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Fun daily that still works for one-car ownership

CruiseLearner89Community StarterDec 23, 20252024 Rivian R1S Dual-MotorOhio
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 paper. What compromises have actually mattered after a year? Appreciate any ideas on what to check first. What am I missing?
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CruiseLearner89Community StarterCommunity StarterDec 23, 2025permalink
I parked the 2024 Rivian R1S and wrote down what I already tested so I'm not repeating myself. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
BoxerGeekCommunity StarterCommunity StarterDec 23, 2025permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2024 Rivian R1S owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. Not gospel, but it saved me a headache. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
CruiseLearner89Community StarterCommunity StarterDec 23, 2025permalink
Following up on car ownership: still happening, but I have better notes now. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
BoxerGeekCommunity StarterCommunity StarterDec 23, 2025permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2024 Rivian R1S in Ohio, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. That's where I'd start. On “car ownership,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2024 Rivian R1S in Ohio. Just my two cents from doing this recently. This is the filter I use when the thread starts repeating itself. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
CruiseLearner89Community StarterCommunity StarterDec 24, 2025permalink
Useful. I'll report back after I verify that on my 2024 Rivian R1S. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
SmoothDriver8Community StarterCommunity StarterDec 26, 2025permalink
I hear you, though I'd still want a second check. On the 2024 Rivian R1S in Ohio, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. I'd do that before spending real money. On “car ownership,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Just my two cents from doing this recently. This is the filter I use when the thread starts repeating itself. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
CruiseRoadieCommunity StarterCommunity StarterDec 23, 2025permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2024 Rivian R1S in Ohio, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. I'd do that before spending real money. On “car ownership,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Do that first. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
BoxerGeekCommunity StarterCommunity StarterDec 23, 2025permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2024 Rivian R1S before a big repair or a big spend. I'd do that before spending real money. Take it or leave it — that's what I'd do. I'll update if anything new shows up.
CruiseRoadieCommunity StarterCommunity StarterDec 24, 2025permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2024 Rivian R1S owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. Stop there until you know. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
CruiseLearner89Community StarterCommunity StarterDec 24, 2025permalink
Following up on car ownership: still happening, but I have better notes now. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
BoxerGeekCommunity StarterCommunity StarterDec 25, 2025permalink
I'd push back a little: Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2024 Rivian R1S before a big repair or a big spend. That's where I'd start. Just my two cents from doing this recently. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.
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