EV tires wearing much faster than expected
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 8,200 miles. Rear tires are wearing noticeably faster than I expected even though alignment is supposedly okay. I know weight…
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Rivian R1S
2024 Rivian R1S — 0 percent promo versus a cash rebate
Manufacturer offers promotional financing or a cash incentive. What is the right way to calculate which one is worth more over my expected payoff period?
2024 Rivian R1S — safest way to handle a test drive with a stranger
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 13,000 miles. I am selling privately for the first time.
2024 Rivian R1S — eV has plenty of main battery but shows a 12V warning
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 28,000 miles. Traction battery is charged, but a lo…
2024 Rivian R1S — alternator whine after adding amplifier and DSP
System is quiet with the engine off, but a high-pitched whine follows RPM once running. Grounds look okay. What is the fastest isolation order for power, signa…
BatteryRoadie551Community StarterApr 16, 20262024 Rivian R1S Dual-MotorCentral Jersey1 reply0 helpful
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor — anyone else: Apartment charging without a dedicated garage outlet
I can charge at work sometimes but not at home. For people living in apartments, what combination of public charging, workplace charging and occasional fast ch…
Question: Fast charging slows down earlier than it used to
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 96,000 miles. On road trips the car used to hold a higher charge rate longer. Now it starts tapering sooner even when the pac…
2024 Rivian R1S — huge doc fee: argue about fee or total price?
One dealer documentation fee is much higher than others nearby. Is it better to stop arguing about the label and just negotiate the overall out-the-door number?
BatteryCommuter528Community StarterApr 6, 20262024 Rivian R1S Dual-MotorSacramento3 replies0 helpful
2024 Rivian R1S — advertised price jumps thousands at the desk
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 23,500 miles. The advertised used-car price was competitive, but the worksheet includes protection packages, tracking equipme…
2024 Rivian R1S — rear tires are disappearing faster than expected — Florida owner question
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 9,000 miles. The car is aligned and pressures are correct, but rear tire life is much shorter than my previous gas cars. Has…
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor — anyone else: Fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to avoid buying a car that only makes sense on…
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor — anyone else: Small oil leak or just old residue?
There is a damp area around the lower side of the engine but nothing reaches the ground overnight. I cleaned it once and it slowly came back. What's the best w…
2024 Rivian R1S — how much room below MSRP when inventory is normal?
I am shopping a new car with several similar units sitting nearby. Dealer started at MSRP plus fees. What is the best way to use competing written quotes witho…
CPO luxury SUV or brand-new mainstream SUV?
Budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'm more worried about three-to-five-year ownership cost and…
Fast charging slows down earlier than it used to
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 62,000 miles. On road trips the car used to hold a higher charge rate longer. Now it starts tapering sooner even when the pac…
2024 Rivian R1S — pPI found $1,800 of upcoming work
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 18,500 miles. Inspection found several real maintenance items but nothing catastrophic. I still like the car. Do you treat th…
2024 Rivian R1S — dedicated winter tires or modern all-weather tires?
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 18,000 miles. Most roads are plowed quickly, but there are cold wet days, slush and a handful of serious storms. For a daily…
2024 Rivian R1S — factory order status has not moved in weeks
Dealer gave me an order/reference number but the status has been unchanged for weeks. For people who have ordered cars, what updates are meaningful versus norm…
2024 Rivian R1S — 120k one-owner car versus 70k with thin history — Orlando owner question
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 37,000 miles. The higher-mileage car has detailed records and consistent ownership; the lower-mileage example has sparse hist…
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor — anyone else: Inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest of tire
Front tires look fine from the outside but the inner shoulders are nearly done. Car is lowered a little. I'd rather fix the alignment than just keep buying tir…