Honestly, people - he said it was because he personally knows people who work for Rivian (not related to youtube). It's not what you know or what you do, but who you know.
@@BlueCollarEV I don't disagree and I understand your frustration/anger. Kyle said that he fell in love with the truck and ordered one after testing it - his test videos were posted about 2 months ago, so he clearly did not have to wait long. But he also did not get the truck that he ordered. Perhaps Rivian should have a better and more transparent process for selling trucks where a buyer has backed out from a truck that is already built. In Rivian's defense though, it is not clear how often this happens, or if it would be worth the effort to constantly be reaching out to customers to see if they want to adjust their configuration. They could have a website with a list of available vehicles, and allow people who are waiting on an order to check the list at their leisure and request a change - but again, how often does this happen? Would the list usually be empty? Would customers become even more frustrated because every time an R1T shows up on the list, Rivian immediately receives 100 requests and can only fulfill one?
As someone said on a forum : He had contacts at RIVIAN which he would not have been able to get without his status as a UA-camr He then leveraged those contacts because he was a UA-camr and attempted to actually cut the line in front of others who had been waiting for years but was denied. He then leveraged connections at RIVIAN to get guide contact well before anyone else who would have placed a reservation in the timeframe he placed his reservation. The guide then shuttled him into the Shop program which was supposed to be prioritized for the earliest reservation holders so that he could pick out an available configuration. Kyle now has an R1T.
Did he ever say what he paid for it....honestly? I am willing to bet he took off with that configuration way below the retail or even wholesale price. It would make you sick if you really knew the dirty little negotiating that goes on behind the scenes. People have no concept how much free crap celebrities and influencers get away with owning. Just wish the IRS would pay as much attention to them as they do average business owners.
Without a doubt, your speedy delivery has 100% to do with your UA-cam content and platform. Appreciate your content, but don’t lose touch with reality.
Ya it is because you are a UA-camr with good videos and reviews. Congratulations for your influence to be able to get one! They have not offered anyone else an early purchase for a different spec vehicle so yes your youtube influence had everything to do with it. At least you honestly stated the situation. Looking forward to the new videos from this. To Rivian: this is another kick in the nuts to long waited preorder holders.
@@alexthomson4466 I know it will be! So I continue to wait patiently. It’s the future. It’s a vehicle that represents so much more than transportation.
So you test drove recently and now you're an owner. Good for you, Kyle! I'm glad you were accommodated so quickly. I have a build window of the "second half of 2023" (yes, precise) from a late 2021 order. My 9 year old has a youtube channel with tens of followers. Maybe I can tell RJ and get moved up!?
@@dannyonthewallyt I totally agree, bunch of children here crying over “it’s not fair”. (1) Life isn’t fair. (2) Kyle hustled, made GREAT videos, and got a vehicle early. I’m happy for him- he deserves it. Whether other people think that they “deserve” a vehicle too is irrelevant.
@@baer19741 You don't get it, really?? He claims no preferential treatment, yet by all signs, that is exactly what happened. Be a man and admit it! There are people who have been waiting over a year with early reservations, and they still wait, and are one further back on the list due to the Kyle sweepstakes win.
Just a heads up; if you swap the wheels you need to have a Rivian service center change the software configuration. Notice the wheels match on the display. Changing wheels without fixing config will mess with your range prediction and vehicle speed and more.
Glad you got the truck, but we all know you got it early as you are a You Tuber. Rivian aren’t stupid they know it will get a lot of views. Don’t get me wrong I would do the same but let’s be realistic.
Congrats Kyle. Since this is the official Out of Spec truck you should definitely do a wrap that incorporates the OOS logo. Hey Alyssa, I get it, I like to peel off those too.
Interesting. I've had a reservation since November of 2019 and I've never been given the option of getting a truck early. You say it wasn't because you're a UA-camr, but my guess is that's exactly what happened. So, Bryce - the guide that made this happen - I, too "need a truck". As a reservation holder and Rivian shareholder, this does not sit well.
They will give you the option once you’ve got a guide. I was a July 2019 preorder and got mine two weeks ago. Essentially they say: “Hey… if we don’t have your exact spec’d truck produced yet, but we have others that are available immediately, would you want that instead. For instance I ordered launch with launch green and forest edge, off road underbody, 20” with dark wheels, tow package… they said “we’ve got x/y/z now. Do you want to wait for us to find one that matches yours?” I said “yes I’d like to wait…. I’ve waited three years, I’m not in a rush.” They found my match three weeks later, shipped it out from Illinois to California. Wait for what you wanted originally, not someone’s cancelled order! You’ll be happier.
@@JosherP that’s great info - and I will take the path you took - wait for my build to be done. The thing that annoys me though is this particular example of a recent reservation holder getting a truck at all. Certainly someone who reserved one in 2019 would kill to have his spec.
I called Rivian and they said we offered to preorder holders if they wanted a different config, I interrupted and told her I've been waiting longer than this guy, wheres my phone call or offer?
@@BlueCollarEV I just got off the phone with them again and they said they believe it was a “partnership” between Rivian and this UA-camr to get him his truck faster. They did say the know it’s making people upset, as are 2022 orderers taking delivery know, but they’re working on getting older order holders their truck faster. They confirmed my July-Sept window is still good to go.
@@davidmcottrell glad you got some answers, when he tried to act innocent in the video I got flashbacks of my kids lying to me. I hope you get yours soon. Now if the iJustine youtuber gets a R1S before my wife I will know it's rigged.
I'm so glad to see you actually got one. I've had mine for about 3 months now and have just over 4300 miles. I took two 1000+ road trips the first month and it was an awesome road trip vehicle. You have fun and don't break it too quickly :)
Can’t Help but feel a bit jealous and happy for you at the same time. Had Rivian offered me your same specs, I would have driven to Normal to take delivery as well. But the squeaky wheel gets the grease in this situation. Congrats on the truck and I know you will put some some awesome videos soon. Keep up the good work. 😮🎉
Im glad you got the launch edition, but damn. Thats my exact adventure spec. They contacted me 3 weeks ago without the offroad package and i said no and I did not want to change colors. Happy for you, but still a little ticked
Congrats, Kyle! So fun picking up a brand-spanking new vehicle - makes you feel like a kid again. Can't wait to see your wrap and all the adventures you have in it!
Fan of the site, but the explanation on getting the truck early doesn’t make sense. They would only be producing to orders so how did they happen to have one not accounted for? Sorry be transparent on this or lose some credibility.
He explained it, he "knew" some people who work there who got him in contact with some other guy to who he pleaded to sell him any truck they had to film videos. Basically he got it early because he's a youtuber but somehow has convinced himself that wasn't the case.
@@Cornelius87 yes he got it by leveraging contacts and asking for preferential treatment,ent. Questions he can answer yes or no. Did you ask for a truck early? Did you pay post March 1st pricing since you order after that date? Amazing he gets an LE which sold out back in 2019.
His vin number is in the 4000’s. They are delivering well into the mid 5000’s. That truck has been sitting in the lot for a long time. Im sure that has something to do with it. Flexibility is key right now. Of course he has contacts which helped a ton. But remember the content that will be heading our way. And not just fluff content but real world testing and data.
They are not building to order, they are just matching orders to what they produce. You must not be aware of the email they sent to preorder holders explaining the shift to batch production. That still doesn't explain why Kyle and others who recently placed orders have been able to complete purchases so quickly though when there's a huge backlog of people waiting. There have even been examples of people having the same config and same location with the much newer order getting fulfilled first and the older order still waiting. There's obviously some issues, hopefully the recently announced system enhancements will help.
The more I see that Forest Edge (FE) interior, the more I like it. I originally thought "Green? Who wants a GREEN interor? What is this, the 1970's?". But wow, I was very wrong. It looks so, so slick.
So there wasn't a single existing order out there for this exact spec? Seems unbelievable. Also I'm sure that some longterm reservation holders would have switched to this spec if it was actually offered to them. I have no issue with Kyle working his contacts to get this vehicle but I find the explanation in the video to be complete BS.
I love that you and Alyssa do these videos together. A woman's view/participation makes it much easier to throw this on and have my wife watch along. And obviously a woman's perspective is completely different than a man's. Lmao at the end and the gelatin stuff, your face was priceless lol
Congratulations, guys! Looking forward to see cannonball and other adventure videos! I like R1T! Sweet looking truck! Launch Edition is top of the line, correct? Starting 85k at or so…I really want to reserve one, but…too bad selling organs is frowned upon. Lol. Cheers, mate!
I shuttle trailers for that plant. Glad to see a happy customer from all what we done. And can tell this was filmed awhile ago looking at the new addition being built at 20:09. That now extends ALL the way up north to where there were some truck docks. Other features I didn't see shown in the video were a bluetooth speaker at the bottom of the center divider that can pop out, and in the door there's a flashlight that uses one of the cells that's in the battery for the truck.
I can see your excitement and joy. I'm so happy for you and Melissa. And your purchase is a gem for Out of spect. Funny thing I've been a Vegan for 41 years
That is the best video so far on the delivery process for Rivian. OK, so I'd like to borrow it tomorrow (the 10th) to take a camper down to the Great Sand Dunes from Denver. ;-) Seriously, now I'm dreading getting into the Yukon to do that trip. No biggie, maybe one more year for an R1S to come off the line. The model 3 LR (first EV!) should show up in a few weeks. I'd LOVE to see more about your drive from Normal to Colorado. I have family in Illinois (only L2 charging in the whole town) and will be driving I-70 in only EVs now. Safe travels back home!
There are about 4 Rivian's in my community. Everyone stares at them , wants to talk to the owners. It looks fantastic and specs are great. Now if they can meet demand and get to the point you don't have to wait 12 months.
Congratulations. Watching you guys from the other side of the world (Philippines). I have watched your videos and learned alot about EV's. Your videos are what inspired me and motivated me to save up and hopefully someday have my own EV. I can't wait to see this Rivian go through it's paces like you did on the Tesla. Another trip to Death Valley perhaps? I cannot wait!!!! Again Congrats, safe trip and keep making cool videos!
Happy for you Kyle but as a reservation holder myself I’m pissed you cut in line and got one mere weeks after saying you wanted one and tried to say it was just good timing. I like your videos, have followed you for awhile but be honest with your subscribers. Rivian - you shouldn’t play favourites. Be respectful to this who have waited patiently.
Yeah - Kyle you jumped a bunch of folks that have been in line and are as flexible as you are. Love your content but you 100% got preferential treatment because you are a youtuber
Says the guy that didn't even watch the video. Stop crying Ford skipped first day reservations for the Lightning for ZEV states and Rivian prioritized employees over customers as well get over it
I actually did watched the entire video. Also a few facts that you may not care or believe: I’ve been a rivian reservation holder since 2019 and have a lightning on order as well. The Fords build week is 6/13 (next week!!). My last update from Rivian was that my delivery window is aug/sept 2022. But that update was last december. I’d def prefer the rivian but will take and keep the ford if the delivery window keeps getting pushed. Thanks for reading and wish me luck! Eta: do you have me confused with someone you know or where you just making some sort of base assumption? I’m actually curious
@Out of Spec Reviews - Kyle, since Rivian does NOT offer factory pickup, thus forcing all to have to pay a delivery charge (~$1500), I can't help but wonder if Rivian waived the delivery fee or not? I'm only a couple of hours from Normal and would love to pickup my Rivian there. Basically to see the factory and put the cost of the delivery fee to a different use - e.g. EVSE, interior/exterior color upgrade, additional accessories, etc. It's not like Rivian would be out the $1500, I was just spend it differently with them. I look forward to your reply.
Tells you he got it on the up and up but feels like not so much. Hard to believe people that ordered one years ago wouldn’t have got this truck to get in one.
Congrats on the new truck! Regarding breaking in the meridian sound system comment, what app do you use? I want to try that when I get my EV6. Or if you can make a short video for it, that would be awesome!
Not that it matters. But I saw you guys filming this yesterday when I pulled in. And got to see yours doggos taken for a small walk on the property. Didn't think anything of it at the time. But really cool seeing this now that I know what was going on.
Luv the video !! So exciting ! Like a kid at Christmas so awesome. Luv y’all !! Have a model Y LR waiting but I luv this truck so I might have to switch !! Yall be blessed and drive safe
Congrats! The interior wood looks significantly darker than the earlier FE configs I’ve seen wonder if they changed their wood supply to pump out more demand… Can’t wait for our R1S to come sometime SOON next year…
I got no box, pens or snacks with mine. They also told me that the wrist bands were only for launch edition folks, so I did not get them either. But I got my R1T a month ago 😁
Mmm? Do not know what to think as a feb/2019 preorder older, jumping the line does not give you or Rivian a good image And yes, you got a faver!!! Respecting older preorder older would have been the write thing to do for you and Rivian
We saw you drive thru the Hampton lot! I am here to pick up my truck today also. Wish we had seen you in the back going over things. Excited to get mine also!
I understand they're just pumping them out and finding people who will take the configurations they built; but the fact that the Forest Edge interior is a much-desired interior, it annoys me that they're selling these to recent preorderers, over offering to long-suffering preorderers. I know one locally to me that was configured exactly as I had mine configured went to someone who preordered *FAR* later than I did. The rhyme and reason for their deliveries is mystifying; pissing off long-term supporters of the company. If it was in a "stock base config" color+wheel combo that all of the preorders for that combo have been fulfilled, fine. But to do it for the much-desired non-base interior color? That's just insulting.
I'm excited that you got the Rivian! Actually kinda glad it's not to your dream spec because I'm really curious now about the mods you have lined up for it. So cool! Also, the look on Kyle's face when he considered briefly what could make Gelatin not vegan was hilarious.
Saying you cut the line without saying you cut the line. I'm sure there were plenty of reservation holders before you that didn't get the option or offer to purchase any configuration R1T. But congrats anyway.
Kyle and team, congrats on the sweet new ride. Really looking forward to more reviews. In particular, I’d love to see you replicate that situation where the Rivian lost traction crawling up the hill on two wheels (with the driver who was inexperienced with the Rivian). I really want to know if he had juiced it a little more whether that would have done the trick to get the truck over the hump. He seemed to be driving it like a truck in low gear with locked diffs. In other words, I’d like to see more situations that test its quad motor abilities and how it stacks up to a traditional locked differential system (theoretically, the quad motors should be able to replicate and surpass the capabilities of locked diffs).
Do a 0-60 mph and 1/4 mile test at close to 100% with a Dragy or equivalent. While you have the street tires 🛞 on it would be great to see what times it can do.
Congrats Kyle & Alyssa. Your videos are both entertaining and informative. Quick question: I'm an R1T depositor in New Mexico (Where there are NO Rivian service centers) and my wife and I would love to pick ours up at the factory as well, and drive it home - Did you have any problem with Colorado Taxes picking it up in another state?
Gelatin is a protein obtained by boiling skin, tendons, ligaments, and/or bones with water. It is usually obtained from cows or pigs. That is for skipping the line on R1T preorders... 😈🤣😅
I would like to see a range test with the difference between the truck being open and closed. Kinda like myth busters open tail gate test being open or closed for better mpg.
Super happy for you Kyle !! Amazing interior Color!! Can’t wait to see your new content with this truck!! How size compared to the R1S in person ? Or what current vehicle it compares in size?! Thanks again !!!
appreciate the effort and videos you make. Rivian's allocation system is bonkers and frankly not fair. You got yours because of who you know. Is it fair that you ordered recently and already took delivery? Again, good for you and I can see why Rivian wants you to have a vehicle. You will do a lot with it and will help drive more business. I just don't think the allocation system is fair for those that have had a pre-order for a long time. I don't know anyone at Rivian that can get me in contact with a guide and help me find an "available" R1T. Almost no one does. Looking forward to more of your videos
@@MrDgt66 agreed. I guess his statement that rivian wouldn't bump him up and he didn't get it because of what he does just stood out to me. Especially since he got one because of what he does and who he knows. It is what it is. I'll just keep waiting.
@@MrDgt66 Yeah, that's what @rngreenjr is saying. I love what Kyle does and what he has built and look forward to what it will become, but if Kyle thinks his megaphone presence among an absolutely key market demographic had nothing to do with jumping the line (legally, with Rivian's assistance) he's being naive.
Can't wait for the photo of the "Out of Spec" collection shot as a vehicle panoramic picture. Every week you seem to add something special...most impressive!
@@BlueCollarEV I consider myself one of the fortunate ones. Apparently based on location and willingness to flex on configuration. Was basically 13 months for me.
How to Order a Rivian: 1) Be famous enough to actually get one. Or for us plebeian normies: 1) Pay a stupid amount to “pre order” 2) Wait forever 3) Price changes, scream and cry 4) Price changed back (for you, not later orders) 5) Wait. 6) Wait 7) Buy an actual vehicle instead.
Yep, love Kyle and his family and channels.... BUT NO ONE ELSE WHO PLACED ORDER WITHIN LAST 9 MONTHS got a sudden call from a guide telling them one is available. I do understand though why Rivian does that as Kyle will make Rivian videos... plus he will provide pro drivers type feedback. And I admit his feedback on ID4 was one of reasons I decided to get one (and now waiting for our second one)
It’d be nice to know how long it actually takes through the seven steps. I preordered last year and have no idea when I can expect delivery. 2022 seems out of question but will it be 2023, 2024?
He totally got it because of his UA-cam channel. 100%. There are hundreds, if not thousands of people who have been waiting for years and would have taken this exact vehicle if they were offered it. I like Kyle, but he's completely full of it with his BS story.
Rivian wants the free PR from UA-camrs, like Kyle. This is a risky move for Rivian as it shows some perception of favoritism--Not good when you have folks waiting a year or longer for a vehicle.
@@clcheatw True, but most people will have no idea about this. It's not like every Rivian preorder holder is a subscriber here or even knows the situation.
@@Japplesnap That is true. However, it tarnishes my feelings for Rivan. A new startup in the automobile market needs to tread very lightly, especially in the current market with all the legacy brands bringing EVs to market.
@@clcheatw I hear you and I agree. I think Rivian has made many questionable decisions lately and it makes me wonder how that may affect them down the road. I was very interested in purchasing a Rivian in a few years, but ultimately decided against it. I'm going to hold off on jumping into the EV lifestyle and just stick with ICE for a few years to wait and see how everything progresses with infrastructure, battery technology, and the increasing number of EV options from legacy automakers.
There should be more tours of Factories for American studios so that kids would be interested in actually creating things. Of course the factories would need to have overhead catwalks so operations are not interfered with.
“It’s not cause we are UA-camrs”… right Congrats though!
They’re living their best lives and I am here for the videos. I support them buying all the automobiles.
I know 4 people who are not UA-camrs who had reservations get a call from Rivian and ask if they wanted a truck right now…
"This is NOT because we're UA-camrs"..................LOL, yeah right !!!!!! Nice truck.
yea, that part is kinda unbelievable.
It's almost like he is lying.
Honestly, people - he said it was because he personally knows people who work for Rivian (not related to youtube). It's not what you know or what you do, but who you know.
@@joeb4294 it's still wrong that can get one before me and the thousands that pre-ordered before me.
@@BlueCollarEV I don't disagree and I understand your frustration/anger. Kyle said that he fell in love with the truck and ordered one after testing it - his test videos were posted about 2 months ago, so he clearly did not have to wait long. But he also did not get the truck that he ordered.
Perhaps Rivian should have a better and more transparent process for selling trucks where a buyer has backed out from a truck that is already built. In Rivian's defense though, it is not clear how often this happens, or if it would be worth the effort to constantly be reaching out to customers to see if they want to adjust their configuration. They could have a website with a list of available vehicles, and allow people who are waiting on an order to check the list at their leisure and request a change - but again, how often does this happen? Would the list usually be empty? Would customers become even more frustrated because every time an R1T shows up on the list, Rivian immediately receives 100 requests and can only fulfill one?
As someone said on a forum :
He had contacts at RIVIAN which he would not have been able to get without his status as a UA-camr
He then leveraged those contacts because he was a UA-camr and attempted to actually cut the line in front of others who had been waiting for years but was denied.
He then leveraged connections at RIVIAN to get guide contact well before anyone else who would have placed a reservation in the timeframe he placed his reservation.
The guide then shuttled him into the Shop program which was supposed to be prioritized for the earliest reservation holders so that he could pick out an available configuration.
Kyle now has an R1T.
Yup I'm done with this guy and his channel. This is a slap in the face of all us Rivian pre-orders that have waited years.
Did he ever say what he paid for it....honestly? I am willing to bet he took off with that configuration way below the retail or even wholesale price. It would make you sick if you really knew the dirty little negotiating that goes on behind the scenes. People have no concept how much free crap celebrities and influencers get away with owning. Just wish the IRS would pay as much attention to them as they do average business owners.
Without a doubt, your speedy delivery has 100% to do with your UA-cam content and platform. Appreciate your content, but don’t lose touch with reality.
No shit. This angers me.
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@@txman951 hii friend
I will take it tomorrow any config I can if I really can without being a UA-camr.
good comment.... its OK to admit special connections. Thats just how things work and I cant blame him
Ya it is because you are a UA-camr with good videos and reviews. Congratulations for your influence to be able to get one!
They have not offered anyone else an early purchase for a different spec vehicle so yes your youtube influence had everything to do with it. At least you honestly stated the situation. Looking forward to the new videos from this.
To Rivian: this is another kick in the nuts to long waited preorder holders.
He tried to cut in line, Rivian said no and the because of his contacts a guide was assigned on the down low and he managed to get one.
@@GA-wq8xq still bs, cos he knew someone. Saying that good for Kyle, ya can't hate the player.
@@cavemankiwi Lady's of the night don't care who they have sex with. The same applies to entitled marketers.
I'm about to start being a UA-camr
Yes he cut in line. Waiting since March 2019….no offer to take a different configuration…
As a Dec 15, 2018 preholder with no truck, this is pretty frustrating. I’ll continue to be a one man brand ambassador, but still frustrating.
Exactly and this guy potentially took your truck.
It’s gonna be soon man, and so worth it.
@@alexthomson4466 I know it will be! So I continue to wait patiently. It’s the future. It’s a vehicle that represents so much more than transportation.
Smug attitude and the “Look at me” is why I just unsubscribed.
So you test drove recently and now you're an owner. Good for you, Kyle! I'm glad you were accommodated so quickly. I have a build window of the "second half of 2023" (yes, precise) from a late 2021 order. My 9 year old has a youtube channel with tens of followers. Maybe I can tell RJ and get moved up!?
Completely BS . Has turned us of the channel.
@@cfmc6201 no-no he received no special treatment whatsoever. Anyone can walk in and ask for an "extra" one.
@@usa-ev oh no the tragedy, y'all sound so jealous it's pathetic lmao
@@dannyonthewallyt I totally agree, bunch of children here crying over “it’s not fair”. (1) Life isn’t fair. (2) Kyle hustled, made GREAT videos, and got a vehicle early. I’m happy for him- he deserves it. Whether other people think that they “deserve” a vehicle too is irrelevant.
@@baer19741 You don't get it, really?? He claims no preferential treatment, yet by all signs, that is exactly what happened. Be a man and admit it! There are people who have been waiting over a year with early reservations, and they still wait, and are one further back on the list due to the Kyle sweepstakes win.
Just a heads up; if you swap the wheels you need to have a Rivian service center change the software configuration. Notice the wheels match on the display. Changing wheels without fixing config will mess with your range prediction and vehicle speed and more.
That’s unfortunate. They need to add a wheel configuration change option in the user menus like Tesla.
@@brandenflasch that would be toooo easy
@@brandenflasch maybe in the future 🤷♂️
@@brandenflasch But they could only offer so many options and any random custom ones would not be in the menu...
Glad you got the truck, but we all know you got it early as you are a You Tuber. Rivian aren’t stupid they know it will get a lot of views. Don’t get me wrong I would do the same but let’s be realistic.
Wow, Rivian is looking amazing. Many congratulations to Out of Spec.
Congrats Kyle. Since this is the official Out of Spec truck you should definitely do a wrap that incorporates the OOS logo. Hey Alyssa, I get it, I like to peel off those too.
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Interesting. I've had a reservation since November of 2019 and I've never been given the option of getting a truck early. You say it wasn't because you're a UA-camr, but my guess is that's exactly what happened. So, Bryce - the guide that made this happen - I, too "need a truck". As a reservation holder and Rivian shareholder, this does not sit well.
Amen!
They will give you the option once you’ve got a guide. I was a July 2019 preorder and got mine two weeks ago. Essentially they say: “Hey… if we don’t have your exact spec’d truck produced yet, but we have others that are available immediately, would you want that instead. For instance I ordered launch with launch green and forest edge, off road underbody, 20” with dark wheels, tow package… they said “we’ve got x/y/z now. Do you want to wait for us to find one that matches yours?” I said “yes I’d like to wait…. I’ve waited three years, I’m not in a rush.” They found my match three weeks later, shipped it out from Illinois to California.
Wait for what you wanted originally, not someone’s cancelled order! You’ll be happier.
@@JosherP that’s great info - and I will take the path you took - wait for my build to be done. The thing that annoys me though is this particular example of a recent reservation holder getting a truck at all. Certainly someone who reserved one in 2019 would kill to have his spec.
@@JosherP Why are so many Not Accepting delivery
Not sure if your situation has changed since you originally posted but I hope you can also get access to the R1 Shop considering your early preorder!
Congratulations Kyle on your new R1T - I LOVE the colors.... White and that woodsy green.
"we didn't get this truck early because we're UA-camrs" over the people who have been waiting nearly 3 years.... yeah okay...
I called Rivian and they said we offered to preorder holders if they wanted a different config, I interrupted and told her I've been waiting longer than this guy, wheres my phone call or offer?
@@Cjdergrosse exactly. I asked Rivian this too. They said I might get an invite eventually.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who's mad. I talked to them on rivian chat and all they said was they cannot comment anyone else's order. This is B.S.
@@BlueCollarEV I just got off the phone with them again and they said they believe it was a “partnership” between Rivian and this UA-camr to get him his truck faster. They did say the know it’s making people upset, as are 2022 orderers taking delivery know, but they’re working on getting older order holders their truck faster. They confirmed my July-Sept window is still good to go.
@@davidmcottrell glad you got some answers, when he tried to act innocent in the video I got flashbacks of my kids lying to me. I hope you get yours soon. Now if the iJustine youtuber gets a R1S before my wife I will know it's rigged.
I'm so glad to see you actually got one. I've had mine for about 3 months now and have just over 4300 miles. I took two 1000+ road trips the first month and it was an awesome road trip vehicle. You have fun and don't break it too quickly :)
Can’t Help but feel a bit jealous and happy for you at the same time. Had Rivian offered me your same specs, I would have driven to Normal to take delivery as well. But the squeaky wheel gets the grease in this situation. Congrats on the truck and I know you will put some some awesome videos soon. Keep up the good work. 😮🎉
Love the gelatin convo! Alyssa rocks. Congrats, guys.
Yes, except that that product doesn't actually have gelatin.
Congrats Kyle! Welcome to the Rivian Community! Hope to see you at future Rivian events!
Im glad you got the launch edition, but damn. Thats my exact adventure spec. They contacted me 3 weeks ago without the offroad package and i said no and I did not want to change colors. Happy for you, but still a little ticked
Congrats, Kyle! So fun picking up a brand-spanking new vehicle - makes you feel like a kid again. Can't wait to see your wrap and all the adventures you have in it!
good for you -- I, like many others, are jealous that you got your truck so much sooner than the rest of us. :-)
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Got mine two weeks ago. It’s incredible - and you and your channel really helped me determine if it was for me. Thank you, and enjoy!!
Fan of the site, but the explanation on getting the truck early doesn’t make sense. They would only be producing to orders so how did they happen to have one not accounted for? Sorry be transparent on this or lose some credibility.
He explained it, he "knew" some people who work there who got him in contact with some other guy to who he pleaded to sell him any truck they had to film videos. Basically he got it early because he's a youtuber but somehow has convinced himself that wasn't the case.
@@Cornelius87 yes he got it by leveraging contacts and asking for preferential treatment,ent. Questions he can answer yes or no. Did you ask for a truck early? Did you pay post March 1st pricing since you order after that date?
Amazing he gets an LE which sold out back in 2019.
His vin number is in the 4000’s. They are delivering well into the mid 5000’s. That truck has been sitting in the lot for a long time. Im sure that has something to do with it. Flexibility is key right now. Of course he has contacts which helped a ton. But remember the content that will be heading our way. And not just fluff content but real world testing and data.
@@chas60422 fair points but his five friends who also abused the system are not generating content so that rationale does not hold up.
They are not building to order, they are just matching orders to what they produce. You must not be aware of the email they sent to preorder holders explaining the shift to batch production. That still doesn't explain why Kyle and others who recently placed orders have been able to complete purchases so quickly though when there's a huge backlog of people waiting. There have even been examples of people having the same config and same location with the much newer order getting fulfilled first and the older order still waiting. There's obviously some issues, hopefully the recently announced system enhancements will help.
That pushes me 1 truck back on getting mine I order years ago. Thanks a lot!
The more I see that Forest Edge (FE) interior, the more I like it. I originally thought "Green? Who wants a GREEN interor? What is this, the 1970's?". But wow, I was very wrong. It looks so, so slick.
So there wasn't a single existing order out there for this exact spec? Seems unbelievable. Also I'm sure that some longterm reservation holders would have switched to this spec if it was actually offered to them. I have no issue with Kyle working his contacts to get this vehicle but I find the explanation in the video to be complete BS.
Agree, someone probably was notified their truck will be delayed abit longer, good business decision though for Rivian with some free advertising.
I have a problem with it.
I love that you and Alyssa do these videos together. A woman's view/participation makes it much easier to throw this on and have my wife watch along. And obviously a woman's perspective is completely different than a man's.
Lmao at the end and the gelatin stuff, your face was priceless lol
When did u order ? I ordered 2 years ago still didn't get it
Congratulations, guys! Looking forward to see cannonball and other adventure videos! I like R1T! Sweet looking truck! Launch Edition is top of the line, correct? Starting 85k at or so…I really want to reserve one, but…too bad selling organs is frowned upon. Lol. Cheers, mate!
Congrats on your new ride! Your delivery manager guy was awesome. Tons of personality, and seems to genuinely love his job.
Congratulations! Hope you enjoy your new Rivian! I look forward to the content.
Congrats Kyle! Looks fantastic. I started watching your Rivian videos - and was impressed by your videos and the truck. Enjoy the (s)miles!
😔 I want to say congrats but I’ve been waiting since 2019. You’ve basically just bought my spec.
I shuttle trailers for that plant. Glad to see a happy customer from all what we done. And can tell this was filmed awhile ago looking at the new addition being built at 20:09. That now extends ALL the way up north to where there were some truck docks. Other features I didn't see shown in the video were a bluetooth speaker at the bottom of the center divider that can pop out, and in the door there's a flashlight that uses one of the cells that's in the battery for the truck.
First Out of Spec Vid for me. Excited to have found the channel
Yeah getting this early is 100% because he's a UA-camr. To believe otherwise is ridiculous.
"do you want to know"? "No".... perfect!!! I want to have this delivery experience!!!
Did you pay the newer higher (and as I read everywhere more performance matching) price as you may have placed your reservation after price increase?
I can see your excitement and joy. I'm so happy for you and Melissa. And your purchase is a gem for Out of spect. Funny thing I've been a Vegan for 41 years
Love hanging out with you and the family. Congrats on the Rivian, can't wait for the adventures to begin.
Congratulations Kyle and Alyssa. Kyle you look so happy! Honestly I love the truck in white and personally wouldn't change that.
The interior color looks really good with the white
👌👌👌
Congratulations!!! Forest green interior looks amazing . Cant wait to see how you use your RT1.😎😎
Congratulations! Can’t wait to watch all the videos.
That is the best video so far on the delivery process for Rivian. OK, so I'd like to borrow it tomorrow (the 10th) to take a camper down to the Great Sand Dunes from Denver. ;-) Seriously, now I'm dreading getting into the Yukon to do that trip. No biggie, maybe one more year for an R1S to come off the line. The model 3 LR (first EV!) should show up in a few weeks. I'd LOVE to see more about your drive from Normal to Colorado. I have family in Illinois (only L2 charging in the whole town) and will be driving I-70 in only EVs now. Safe travels back home!
There are about 4 Rivian's in my community. Everyone stares at them , wants to talk to the owners.
It looks fantastic and specs are great. Now if they can meet demand and get to the point you don't have to wait 12 months.
Congratulations. Watching you guys from the other side of the world (Philippines). I have watched your videos and learned alot about EV's. Your videos are what inspired me and motivated me to save up and hopefully someday have my own EV. I can't wait to see this Rivian go through it's paces like you did on the Tesla. Another trip to Death Valley perhaps? I cannot wait!!!! Again Congrats, safe trip and keep making cool videos!
Congrats! Nice truck...love the 'peeling of the plastic'. That's one of my favorite post-purchase traditions.
Congrats! That is one awesome truck.
😊😊
Wow,
Didn’t know Rivian had a UA-cam channel 😳.
I must be living under a rock 🪨
This man was containing the happyness all the time. If this was me I would be crying🤩
Happy for you Kyle but as a reservation holder myself I’m pissed you cut in line and got one mere weeks after saying you wanted one and tried to say it was just good timing. I like your videos, have followed you for awhile but be honest with your subscribers.
Rivian - you shouldn’t play favourites. Be respectful to this who have waited patiently.
Yeah - Kyle you jumped a bunch of folks that have been in line and are as flexible as you are. Love your content but you 100% got preferential treatment because you are a youtuber
Says the guy that didn't even watch the video. Stop crying Ford skipped first day reservations for the Lightning for ZEV states and Rivian prioritized employees over customers as well get over it
I actually did watched the entire video.
Also a few facts that you may not care or believe:
I’ve been a rivian reservation holder since 2019 and have a lightning on order as well. The Fords build week is 6/13 (next week!!). My last update from Rivian was that my delivery window is aug/sept 2022. But that update was last december.
I’d def prefer the rivian but will take and keep the ford if the delivery window keeps getting pushed.
Thanks for reading and wish me luck!
Eta: do you have me confused with someone you know or where you just making some sort of base assumption? I’m actually curious
@@dont8977 nice edit
@Out of Spec Reviews - Kyle, since Rivian does NOT offer factory pickup, thus forcing all to have to pay a delivery charge (~$1500), I can't help but wonder if Rivian waived the delivery fee or not?
I'm only a couple of hours from Normal and would love to pickup my Rivian there. Basically to see the factory and put the cost of the delivery fee to a different use - e.g. EVSE, interior/exterior color upgrade, additional accessories, etc. It's not like Rivian would be out the $1500, I was just spend it differently with them. I look forward to your reply.
Saw this truck for the first time my Starbucks in western KY a few days ago. Looked cool. Really want
the R1S.
Tells you he got it on the up and up but feels like not so much. Hard to believe people that ordered one years ago wouldn’t have got this truck to get in one.
"did you know what makes up gelatin?"
"no"
*slight pause* "do you want to know?"
"no"
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If it tastes good PLEASE don't tell me what's in it!
CONGRATULATIONS!! Hopefully one day, i will get a 2023 Rivian R1T specked out to my liking, still searching for the Rivian showroom in Brooklyn, NY
Congrats on the new truck!
Regarding breaking in the meridian sound system comment, what app do you use? I want to try that when I get my EV6. Or if you can make a short video for it, that would be awesome!
Not that it matters. But I saw you guys filming this yesterday when I pulled in. And got to see yours doggos taken for a small walk on the property. Didn't think anything of it at the time. But really cool seeing this now that I know what was going on.
Kudos! to Rivian engineers great work🙌 looks impressive!!!
That's a slick build, love it!
Hey Kyle- what Number R1T is it? Keeping a rough idea of where they are in terms of production numbers
Luv the video !! So exciting ! Like a kid at
Christmas so awesome. Luv y’all !! Have a model Y LR waiting but I luv this truck so I might have to switch !! Yall be blessed and drive safe
Congrats! The interior wood looks significantly darker than the earlier FE configs I’ve seen wonder if they changed their wood supply to pump out more demand… Can’t wait for our R1S to come sometime SOON next year…
I got no box, pens or snacks with mine. They also told me that the wrist bands were only for launch edition folks, so I did not get them either. But I got my R1T a month ago 😁
Mmm? Do not know what to think as a feb/2019 preorder older, jumping the line does not give you or Rivian a good image
And yes, you got a faver!!!
Respecting older preorder older would have been the write thing to do for you and Rivian
Rivian is desperate for Publicity......they are in trouble financially.
@@rcg8892 good press, this was a fluff piece
We saw you drive thru the Hampton lot! I am here to pick up my truck today also. Wish we had seen you in the back going over things. Excited to get mine also!
I understand they're just pumping them out and finding people who will take the configurations they built; but the fact that the Forest Edge interior is a much-desired interior, it annoys me that they're selling these to recent preorderers, over offering to long-suffering preorderers. I know one locally to me that was configured exactly as I had mine configured went to someone who preordered *FAR* later than I did. The rhyme and reason for their deliveries is mystifying; pissing off long-term supporters of the company.
If it was in a "stock base config" color+wheel combo that all of the preorders for that combo have been fulfilled, fine. But to do it for the much-desired non-base interior color? That's just insulting.
Holy smokes! I love it!!
Congratulations, and have fun.
Thanks for all the ev videos it helped me to jump into an etron gt and I really enjoy driving that car.
I'm excited that you got the Rivian! Actually kinda glad it's not to your dream spec because I'm really curious now about the mods you have lined up for it. So cool!
Also, the look on Kyle's face when he considered briefly what could make Gelatin not vegan was hilarious.
Saying you cut the line without saying you cut the line. I'm sure there were plenty of reservation holders before you that didn't get the option or offer to purchase any configuration R1T. But congrats anyway.
Happy delivery to you sir enjoy, Great videos always , great content continue doing what you’re doing you & your crew .
Kyle and team, congrats on the sweet new ride. Really looking forward to more reviews. In particular, I’d love to see you replicate that situation where the Rivian lost traction crawling up the hill on two wheels (with the driver who was inexperienced with the Rivian). I really want to know if he had juiced it a little more whether that would have done the trick to get the truck over the hump. He seemed to be driving it like a truck in low gear with locked diffs. In other words, I’d like to see more situations that test its quad motor abilities and how it stacks up to a traditional locked differential system (theoretically, the quad motors should be able to replicate and surpass the capabilities of locked diffs).
Do a 0-60 mph and 1/4 mile test at close to 100% with a Dragy or equivalent. While you have the street tires 🛞 on it would be great to see what times it can do.
Congrats Kyle & Alyssa. Your videos are both entertaining and informative.
Quick question: I'm an R1T depositor in New Mexico (Where there are NO Rivian service centers) and my wife and I would love to pick ours up at the factory as well, and drive it home - Did you have any problem with Colorado Taxes picking it up in another state?
When did you order? Its funny that all the UA-camrs are getting their "Pre-orders".
Gelatin is a protein obtained by boiling skin, tendons, ligaments, and/or bones with water. It is usually obtained from cows or pigs.
That is for skipping the line on R1T preorders... 😈🤣😅
Great job 👏🏾 good luck with your new truck
Nice truck, but total B.S. that you didn't get special treatment because of your channel.
I would like to see a range test with the difference between the truck being open and closed. Kinda like myth busters open tail gate test being open or closed for better mpg.
Super happy for you Kyle !! Amazing interior Color!! Can’t wait to see your new content with this truck!!
How size compared to the R1S in person ? Or what current vehicle it compares in size?! Thanks again !!!
appreciate the effort and videos you make. Rivian's allocation system is bonkers and frankly not fair. You got yours because of who you know. Is it fair that you ordered recently and already took delivery? Again, good for you and I can see why Rivian wants you to have a vehicle. You will do a lot with it and will help drive more business. I just don't think the allocation system is fair for those that have had a pre-order for a long time. I don't know anyone at Rivian that can get me in contact with a guide and help me find an "available" R1T. Almost no one does. Looking forward to more of your videos
It's an unfair world buddy..
@@MrDgt66 agreed. I guess his statement that rivian wouldn't bump him up and he didn't get it because of what he does just stood out to me. Especially since he got one because of what he does and who he knows. It is what it is. I'll just keep waiting.
@@MrDgt66 Yeah, that's what @rngreenjr is saying. I love what Kyle does and what he has built and look forward to what it will become, but if Kyle thinks his megaphone presence among an absolutely key market demographic had nothing to do with jumping the line (legally, with Rivian's assistance) he's being naive.
im so ready for these rivian videos!
Congrats on your new R1T! Looking forward to more videos...
I been very impressed by the build quality of this truck
Can't wait for the photo of the "Out of Spec" collection shot as a vehicle panoramic picture.
Every week you seem to add something special...most impressive!
Would love to see you drive all over the US to give people the experience. Let me know when you're going to make it to Washington ☺️
WOOT!! Time to add a Rocky Mountain Rivian Club sticker to the back window! :)
FYI: The "Glove Box(s)" are underneath the front seats, they pull out like the speaker underneath the center console.
My exact combo. Took delivery Tuesday of a White Launch Edition with Forest Edge interior! Congrats
My combo as well, how long did you have to wait?
@@BlueCollarEV I consider myself one of the fortunate ones. Apparently based on location and willingness to flex on configuration. Was basically 13 months for me.
How to Order a Rivian:
1) Be famous enough to actually get one.
Or for us plebeian normies:
1) Pay a stupid amount to “pre order”
2) Wait forever
3) Price changes, scream and cry
4) Price changed back (for you, not later orders)
5) Wait.
6) Wait
7) Buy an actual vehicle instead.
Seriously, No way Kyle got one this early without preferential treatment.
Yep, love Kyle and his family and channels.... BUT NO ONE ELSE WHO PLACED ORDER WITHIN LAST 9 MONTHS got a sudden call from a guide telling them one is available. I do understand though why Rivian does that as Kyle will make Rivian videos... plus he will provide pro drivers type feedback. And I admit his feedback on ID4 was one of reasons I decided to get one (and now waiting for our second one)
@@openmind6969 I just picked mine up today and I only put the order in in May. Definitely not the norm, but it's not impossible
It’d be nice to know how long it actually takes through the seven steps. I preordered last year and have no idea when I can expect delivery. 2022 seems out of question but will it be 2023, 2024?
@@nicks9707 I ordered July 2019 and got it two weeks ago, as a point of reference
Congrats!! Looking forward to all fun videos!
He totally got it because of his UA-cam channel. 100%.
There are hundreds, if not thousands of people who have been waiting for years and would have taken this exact vehicle if they were offered it. I like Kyle, but he's completely full of it with his BS story.
Rivian wants the free PR from UA-camrs, like Kyle. This is a risky move for Rivian as it shows some perception of favoritism--Not good when you have folks waiting a year or longer for a vehicle.
@@clcheatw True, but most people will have no idea about this. It's not like every Rivian preorder holder is a subscriber here or even knows the situation.
@@Japplesnap That is true. However, it tarnishes my feelings for Rivan. A new startup in the automobile market needs to tread very lightly, especially in the current market with all the legacy brands bringing EVs to market.
@@clcheatw I hear you and I agree. I think Rivian has made many questionable decisions lately and it makes me wonder how that may affect them down the road. I was very interested in purchasing a Rivian in a few years, but ultimately decided against it. I'm going to hold off on jumping into the EV lifestyle and just stick with ICE for a few years to wait and see how everything progresses with infrastructure, battery technology, and the increasing number of EV options from legacy automakers.
Congratulations Kyle!! I can't wait until I get my Canyon Red R1S...that FE interior is so sharp!!
To break in a sound system? Wow, today I learned something new.. 😎
madness, not sure what shocked me more: this nonsense or cutting the line
There should be more tours of Factories for American studios so that kids would be interested in actually creating things. Of course the factories would need to have overhead catwalks so operations are not interfered with.
The Rouge in Detroit for Ford is a great tour.
So you got to skip the queue by 3 years?
28:25 - Gelatin may not be vegan - but Annie's gummy fruit snacks are vegan! (They use non-animal gelatin-alternative.)