Subaru Dies Before My Number Comes Up in the R2 Queue

[Killer95Stang]

Seems like the Subaru served you well. Buy a cheap used one to get you by and sell it for nearly the same price when the R2 arrives. No need to j7mp through all these hoops if it is a temporary issue.

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[dfairris]

Thanks. Makes good sense, depending on the cost of the repair for my existing one.

 

[CrazyOne]

Fix the Subaru. Wait till they iron out the bugs in R2. Selling a working car will fetch you more anyway.

 

[dfairris]

Lots of good, if contradictory, advice here. Different folks, different strokes. Food for thought.

 

[ndmiller]

According to all the news it's conflicting how many or who will will not get a R2 based on the number of reservations, the actual production for 2026 and who bumps the line based on ownership or lease.

Based on how much larger manufacturers of HOT vehicles have handled this, I WOULD NOT count on getting a 2026 R2. It's a math problem, not enough are going to be produced versus the unknown way Rivian will send out emails to configure/buy one. If production was 100K units in 2026 different story.

Not 100% relevant data but 125K broncos were "sold" upon launch and you really couldn't get one for at least a year. ~100K mavericks were produced each of the first three years and again the average joe couldn't get one. Mach E same thing. Not to compare the vehicles, just the volume of production couldn't match demand which I think is the situation with R2.

 

[beatle]

Fix the Subaru. Wait till they iron out the bugs in R2. Selling a working car will fetch you more anyway.

Agree with this. Calculate the increased value of the working Subaru vs. a non-working one, and the cost of repairs. You're almost certainly still going to be in the red, but that's just bad luck for you. Having a car with a new transmission should give you the confidence to keep driving it until an R2 could be yours. Realistically that could be an entire year. A used transmission may bring down the bill, and that can be a good option if you only plan to keep the car another year or so.

Also consider the cost to purchase and maintain a different car and the risks associated with an unknown vehicle. You have a pretty known quantity in your current Subaru, and there's some piece of mind associated with it being able to comfortably carry you to R2 ownership once you fix the transmission.

 

[richguess]

Transitioning between an old car and a new one is always a challenge. This is particularly true as I wait for my number to come up in the R2 queue. I'm "all in" on the R2. Don't see anything out there in an EV SUV that meets my backcountry adventure needs like the R2.

So, say the Outback, with 150k miles on it, needs a new transmission or some such costly repair, but I'm still waiting on the R2. Are there any options out there for me, staying within the Rivian space -- e.g., leasing an R1 until the R2 arrives -- that aren't extremely costly?

Look at Swap a Lease. I sold my Equinox EV lease there. There are some short term leases, mine had 11 months on it. I purchased an Audi Q8 Etron, and was able to move the Equinox in a deal that benefited both parties. My lease was prepaid, and way cheaper due to ITC, Costco, etc. Those are now gone, so the new assignee ended up paying about $300/month. I was in for $200/months, so everyone was happy.

 

[Deacon]

Transitioning between an old car and a new one is always a challenge. This is particularly true as I wait for my number to come up in the R2 queue. I'm "all in" on the R2. Don't see anything out there in an EV SUV that meets my backcountry adventure needs like the R2.

So, say the Outback, with 150k miles on it, needs a new transmission or some such costly repair, but I'm still waiting on the R2. Are there any options out there for me, staying within the Rivian space -- e.g., leasing an R1 until the R2 arrives -- that aren't extremely costly?

Suburu with only 150k miles - should last at least another 100k miles. Keep driving it till your R2 is ready.

 

[dfairris]

I envy your planning capabilities. Do you advise on investments as well? (-:

I have been very happy with my Subaru. VERY HAPPY! And would happily buy another. I am going to take another look at the Solterra, but, as I recall, too ugly and too big. The Trailseeker looks attractive (an EV Outback, really), but don't know when we will have access to that one. I wish the range was higher, though. Before complaining too much, let's see what Thursday's configurator release says about actual range on the R2, instead of the advertised 300+.

The new car must support two annual road trips of roughly 1k miles, without big hassles. We have a Chevy Bolt, solar panels on the roof, and a charger, and want the Outback replacement to be an EV.

I've driven an R1, love the looks and idea of owning an R2, but the transition is perplexing me. We will know more on Thursday, and, if the mechanic is right, this Outback will get me through to the email from Rivian saying my ride awaits. Just like to have a contingency plan.

Thanks for all the thoughtful ideas!

 

[slillie]

Transitioning between an old car and a new one is always a challenge. This is particularly true as I wait for my number to come up in the R2 queue. I'm "all in" on the R2. Don't see anything out there in an EV SUV that meets my backcountry adventure needs like the R2.

So, say the Outback, with 150k miles on it, needs a new transmission or some such costly repair, but I'm still waiting on the R2. Are there any options out there for me, staying within the Rivian space -- e.g., leasing an R1 until the R2 arrives -- that aren't extremely costly?

Sounds like a Subaru problem not a Rivian problem…but wait! You are not having a problem with either. So, I don’t get what the problem is.

Seriously?

 

[Manalishi]

You can get used Mach-E or Kia EV6 pretty cheap these days.

 

[mkg3]

We own 2018 Outback. The vehicle has just over 80k miles and is our spare vehicle these days. We added R1S and kept the Outback for when our kids visit so that they have a car to drive.

We bough it new and I have come to HATE the CVT. This is my first and the LAST vehicle with CVT. Of course if it's an EV, it's a moot point. That said, I am hoping to replace the Outback with another ICEV with wither conventional automatic or manual transmission so that we have mixed fleet for different use cases.

The thing about the Subaru EVs are that they are more Toyota than Subaru in characteristics. Yes, they add lots of cladding and raise the ride height but it still is a Toyota. While its not a bad thing, if I wanted that, I would just buy the Toyota EV.

 

[BlueberryQuadzilla]

Used R1T. It seems huge when you first drive it (coming from a Rav4 size). Mess with the seat, put it in sport mode and it will feel a bit smaller. If you really like the size of R2, keep driving the Subaru and hope for the best. Repair costs would probably equal your rental costs over an extended time period. If you park in a garage, check length first. Good Luck!

 

[eddierunner]

My Subaru died while I was waiting for my R1T. I found a good deal on a used Audi Quattro, drove it for about a year until I received my R1T in 2022 then sold it for more than I paid for it (though I did put some a little work into it).

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