" for remote start and traffic camera info. they...
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mellowthecat reacted to rogunenode's post in the thread Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions with Like.
Thanks for your thoughts on the ix3. I will be making sure to test drive one before I place my R2 order. I spec'd one out online at...
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mellowthecat reacted to Millbarge's post in the thread Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions with Haha.
Why is everyone touching the glass roof? Fingerprints!!!!
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mellowthecat reacted to MaskedRacerX's post in the thread Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions with Like.
Nice writeup. I wanted to reply to the above specifically :) BMW is using an IR treated glass, it's the same tech in our iX and it's...
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mellowthecat reacted to rvnxyz001's post in the thread Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions with Like.
Yeah, I noticed the same, and I had to keep it at the highest level, which I never do in my current car (it is always set to 70 and...
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mellowthecat reacted to Mos Eisley's post in the thread Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions with Like.
Agreed as every time I've driven it the AC has been excellent.
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mellowthecat replied to the thread Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions.I thought this before I test drove the R2 because I had read the reports of people saying the AC was cold and others like me saying it...
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mellowthecat replied to the thread Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions.for my drive the air coming out of the vents didn’t feel cold. Cool but not cold. The air coming out my forester’s vent set to 68* feels...
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mellowthecat reacted to DuoRivian's post in the thread Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions with Like.
good write up - can you compare and contrast with the iX3 (didn’t know they were available for test drive yet).
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mellowthecat replied to the thread Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions.The iX3 is not available for test drive yet. I drove it in the ultimate driving experience here in Raleigh. the cars could not be more...
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mellowthecat replied to the thread Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions.Welp. I got super lucky today. I got to drive the R2 and iX3 back to back. Just 2 hours apart. I want to preface this review with, I...
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mellowthecat reacted to computertom's post in the thread Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions with Like.
Took a second test drive today in Canton, MA with my wife. It was all of 98 degrees Fahrenheit. I was excited to test it out with her...
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mellowthecat replied to the thread No real AM or FM radio in the R2.I haven’t listened to AM radio in over 10 years. Glad our government is working on fixing the real issues with America.
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mellowthecat reacted to Pablolibre's post in the thread Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive with Like.
Thanks for your opinion. As much as I would like the R2, I think I may ultimately get the iX3. I'll still have access to my wife's...
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mellowthecat reacted to DaveA's post in the thread R2 teething/early issues -- Talk about your post-delivery concerns or headaches with Haha.
This is just part of owning a Rivian. My charge door has never been perfectly dialed in on my R1. They didn't want to lose that...
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mellowthecat replied to the thread Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive.I've read your posts and agree with you. I think you add value. I have blocked most people that do not by now. I just wonder if you...
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mellowthecat reacted to VandalSibs's post in the thread Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive with Like.
Trust me, we aren't all fanboys (or fangirls, or fan-non-binaries, etc.). You'll find plenty of people here that enjoy their Rivian, but...