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I saw two different rivians on the road the other day - which is kind of wild considering I've only seen three whole Mavericks in the wild (other than my own). Pretty neat looking trucks. You'd confuse them with a bronco from the front at first glance
how much larger is it? the perspective makes it look only slightly bigger which doesn't seem right.
neat truck though, i know some people don't like the front styling but i really dig it. too bad i can't afford it.
neat truck though, i know some people don't like the front styling but i really dig it. too bad i can't afford it.
How much did you pay for your Maverick?My buddy has the R1T. Thought I’d post a pic of the two together.
THEN....
How much did your buddy pay for his Rivian?
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I saw one in person on the road 2 weeks ago. I did not like the look in print but in person was much nicer. The person must live in my area (NE Orlando burbs) as it was 7:30am when I saw it and friends have since seen it too. I have been seriously researching getting an EV & was shocked at the prevalence of fast chargers around me at gas stations! This solves one concern which is power loss at home due to hurricanes (inn2004 went 24 days no power) but gas stations by law must have back up power w 2 sources of fuel. You absolutely do not want to charge an appliance let alone a $70k+ vehicle on even a huge portable generator, the power cycle will f' up the engine. Back up gens & even huge portables (let alone shitty ones under $1000) operate on a slightly different wave cycle.
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I know the Riv is solid with impressive tech, but that styling just makes me laugh every time... Looks like stuff I used to draw in grade school. 
Anyway, cool pic!
Anyway, cool pic!
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I paid $32,200 out the door.
I think he placed his reservation the day of the LA show when it was announced and paid around 70K, I think…. So yeah, the Mav is awesome.
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Over by my neck of the woods, I'm on the other side of Maitland by Bear Lake.I saw one in person on the road 2 weeks ago. I did not like the look in print but in person was much nicer. The person must live in my area (NE Orlando burbs) as it was 7:30am when I saw it and friends have since seen it too. I have been seriously researching getting an EV & was shocked at the prevalence of fast chargers around me at gas stations! This solves one concern which is power loss at home due to hurricanes (inn2004 went 24 days no power) but gas stations by law must have back up power w 2 sources of fuel. You absolutely do not want to charge an appliance let alone a $70k+ vehicle on even a huge portable generator, the power cycle will f' up the engine. Back up gens & even huge portables (let alone shitty ones under $1000) operate on a slightly different wave cycle.
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Yeah, I live in San Diego, I do have a cheap generator. So I don’t think I’m buying a Rivian.I saw one in person on the road 2 weeks ago. I did not like the look in print but in person was much nicer. The person must live in my area (NE Orlando burbs) as it was 7:30am when I saw it and friends have since seen it too. I have been seriously researching getting an EV & was shocked at the prevalence of fast chargers around me at gas stations! This solves one concern which is power loss at home due to hurricanes (inn2004 went 24 days no power) but gas stations by law must have back up power w 2 sources of fuel. You absolutely do not want to charge an appliance let alone a $70k+ vehicle on even a huge portable generator, the power cycle will f' up the engine. Back up gens & even huge portables (let alone shitty ones under $1000) operate on a slightly different wave cycle.
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If you worked for Rivian, you could get a sweet deal.
My neighbor works for them and gets an $800/month subsidy on payments for a year. Part of being a beta tester I guess. Also can't sell for at least a year.
My neighbor works for them and gets an $800/month subsidy on payments for a year. Part of being a beta tester I guess. Also can't sell for at least a year.
Do some smart offroad mods to the Maverick and it will probably dominate the Rivian in everything but a drag race.
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Overland land buddies liking the Red/Arc -3000 W / Sine-Wave inverter. I'm thinking I just want an Odin 3000 w generator - Lots to learn.I saw one in person on the road 2 weeks ago. I did not like the look in print but in person was much nicer. The person must live in my area (NE Orlando burbs) as it was 7:30am when I saw it and friends have since seen it too. I have been seriously researching getting an EV & was shocked at the prevalence of fast chargers around me at gas stations! This solves one concern which is power loss at home due to hurricanes (inn2004 went 24 days no power) but gas stations by law must have back up power w 2 sources of fuel. You absolutely do not want to charge an appliance let alone a $70k+ vehicle on even a huge portable generator, the power cycle will f' up the engine. Back up gens & even huge portables (let alone shitty ones under $1000) operate on a slightly different wave cycle.
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Wow I didn't even know these kind of gens existed! Well I'm sure when I did my research to buy the 1st one I got in 2004 they didn't. Otherwise being far cheaper than a whole house system, I would have gone this route if they can handle a FL sized A/C units kickstart. How much noise do these make?? I have PTSD from gen noise for a month in 2004 and since then having a gen is as essential as a clothes washer, grid around me goes down atleast 1x a month w no storms.
I still would not charge an EV from a gen when I can go 2 mi to a super charger and be done in under 45 min depending on the EV & charger.
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