Rivian and Lucid - Page 14

SCA · 03-28-2022, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by nate

I'll add this...they had just parked it on the street and the headlights were still on. It's a really good look.

It certainly is different and one of the reasons I like it.

SCA · 03-28-2022, 10:50 PM

Rivian R1T vs Ram TRX vs Ford Raptor vs GMC Syclone — drag racing the world's fastest pickups! America Truck Yeah! We assemble the four quickest production pickup trucks ever made in a 3-race debut of our newest show featuring automotive journalist Jason Cammisa.

https://youtu.be/acSdPy38XKU

SCA · 04-02-2022, 04:51 PM

The Smoking Tire: The Rivian R1T Does Everything Better Than Most Cars Do One Thing: Ultimate Triple Test! - 2 Takes https://youtu.be/KsrIGeeYmbs

Long watch…

robg · 04-05-2022, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SCA

The Smoking Tire: The Rivian R1T Does Everything Better Than Most Cars Do One Thing: Ultimate Triple Test! - 2 Takes https://youtu.be/KsrIGeeYmbs

Long watch…

Impressive that Rivian managed to produce car with so many cool details and very good build quality right out of the gate. Makes you wonder why Tesla still struggles with build quality nearly a decade after the Model S was introduced...

SCA · 04-05-2022, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by robg

Impressive that Rivian managed to produce car with so many cool details and very good build quality right out of the gate. Makes you wonder why Tesla still struggles with build quality nearly a decade after the Model S was introduced...

Rivian is still having some teething issues, but nowhere nearly as bad as Tesla at the beginning nor as Tesla today. I have read of several recent deliveries were owners have received vehicles with multiple dents, body gap issues, trim fitment issues, and software bugs. Around 3000-3500 units have been delivered.

robg · 04-05-2022, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SCA

Rivian is still having some teething issues, but nowhere nearly as bad as Tesla at the beginning nor as Tesla today. I have read of several recent deliveries were owners have received vehicles with multiple dents, body gap issues, trim fitment issues, and software bugs. Around 3000-3500 units have been delivered.

Yep..just proves that the excuse of "they are a new car company" doesn't really hold water.

Nick M3 · 04-05-2022, 05:59 PM

The more Rivians I see, the uglier they look. I see them pretty regularly these days.

robg · 04-05-2022, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick M3

The more Rivians I see, the uglier they look. I see them pretty regularly these days.

For some reason, I dont really have a reaction to the design either way. The headlights are a litte bizarre looking but other than that it kinda resembles a Tacoma...Then again, I've only seen maybe 5 in person so far

ZBB · 04-05-2022, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by robg

Impressive that Rivian managed to produce car with so many cool details and very good build quality right out of the gate. Makes you wonder why Tesla still struggles with build quality nearly a decade after the Model S was introduced...

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Originally Posted by SCA

Rivian is still having some teething issues, but nowhere nearly as bad as Tesla at the beginning nor as Tesla today. I have read of several recent deliveries were owners have received vehicles with multiple dents, body gap issues, trim fitment issues, and software bugs. Around 3000-3500 units have been delivered.

Early Tesla build quality was actually very good. My early Model S was less than a year into production and only had a couple minor gap issues, plus a chip on the interior mirror (which was a frameless Volvo part - and the chip was in the edge).

The only horror stories I heard were production rushes ahead of quarter delivery. Anything built in the last 3 weeks of a quarter point were at risk of other issues though…. Tesla really needs to focus on even production, not surging at quarter points…

John V · 04-05-2022, 07:53 PM

My buddy Ken had an early model S. The quality was pretty bad. Lots of squeaks and rattles, and the sunroof showed globs of sealant around its interior frame. Then it consumed its drive unit. To Tesla's credit, they fixed it under warranty. He sold the car not long after.

My boss is still driving an early model S 60. It just ate its drive unit. They replaced it, and it's now making really bad sounds.

04-05-2022, 05:59 PM	#137
Nick M3 Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 12,476	The more Rivians I see, the uglier they look. I see them pretty regularly these days. __________________ 2011 M3 2006 Sierra 2500HD 4WD LBZ/Allison 2004 X5 3.0i 6MT 1995 M3 S50B32 1990 325is 1989 M3 S54B32 Hers: 1989 325iX 1996 911 Turbo

03-28-2022, 10:50 PM	#132
SCA Jaded Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9,113	Rivian R1T vs Ram TRX vs Ford Raptor vs GMC Syclone — drag racing the world's fastest pickups! America Truck Yeah! We assemble the four quickest production pickup trucks ever made in a 3-race debut of our newest show featuring automotive journalist Jason Cammisa. https://youtu.be/acSdPy38XKU

04-02-2022, 04:51 PM	#133
SCA Jaded Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9,113	The Smoking Tire: The Rivian R1T Does Everything Better Than Most Cars Do One Thing: Ultimate Triple Test! - 2 Takes https://youtu.be/KsrIGeeYmbs Long watch…

04-05-2022, 07:53 PM	#140
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	My buddy Ken had an early model S. The quality was pretty bad. Lots of squeaks and rattles, and the sunroof showed globs of sealant around its interior frame. Then it consumed its drive unit. To Tesla's credit, they fixed it under warranty. He sold the car not long after. My boss is still driving an early model S 60. It just ate its drive unit. They replaced it, and it's now making really bad sounds.