Trade-in offer and process?

[jaxrivian]

Has anyone traded their car into Rivian? If so how was the offer and the process? thanks

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[CommodoreAmiga]

Their offer was offensively low. Walked into a CarMax and was offered something like $11k more, on the spot.

 

[SteveInBend]

I traded in our 2015 Subaru Outback using Rivian. Rivian's offer was $1K less than Carvana and $1,250 less than Vroom. I opted for the convenience of being able use my old car until I had taken delivery of the R1T and didn't want to park the Outback on the street. The process was easy. I handed over my title, they removed the license plates, put it on the carrier, and drove off.

 

[Lpotter86]

I wound up getting $6k more from a local dealer then what Rivian offered on My 22 Froniter

 

[jhatfie]

Their offer was pretty low on my 2020 Honda Ridgeline. I was offered over $4k more through several places (vroom, local dealer, driveway, etc), but since there is a trade in tax credit in my state, the difference in the end was fairly small so I went with the Rivian offer because it was easier.

 

[madgrey]

I traded in my RAM 1500 Limited to Rivian. They pulled up to my home with an R1T on a flatbed and took my RAM away. It was by far the most painless purchase/trade-in process I have ever experienced.

I sold two cars to Vroom, late last year and early this year. They easily beat Carmax and Carvana on price. I was expecting Rivian to be low but it turned out to the the highest of the four I quoted. Also, in WA state, I save on taxes (turned out to be $3300) because the new car tax burden is lowered by the trade in amount.

 

[Honorz]

Initially, I was in the same boat as most others. I Got a significantly lower offer from Rivian.
however in the interval time period, between estimate and arrival, everybody dropped their initial offers- whereas Rivian stayed pretty much the same. I guess the used car market has definitely dropped with the increasing interest rates. This caused a mad scramble on the last day before delivery, but my guide helped me line everything up.
i got less than I wanted, but it was convenient.

 

[dspwalker]

I have checked 3 places and so far Rivian is the highest offer plus adding the tax credit for my state. I have to check Carmax today or tomorrow.

 

[PAFDenver]

From what I can tell, there is no rhyme or reason for who gives you the best offer. Rivian was mid-pack for me, and close to the top after the tax consideration. Carmax was ridiculously low. Driveway pulled a bait & switch (suddenly dropped offer by $8K without any reason why). Others were mainly low.
I think you need to get quotes from each company - I haven't seen any company consistently being higher or lower than the rest.

 

[Guy]

I traded in our 2015 Subaru Outback using Rivian. Rivian's offer was $1K less than Carvana and $1,250 less than Vroom. I opted for the convenience of being able use my old car until I had taken delivery of the R1T and didn't want to park the Outback on the street. The process was easy. I handed over my title, they removed the license plates, put it on the carrier, and drove off.

You also get the same ax credit of trading in your old car.

 

[EVnewb]

You also get the same ax credit of trading in your old car.

Depends on the state. Not all states offer that tax incentive if you trade a vehicle in. We don’t have that here in MD unfortunately.

 

[connoisseurr]

The offer I got from Rivian was not reasonable at all. $50k for a 2022 Mach-E (Premium, Extended Range, RWD), where most other online car buying services were well over $60k.

Consider the online services: Carmax, Carvana, Vroom, Driveway, Shift, CarBuyerUSA, Givemethevin, Carlotz, and InRide (local to DC area). Also consider large family dealerships like Autonation.

Much better offers to be had.

 

[swaggner]

Depends on the state. Not all states offer that tax incentive if you trade a vehicle in. We don’t have that here in MD unfortunately.

Are you referring to Maryland? We do get the trade-in tax credit. I did for a new vehicle purchase in 2020.

 

[Gamma rays]

How does Rivian evaluate the trade? Mainly through pictures submitted? I wonder if their offers are generally lower to compensate for possible "hidden" issues.

GR

 

[CommodoreAmiga]

How does Rivian evaluate the trade? Mainly through pictures submitted? I wonder if their offers are generally lower to compensate for possible "hidden" issues.

they dont ask for pictures or even what equipment you have. They just take the vin and spit out a number.

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