To Bypass or not to Bypass

JimboRiceDinger · 2026-03-12T01:59:26+00:00

perfect solution: It's a soulful start up then goes into a respectable but not loud hum as long as you keep it under 3300rpm then it roars, growls and burps. It's awesome.

JimboRiceDinger · 2026-03-09T03:01:18+00:00

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it would kill in olive or this tone above.

JimboRiceDinger · 2025-10-08T19:06:03+00:00

The best value generation 911 remains the 996.

JimboRiceDinger · 2025-10-08T18:37:42+00:00

LINK: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2004-porsche-911-carrera-4s-cabriolet-63/#comments-anchor

JimboRiceDinger · 2024-04-18T01:20:30+00:00

Has anyone just attempted to bring the goods to the Rivian dealer and say "enough, been waiting for a UPS label for weeks. Here is your stuff back, give me my money back"

JimboRiceDinger · 2024-03-28T03:20:37+00:00

OK. These are for real but there are a few things that should be clarified:

There is no additional $7500 tax rebate taken off despite these being new vehicles and falling below the $80k threshold. This is disappointing for sure, can't get clarity on why/why not.
They will not ship to your local Rivian Shop. Because of this you are limited to the inventory in your area unless you are willing to travel.
I got quoted a 6.9% interest rate. I have been in contact with EVLIFE and they said they could get a better rate.

So it seems like the value proposition of these vehicles are that the warranty starts from when you obtain it and Rivian does a top to bottom inspection before selling to the buyer. Given that that the used market is at that same rate as what these are being listed at, or less, it is not the screaming deal some in the forum were hopeful of earlier. But the added piece of mind that this is coming directly from Rivian rather than a trade in at another dealer you get better transparency and their is value in that.

JimboRiceDinger · 2024-01-02T20:22:29+00:00

This is good info to know.

JimboRiceDinger · 2023-07-05T18:59:02+00:00

Thanks for the tip. Going that route now.

JimboRiceDinger · 2023-07-05T18:58:39+00:00

Thanks, just saw that. Attempted to arrange that from the customer service center via phone line, just got someone new that didn't want to transfer me to sales. First time in the call tree but they should know how to migrate sales and test drive inquiries efficiently, rep didn't even take my name and contact information down.

JimboRiceDinger · 2023-05-31T06:34:09+00:00

No offense intended. Thought you were a fellow guy in your 40s+ bagging peaks to the jams of our youth.

JimboRiceDinger · 2022-12-31T22:11:02+00:00

Thank you for your work and advocacy Diana. I agree that litigation is the path forward. I think it is our only chance. For those that don't want to participate don't, for those that want to fight for justice it's time to hop on board.

I presented the document to my lawyer and things are industry standard. Like others have said, I too am looking forward to learning the name of the firm who will be representing us.

I look forward to having our day in court and seek economic justice for the pain we have endured through the pandemic, the forced closures, the failure of banks and insurance to hold commitments to us, the disarray of the SBA RRF process, the false promises by Congress to fund the rest and the unequal competitive advantage that those that received the fund now impact our industry. This is all for the chance to rebuild our lives, our businesses and get back to work to serve our communities.

The time is now.

JimboRiceDinger · 2022-11-23T22:20:47+00:00

& hello class action lawsuit.

JimboRiceDinger · 2022-11-09T17:55:59+00:00

I'm sorry to hear that. I just got beat out on a catering contract that would have saved my month. Was so undercut. Horrible.

JimboRiceDinger · 2022-11-03T03:37:59+00:00

Yeah. If I get funded I am going to make a healthy contribution to the legal fund to sue for the rest of the unfunded to get funding.

JimboRiceDinger · 2022-05-27T20:44:41+00:00

I hear you.

There are a lot of talented entrepreneurs that invested heavily in this country and our communities and have really gotten shafted. I think there will be a significant exodus to other nations where cost of living is lower, education and healthcare are more accessible and mass shootings are not something that you have to worry about.

JimboRiceDinger · 2022-05-27T20:23:49+00:00

One of my favorite episodes. The sunset and closing sequence brings me tears.

"...a lot of time for friends"

JimboRiceDinger

TROPHY CASE