I'll just put this here. A new Rivian owner thinking about going to a Tacoma.

https://currently.att.yahoo.com/news/rivian-buyer-got-dream-car-111500636.html

 

I feel like it’s unreasonable for that guy to think his electric vehicle could get through “two and a half feet of snow” lol

But what do I know?

 

Should have bought the Tacoma in the first place!

 

Rivian owners are a different income bracket I would hope than most Tacoma owners. But nice to see some love for the Taco

 

Smart people make better choices than others. Buying a product because of your income bracket is dumb. Tacoma's are time tested no matter what my income is I'll always drive a Tacoma.

 

He will be on here shortly bitching about the shifting

 

No one that's buying a daily driver, and relies on that daily driver (90% of us?) should buy something like that...let alone something where the closest dealership is "hundreds of miles away." That's just asking for inconveniences. People just don't think when they buy vehicles. Not to mention, at least if the situation required it, our vehicles are pretty simple...that's to say that even if we can't work on our trucks ourselves, there's at least someone within a couple of miles that can at least change our battery or pop a serpentine belt on our stuff for us. Good luck having anyone touch your Rivian.

 

Aint got no gas in it

 

I'd buy a Tacoma before I bought a LR Defender. I don't need a capable OR SUV and those are expensive. I'd go with the Defender over the Rivian at that price point if I'm going to attempt to use one of these vehicles as they are marketed. LR isn't known for reliability but how long have they been building utes? Since at least the 2nd WW, you know what to expect.

Rivians are BOF Teslas with an air suspension, if they are up to par with with Tesla quality. Comparing EVs here. I don't think Rivians are bad, they are actually a cool EV.

I like the picture of the adventures compared to the picture of the tow op. Boots, gloves, parkas with their hoods up, compared to no hat, no gloves a flannel jacket, of course that guy is probably in a hurry to get back in the cab of his toasty CV/Silverado 4500. Might be a little warmer and less windy closer to road.

 

Only thing I can comment on is some folks having more money burning a hole in their wallet than they have commonsense.

 

Thanks for the Saturday morning chuckle!

 

Lives "in a remote part"...buys EV.
Dumbass mofo lol

 

Obviously that article was somewhat tainted. If my new Toyota breaks down under warranty, towing would be covered by the mfg or at least my insurance. There may be specifics in that situation that voided that though.

 

I would like an electric vehicle some day, but I’m not giving up my horse and buggy just yet.

 

Ah, I remember when I was 21 and put down a deposit on my first high-tech luxury car…

 

Your name must be Suisse Fargo.

 

Seriously. Article said his family already had Rivians as well…yeesh.

 

omg you're so right.

"Why does this thing hurt my butt when i hit bumps. This is 2023. Vehicles should be comfortable."
"Did you guys see the calculator they added to the tailgate on the 2024 [insert model here]?"
"When I put it in Drive, I can feel my transmission shifting!"
"What is this cover over my rear disk brakes?"

Ridgeline forums that way bud.

 

$86k truck owner complains about $2k bill!

 

A lot of guys in construction are running full size trucks, easy 86 grand, no one wants a 2 grand bill. Even if the guy is dumb.