Just booked my First Mile Drive!!! (Dallas Area)

el_scorcho42 · 2022-03-23T18:15:27-0400

Got the email today and booked right away. They are bringing an R1T to my house to test drive! Very excited, the first time I'll see one in person!

Anyone else in DFW book a drive today too?

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JimmyEV · 2022-03-24T10:38:09-0400

el_scorcho42 said:
Got the email today and booked right away. They are bringing an R1T to my house to test drive! Very excited, the first time I'll see one in person!

Anyone else in DFW book a drive today too?

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Congrats on booking your first mile event spot @el_scorcho42! Is there a specific thing about the R1T you're most looking forward to try out?

el_scorcho42 · 2022-03-24T10:46:55-0400

JimmyEV said:
Congrats on booking your first mile event spot @el_scorcho42! Is there a specific thing about the R1T you're most looking forward to try out?

Where do I start? Haha. Coming from a bare bones Ridgeline, I think I will be overwhelmed with all the bells and whistles! Acceleration, Infotainment, gear tunnel size, tonneau, gear guard, to name a few... I am wondering if this means I am closer to delivery? Was supposed to be Oct-Dec 2022.

DFWRivianFan · 2022-03-24T11:39:10-0400

Thanks to your post, I called Rivian and got a time slot for a first mile test drive! Thanks!! I am scheduled for Friday the 8th!

eHauler · 2022-03-24T11:51:32-0400

el_scorcho42 said:
Got the email today and booked right away. They are bringing an R1T to my house to test drive! Very excited, the first time I'll see one in person!

Anyone else in DFW book a drive today too?

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DFWRivianFan said:
Thanks to your post, I called Rivian and got a time slot for a first mile test drive! Thanks!! I am scheduled for Friday the 8th!

Hey @el_scorcho42 and @DFWRivianFan, how did you guys spec your Rivian?

paulrenec · 2022-03-24T12:00:12-0400

I also got my confirmation this morning: Thursday 7 at 1:00. SO looking for this event. I have a Chevy 2013 Avalanche today.

el_scorcho42 · 2022-03-24T12:07:35-0400

DFWRivianFan said:
Thanks to your post, I called Rivian and got a time slot for a first mile test drive! Thanks!! I am scheduled for Friday the 8th!

NICE!!! Wonder why they didn't email you?

el_scorcho42 · 2022-03-24T12:15:22-0400

eHauler said:
Hey @el_scorcho42 and @DFWRivianFan, how did you guys spec your Rivian?

R1T Blue, Black Interior, Large Pack, 22" Black Wheels - paid deposit 10/2021

DFWRivianFan · 2022-03-24T14:53:28-0400

el_scorcho42 said:
NICE!!! Wonder why they didn't email you?

I don't know. Maybe because I specked the extra large battery? I saw this post and called. I'm excited.

DFWRivianFan · 2022-03-24T14:54:18-0400

eHauler said:
Hey @el_scorcho42 and @DFWRivianFan, how did you guys spec your Rivian?

I specked the extra large battery, Canyon Red with Black interior.

atrusler · 2022-03-30T17:41:26-0400

el_scorcho42 said:
Got the email today and booked right away. They are bringing an R1T to my house to test drive! Very excited, the first time I'll see one in person!

Anyone else in DFW book a drive today too?

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I have mine schedule for April 6th, 1pm in Dallas.

eHauler · 2022-03-30T19:04:35-0400

atrusler said:
I have mine schedule for April 6th, 1pm in Dallas.

Welcome to the forum. What an upgrade from a Lexus GS350!
Did you consider any other vehicles or just went right for the Rivian you reserved?

iansriv · 2022-03-30T19:36:56-0400

Where is this happening? Is there a specific place or do they come to your house. I'm free to ride shotgun any of those dates!

atrusler · 2022-03-30T20:48:00-0400

eHauler said:
Welcome to the forum. What an upgrade from a Lexus GS350!
Did you consider any other vehicles or just went right for the Rivian you reserved?

Thought about getting a newer Lexus but have been all in on the Rivian for 2+ years. The GS is being handed down to my 18 yr old son for college.

JimmyEV · 2022-03-31T10:47:39-0400

iansriv said:
Where is this happening? Is there a specific place or do they come to your house. I'm free to ride shotgun any of those dates!

They bring the R1T to your home for you to take a look at the truck and go for a test drive.

JimmyEV · 2022-03-31T10:48:46-0400

atrusler said:
Thought about getting a newer Lexus but have been all in on the Rivian for 2+ years. The GS is being handed down to my 18 yr old son for college.

You can't go wrong with a Lexus mechanically for an ICE/hybrid but their new infotainment systems are annoying to use.

iansriv · 2022-03-31T11:02:23-0400

JimmyEV said:
They bring the R1T to your home for you to take a look at the truck and go for a test drive.

It's great to see these in our local community. Please, drive through DT Dallas and the crappiest roads you can find. Shouldn't be too difficult as our roads suck. Please, post your thoughts. I know there have been a lot of reviews but I always appreciate first-hand accounts. Cheers!

eHauler · 2022-04-01T18:22:06-0400

atrusler said:
Thought about getting a newer Lexus but have been all in on the Rivian for 2+ years. The GS is being handed down to my 18 yr old son for college.

A Lexus hybrid?
From all the abuse I have seen journalists and some owners put these through, I think Lexus reliability and dependability could be a thing here.

atrusler · 2022-04-06T16:47:55-0400

Ok, so the test drive to day was completely AWESOME!!! As many have said before, it's very well built and feel extremely solid. Scary fast on the tollway. Hit a few roads I know are bumpy and the ride was smooth on all-purpose. On sport you can feel the suspension and steering response tighten up. Very cool. Just makes me want mine that much more! The Dallas support guys were great!

iansriv · 2022-04-06T21:55:48-0400

Thanks for the feedback. Glad you liked it. Which "bumpy" road did you drive on? Also, what did you think of the silver exterior?

Just booked my First Mile Drive!!! (Dallas Area)

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