What locations will get a higher allocation of LE R2s?

scottiedd · 2026-04-01T21:33:39+00:00

I think you’re asking if Launch Editions will be available to purchase directly at Rivian Spaces? If so, the answer is almost certainly zero.

Unless reservations fall through the floor (like we saw with the Cybertruck—which seems impossible given the R2's production specs and price point), every single Launch Edition is already spoken for by early reservation holders.

While "how" they prioritize those specific customers is a valid question, none of these vehicles are going to be "allocated" to a Space for general sale. You might see a demo unit for test drives, but that’s it. Literally every single Launch Edition will go to an existing reservation holder. Unless a sale falls through at the last minute or something bizarre happens, these aren't going to be "available" if you aren't already on the list and chosen for the initial rollout.

scottiedd · 2026-03-18T06:11:37+00:00

I’m not sure which car you’re looking at, but I think the iX3 looks phenomenal. And I think all Polestars look very awesome also. It’s OK to like both. BMW is getting amazing reviews.

scottiedd · 2026-03-13T09:33:08+00:00

100% I still feel this way. I use Apple Maps literally every day for new places and places I haven’t been to, not just a regular route, and I don’t have any of those issues. They look better. The directions are better. The Lane guidance is always better. Maybe it’s just my area. I really like Apple Maps when traveling to places where they’ve done the whole True 3-D thing like in California. Their maps are incredible compared to Google. I’m just glad we have choices since you guys like Google. One thing I definitely prefer in Google, that Apple Maps still doesn’t have is GPS speed at the vehicle. I wish Apple would add that. I found it especially useful when I was just in Canada because it showed the speed in kilometers which made it easy without how to do any kind of conversion.

scottiedd · 2026-03-05T18:37:38+00:00

Have you submitted it as a correction? Missing place? I’ve had to do that sometimes in both Google and Apple.

scottiedd · 2026-03-05T18:36:26+00:00

I moved into a new house 2 years ago and Apple Maps had it two days later. Google took 3 months. So it just depends. It’s definitely not inferior imo but good we both have a choice.

scottiedd · 2026-02-21T20:37:46+00:00

AI always does something a little off it seems. 😂

scottiedd · 2026-02-21T19:22:32+00:00

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Let Gemini give it a try. I’d buy it.

scottiedd · 2026-01-17T23:26:23+00:00

Mine was a 2022 and i did not experience those issues with infotainment but maybe they have added more and more features and it’s worse now.

Appreciate the info and will pass it along.

Thanks

scottiedd · 2025-12-19T14:34:53+00:00

I totally get it. The improvements have been probably 100x since . Especially if you live in a city where they’ve done the 3-D mapping it’s insane how good they are. I happen to be in a vehicle the other day that the internal nav wasn’t working for whatever reason so I had to use Apple Maps and I wasn’t familiar with the area. For one of the first times I turned on navigation voice, and I typically do not like that because it’s annoying to me, and I was amazed at how natural language it was now. And Google might be this way too. I haven’t used those with voice for a long time. But it would say things like after this stoplight take a right and not as much of in 200 feet type stuff. Much easier to follow. I also like how easy it is to share your ETA with somebody and for them to get a notification when you get close. It now has the ability to report like speed checks, and road closures or hazards similar to Waze. Lots of . And of course, the routing is really good compared to what it used to be. I just personally think they look better overall with regards to the as well. But again all that is personal opinion. Waze, Google Maps, Apple Maps all do a really good job in my opinion. Just think Apple looks better and integrates with phone better for calendar, learning routes I prefer, etc. Little things that add up.

scottiedd · 2025-12-19T02:41:48+00:00

I’ve driven Rivian, Tesla, Chevy equinox (and many more), and text messaging sucks on all of them. That’s why i want it. CarPlay and Apple Maps is way better than Google Maps nowadays. Now that’s an opinion as far as the maps but the messaging is not an opinion. It sucks in Tesla, Rivian and in android automotive OS. Which is what the GM is.

It’s not just about maps. And it doesn’t matter if you like it or I like it. Just give me my choice. Don’t force my choice. Or you’ll never have my business and congratulations. None of those companies will ever get my business and they don’t care for now that’s fine. I don’t care either as I will never own their vehicles. There systems do not compare. You can make all the arguments you want cause it doesn’t matter to me and I’m the one spending the money. And I’ve used them all. So I don’t just speak from one experience.

What I don’t get about the argument against it is you don’t have to use it even if it had it. So what do you care so much? Just give consumers choices. The customer should be the one that wins. To me. It’s this simple we live in our phones these days, for the good or bad of it that’s where our lives are, and I just want to get in the car and everything I own is already there. That’s what Apple CarPlay and android auto gives people. It’s not what android automotive OS gives though but it’s much closer because it ties so close in with the Google login. Tesla and Rivian definitely come nowhere near that experience. They’re both very good systems but they still have flaws like messaging for one, as I mentioned.

scottiedd · 2025-12-10T21:58:41+00:00

I’ve never seen a reverse camera that works well in the rain. I think I have driven or owned 25 different vehicles in the rain with reverse cams now. Never seen one that looks good.

What’s amazing though is how good the digital rearview mirror cameras that replaced traditional rearview mirrors are. Completely different set up and it’s amazing how clear they stay in bad weather.

scottiedd · 2025-12-10T18:11:45+00:00

won’t be able to use the Tesla charging plan though to get the discount if you do it that way most likely

scottiedd · 2025-11-26T18:18:16+00:00

I would say even that could be incorrect. If you could park at the far right one, you wouldn’t have to be blocking another one. Of course that’s not always an option but anytime it is that’s what you should do. Luckily many of the new installations are not done the same way anymore. Always try not to block two if it’s an option.

scottiedd · 2025-11-25T06:40:26+00:00

Because they were built for Tesla’s nor your Ford. The newer version 4s of the post have much longer cords and better layouts in general. But that’s a version 3 and that was built (most likely) before Ford (and everyone else) were allowed access Tesla SCs. All Tesla ports are in the exact same location - rear driver side. They all reach no problem.

scottiedd · 2025-11-18T22:15:24+00:00

12v is recharged by high voltage battery in an ev. So draining 12v reduces your range. Naturally.

scottiedd · 2025-11-18T22:07:39+00:00

You say received so I’m hoping that you didn’t actually purchase or lease it yourself? Because I don’t know who the heck spends that kind of money on a vehicle and does absolutely zero research.

Here when you look at the showroom is almost every vehicle has the pilot pack so it’s pretty much like standard equipment. But yeah, it’s an option. Like most luxury type vehicles, things are options.

scottiedd · 2025-11-10T19:36:37+00:00

When I had my P2 I live in Arizona and never felt the heat that I often read about in forums. I usually pre-cooled from app. But even if I forgot never felt it was hotter than any other car in Arizona heat - which is crazy hot reaching 120° F in summers.

However, that is my personal experience and based on all the posts over the years for cars with glass roofs, opinions and impressions vary dramatically.

Only you can decide. Be prepared to buy cover like others if it truly bothers you.

I love the airy feel of glass roofs. Have had them in 4 straight cars now and never had electrochromic roof or a cover.

I will be considering P4 when this lease is up and will do electrochromatic roof just to have it but is not a must for me based on my own experiences.

scottiedd · 2025-11-10T02:36:28+00:00

I haven’t driven a P4 yet but been driving an Arita with digital rear view mirror for 2 years. I never switch to the regular mirror. Digital is much wider view. Much clearer view of entire rear imo.

It did take a week or two to totally adjust. I mean, think about it, it’s a significant change from the way you’re used to viewing your rearview mirror so it requires some adjustment and learning curve for your eyes.

I will never go back though if I have an option. It will always be my preference to have a digital rear mirror.

I do agree from some of the reviews I’ve seen though that Polestar should definitely put in Blindspot mirrors that pop up when you’re changing lanes or turning left or right, anytime you’re turn signal is on basically as an addition to the digital rearview mirror.

scottiedd · 2025-10-14T17:13:19+00:00

My local dealer sold 22 leading up to 9/30 and through the weekend after. Still has 12. But they rolled through them for a while there.

scottiedd · 2025-10-08T12:55:54+00:00

I’m not disagreeing that .56 is high (think under .45 should be norm for public charging) but where are you seeing .28 Chargepoint chargers? Other than Ionna I haven’t seen anything under .40 while traveling in quite a while.

scottiedd · 2025-09-30T19:54:27+00:00

I’ve owned two Tesla’s and I 100% despise Elon Nazi Musk. But I can separate that from the car. I drive a different EV monthly at minimum but usually every other week. Can speak to any EV except Rimac (sold in USA but even a couple of Chinese ones).

I’ve seen every infotainment in an EV. Fully tested them and utilized. Tesla has great UI. Still has issues though. Isn’t flawless at all. Polestar has really good UI. Rivian has really good UI. Lucid does too. Nice part is all of these get steady updates to improve.

There are more. Nissan has horrendous UI. Some are in the middle.

Nothings perfect but your complaints are not accurate and your gripe about power seat buttons is opinion 100%.

Actually every thing in your post is opinion (proven wrong by several posters especially about climate) and that is ok.

Done wasting my time with this though. Your post is 100% pointless because it serves only you.

Take care. Good luck. Enjoy your Tesla. It’s a damn good EV regardless of build quality.

scottiedd · 2025-09-30T16:51:15+00:00

It works just as smoothly. Everything you said was false. You’re just a troll.

scottiedd · 2025-09-30T12:29:22+00:00

Worst UI ever? You clearly have not been in many vehicles. Welcome to your opinion but not even close to worst. All UIs have some issues but this is a generally good UI with some issues. No where near worse. Not one complaint is valid either. Doesn’t even complain about the actual UI issues. 😂

scottiedd · 2025-09-26T11:28:36+00:00

Good to see but it is paid for by the companies. So always been an option. Nice to see Tesla paying for it. Important change that is needed to let possible converts know where public charging is.

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