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ribuck97 reacted to Mos Eisley's post in the thread R2 Cargo dimensions with liftgate down? with
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ribuck97 replied to the thread R2 Cargo dimensions with liftgate down?.How could the liftgate being down add 2’??? Note, not with the rear window down…
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In other threads, someone measured the distance from the bottom of the back of the rear seats to the plastic where the liftgate should...
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ribuck97 replied to the thread Travis Ketchum News Letter.It’s ok to disagree with their strategy. I see it as a mechanism to inject vehicles into markets that the company hasn’t been able to...
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ribuck97 replied to the thread Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions.Took a second drive… this time I had the spouse with me. Drove from DelMar CA in their CatalinaCove with 20” Taking route on 56 east 4...
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ribuck97 replied to the thread My R2 Delivered (VIN 0686) - First Photo 📸.Absolutely would NOT disagree with that. Having staggered wheels and better tires helps too.
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ribuck97 replied to the thread R1S vs Range Rover P530.The P530 because its tires have a bit more wear…
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ribuck97 replied to the thread My R2 Delivered (VIN 0686) - First Photo 📸.“Rides better” is subjective and not necessarily “rough” or “smooth” I drove the R2 then the R1S. I felt the R2 was “harsh” and the...
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ribuck97 replied to the thread Please help me understand.In the quote it was RJ that talked specifically about ‘digging out of all of the self-inserted complexity…. Hmmmm Oh and your analogy...
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ribuck97 replied to the thread Please help me understand.From MotorTrend: “The Rivian team’s thinking about product has changed dramatically since it launched the R1T, R1S, and RCV, as...
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ribuck97 reacted to UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan's post in the thread Please help me understand with Like.
And fewer mistakes to make. Production mistakes are not cheap. Avoiding costly mistakes is important for any company in a make or break...
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ribuck97 replied to the thread Please help me understand.Think of it in the simple case: Lets produce the first 25k vehicles all with: Black Crater Signature interior Tow hitch Dual Motor AWD...
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@ribuck97 , there's no such thing as a free launch
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ribuck97 reacted to tivoboy's post in the thread Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions with Like.
I did a test drive yesterday and will write up more of the experience later today, but I can confirm the 50-80 acceleration is VERY...
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ribuck97 replied to the thread Finance vs. Lease the R2 -- the math.Keep in mind, all I'm doing is GUESSING at the monthly and calculating the APR. If Rivian uses the Performance APR, the monthlies will...
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ribuck97 replied to the thread Finance vs. Lease the R2 -- the math.The ironic part... is using their own leasehackr calculator, the APR is 1.2% higher at 10.08% because the terms are $3500 down + $500...
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ribuck97 replied to the thread Finance vs. Lease the R2 -- the math.The comparison is taking a 60mo loan at the offered 5.79% and looking at the loan balance after 3 years. It then takes the delta...
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ribuck97 replied to the thread Finance vs. Lease the R2 -- the math.Here is a rundown showing the current Performance leasing… then maintaining the same residual, cap cost, but reducing the rent charge to...
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ribuck97 reacted to KRG's post in the thread Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions with Like.
Oh I did that numerous times. I can confirm it was nuts in those maneuvers as well.
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ribuck97 replied to the thread Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions.Nice to hear... I'm in the decision point of TM3 to R1S or R2 with the tradeoffs of size/range/complexity vs agility/simplicity/cost on...
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ribuck97 replied to the thread Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions.Agreed on the acceleration. I'd be interested to hear feedback from those that drove on the highway and managed something like a 60 to...
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ribuck97 replied to the thread Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions.I did the Vista SC drive and while I didn't notice heat from the roof, I noticed heat from the windshield/black dash which made the...
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ribuck97 replied to the thread Finance vs. Lease the R2 -- the math.Current Genesis promo: 36mo/30k lease of $56,435 MSRP ($36,496 or 64.6% residual) is $619/mo pre-tax. This includes $4300 cap cost and a...
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ribuck97 replied to the thread Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions.I didn't play around with the haptics that much to see if there were menu controls... but beyond "getting used to them", I wish there...
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ribuck97 replied to the thread Finance vs. Lease the R2 -- the math.Without tax, a 5yr loan from Rivian at 5.79% requires ~$15k down to equal $829/mo payment. Balance after 3yr is ~$19k. Would you be...
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ribuck97 replied to the thread Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions.Took my test drive in the HMG demo model in Vista CA. Perhaps different from all, I drove the R2 then the R1S back to back. R2 - More...
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ribuck97 replied to the thread Finance vs. Lease the R2 -- the math.Do you firmly believe the R2 will maintain greater than 65% residual? That is, in my opinion, pretty high, especially in the EV realm...
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ribuck97 replied to the thread Finance vs. Lease the R2 -- the math.In your case, the high residual is good... the main issue is the high APR. An APR that falls in line with the R1 line puts the pre-tax...
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ribuck97 replied to the thread Finance vs. Lease the R2 -- the math.The more I think about it, the more I ffirmly believe the lease price was set purposely to ensure inclusion of Autonomy+ in ALL R2...
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ribuck97 replied to the thread Finance vs. Lease the R2 -- the math.leasing... no. interpret it as an attempt to take advantage of the recent push or quasi-advice to "lease an EV" coupled with an...
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ribuck97 replied to the thread Finance vs. Lease the R2 -- the math.Payment: $829 Depreciation: $442 Rent Charge: $387 (Steep at 10+%)
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ribuck97 replied to the thread R2 Demo Drive Scheduling is LIVE! Anyone book test drive yet?.Just booked my demo for 2pm today!
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ribuck97 replied to the thread Planning to lease R2. Assuming 65k out the door price, what will a lease look like?.FYI I added the R2 offer into the ordering thread here...
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ribuck97 replied to the thread Rivian Monthly Offers/Incentives.Update to include R2 Performance lease and financing:
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ribuck97 replied to the thread What time will orders open?.Shoot, I expected 9:12pst… ie in about 30 minutes!!!
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ribuck97 replied to the thread Future of R1S?.LA Silver transitioning to Esker Silver similar to ElCap -> HMG?? Thats what I’d do. Love to see a mechanical/electric damper...
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ribuck97 posted the thread Rivian Monthly Offers/Incentives in Ordering, Pricing, Leasing, Production, Delivery, Tax Credit -- Sponsored by TWRAPS.Will post analysis summary of leasing and financing deals on vehicles here. All rates will assume excellent credit and leases will be...
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ribuck97 replied to the thread June 9 - R2 order invites, first customer deliveries and demo drives begin!.California... more population, more money... higher % reservation holders
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ribuck97 replied to the thread Confirmed: R2 reservation holders will be invited to configure orders in June.I'd love to know the take rates between Rivian Blue and Red Canyon. My guess is that RB lags behind industry blue colors (deep blue...
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ribuck97 replied to the thread Confirmed: R2 reservation holders will be invited to configure orders in June.Are we going to be fighting over the same unneccesary RedCanyon R1S Tri upgrade??
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ribuck97 replied to the thread Will the R2 come with the option of the Darkout Package?.Nah, they want the bright letters to attract as much attention as possible, just like the headlights. kidding, hope the option becomes...
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ribuck97 replied to the thread Confirmed: R2 reservation holders will be invited to configure orders in June.FYI, love the deep red....
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ribuck97 replied to the thread Did Rivian Financing Just go to 0%.We can only WISH!!!
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ribuck97 replied to the thread Did Rivian Financing Just go to 0%.I suspect R2 incentives (lease and finance) will be minimal if any.
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ribuck97 replied to the thread Did Rivian Financing Just go to 0%.It's all about timing... we just missed it:
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ribuck97 replied to the thread Rivian patent on manual torque vectoring using steering wheel scroll dials.Where is the one for Front/Rear bias? And is the hope for a R2/R3 Quad, the wheel or a variation in R1's, or all :)
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ribuck97 replied to the thread Rivian R2 game plan.Yea, based on calculation, 2 year lease of a TM3P is at 67% residual and sub 2% APR for the $804/mo plus tax 24/10 lease. That coupled...
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ribuck97 replied to the thread Did Rivian Financing Just go to 0%.Feb was 0/60 and 0.49/72 Apr was 0.99/60 and 1.49/72
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ribuck97 replied to the thread R2 Configurator is Live! 🎉 What's your configuration?.Is getting $3500 of options thrown in not benefit enough for being an early adopter For the LE? Because thats what the pricing model...
