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2023 Rivian R1T Quad-Motor — used truck versus new compact pickup

NorthTunerCommunity StarterMar 9, 20262023 Rivian R1T Quad-MotorSalt Lake City
Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel economy and warranty. Anyone make this switch and regret the smaller truck? I'm in Salt Lake City. I'd rather test this logically than start replacing parts. What am I missing?
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ShiftGuyCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMar 10, 2026permalink
I'd treat 12V warnings as a no-ignore. On the 2023 Rivian R1T, I'd get the 12V/DC-DC side checked even if the traction pack looks fine. That's where I'd start. On “motor — used truck versus new compact,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2023 Rivian R1T in Salt Lake City. Do that first. Climate here is different, so treat that as a local data point. Cold start is when I can actually reproduce it.
NorthBuilder23Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 10, 2026permalink
Low-voltage gremlins will strand you even with a full pack. Try a second charger before blaming the 2023 Rivian R1T — site sharing and pack temp change the curve a lot. That's where I'd start. Verbal 'we'll take care of it' is not a plan. I've seen both outcomes, which is why I'd test instead of assume. If it repeats twice more I'll book time.
ShiftCollector47Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 10, 2026permalink
Don't clear the alert just to make the screen pretty. Leave the alerts on the 2023 Rivian R1T so service can see what you saw. That's where I'd start. Keep sale price, fees, and rate as three different conversations. If it repeats twice more I'll book time.
NorthBuilder23Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 10, 2026permalink
Charge curves lie if you don't match starting SOC and temp. Match starting SOC and battery temp if you're comparing 2023 Rivian R1T charge sessions. I'd do that before spending real money. If they can't show the line item, I assume it's hiding. Happens in gear, not in park, for what that's worth.
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