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Can anyone vouch for an alternative such as rivian when it comes to better quality?

by pylua 3y ago

hef19898 3y ago
If build quality, mechanical build quality that is, matters to you: take an EV from a legacy car manufacturer.
- LargeTomato 3y ago
  If you want your car to hold together on the freeway get a legacy car. But if you want the sickest software updates and Full Self Driving™ get yourself a Tesla. /s
  - belltaco 3y ago
    Not really https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/wheels-falling-off-toyotas-first-ev-136259/ https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/wheels-falling...
    - hef19898 3y ago
      Want to know how to treat such a problem properly? From ypur own article: >> “No one should drive these vehicles until the remedy is performed,” the Japanese brand’s US arm said in a statement. Now compare that to Tesla's approach. By the way, hub bolts getting loose are a serious, and weird, issue. Less serious so than the suspension falling apart so, and not having a proper suspension design after sears of knowing about the issue.
      - belltaco 3y ago
        We don't know the scale of the problem, Toyota's probably having that issue at a way larger scale than Tesla.
- Rebelgecko 3y ago
  This is the route I went, and I'm super happy with it. Some warts, especially on the software side, but still a great car.
chris222 3y ago
Rivians have lots of documented issues. It’s pretty much the case with every car. Tesla and Rivian are no different than other brands just because they are pure EV companies. https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/another-critical-battery-issue-story.17075/ https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/another-critical-...
claar 3y ago
I suggest you get a Tesla and enjoy it; I love my Model Y. These hit pieces are stupid. Look at the high satisfaction rates - equal to other luxury brands - mentioned in another comment. I'm nowhere near alone in loving my Tesla and plan to purchase more in the future. Yep, I had to have my trunk latch replaced (service center is 2 hours away, but they sent a mobile service vehicle to replace it free in the parking lot at my work - super convenient!). And the 12v battery died, which was annoying. Other than that it's been rock solid and soooo fun to drive. No oil changes no gas station visits, and I use full self driving every day. Every single time I accelerate, I floor it and it throws me back in the seat. It holds 7 passengers (I have small kids for the tiny back two seats) and does 0-60 in 4.7s. Woo hoo! It's the best purchase I've ever made and gives me joy every day. Your mileage may vary!
- pylua 3y ago
  I am definitely considering it when my current car dies. Do the insurance premiums rise for these electric vehicles rise since they are more costly to repair?

Can anyone vouch for an alternative such as rivian when it comes to better quality?

by pylua 3y ago

Can anyone vouch for an alternative such as rivian when it comes to better quality?

hef19898 3y ago

If build quality, mechanical build quality that is, matters to you: take an EV from a legacy car manufacturer.

LargeTomato 3y ago
If you want your car to hold together on the freeway get a legacy car. But if you want the sickest software updates and Full Self Driving™ get yourself a Tesla. /s
- belltaco 3y ago
  Not really https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/wheels-falling-off-toyotas-first-ev-136259/ https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/wheels-falling...
  - hef19898 3y ago
    Want to know how to treat such a problem properly? From ypur own article: >> “No one should drive these vehicles until the remedy is performed,” the Japanese brand’s US arm said in a statement. Now compare that to Tesla's approach. By the way, hub bolts getting loose are a serious, and weird, issue. Less serious so than the suspension falling apart so, and not having a proper suspension design after sears of knowing about the issue.
    - belltaco 3y ago
      We don't know the scale of the problem, Toyota's probably having that issue at a way larger scale than Tesla.
Rebelgecko 3y ago
This is the route I went, and I'm super happy with it. Some warts, especially on the software side, but still a great car.

chris222 3y ago

Rivians have lots of documented issues. It’s pretty much the case with every car. Tesla and Rivian are no different than other brands just because they are pure EV companies. https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/another-critical-battery-issue-story.17075/ https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/another-critical-...

claar 3y ago

I suggest you get a Tesla and enjoy it; I love my Model Y. These hit pieces are stupid. Look at the high satisfaction rates - equal to other luxury brands - mentioned in another comment. I'm nowhere near alone in loving my Tesla and plan to purchase more in the future. Yep, I had to have my trunk latch replaced (service center is 2 hours away, but they sent a mobile service vehicle to replace it free in the parking lot at my work - super convenient!). And the 12v battery died, which was annoying. Other than that it's been rock solid and soooo fun to drive. No oil changes no gas station visits, and I use full self driving every day. Every single time I accelerate, I floor it and it throws me back in the seat. It holds 7 passengers (I have small kids for the tiny back two seats) and does 0-60 in 4.7s. Woo hoo! It's the best purchase I've ever made and gives me joy every day. Your mileage may vary!

pylua 3y ago
I am definitely considering it when my current car dies. Do the insurance premiums rise for these electric vehicles rise since they are more costly to repair?