Local Toyota dealer likes the rivian

[aw113sgte]

Was checking the value of my Toyota tundra TRD pro online and it auto sent the info to my local dealer. We had a good laugh how professionalism went out the window when I told him the new truck

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[rivian1800]

I have a nice and interesting experience with Toyota and Ford dealers on my area. Toyota guys offered me unlimited free charge at their L2 dealership after they checked out my R1T. With Ford guys it was a “trade”. They inspected Rivian and I inspected the Lighting F150. Difference is between day and night

 

[COdogman]

Is it because Ford sees the R1T as a competitor while the Toyota guys understand that hell will likely freeze over before they have an EV truck to sell?

 

[rivian1800]

Is it because Ford sees the R1T as a competitor while the Toyota guys understand that hell will likely freeze over before they have an EV truck to sell?

Toyota is in Stone Age of EV adoption. They have a disaster at every level with their only EV(bz4w) pulling out of the market. On Ford side, they have the production lines and personnel ready for big production of EV

 

[COdogman]

Toyota is in Stone Age of EV adoption. They have a disaster at every level with their only EV(bz4w) pulling out of the market. On Ford side, they have the production lines and personnel ready for big production of EV

It’s so true. They have always been a very conservative company. They somehow manage to squeeze decades out of designs in a way that other companies can’t do. Look at the 4 Runner or the previous Tundra. The Tacoma has only had something like 2 engines in the last 15 years. They will probably be last to the show and when the charging infrastructure is better they will finally jump in on EVs. It’s just totally against their nature to be a front runner.

 

[rivian1800]

It’s so true. They have always been a very conservative company. They somehow manage to squeeze decades out of designs in a way that other companies can’t do. Look at the 4 Runner or the previous Tundra. The Tacoma has only had something like 2 engines in the last 15 years. They will probably be last to the show and when the charging infrastructure is better they will finally jump in on EVs. It’s just totally against their nature to be a front runner.

The irony, on my side, is that I replaced my Tundra(2003) with R1T

 

[COdogman]

The irony, on my side, is that I replaced my Tundra(2003) with R1T

Exactly! And I am replacing my 2017 Tacoma. I love it but I want to not buy another tank of gas for the rest of my life. Could have been you, Toyota!

 

[Yoshi]

Similar situation here. Took my Ridgeline if for a recall. They tried to sell me a new one. Told them I am in line to get a Rivian in 6-8 months. Turns out the owner and GM are huge EV nerds, they have a boatload of used Teslas and two spanking new RT1s on the lot for sale. Asking $115,000 for the (basic) Rivians. They all wanted to talk to me about Rivians, not Ridgelines.

 

[Andystroh]

Exactly! And I am replacing my 2017 Tacoma. I love it but I want to not buy another tank of gas for the rest of my life. Could have been you, Toyota!

2002 4runner here, five years ago I wouldn’t have said I would buy a non-Toyota but how things have changed with EVs

 

[COdogman]

2002 4runner here, five years ago I wouldn’t have said I would buy a non-Toyota but how things have changed with EVs

If Toyota had a real EV truck in development I would have probably waited because I trust their vehicles so much. My Tacoma is just bulletproof. I realized they are truly waiting as long as possible and finding every excuse in The book to NOT produce an EV truck. Oh well… Rivian for the win! I know you are enjoying the hell out of yours!

 

[W1SE]

Is it because Ford sees the R1T as a competitor while the Toyota guys understand that hell will likely freeze over before they have an EV truck to sell?

So weird back in the early Prius days I would have thought Toyota would lead the way. But they rested on their success and Called it a day.

 

[Prime]

If Toyota had a real EV truck in development I would have probably waited because I trust their vehicles so much. My Tacoma is just bulletproof. I realized they are truly waiting as long as possible and finding every excuse in The book to NOT produce an EV truck. Oh well… Rivian for the win! I know you are enjoying the hell out of yours!

Toyota is so so behind on EV adoption I wouldn’t be surprised if they partnered with an auto manufacturer like Honda did with GM to get the ball rolling. It’s a shame we used to be a big time Toyota Lexus family but while reliable their non hybrid vehicles are inefficient and tech is ancient (minus some of their finally updated 2022 models).

 

[NorCalRivianFan]

Replacing my 2019 Tacoma with a R1T later this year... wife tries to convince me to keep it as it has been such a good 'adventure truck' for me (plus going all electric still makes her nervous). But I doubt it would get much use. Best part is that I almost get my money back on 40k miles Toyota truck. Great vehicle without bells and whistles.

 

[av8or]

What irony! Excited about the type of vehicle that’s going to turn his business inside out.

 

[NashvilleR1S]

I planned on driving my '16 4runner for 30 years...until I saw the R1S.

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