I SOLD MY RIVIAN R1T

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The reviewer details their experience selling their Rivian R1T after just over a year of ownership, citing several key reasons for the decision. While expressing overall positive sentiment towards Rivian as a company and their R1S, the R1T ownership was marred by persistent alignment issues, an HVAC vibration that was eventually fixed, and a concerning front damper clunk that led to a significant repair estimate. The service experience was also a major pain point, with excessively long wait times for repairs, exacerbated by what appears to be an overloaded service infrastructure. Practical considerations like difficult rear seat access and insufficient range when towing with the large pack battery were also significant factors. The reviewer ultimately traded the R1T for a 2024 Silverado EV RST First Edition, finding its towing battery size and advanced driver-assistance systems (GM Super Cruise) more appealing. Despite the issues, the reviewer would still consider buying another Rivian product, specifically mentioning their R2 reservation, and received a trade-in value of $60,000 for their R1T with under 24,000 miles.