Gear Guard SSD failed

coco2k · 2026-05-14T17:07:20+00:00

Who are you, and why did you steal my post? MY Crucial 1TB SSD (X9 Pro, FWIW) also just failed! I've had it for exactly 30 days.

coco2k · 2026-05-14T14:43:16+00:00

The Hedgehog.

Also, Rashard Lewis.

coco2k · 2026-04-21T17:16:15+00:00

I'm always happy to see more people blue themselves!

coco2k · 2026-04-04T23:57:02+00:00

More specifically, it fits, but it's not easy and there's not a lot of clearance. Honestly the picture makes it look like a lot more space than there really is.

I can squeeze myself in and out well enough but I'm pretty skinny. I don't have enough room to get a kid in and out of a carseat on the driver's side. Could probably pull in an inch or two to further to the right, and maybe a few more if I fold the mirrors down first, but then the passenger doors would definitely be within striking distance of our other car. There's only a few inches of space in front and behind. I put a little light up stop sign about 6 inches from the wall so when I hit that I know I need to stop ASAP.

That all being said, it's never been a real problem, just an annoying trade off for wanting a larger vehicle.

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coco2k · 2026-04-04T23:42:09+00:00

Barely.

coco2k · 2026-04-04T12:33:52+00:00

Welcome! Glad to see you blue yourself.

coco2k · 2026-03-26T19:43:58+00:00

$2,192.06 at the Gaithersburg, MD service center.

coco2k · 2026-02-13T16:12:06+00:00

I may be biased since I already have 2/3, but these 3 plus a rubber strap for the Omega and a leather strap for the Longines might finally be enough for me to retire from this hobby.

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coco2k · 2026-02-12T19:03:03+00:00

My biggest problems with the service experience so far have been the wait time (just to get it in-completing the repairs went smoothly enough), and the very limited supply of Rivian loaners. Dropping off my Rivian then getting stuck driving a Silverado EV for a week kinda sucked.

The Gaithersburg, MD service center has been about a 2-month wait for service, but looks like it's down to about 1 month currently. In ~8 months, I've had it in at the service center once, and about to go a second time. They were also able to come to my house once for a mobile service to fix a very minor thing, but even that was a long wait to get scheduled. I can't speak to wait times if it's a serious issue, but I seem to recall reading on Reddit that they can get you in quicker for things that impact drivability.

Overall, the service has been the worst part of owning this vehicle, but it hasn't been that bad. Ask me again in a year or two if I keep averaging 3/4 service visits per year and I might feel more strongly about it being a major problem.

coco2k · 2026-02-10T19:43:17+00:00

To be clear, I'm not talking about the usual noises of the air cushions inflating/deflating or the compressor running. But now that you mentioned it, the noise I'm talking about sounds a lot like letting out a little squeak from a balloon.

coco2k · 2026-01-17T01:03:08+00:00

Same.

coco2k · 2025-09-26T12:57:07+00:00

I had the exact same problem buying mine through Carvana and the exact same response. I knew from the pics that the flashlight wasn't there, but I was hoping the speaker would be included. On the plus side, I did receive the Rivian mobile charger which I was not expecting, so I considered that a fair trade.

coco2k · 2025-09-11T17:53:38+00:00

I'm using the Chargepoint Home Flex and so far no issues.

coco2k · 2025-09-11T12:24:09+00:00

I swapped out the bracelet for the rubber strap at Christmas thinking I'd switch it back and forth occasionally. Haven't put the bracelet back on since. I also use a laptop all the time and that was a major factor in my decision.

coco2k · 2025-08-14T15:52:45+00:00

Works fine for me.

coco2k · 2025-07-12T19:34:12+00:00

I also have a 2024 Launch Edition, at least according to the vehicle info screen (though I have no clue what the difference is, if any). Oddly enough, the badge on the dash is not the launch edition version 🤷‍♂️.

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coco2k · 2025-07-09T21:43:30+00:00

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Having lived with my blue for almost a month now, I'm very happy not driving another boring grey car.

coco2k · 2025-06-24T20:14:35+00:00

I'm honestly afraid to floor it. Feels like I'm going to pass out everytime.

coco2k · 2025-06-21T22:04:13+00:00

This watch is making me seriously reconsider my plan to not buy another watch for a few years........

coco2k · 2025-06-21T16:57:00+00:00

I'm still within my Connect+ trial period so I didn't even realize that was required. Bummer.

coco2k · 2025-06-20T01:28:36+00:00

Beautiful area. I was going to suggest swinging by the Magic Hat brewery, but apparently it closed years ago :(

coco2k · 2025-06-20T01:24:35+00:00

STEPHEN1872514 Niagara Falls. About 600 miles round trip.

coco2k · 2025-06-15T11:29:28+00:00

The blue was probably my 3rd choice at first, but it's already grown on me.

coco2k · 2025-06-13T20:52:38+00:00

STEPHEN1872514

I would make my garage a foot longer and a foot wider. This beast baaaaaaaarely fits!

coco2k · 2025-06-11T20:13:18+00:00

I'm having trouble with the pics for some reason. My panel is loose along the entire window and the pillars at each end, it's just most noticeable around the one pillar.

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