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Tacoma Vs. Rivian

Discussion in 'General Tacoma Talk' started by mustainefan, Jul 25, 2022.

  1. Mar 7, 2024 at 4:49 PM
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    The R3 will be cheaper than the R2. The R3X may be slightly closer to the R2 base. But the R3 is perfect for me. I"m thinking it's Ioniq 5 sized
     
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  3. Mar 7, 2024 at 5:58 PM
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    Very nice, has 80s VW or Honda Civic hatch vibe to it.

    Love the dash, clean, simple, not over done. Yeah @Turd Ferguson …almost everything else is trying way too hard. Refreshing to see a manufacturer tone it down and refine it. They did recently open a Rivian service center here, hmmm. Interest is certainly peaked.

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  4. Mar 7, 2024 at 7:16 PM
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    Rivian is very Volvo/Polestar like interiors. Minimalist but not anorexic like Tesla...blah.
     
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    You hit it the nail on the head. Was trying to think what it reminded me of.

    The fit and finish on a Tesla is awful, like they started with good intentions then said “good enough”
     
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    Polestar 3

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    Nice! Very similar. Always liked Volvos and the Scandi design aesthetics in general.
     
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    I put in a $100 deposit on the Rivian R2 today. Day #1 deposit window. I know it's not a Tacoma but what the heck!
    300 mile Range, estimated cost $45,000
     
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    Chinese made. You want your American dollars to go to the Chinese? Then go for it.
     
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    Yes I do. I want the motherland to thrive and beat those darn Americans
     
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    I actually kinda like the simplistic design.
     
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    Plus 2 front gloveboxes...lol
     
  13. Mar 8, 2024 at 4:20 AM
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    Good luck, keep us updated
     
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    Polestar 3 for the US market will be built in South Carolina starting this year.
     
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    Me too. Most everything else is too over the top, looks like the dash of a jet liner.
    That is great news! I have a lot of gloves!
     
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    So does OJ :p
     
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    Lol!

    Don’t know what one of my pairs says about me…probably that a Rivian is too nice for this working class stiff. :)

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    I've had many like that. I did a lot of tree cutting.
     
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    One for your gloves and one for your gun. :D
     
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    TFL has a couple videos showing these new SUVs. The R3X looks pretty nice.
     
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