I'm addicted to browsing Doug DeMuro's car auction website Cars & Bids and just came across this R2 Launch Edition in Catalina Cove that just came up for auction: https://carsandbids.com/auctions/3BmOVdd4/2027-rivian-r2-performance-awd
NOTE: This is not my R2 and I don't know the owner. I am...
I can't be too mad as it is still before winter here in NY. I did select that I would want a launch edition. I'm about an hour and change from a SC, I would be a first-time Rivian owner, and I don't have a lease the is ending soon.
Yup, you are probably correct. There is only one Rivian near me; owner of a pizza shop with a R1T quad.
I've seen your R1T up in Rochester; love the yellow! You got it from Cars & Bids I believe cause I was eyeing the same auction last year!
Another data point: Feb 10th, 2025 reservation, not a prior Rivian owner, ~65 miles from a service center in Rochester, NY. Got the "We'll let you know when you can expect your invite by the end of June" email.
I'm hoping that since some colors and the light interior option are not available at first that it will allow me and others with later reservations to still get a R2 sometime this year as I want a LE with its limited options.
With the nearest service center being a bit over an hour away from me, I hope that doesn't push my order to far back, but with my reservation being placed in the beginning of 2025, I don't think it will matter.
Id probably make the design public for anyone to make themselves but I could see myself selling finished pieces. It all depends on how much free time I have, and currently I have what feels like negative free time 😅
I'm thinking about 3D scanning the frunk to then 3D print a mold to fill with foam to make a custom-fit cooler.
I have a lot of 3D printing planned for my R2 to really customize it to my liking.