Tr4ckD4ys
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Well, one could say this was a short but very intense stint. Certainly it was a much appreciated and enjoyable one packed with lots of learnings about EVs.
After having my R1T Dual Performance Max Pack for a year (and as some know fully converted it for Overlanding purposes), the small itch in the back of my head that I wasn't fully bought into the vehicle with passion became larger and could no longer be ignored. Of course, my overlanding equipment stays (partially) with me to be converted onto the next whip. However, after the Rivian being in a small accident (affecting resale value) and the general EV resale value landscape being absolutely pathetic, I decided it was time to get out before things got worse (luckily being financially endowed sufficiently to take the hit).
A few things that prevented me from gaining that passion that lets you keep the vehicle for a longer time:
- I had about 8 outstanding service tickets, all of which not first-timers in trying to be addressed. From suspension, to front drive unit, to rattles, to door issues to AC problems the list goes on. Being in NY with the Brooklyn SC the only location to fix it, waiting months for a service appointment didn't help.
- Subjectively, I always kind of wanted something bigger, more full size truck or SUV. Today, there is much more choice for buyers like me than there was before
- Subjectively, I smirked at the power of the EV but honestly, why do I need that much power in a truck? It just never added up to me. I'd much rather have significantly better range and faster charging than more power in an EV truck.
- The ride, while I believe according to factory-spec, was just too harsh, even in soft. That is not to say it wasn't softer than most other vehicles, but it was subjectively still too uncomfortable for the crappy NY roads.
- While not the main driver for my decision, the volatility of Rivian as a company did get to me in the back of my head at least a little
Farewell and I hope Rivian continues to innovate and figure things out. I can imagine being back at a later, more mature stage, of the product.
Of course you all want to know what I traded into and I reserved this for last, as I know this will be driving most of the discussion and comments but I wanted to make sure that what I got into was not the driver of what I got out off. I am now driving a 2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Series III with Hurricane I-6 Twin Turbo. So far, I've been loving the vehicle and it appears, most of the horrendous early issues have been figured out. Aside, the deals that can be had on Jeep vehicles these days is absolutely insane. The vehicle had a $109k MSRP and sold for $82k. I also have the same dealer as @NY_Rob which is a large volume dealer that will fight Stellantis for you if you need them to.
After having my R1T Dual Performance Max Pack for a year (and as some know fully converted it for Overlanding purposes), the small itch in the back of my head that I wasn't fully bought into the vehicle with passion became larger and could no longer be ignored. Of course, my overlanding equipment stays (partially) with me to be converted onto the next whip. However, after the Rivian being in a small accident (affecting resale value) and the general EV resale value landscape being absolutely pathetic, I decided it was time to get out before things got worse (luckily being financially endowed sufficiently to take the hit).
A few things that prevented me from gaining that passion that lets you keep the vehicle for a longer time:
- I had about 8 outstanding service tickets, all of which not first-timers in trying to be addressed. From suspension, to front drive unit, to rattles, to door issues to AC problems the list goes on. Being in NY with the Brooklyn SC the only location to fix it, waiting months for a service appointment didn't help.
- Subjectively, I always kind of wanted something bigger, more full size truck or SUV. Today, there is much more choice for buyers like me than there was before
- Subjectively, I smirked at the power of the EV but honestly, why do I need that much power in a truck? It just never added up to me. I'd much rather have significantly better range and faster charging than more power in an EV truck.
- The ride, while I believe according to factory-spec, was just too harsh, even in soft. That is not to say it wasn't softer than most other vehicles, but it was subjectively still too uncomfortable for the crappy NY roads.
- While not the main driver for my decision, the volatility of Rivian as a company did get to me in the back of my head at least a little
Farewell and I hope Rivian continues to innovate and figure things out. I can imagine being back at a later, more mature stage, of the product.
Of course you all want to know what I traded into and I reserved this for last, as I know this will be driving most of the discussion and comments but I wanted to make sure that what I got into was not the driver of what I got out off. I am now driving a 2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Series III with Hurricane I-6 Twin Turbo. So far, I've been loving the vehicle and it appears, most of the horrendous early issues have been figured out. Aside, the deals that can be had on Jeep vehicles these days is absolutely insane. The vehicle had a $109k MSRP and sold for $82k. I also have the same dealer as @NY_Rob which is a large volume dealer that will fight Stellantis for you if you need them to.
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