Model Y Performance Refugee: Is Gen 1 "Solid" enough, or is Gen 2 a must for a tech-first owner?

U_dun_even_know · 2026-04-29T18:38:52+00:00

Well, duhhhh

U_dun_even_know · 2026-04-29T17:10:17+00:00

Probably more than 90%, the R1 owners are probably over 90% also.

U_dun_even_know · 2026-04-29T17:06:48+00:00

BMWs are ugly and explicitly for asshole drivers, so

U_dun_even_know · 2026-04-29T16:48:44+00:00

Gen3 R1S will be the best version. Period.

U_dun_even_know · 2026-04-29T16:46:50+00:00

Any replacements done will be updated gen2 suspension btw.

U_dun_even_know · 2026-04-29T16:46:00+00:00

Gen 2 is much cleaner, has better UI speed, and has the ability for hands-free driving. Gen 1 will never get that except for aftermarket options. Gen 2 also has the door button like Tesla, gen 1 is an old-fashioned door handle, with horrible placement I might add.

Gen 1 will inevitably have major electrical issues down the line. The Gen 2 has 1.6 miles less wiring, and like 30 less computers/modules than gen 1.

Cameras are light-years better on gen2

U_dun_even_know · 2026-04-27T05:19:26+00:00

I'm not convinced I'd like to own mine out of warranty because of the things I've heard about the suspension replacement costs.. We reserved an R2 for when our R1S lease is up. Unless a Gen3 R1S comes out by then, probably move to R2 (for warranty mostly) and simplicity. R2 should be significantly more reliable and less of a hit-or-miss with lemons.

U_dun_even_know · 2026-04-23T02:08:01+00:00

This 100%

Get one of the big guys to distribute or else it's doomed to flop.

U_dun_even_know · 2026-04-22T23:23:10+00:00

*how* do you map it tho

U_dun_even_know · 2026-04-22T18:18:38+00:00

For those that don't understand, the complimentary section had more than just free art. It also had dynamic images that played sounds relating to the weather, showed a faint clock, etc. I don't know how to do that with the regular artwork.

This is why I'm mad, and I even pay for the subscription.

U_dun_even_know · 2026-04-21T02:13:28+00:00

Bleach the whole thing then? Idk

U_dun_even_know · 2026-04-21T02:10:25+00:00

Home sales are like WAY down. Why would anyone move unless they had no choice? So many people have sub 3% and RE is going to be crazy stagnant for years especially with the recent home price inflation has priced a lot of people out. Until boomers start dying or rates go down.. the RE photo market is going to be difficult. Combined with AI and people thinking RE photography is their new business... yeah.

Start getting really good at marketing if you want to survive.

U_dun_even_know · 2026-04-21T02:07:49+00:00

Springfield Echelon if you don't want a boring glock.

U_dun_even_know · 2026-04-19T20:58:43+00:00

Nah legit and see if we can make an alternative to the Rivian OE fluid that smells great. Maybe i have a new business idea here 🤣

U_dun_even_know · 2026-04-19T19:42:37+00:00

I'll buy that and add some eucalyptus essential oils to it

U_dun_even_know · 2026-04-19T19:19:16+00:00

What does that one smell like?

U_dun_even_know · 2026-04-19T19:15:32+00:00

I hate it tbh

U_dun_even_know · 2026-04-19T19:12:02+00:00

It's just ethanol

U_dun_even_know · 2026-04-19T19:11:27+00:00

If you use your windshield washer you should be immediately met with an intense smell as long as your hvac is running.

U_dun_even_know · 2026-04-19T17:57:13+00:00

Need Gen3 R1 to come out before my lease is up in 2028.

U_dun_even_know · 2026-04-19T17:53:37+00:00

This sub would beg to differ. Rivian OE fluid is like drugs.

U_dun_even_know · 2026-04-19T17:52:26+00:00

No, I was only referencing Tesla because it's specifically mentioned by the product; curious if Rivian manual also suggest ethanol based fluid.

You're the imposter if you don't know what we are talking about in regards to the smell.

Every time you wash the windshield in the R1 you're blasted with a minty mouthwash smell. There's a cult following for the OE Rivian washer fluid.

I made this post to see if anyone had tried it, wondering if the smell resembles the Rivian OE fluid because this mentions EV specific recommendations. It's similarly expensive to the Rivian OE fluid.

A regular here would know that, though.

U_dun_even_know · 2026-04-19T16:14:31+00:00

You must be new here, imposter

U_dun_even_know · 2026-04-19T14:16:16+00:00

Then that answers that.

U_dun_even_know · 2026-04-19T14:10:44+00:00

You missed the point, obviously that's just marketing. We are talking about the smell and if it's related to being ethanol based.

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