atebit
Well-Known Member
Once you sign the papers, it’s yours. The notion that the manufacturer has some “interest” in the truck afterwards is ludicrous. If anyone, it oughta be the bank being concerned.
Sponsored
Announcing our new "CLUBS" section where you can join or create a Rivian club or group! You can use this new feature to conveniently plan and discuss local events, gatherings or other club/group related topics.
So we encourage you to join (or start) special-interest and regional-based Rivian clubs at: https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/group-categories/clubs-groups.1/
I also have trouble getting in the car. At 5’5, it is quite a challenge getting in the vehicle. Per CS, kneel mode is coming. I hope you stick with your Rivian until kneel mode comes and then you can decide whether to get the Lightning.Glad you mentioned the step stool. I do have one I need to try out.
The app doesn't allow lowering the vehicle, but the vehicle still won't go as low as I would like. I'll try the step stool. Thanks QP for the reminder.
Wondering, totally deflated air bags? For kneel mode.I also have trouble getting in the car. At 5’5, it is quite a challenge getting in the vehicle. Per CS, kneel mode is coming. I hope you stick with your Rivian until kneel mode comes and then you can decide whether to get the Lightning.
Thanks for the heads up @Longhorngirl. I definitely don't want to get rid of the Rivian. Hopefully the kneel mode is lower than the lowest setting. For the time being, I'll do what @Ginny is doing and use a step stool.....in public too.I also have trouble getting in the car. At 5’5, it is quite a challenge getting in the vehicle. Per CS, kneel mode is coming. I hope you stick with your Rivian until kneel mode comes and then you can decide whether to get the Lightning.
I'm really hoping Rivian offers running boards at some point, though I don't think there is a way to attach them currently. Parking in sport mode at the lowest setting actually works fine for me, but not so much for shorter passengers. Also they really should have added a grab handle like the F150 has.Adding to a Ford advantage: Running boards.
For the 70+ crowd, under 6 ft tall., running boards could be a good thing for some of us. I can't bend my right knee very well, so I have to step back and throw my leg in. Next option is knee replacement, or replace with the Lightning. My son-in-law is getting the Lightning and I may have to swap. Not because I want to, but it may be necessary.
I know this is an old thread, but just came across it and decided to look on Cars & Bids.Ford has enforced it and sued when it comes to selling the GT, but that was a $500,000 car. Their argument is that if you sell yours, it's one less that they get to sell. So yes, could cost them a customer, but not good for long term customer satisfaction. Apparently most dealers realize this. The GT list was very short and an exclusive vehicle in which they very selectively chose who could get one. The Lightning doesn't fit that category. Plus, resale values on the first few have indicated it's not a great investment simply to flip. If the first few are bringing under $110K, in a month, they'll be bringing under $100K. Two months, they'll probably be at $90K. With out the door costs around $90K+, profit margins aren't what they are on the Rivian or Hummer. Good for the owner's that have a genuine need to sell, that they can get out of it, but not going to make a ton of money on it.