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Why not?
Well, that didn't take long.
Rivian sent an email yesterday to all those that pre-ordered the truck and the suv announcing a 20% price increase.
Incredible.
"My" R1S build went from just under 82k to just over 100k. At 82k, it was competitive with a new Defender, which priced out about 78 and a Range Rover Sport, at about 83. At 100, all the value is gone, IMO. Frankly, I expected the price to rise over the 2 year delivery timetable, to maybe 90, but this 20% jump is just crazy. They have badly misjudged their potential buyers, IMO.
I'll be requesting my refund tomorrow. And eagerly awaiting what else comes down the pike. I really feel sorry for those folks that placed orders long ago and are about to take delivery over the next couple of months...they got hit with the increase too.
Can't see this playing well with their target customers.
Rivian sent an email yesterday to all those that pre-ordered the truck and the suv announcing a 20% price increase.
Incredible.
"My" R1S build went from just under 82k to just over 100k. At 82k, it was competitive with a new Defender, which priced out about 78 and a Range Rover Sport, at about 83. At 100, all the value is gone, IMO. Frankly, I expected the price to rise over the 2 year delivery timetable, to maybe 90, but this 20% jump is just crazy. They have badly misjudged their potential buyers, IMO.
I'll be requesting my refund tomorrow. And eagerly awaiting what else comes down the pike. I really feel sorry for those folks that placed orders long ago and are about to take delivery over the next couple of months...they got hit with the increase too.
Can't see this playing well with their target customers.