Should you buy your Rivian Used or New? |  Top 5 Reasons For Each

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Get the best deal on your Rivian as we run down the top 5 reasons to go with a Used Gen 1 Rivian R1S or R1T over a brand new Gen 2 R1S or R1T. We also give our top 5 reasons why you might want to purchase a new Gen 2 instead of a used or demo Gen 1 model. Plus the added bonus of a very early VIN R1T launch edition VIN# 000533 produced in November 2021. We show you all the things Rivian launched with that are no longer available and also some of the items that are now an additional cost on the Gen 2. If your on the fence about whether to buy a used R1S or R1T or spend the extra money to get a brand new one this video will help you make the best decision based on your specific uses and needs. A trip back in time to when Rivian first started sparks the question. If you were in the market for a Rivian today, should you buy a used Gen 1 (22-24 MY) or a new Gen 2 (2025+ MY)? In this weeks video I go over my top five reasons for both! I also show you some of the cool quirks & features of a very early VIN (000533) Launch Edition R1T produced in 11/2021. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7vIqI_gy2Qjedoja5EEOfg/join FULL DISCLAIMER: https://www.electrifiedoutdoors.com/about/disclaimer Buying a Rivian? Check out our free Rivian delivery day checklist: https://evoutdoors.org/products/rivian-delivery-inspection-checklist-by-ev-outdoors Use Our Rivian Referral Code: KEN1703245 Visit https://4rivian.com/ When you use our Rivian Referral Code we will each get rewarded with points redeemable towards products from the Rivian gear shop. Program and terms are subject to change at Rivian's discretion. For more information visit: https://rivian.com/support/article/what-are-rivian-rewards SPONSORS LIST *NOTE: When you use our links to purchase products we receive a small commission which supports our website & YouTube Channel. We sincerely appreciate your support ..................................................................................... Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/electrifiedoutdoors Rivian R1S & R1T Accessories: https://shop.electrifiedoutdoors.com/collections/rivian/ Our Complete List Of Detailing Supplies: https://shop.electrifiedoutdoors.com/collections/auto-detailing Our EV Charging Hardware List: https://shop.electrifiedoutdoors.com/collections/ev-charging A Better Route Planner ABRP Premium: https://abetterrouteplanner.com/premium/?referral=DWFKINSX US Mobile (Best Unlimited Phone Service): https://www.usmobile.com/referrals?referrer=dee1113455a83ad&name=Kenneth Sign Up For Community Solar. Get clean energy, save 10% on your bill, and support our channel! Win Win! https://bit.ly/3LCKzM2 Join me on DIMO! onelink.to/dimo Use my referral code and we'll both receive 50 $DIMO after you connect your first vehicle: FJXYAP Merch Store: https://www.electrifiedoutdoors.com/merch eSET Home & Biz Cybersecurity: https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101211306-14462142 ................................................................................................................. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VIDEO LINKS: Rivian Demo Vehicles: https://demovehicles.rivian.com/ Rivian Autonomy Platform Review (Gen 2): https://youtu.be/51J5cL6pEoA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sub to our linktree: https://linktr.ee/electrifiedoutdoors?subscribe Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElecOutdoors Like me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553189468648 0:00 Intro 0:44 Gen 1: Price Is Lower 2:27 Gen 1: Software Is More Mature & Stable 4:08 Power Tonneau Cover still working? 5:49 Gen 1: Hardware Kinks All Worked Out 6:37 Gen 1: 1st Gen is still a VERY GOOD Truck 7:28 Gen 1: Many Standard Features that are optional on Gen 2 11:04 Gen 2: Refined Suspension 12:16 Gen 2: More Efficient Powertrain 13:23 Gen 2: Cameras & Rivian Autonomy Platform 14:24 Gen 2: Native NACS Charge Port (2026+) 15:15 Gen 2: Matrix Dynamic Adventure Lighting 16:14 Thank you for supporting us! 16:53 Charging Issue With Our Gen 2 17:48 Gen 2: All The Latest Tech & Features 18:12 Outro #electrifiedoutdoors #rivian #electrictrucks