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R2 Reserved. Got plenty of time to see what else happens in the market.
 

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Also reserved an R2 after my wife saw it. This would be the perfect accompaniment to our Lightning. Used to have a 2016 Jeep Wrangler, which was a blast to drive, but uncomfortable and noisy. This scratches that "Jeep itch" (in my opinion), while letting us retain the Lightning for hauling, road trips, etc.

Super excited to see how the platform evolves between now and release. Very happy with some of the changes (i.e. glove boxes, better center console storage, powered rear window). :)
 

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R3 has a cool look, I dig it. Don't need one right now, but I think my son would go for one when he gets old enough. Haven't seen the video yet, will watch after work. Did they give any timeframe on the R3?

EDIT: Looked at some more pics and I change my mind. I refuse to buy a vehicle where the back seat passengers get more buttons than the front. Still dig the exterior look, what a shame.
 
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Interesting to watch Rivian in the next two years. Charge port is on the wrong side for superchargers. Didn't see a spare for adventure vehicle. And I need to know if R2 fender Bender cost $40K+ to fix like R1 does before I order one.

 
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Reserved an R2! That’s a perfect size for us. I was really hoping for an electric Explorer or at least a PHEV but the R2 looks great.
 

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I reserved one earlier today as well. $100 to have a place in line is pretty par for new EVs these days.

My wife and I skipped on the Fisker Ocean for a few reasons. The R2 is next in line for us, we'll see what Ford and others release.
 

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I reserved one earlier today as well. $100 to have a place in line is pretty par for new EVs these days.

My wife and I skipped on the Fisker Ocean for a few reasons. The R2 is next in line for us, we'll see what Ford and others release.
Even though my place in line for lightning was not originally honored by Ford in an effort to up-sell me, I did eventually end up paying the price originally promised but look at what happened to folks that got in line for Cybertruck. Their place in line didn't mean anything and the price they were told didn't mean anything either. Those that paid more to cut the line are missing some features they have to wait for to be added. Unless you are right up front and they honor it, the difference between being in line and not being in line may be a year and a lot of fixed bugs. And when the reservations are gone, the company will be more desperate and will offer better deals (if they are still in business).

Imagine all the things you could do with that $100 ;) Seriously though, you probably end up spending $100,000 worth of time on R2 forum for two years just to find out, things are not as you hoped for and cancel your reservation.

Their financials are still the same as yesterday but the stock is back up already.

Don't let them mess with your head.
 
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Also, reserved but hopefully theres a tow hitch option for city towing chores.
 

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Maybe it's just me, but I think the front is butt-ugly. I can't get past it and would not want a Rivian.
 

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Maybe it's just me, but I think the front is butt-ugly. I can't get past it and would not want a Rivian.
Certainly not just you. It's a soft design that doesn't appeal to everyone but it is incredibly aerodynamic and efficient and now defines their character. The oval headlights don't do much for me I don't see it changing anytime soon.

This is a great exercise to put car aesthetics into perspective: Go here for just 30 seconds, then come back and look at the R2 photos.
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