I'm not in the market today, but I've been driving by this one in Fairfax for most of July:

https://www.jimmckaychevrolet.com/used-Fairfax-2023-Rivian-R1S-Launch+Edition-7PDSGABL2PN006017

About 18 months in with our R1S. It's a fantastic vehicle, and the software updates continue to further simplify the controls and more importantly, improve the ride. The ride has been dramatically improved with multiple software updates. Vehicle weight requiring frequent tire replacement is def a downside, I replaced mine at 23k (and ditched the Pirellis, there are better replacement options). I've been lucky, only a minor window issue so far, but service appointments can take time.

Anonymous wrote:The worst thing to happen to Rivian is having to part ways with Ford. Instead, the are tying up with Volkswagen because if anyone knows the American truck market, it’s VW.

Don’t listen to this guy… Rivian isn’t trying to benefit from these relationships in any way other than needing cash as they grow. Ford, now VW, are interested in Rivians software stack for operating electric vehicles. It’s very complicated to develop this tech and the investment can make a lot more sense than doing your own R&D. Rivian’s EV stack is great (their autonomy stack is not though, it’s way behind Tesla, Mercedes, etc).

Rivians are marvelous vehicles. They are well engineered and built like tanks. A lot of the early kinks have been worked out. Yes they are heavy (all EVs are) and you have to replace tires more often (~25k like someone else said) but that is about the only maintenance cost for EVs, and you do get charging/fuel savings after accounting for the L2 charger home install (break even is typically between 18mo and 2 yrs but depends on how much you drive).

Anonymous wrote:The worst thing to happen to Rivian is having to part ways with Ford. Instead, the are tying up with Volkswagen because if anyone knows the American truck market, it’s VW.

I thought they were focusing on the suv?

Great so far. We’ve taken it on a couple camping trips this summer and loved all of the features.

No issues yet so no experience with the service center after picking up.

VW sucks a little less than Ford. I’m curious how the partnership will play out.

Don't know about the R1S but we love our R1T. Great drive - comfortable, responsive, tons of space for family and gear.

Service has been great - both via mobile service and at the Gaithersburg service center, although getting an appointment at the latter can be slow.

The worst thing to happen to Rivian is having to part ways with Ford. Instead, the are tying up with Volkswagen because if anyone knows the American truck market, it’s VW.

Anonymous wrote:They’re heavy. Be prepared to buy more expensive E-load Range tires at more frequent intervals than you would expect to.

This is true with any big heavy car or low profile tire. Budget $2000 for 4 new threes every 25k miles.

I find them quite cute, in that a lot of the edges are rounded. The Cybertruck is the epitome of Ugly for me: all angles.

Ugliest

Hulking and ugly

Best vehicle I’ve ever owned.

But, it’s a brand new car by a brand new company - it would be unrealistic to expect zero service issues.

They’re heavy. Be prepared to buy more expensive E-load Range tires at more frequent intervals than you would expect to.

My friend bought one and had continual problems with it and finally returned it under Virginia's lemon law. I don't know how common that experience is however.

DCUM-

Do folks have any first hand knowledge about the R1S?

How is service in general for Rivian?

Any thoughts would be much appreciated.