Cooper Mini my first time - that was a real bummer to drive.
R1T on my second, since I was in the middle of moving and begged them repeatedly for a loaner
Kona my third time - a real twitchy EV, but better than ICE.
Auto is worthless for Seattle rain. Worse, the software responds too slowly to manually changing wiper speed. Why does the first click always show you the current setting instead of moving to the next one? Why can't you hold down the toggle knob to quickly cycle between max/off?
I really wish I...
Well I stand corrected, the service wasn't entirely excellent. I found this after having driven many miles across highways and rough roads:
All four jack mount covers were left dangling by their tiny plastic thread. Having to fix this on a rainy day in a Lowe's parking lot with no place to...
I love my blue R1T, but I had a brief moment of disappointment the first time I saw the color shifting on a red one. What a beauty! The only thing keeping me from having lasting regret is that I wanted a less flashy vehicle than my former red Tesla S. I'm very happy with my compromise.
I brought my truck in this week for NVH issues, key fob proximity issues and a door panel that binds when exposed to direct sunlight. It was a much calmer day at the SC than my last visit, which happened during an EOQ delivery rush. The service team has not yet begun temporary relocation to...
I never received notice of this campaign, but during an unrelated service appointment the Bellevue Service Center performed this work for my truck. I had notified them that I would soon be moving extremely far from any existing service center, and that this was their last chance for some time to...
Pantsless Doggo Repair to the rescue:
Much better, though not perfect. I've got a blue paint pen coming soon to finish the job. Overall I'm pleased, even though it cost $700. I should have opted to have my contractor pick up the house door for an extra $150, but oh well.
How it started:
How it's going:
I backed into a post with the tailgate down. I managed to make it all the way home with a new pre-hung door in the bed to replace a break-in, but did this damage in the final few seconds of my journey. At least it was my own fault (I'm simply disappointed, as...
My wife doesn't anthropomorphize Gary the way everyone else seems to. She calls him "Gary the Gear Guard", which sounds more like a name for a pet, like Frankie the Farm Dog, or Larry the Lap Dog. I guess he does kinda look like a sloth or maybe a slow loris. Both seem appropriate given Gary's...
New, never used set of snow chains: Peerless SZ468 Super Z8 8mm Commercial and Light Truck Tire Traction Chain - Set of 2. These fit the back tires for 20" ATs according to posters on this forum. Rivian does not recommend using them on the front tires since steering could cause the chains to...
I pity you! I'll be aching for the next week from that challenge. FWIW the dirt used to have a more attractive home.
Also, I did think about backing the truck to the dumping bay at speed with the tail gate down, then slamming the brakes to deposit the load. Then I thought of Stan Lee. Did it...