Recent content by nyckkr

Our 2025 TRI R1S has been into service for a motor failure, on-road sudden shutdown 6 times since Sep 2025, the last time was last week. 12V battery replaced 4 times, HV battery replaced, part of the wiring rack replaced etc etc. Iselin NJ Service has been the redeeming feature - responsive and...

We bought two Gen 1 Rivians in 2023 (R1T, R1S) - both have been relatively problem free and the best EVs in their class (some initial niggling issues that service fixed). Third Rivian, this time a Gen 2 R1S- breaks down every few weeks (complete shutdown - unfortunately every time on a highway...

You have to note the time (exact time and date of time stamp) so that Rivian service can pull it up easily the diagnostics of the specific fault - the time and date are a huge help otherwise they are not always accessed by service

Seems like its only drive mode - the solutions I had suggested were its not at all responsive. - hence removed it.

Connect+ is seeking payment for an LTE connection when the phone hotspot is 5G. That is one of the reason why we don't pay for Connect+. The other is that the user interface does not allow for native video streaming apps like Netflix, prime, HBO etc even when parked. Google Cast is...

How many threads??? - as many as it takes to get it removed and fixed via a recall.

Sent DM - based in north NJ.

Despite the annoyances listed, the R1 is in a class of its own - high ground clearance, fun to drive and a large vehicle to accommodate people and stuff. Tesla is not comparable (in the same way a Toyota or Honda or even a BMW/Mercedes sedan is not comparable to a Defender and Rover). Until...

Another positive shoutout to the Iselin NJ Service Center. I waited to post this so that I had the benefit of more than one visit. I have now been there three times (for three different vehicles) and it has always been a pleasant experience including securing appointments in a reasonable...

No, it was much easier for us to haul the Hobies in the bed than lifting all the way to the roof.

I have used the long arm to haul two 12 feet Hobie Outbacks - and it has worked fine. the bed provides almost 7 ft of support and the long arm additional couple of feet with 2-4 feet hanging beyond that.

In leased in September, best to do buyout ASAP to limit the savings that get eaten by the interest. if leased in October, no reason to buyout earlier as the interest is near zero, so can decide at lease expiration.

Ours was built Jan 2025. So likely sat somewhere for 9 months.

We had that on a brand new 25 R1S (two weeks old)- reboot fixed it. two days later we had the dreaded driving disabled plus. a host of other errors. Reboot worked again - It was the 12V battery that had to be replaced. Working fine since. This may be the first signs of the 12V battery needing...

Anyone in NJ buy their lease out? Trying to figure out if there is double tax or not? State law allows for a credit or refund on the taxes paid upfront on the lease, but wanted to know if anyone was able to get it.