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  1. Treebeard

    Question for EV owners: anyone own one long term? Battery degradation?

    My Rivian is two years old, 41000 miles and still drives like new. I plan a minimum of 100,000 miles. I’ll keep it longer than normal because I can’t afford anything that replaces it one for one. I got lucky with the introductory pricing on a quad R1T. I love the truck. I might move to...
  2. Treebeard

    1st Modification will be changing out All Terrain A/T tires

    And leave the house I built just so I can run wasteful tires on my vehicle? Crazy. It’s only 37 miles one way.
  3. Treebeard

    Scout Motors plant may build vehicles for other brands (including VW), and more Scout models

    It takes years, Tesla just opened a “ show room”, because of VT laws. Rumor is Rivian in maybe two years. Why not use a network already in place? I like the Scout, but enough to leave my Rivian.
  4. Treebeard

    Scout Motors plant may build vehicles for other brands (including VW), and more Scout models

    I was hoping that VW dealers would service these. So no go for me. Tired of the Boston trips for my Rivian.
  5. Treebeard

    1st Modification will be changing out All Terrain A/T tires

    Yep, I’ve done that with my Rivian. It’s easy.
  6. Treebeard

    1st Modification will be changing out All Terrain A/T tires

    Yeah because other trucks on the road weigh the same. I was behind a 3/4 ton sitting on a scale with nothing in it, 6800 lbs. The point is there are plenty of heavy vehicles on the road driving around every day without tire issues. Buy the right tire is the moral of the story.
  7. Treebeard

    1st Modification will be changing out All Terrain A/T tires

    The R1T only weighs 7000 lbs. So you buy tires to match that weight. I’ve had no issues with tires. Your buddy should try the Toyo A/T EV tires. I commute on paved roads a lot so I don’t like them for that, but they are a great tire.
  8. Treebeard

    1st Modification will be changing out All Terrain A/T tires

    I just put TOYO AT EV tires on my Rivian, heavy and battery sucking beast they are. I think at 55 lbs they are too heavy for the truck. I like them for off road, but will be switching back to OEM tires because I daily commute 76 miles a day.
  9. Treebeard

    Dimensions Size [Updated]: Scout TERRA Pickup vs. R1T, Lightning, Silverado EV, Hummer EV, Cybertruck, Raptor

    The hummer looks bigger than it is. I didn’t realize it is the same as the R1T. Goes to show what body styling does to the look of size.
  10. Treebeard

    Low range - is this a concern?

    Electric motors can turn very very slowly with a lot of torque. My Rivian in rock crawl moves very slow and all of wheels have power at the same time. I don’t rock crawl, but the times I use the setting for steep hills That are slippery it’s been great.
  11. Treebeard

    Front Bench Seat closeup photos -- who's going to option it?

    I would, I Miss bench seats and dislike bucket seats because they are never wide enough and squish my hips.
  12. Treebeard

    Headlights need revision by the designers (resembles Hyundai Santa Fe)

    Yeah those Rivian head lights are strange, but that was part of it for me, they just work. If I didn’t have the Rivian the Scout would be on my list to test drive.
  13. Treebeard

    Headlights need revision by the designers (resembles Hyundai Santa Fe)

    Because I wanted to see what others think about the brand.
  14. Treebeard

    Headlights need revision by the designers (resembles Hyundai Santa Fe)

    I think it’s a cool rig, just missed the mark for me. It’s a little too geared toward off roading. I like the idea of the range extender. Never been a fan of the Lighting. When my local dealer had the price jacked for less stuff compared to the Rivian I never looked back.
  15. Treebeard

    Headlights need revision by the designers (resembles Hyundai Santa Fe)

    Don’t care. I have a Rivian, Scout did not win my approval. I don’t like the front end. I want more of the original scout look overall. The front end with the headlights and that big skid plate don’t jive with me. I don’t like big grills, tall trucks, or big front ends. I don’t want a step...
  16. Treebeard

    VW dealers / NADA may sue to change Scout's direct-to-customer business plan

    Another reason not to order unless a VW dealer will service it. I’m tired of driving to Boston.
  17. Treebeard

    Rivian software

    So they are using Rivian software? Disappointing.
  18. Treebeard

    Headlights need revision by the designers (resembles Hyundai Santa Fe)

    Agree. I am disappointed in the overall design and drive train technology, but mostly the front end. I was hoping for something more like the original. Not enough info about the vehicle on the web site for me to place a reservation.
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