Anybody else delaying their purchase for a 2023?

[mini2nut]

Hello all. I received contact from my Guide last week stating that they matched my R1T configuration and to get ready to start the 8-step purchase process. It sounded like the truck was already built and awaiting shipment.

With only 10-weeks remaining in the year I decided to delay my purchase and wait for a 2023 R1T. I ordered mine on 2/5/21 so I figured a few more months will be worth the wait.

My Guide said no problem and made some notes under my account. I configured the OC interior and also decided to wait for the new vegan dash option as well.

Is anybody else in the same boat?

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[NY_Rob]

Even Tesla has switched to Model Year designations that start with Oct built vehicles (my Model Y was an Oct 2020 build and the Title was a 2021 vehicle) so I wouldn't be surprised to see Rivian doing the same with 2023 MY vehicles showing up very soon.

 

[astonius]

Inb4 the "like Tesla, model years don't matter, hurr durr" comments.

They absolutely matter for resale if that is important to you. If it's not, move along.

 

[mini2nut]

I hear you. We will see if Rivian follows Tesla’s lead.

 

[ironpig]

I can't imagine waiting just to have a different model year on the paperwork. It's the same truck.

 

[mini2nut]

Same truck, higher resale value.

 

[tmmcgee]

Same truck, higher resale value.

I just don't get this logic. These are trucks meant to be enjoyed. I feel bad for the people who are looking to flip or buying for monetary purposes and not enjoy it. You are missing the point. It's like the Ferrari collector who never drives the car like it was meant to be. If you want the Rivian, get it and enjoy it. Also, I can see Rivian not honoring the original purchase price for the pre March reservation holders on the second attempt. "Hey, we offered you it, you said no. Now its $100k." I have no regrets for taking delivery of my 2022 and enjoy the hell out if it.

 

[astonius]

I just don't get this logic. These are trucks meant to be enjoyed. I feel bad for the people who are looking to flip or buying for monetary purposes and not enjoy it. You are missing the point. It's like the Ferrari collector who never drives the car like it was meant to be. If you want the Rivian, get it and enjoy it. Also, I can see Rivian not honoring the original purchase price for the pre March reservation holders on the second attempt. "Hey, we offered you it, you said no. Now its $100k." I have no regrets for taking delivery of my 2022 and enjoy the hell out if it.

You are missing the point. You don't need to be a flipper to understand the importance of model year in resale, whether that's a day, a year, or five years from now. Eventually even the most diehard Rivian fan is going to upgrade. If you've waited years for your truck and you care about resale then what's another two months?

 

[Prime]

Same truck, higher resale value.

so for ice vehicles this was true because features and options would change. You do not see this with Tesla. Model years make minimal difference in resale. Honestly even mileage doesn’t make the biggest dent. Example below. Two Tesla different model years same options (one has wheel covers on but both have the same wheel option, newer model has the more expensive white interior which actually brings the price closer).
I don’t think model year will have much if any impact on Rivians unless they bring “model year upgrades” which it doesn’t seem like they’re doing. Seems more adjustments on the fly like Tesla.

 

[Oldsmobile_Mike]

Delaying? You got jokes. I would put down cash on an EV truck from *any manufacturer* today if I could find one with a long bed, in a work truck configuration. In the meantime I'm content to wait for an R1T with a Max pack, so I can tow a trailer with it. Not ideal, but I expect Max Pack will be available before the Silverado EV or F-150 Lightning. C'mon manufacturers, are you listening? This cash is burning a hole in my pocket, LOL.

 

[cbrcanuck]

I just don't get this logic. These are trucks meant to be enjoyed. I feel bad for the people who are looking to flip or buying for monetary purposes and not enjoy it. You are missing the point. It's like the Ferrari collector who never drives the car like it was meant to be. If you want the Rivian, get it and enjoy it. Also, I can see Rivian not honoring the original purchase price for the pre March reservation holders on the second attempt. "Hey, we offered you it, you said no. Now its $100k." I have no regrets for taking delivery of my 2022 and enjoy the hell out if it.

I agree. While if it was just a couple of months and I was in control of the delay process, sure - makes sense. But with all the unknowns and the high likelihood of Rivian saying "nope, you just lost your price protection" I wouldn't make that move. Rivian will be under no obligation to hold the pre-hike pricing beyond the time your truck is ready, nor should they. Otherwise I'd wait for the 2024 at the same price

 

[crashmtb]

Must be nice to have a choice. Rivian is only delivering to one city in my entire country this year.

 

[Mathme]

Typically, the model year is designated by the model that's selling on January 1, of each year. That's why the traditional auto makers used to release the new models in the fall...as that's the version they were planning to be selling on Jan 1.

I would't be surprised in Rivian did make a few changes for the 2023 models...just to differentiate them. Maybe even something as simple as a color palette change.

 

[crashmtb]

Typically, the model year is designated by the model that's selling on January 1, of each year. That's why the traditional auto makers used to release the new models in the fall...as that's the version they were planning to be selling on Jan 1.

I would't be surprised in Rivian did make a few changes for the 2023 models...just to differentiate them. Maybe even something as simple as a color palette change.

Model year changeover for most automakers is typically in the fall isnt it?

 

[moosehead]

Our 22 with insta gratification has had 3 OTA’s in 60 days, feels like a bonus 23 MY already.

I’m also easily amused, so engaging an OTA over a cell phone while miles away from my truck was highly satisfying.

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