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2024 Rivian R1S — safest way to handle a test drive with a stranger

BatteryScout447Community StarterApr 16, 20262024 Rivian R1S Dual-MotorSan Antonio
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 13,000 miles. I am selling privately for the first time.
apr
6.54
location
San Antonio
trade in
ppi planned
term months
48
asking price
64000
dealer doc fee
85
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TrailGeek611Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 17, 2026permalink
Title status is the whole conversation. If the 2024 Rivian R1S still shows a lien, coordinate payoff with the lender before any cash changes hands. That's where I'd start. This is from a 2024 Rivian R1S in San Antonio with 13,000 miles. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. I'd sleep better after that step, even if it finds nothing. I'll post OTD once I have two apples-to-apples sheets.
CamberTraveler191Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 18, 2026permalink
I hear you, though I'd still want a second check. If the 2024 Rivian R1S still shows a lien, coordinate payoff with the lender before any cash changes hands. I'd do that before spending real money. On “safest way to handle a test drive,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Write the result down so the next test isn't a repeat of the last one. This is the filter I use when the thread starts repeating itself. I screenshotted the quote for later.
RotorPilot570Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 17, 2026permalink
Don't get cute with the meetup or the payment. Independent PPI on the 2024 Rivian R1S is cheap insurance versus a seller who “already had a friend look at it.” That's where I'd start. If they can't show the line item, I assume it's hiding. Not wiring anything in the meantime.
RoadScout307Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 18, 2026permalink
Private-party deals fail on paperwork, not vibes. Independent PPI on the 2024 Rivian R1S is cheap insurance versus a seller who “already had a friend look at it.” That's where I'd start. This is from a 2024 Rivian R1S in San Antonio with 13,000 miles. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' Not letting add-ons ride along because everyone does.
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