Rivian_Hugh_III
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Too bad the bed overhang means you can’t use most of it.Awesome approach angle
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Too bad the bed overhang means you can’t use most of it.Awesome approach angle
I never did own a TDI, probably would have gotten one in 2015 if it wasn't for the TDI scandal but I 'm with you. As a car person I was really into VW's diesel magic but that was a distant reason. I'd also add the reliability of the power train itself was heavily weighted into most peoples decisions. You could take those things 300k miles and not have to worry if that's what you needed to do.To be fair no one I know who bought a TDI (myself included) did it out of a desire to clean up the skies or any other environment driven motivation. It was all about the 50+ mpg fuel economy and nothing more.
Get rid of the Tesla/Rivian idea of a rolling cell phone on wheels and I'm in. Large manual controls for HVAC, radio, etc, manual seats, no glass roof, easy-to-clean/rinse interior and a simple suspension would be nice. I see a lot wanting a removable top/convertible option like the originals, but I want a solid cage around me personally.
I see a whole industry growing out of what you're describing. I expect to be able to order an "OTA delete" kit off the Internet and spend a busy weekend removing all the bullshit software from a Tesla/Rivian and installing a panel of analog controllers.Get rid of the Tesla/Rivian idea of a rolling cell phone on wheels and I'm in. Large manual controls for HVAC, radio, etc, manual seats, no glass roof, easy-to-clean/rinse interior and a simple suspension would be nice. I see a lot wanting a removable top/convertible option like the originals, but I want a solid cage around me personally.
There's definitely sand in my VAG. The infotainment situation is completely unworkable to me and I'm genuinely upset by it on some level lol. I have 2 EVs and neither are VAG and that's insane to me. It's like we're going through a separation and I'm about to file divorce papers for real. It's a rough time in my life.@Bee, that is quite the rant. Sounds like you got a bit of sand in the VAG?
We’ve had 5 Audis, two Pcars, and a first gen VW Touareg. All were tremendous performers and bulletproof winter rigs. No doubt, supermodels are high maintenance for sure.
Me thinks the Germans will only add to Scouts’ heritage. Meanwhile, VW has become a dominant SUV manufacturer and intends to do the same with EV’s.