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savethemanual's latest activity
savethemanual
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Future of R1S?
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He is committed to only one thing: Elon.
Today at 12:49 PM
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Count Orlok's post
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Finance vs. Lease the R2 -- the math
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the only way
Today at 11:59 AM
savethemanual
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R2 Launch Edition expectations
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They state by the end of this month all reservation holders will be given a rough timeline as to when one can expect to be able to place...
Today at 8:15 AM
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kah's post
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R2 outside financing
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4/19/26 reservation here. I wonder what the rate will be in 2028.
Today at 7:47 AM
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R2 outside financing
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Be careful with early pay off fees, some loans have them in the fine print. Not saying Rivian does, but there are lenders that do.
Today at 7:25 AM
savethemanual
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Looking for a reso holder that canceled due to price
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When R2 was announced, the Fed EV tax credit was going strong. A launch edition starting at $50,490 would be incredibly enticing, just...
Yesterday at 7:02 AM
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R2 First Drive Reviews - Articles & Videos 📰 🎬
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That would have to be done at the service center. Another factor, the total diameter of both wheels with factory spec tires is...
Friday at 5:47 AM
savethemanual
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Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions
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The vented seats in my test drive vehicle worked great, I never noticed the fan noise either.
Thursday at 5:32 PM
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VandalSibs's post
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Ordered 4/24/26 and just got an invite to order...
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Rivian announced about a week ago that some random newer reservations would be invited to order as well..... so yeah, essentially a...
Thursday at 10:06 AM
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Ordered 4/24/26 and just got an invite to order...
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Well this is certainly surprising. Order date of 4/24/26. No previous Rivian ownership. No lease ending soon. Just a regular person...
Thursday at 6:59 AM
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Ordered 4/24/26 and just got an invite to order...
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Nice! They've also stated that everyone who has a deposit will at least get a rough order timeline by the end of this month.
Thursday at 6:58 AM
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My R2 Delivered (VIN 0686) - First Photo 📸
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Nice! Here is the sticker.
Wednesday at 3:16 PM
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RJ says R3X is ~2 years away. Confirms R4
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R4 will be the next model revealed, one of the videos from yesterday's flood of them had RJ stating that. Very curious to see what they...
Wednesday at 12:22 PM
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I can't even listen to 10 min of FM radio nowadays... 3min music, 7 min of super loud commercials, rinse and repeat. It's a cesspool...
Wednesday at 9:31 AM
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Instagram live with RJ (6/9/26)
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Assuming everyone’s seen this already but looks like this happened yesterday.
Wednesday at 8:20 AM
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Coastal Cloud interior will get an upgraded center steering wheel cap in production
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If anything, give me the black head liner W/Costal Cloud!
Wednesday at 8:14 AM
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Coastal Cloud interior will get an upgraded center steering wheel cap in production
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Wednesday at 8:12 AM
savethemanual
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Customer R2 deliveries
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Wow, just because the internet isn't flooded with delivery pics and videos you're speculating pre-order conversion rates?!?
Wednesday at 8:00 AM
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Customer R2 deliveries
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You guys didn't search hard enough :) First delivery on reddit, yesterday:
Wednesday at 7:54 AM
savethemanual
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R2 First Drive Reviews - Articles & Videos 📰 🎬
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The 21" is a less aggressive all season tire compared to the all terrain 20"...not as much rolling resistance.
Wednesday at 7:52 AM
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Pebble Flow Electric RV Trailer - My First Journey Towing With R1T
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I was under the impression the flush door handles on many EV's were to reduce drag, interesting.
Wednesday at 6:55 AM
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Pebble Flow Electric RV Trailer - My First Journey Towing With R1T
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Per Pebble, their aero tests indicated the awning’s effect was “negligible”. No further details were provided.
Wednesday at 6:54 AM
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R2 First Drive Reviews - Articles & Videos 📰 🎬
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I test drove yesterday, there's definitely a learning curve using them. They felt solid to me, nice metallic and the clicks scrolling...
Wednesday at 6:53 AM
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R2 First Drive Reviews - Articles & Videos 📰 🎬
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I agree, just back from my test drive. The sub is located somewhere in the lower dash, I felt it washed out the mids/Highs being so...
Tuesday at 1:29 PM
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captainjp's post
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Accidentally canceled reservation instead of demo drive!!
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Tuesday at 1:07 PM
savethemanual
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Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions
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I'll answer for 2 cents...NOPE.
Tuesday at 12:31 PM
savethemanual
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Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions
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Just back from my drive, very impressed with how put together and polished the vehicle is. Catalina Cove is gorgeous! But my salesmen...
Tuesday at 12:31 PM
savethemanual
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Why stock getting hammered last few days?
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The Stock Market is a giant scam....just saying. Ha 😜
Tuesday at 9:55 AM
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Nah I kinda like his unedited, rambling vids. I can fast forward as needed. They feel less like a press review and more like I’m along...
Tuesday at 8:18 AM
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R2 First Drive Reviews - Articles & Videos 📰 🎬
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Throw in a shave, haircut and Gimbal mount for his iPhone videos. Haha, we still love ya Kyle...keep at it!
Tuesday at 6:45 AM
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Why stock getting hammered last few days?
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Used EV sales are way up with the gas prices, many new to EV's snapping up off lease vehicles from the tax credit loophole. There will...
Jun 8, 2026
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2027 R1T
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Definitely before 2028
Jun 8, 2026
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900 mile towing trip
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Thank you for this cautionary tale, and the prompt to check EVERYTHING before heading out. You inspired me, as I recently had a...
Jun 8, 2026
savethemanual
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13 Rivian R2 (out of 28 total) spotted in Park City, UT. Event Coverage Coming June 9
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At this point, I'll take any color....me want R2 now!
Jun 8, 2026
savethemanual
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900 mile towing trip
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I believe GM allows their Super Cruise to be enabled when towing.
Jun 8, 2026
savethemanual
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13 Rivian R2 (out of 28 total) spotted in Park City, UT. Event Coverage Coming June 9
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Haha, that's the way of the world ;).
Jun 8, 2026
savethemanual
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13 Rivian R2 (out of 28 total) spotted in Park City, UT. Event Coverage Coming June 9
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I wonder if that was a tri-motor as a teaser for the press? But it had yellow calipers, same as dual performance...
Jun 8, 2026
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RivRyan's post
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13 Rivian R2 (out of 28 total) spotted in Park City, UT. Event Coverage Coming June 9
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Like a Brady Bunch fridge:
Jun 8, 2026
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Volvo can continue selling cars in US
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Must have bent the knee and kissed the ring.
Jun 7, 2026
savethemanual
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R2 Roof-Mounted Vortex Canon
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Yeah, my kiddo loves his videos! A great little marketing connection with him and Rivian 👍.
Jun 7, 2026
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R2 Roof-Mounted Vortex Canon
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Jun 7, 2026
savethemanual
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R2 Roof-Mounted Vortex Canon
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Queue the Mark Rober haters….
Jun 7, 2026
savethemanual
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13 Rivian R2 (out of 28 total) spotted in Park City, UT. Event Coverage Coming June 9
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Looking forward to all the reviews! These will be more detailed than the earlier ones where they were limited what they could say.
Jun 7, 2026
savethemanual
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Pebble Flow Electric RV Trailer - My First Journey Towing With R1T
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One can monitor all of the energy use & SOC on the included iPad, even while towing the Pebble.
Jun 7, 2026
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Gen(R3)Xer's post
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13 Rivian R2 (out of 28 total) spotted in Park City, UT. Event Coverage Coming June 9
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Is this Esker Silver? It looks kinda flat to me. I was hoping it was more reflective. Maybe it’s just the lighting or the photo. 🤷♂️
Jun 7, 2026
savethemanual
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Pebble Flow Electric RV Trailer - My First Journey Towing With R1T
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I wonder how much the awning affects the drag of that otherwise slippery trailer design? I know the flush door handles on many EV's...
Jun 6, 2026
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We got our pebble on May 7 and we are on our 3rd and longest trip. We typically use tow assist almost all the time except when in a...
Jun 5, 2026
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Mark Rober teases R2 modification
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All the issues I have with Elon are not "because he's a republican" .. "with different views". I like and even love plenty of people I...
Jun 3, 2026
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This is a much more sensical take on the situation. I think "lying weasel" is a bit aggressive myself. Same premise as above. "Didn't...
Jun 3, 2026
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R2 as our only car
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To be fair, Japanese cars are not what they used to be with regards to reliability. Don't get me wrong, still pretty good...especially...
Jun 3, 2026
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