Sandy and Sue Reflect on 1 Year with Their Rivian R1T
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To commemorate the impending one-year anniversary of owning their Rivian R1T, Sue and Sandy talk about what they love about the vehicle... and what they think needs to be improved.
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Sue: “I’m fortunate to have long legs, and I’m grateful for that” Sandy: “me too” Doesn’t miss a beat! Lol
@AZOffRoadster
Жыл бұрын
Mama's still hot. How did Sandy bag THAT?
@hefeibao
Жыл бұрын
Doh! Caught that too but you beat me to the comment. He married a hottie and he knows it. :)
@j.pgoodwin9020
Жыл бұрын
@@hefeibao And she is super smart on top
@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461
Жыл бұрын
THANKS SUE ,SANDY…FOR THE RIVIAN COMMERCIAL 😁💚💚💚
@LJ-jq8og
Жыл бұрын
@@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461 YES I was surprised... Sue hates the RIVIAN on trips, RIVIAN no longer sells the defective Tonneau cover, the RIVIAN software "BRICKS UP", the vampire battery drain is hideous... DOES Sandy have a new contract with RIVIAN ⁉
Love the cut out cardboard Cory overseeing the segment😂
@fonkenful
Жыл бұрын
Next up, Sue?
@aharris1iOS
Жыл бұрын
Didn’t notice it at first then thought Cory is standing really creepily glaring at Sandy. Took me a few moment’s to realize it was cardboard
@gammaraygus
Жыл бұрын
@@aharris1iOS Lol! Me too! 😄
@fonkenful
Жыл бұрын
@@aharris1iOS I think that’s going be an ongoing gag- watch for more of the familiar faces.
@ricknoe942
10 ай бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Sue was fabulous giving us a concise summary of her thoughts about her Rivian. I liked Sandy's explanation about installing a non Rivian cellphone charger.
You can tell Sue loves this car she smiles like a teen getting her first car.
No wonder Sandy is such a great person, he gets it from Sue.
@AvocadoAtrocity
Жыл бұрын
Sue is like a 5x PhD with like 10 masters 😂😂😂 Love the protectors she made for the seats. 🥰🥰🥰
@maxflight777
Жыл бұрын
Lovely comment !
@fjalics
Жыл бұрын
The best feature of the truck was it made Sue happy. 😎
@hobojon44
Жыл бұрын
@@maxflight777 there is am on the Toyota hatchback
@DeoVolente1933
Жыл бұрын
Chill out Beta. Sandy makes Susan better.
Fantastic seeing both mr and mrs on the channel again!!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@MunroLive
Жыл бұрын
A true power couple!
@martingardens
Жыл бұрын
@@MunroLive Appropriate for an EV channel. 😎
@timboatfield
Жыл бұрын
@Munro Live I'm wondering who's dry, quick wit is to blame for that one! I know y'all have low standards!
@AdrianoCasemiro
Жыл бұрын
@@MunroLive DC power, that is.
@jonathanjurena
Жыл бұрын
Sue is truly a delight. Sandy should have her on more often.🥰
Always great to see ‘older’ folks viewing the world with youthful exuberance and wisdom. There’s nothing worse than a young person with a closed mind. Keep up the good work in promoting EV’s and smart environmental issues, sir.
It has an inductive charger under the charger plate you installed. It has it, but the phones slide around easily. However it is there.
@DefundTheFringes
Жыл бұрын
On all models? Strange that they wouldn't know if theirs had one.
@ECEV
Жыл бұрын
Yeah they all have them, but it is a huge fail on Rivian’s part and really doesn’t work.
@NicholasDoering
Жыл бұрын
Looks like it was a sponsor, so I guess that's why. But the mag safe aspect of that is great.
@Austion16
Жыл бұрын
I've heard lots of complaints about this but my phone charges just fine it it. Actually I'd like to be able to turn it off sometimes when I'm really pushing the range on a long trip
Your company does a great job of getting the real facts out to us on EVs! We appreciate all of your and your employees efforts! Thanks Sandy!
@MunroLive
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
The most impressive thing about the Rivian is how is excels so well on so many different things. It's like 3 vehicles in 1. F150 Lightning is great for work beating, but the Rivian will out tow it, go farther distance, blow the doors off a supercharged Camaro, has air suspension and will travel 5.5" inches higher clearance than an F150 for offroading and a 43" water fording height. It's certainly amazing the capabilities they can pack into one vehicle. Makes me excited for the future.
I cannot that it has already been one year, that’s how fast love makes things go by!
I love Sue and Sandy’s loving relationship!
We really should have Sue and Sandy do an AMA...would be fascinating to hear how they met, what their favorite cars are, what's Sandy like at home, etc., etc.
Cory “standing” in the background behind Sandy is hilarious
@maxflight777
Жыл бұрын
Making sure he doesn’t say anything too fruity that could bring their channel into disrepute! 😂
@coloradoriversurfer5421
Жыл бұрын
Cardboard Corey
This made my day! I'm so glad to see you are both loving your R1T!
Love the start. Can tell they’ve had a wonderful marriage.
Great 1 year review, thank you for posting this. You two are great in front of the camera, too. Can’t imagine a technical discussion(disagreement) between 2 engineers. We love you, guys!
You're a lucky man Sandy! So great to get to know Sue better
Thanks Sue & Sandy! I love the sill protector & the wood protection & charging solutions. Great to see you enjoy the vehicle and that it drives well in winter! 🥰
Always a treat when sue drops by for a video.
Sue seems lovely. Good for you both. You deserve each other.
Love Sandy’s and Sue’s banter. I’m jealous of their relationship. A match made in heaven.
I warms my heat to see the two interact with obvious affections - so fortunate
I don't think I've ever seen two people better matched for each-other! Need more Sue + Sandy clips going forward please! This was awesome!
I could be mistaken, but I believe AM radio was removed from EVs due to the electric motors generally interfering with the AM radio signals.
The portfolio of tear downs in munro is absolutely amazing.
The rivian already comes with a wireless charger right where that accessory you installed goes. It's not MagSafe but it's wireless so you might want to edit the video.
@mikejaeger716
Жыл бұрын
The Rivian charger is GARBAGE. If you have a case on your phone there’s less than 10% chance it will charge.
@jysmtl
Жыл бұрын
@@mikejaeger716 That’s a huge exaggeration. They are not as stable as the aftermarket one that the Munro’s installed, but mainly they work well enough.
Fantastic Sandy and Sue, that was great!! I would love to see more of these videos with you two. 😀 Regards from Tennessee.
OK, we need to see Sue on this channel more!! Smart and pretty! We still love you too Sandy ;)
Sue is a gem. Awesome first-hand experience info on the R1T.
Now I know how Sandy has such a happy life. Wow!
Sandy & Sue you two make a great review and evaluation team. Really enjoyed your review of the Rivian R1T.
Would love to see Munro address more of the issues that Rivian is having with the R1T. It’s clear Rivian could use some additional engineering resources. A deep dive on the phantom drain issues would be a good example. The R1T is damn near the perfect vehicle, just need to work out the kinks.
@1gr8oil
Жыл бұрын
mptpfunk........................I priced one of these out like the one they have, but it was OVER $100,000!
@motofunk1
Жыл бұрын
@@1gr8oil What's your point?
@jysmtl
Жыл бұрын
Evidently they didn’t find it to be an issue for them. That’s the beauty of real-life review - you share what you experienced.
It’s good to get a lady’s input on things that could be changed, added, removed. Sandy, you guys put out the best videos. Keep telling it like it is.
This is just great! I love everything Munro puts out!
Great video. I enjoy watching you tell about each of your experiences with the vehicle. I pulled up to an Electrify America charging station next to a R1T and the young lady who owned it was very happy with it.
I’m sure Rivian is listening for improvements. We are getting our R1S this summer and I’m going to incorporate the feedback from Munro Live. Thanks Sue and Sandy for telling it like it is.
It's cool to see that a new brand like Rivian is doing so well with a brand new car and meanwhile Volkswagen has a lot of struggles with EV's after making cars for decades.
@brunoheggli2888
Жыл бұрын
Volkswagen has no struggles!The Volkswagen group sold 570k evs last year!
@Agnemons
Жыл бұрын
That could quite possibly be from the fact that it was designed from the ground up as an EV.
@anthonyxuereb792
Жыл бұрын
Is it fair to compare the two since they are so far apart. Running VW with all its subsidiaries, workers unions and management to satisfy is probably 10 times greater.
@harrymills2770
Жыл бұрын
I like the EV idea for local commutes, but I still think they're trying to copy look and feel of gasoline-powered vehicles. I think a smaller, lighter vehicle is something the public might not embrace. One caution I have against EVs is the EM fields emanating from the motors. Might be bad for you. Won't know for another 20 or 50 years. I worry about reliability and durability. I also worry about the manufacture and disposal of these batteries they need. Are we hurting the planet worse, in another way? For that matter, if our emissions ARE climatically significant, might they help keep us warmer if we're actually heading into another ice age? Maybe we were created by the lower animals to run their smudge pots for them, to stave off the cold! "We gave you one job..." says the squirrel.
@seb.
Жыл бұрын
Did you mean Toyota or Honda ? 🤣
Sue & Sandy - Thanks for the update! We have a R1S build that is supposed to be ready in Q3, so very happy to hear you're pleased with the R1T.
Happy Monday!! Thanks for the video.
@MunroLive
Жыл бұрын
Happy Monday to you as well!
I don't think anyone doubts anymore that it's a great vehicle. The issue is can the company actually survive long enough to support them long-term.
@NyashaM
Жыл бұрын
doesn't this remind you of Tesla. So far only Rivian and Ford are making EVs
@gabbymcgibson984
Жыл бұрын
they havent put enough miles on it. ours is junk, battery swelled, been in repair more days than we could drive it.
@SMD_N_LMB
Жыл бұрын
@@NyashaM it does, however will their CEO pour everything into the company when it needs funding?
@fonkenful
Жыл бұрын
@@NyashaM If you ignore the several domestic US small startups, and the Koreans, Chinese, Vietnamese and European makers, yes. But to the main point I’ve inferred from this line of commentary here and elsewhere, there’s a small cottage industry of KZread self appointed blogging experts happy to opine that the major legacy makers are in denial of their impending demise, and that when the dust settles there’ll only be one or two remaining. I’m inclined to a different viewpoint, but only time will tell.
@davidpett
Жыл бұрын
Funny how everyone forgets how “Tesla was going bust” just a couple of years ago”
Another amazing video! I loved hearing Sue’s perspective.
Love your wife's observations. About things that you know you'll do everyday.
Love the beginning of the video with the Cory cardboard cutout watching over Sandy's left shoulder. 👍👍
I love you two. We need more videos with both of you in them.
It’s amazing to me that new companies like Rivian and Tesla get so many things right from the beginning vs legacy auto. There software updates are really fantastic. Their batteries and motor seem rock solid
Great video. Glad to hear you love the Rivian. 👍
@MunroLive
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Sandy Munro hit the jackpot with Sue. On top of that she had great insight into the truck as well. Great video!
Suggestion is it possible to make a report product for normal consumers? Like a disassembly how to? Thanks for all the great content and real life usage of products. Sandy and Sue are human just like us. Sandy backs into trailer hitch with the wife's car! OUCH lol love you guys!
👏👏👏 LOVE THE SHOW 🙏 HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY EVERYONE ✌️
All our Best to Ellie! Thanks for the PSA
Wow Sue Munro is a natural at presenting! What a power couple!
these folks are a class act 🎩
Count your blessings Sandy! Sue is amazing ❤️
Cardboard Corey in the background is my new favorite.
All our Best to Ellie. Thanks for the PSA
That totally sucks getting the truck keyed - hope Rivian got a mode that you filmed whoever did it to your car and the police can get them
@markplott4820
Жыл бұрын
Rivian needs a sub routine for detection of keying, then sending video to the police, and sharing the location.
@athienit
Жыл бұрын
If you ever watch "Wham Bam Tesla Cam", keying EV's seems to be way too common. Just got an EV (Ford Mach E 2023) and worry about that because many mustang drivers are also mad about the name
Nice to get a ladies opinion on real world use of the vehicle. Well spoken and clear. You should make Sue a regular part of your excellent channel Sandy.
Love the Corey cutout. Had to make sure to get him in every video 🤣
Ha! I live in Lake Orion too! I'm planning on renting one of these for a camping trip in June. I can't wait. I want to buy one so badly. They're so expensive though. Going they come down in price in a few years. Thanks for the review.
Like the applicable & tested sponsor! It dovetails well with the content of the video!
Rivian comes with induction charger. Mine has it. It’s in the exact same spot where you installed that aftermarket piece…
Wow, what a joy she is to listen. I love Sandy, but he cant hold a candle to her more natural fluid presenting.
Seriously, how can someone like the Munros who are so detail oriented be completely clueless that the truck comes with it's own induction charger exactly where they put the other one. Honestly, the wireless charger was one of the biggest positive surprises when I got my truck. Mainly because so many griped about it in the forums and ended up installing 3rd party options. Mine has worked just about flawlessly. I am pretty certain it is phone dependent though. For my Galaxy Note 8, the wireless charger the truck came with is fantastic.
@fpartidafpartida
Жыл бұрын
They didn’t miss it. Did you notice who the sponsor of the video was? They make that aftermarket induction add on. The only difference is the aftermarket has magnets, but only works for iPhone. Also, did you notice Sue mentioned “scratches” on the entrance door? Guess what else TWRAPS makes? You guess it, a PPF strip customers can apply themselves for the entrance.
@TronHardy
Жыл бұрын
@@fpartidafpartida Bingo!
@HenryBabcock
Жыл бұрын
Yeah came here to say this. Totally crazy.
@jysmtl
Жыл бұрын
The Rivian comes with an induction charger, but it gets a lot of complaints for being unstable and not holding the phone in place very well. A small problem with an easy aftermarket solution. I imagine Rivian will eventually fix the problem.
@HenryBabcock
Жыл бұрын
@@jysmtl right it comes with it so they shouldn't lie in the video and say it doesn't.
I bought a Rivian based on Sandy's take and others. It is fantastic, have owned for 3 months now. One thing I would like is for the heated seats and steering wheel to automatically turn on when outside temp is below freezing. That is the one thing my previous RAM 1500 did better.
great start of the video
OMG I LOVE THE CUT OUTS IN THE BACKGROUND !!! corey was that your idea ??? WOO WOO WOO
Sue is a pleasure...you sure have her on more often!!!!
Very good review. Thanks.
Luv my Rivian after 12k miles, only suggestions…retractable ceiling shade and driver side windshield wiper heater
Great out take 😀👍
@MunroLive
Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
Great show with Sue. Make more of those. Rivian, very nice : )
Great Video !!!
"you have to stand here and pretend that you like me". "Do I have too?". that made me LOL IRL
Thank you for the video.
@MunroLive
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
I don't remember the source where I read that AM radio does not work in an EV due to the interference caused by the car's electronics. Worth looking into. Easy test would be to get a portable AM radio and drive around with it on. From an engineer's perspective it makes sense. The electronics are continuously changing at varying frequencies. AM radio is very sensitive in that regard. Great review and many good tips for Rivian to improve their great product.
The Rivian does come with an induction wireless power for your phone, it’s where you put your new mag safe charger. Granted the one there doesn’t work very well.
Cory's cardboard cut out needs a speech bubble saying "Like and Subscribe"
@martinultimatevw3779
Жыл бұрын
“Gdamn Sandy, last beer!” 😂
This was a lovely review. 👍
@MunroLive
8 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
Sue "now I got long legs, I happen to be very grateful for that" Sandy "me too" Sandy Savage Swag - ACTIVATED.
The fact hat they're talking about minutia such as hangers scratching the wood tells you everything you need to know. The truck is great in every other way. I honestly was in the process of ordering one prior to their $20k hike (a year or two ago), but they hiked up the price right as I wanted to reserve the car and so I didn't place the order. This is like a more luxurious/electric version of a Honda Ridgeline. If it weren't so expensive I'd own one. Oh well.
Thank you!
Great video!
@MunroLive
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Sandy is blessed.
Great review .
Informative and fun episode!! More Sandy & Sue please!
Yes on the AM radio
15:40 - "There for your engineering enjoyment", love it!!
what a brilliant lady! sandy is a lucky man.
Sue really is excellent at presenting.
Yeah sue back 👍👍 get these 2 together it's like super man & super woman. Excellent follow up on the rivian.
You two are lovely together ❤️
Wow Rivian!Amazing,mundblowing,gamechanging,revolutionary!
What a lovely couple!
I'm assuming this has been said 100 times in these comments but wasn't going to scroll to find it... but it DOES come with a wireless charger. Doesn't work awesome, hence the MagSafe upgrade from TWRAPS, but it does have one to be fair.
Sandy and Sue's Rivian, but Sandy got his commercial plug! Good on ya Sandy!
Sandy, Your wife is a HIT !!! Have Sue on again, please... Thank you both for an entertaining demo and report.
Great video. I saw a Rivian “in the wild” last week in Pennsylvania and it had a dent in the exact same spot as Sue’s. Sandy told about the trailer hitch incident. I wonder if the same thing happened to the one I saw.
I just gotta say it…What a babe🙀! This one is a true gem Sandy. Good for you.
How to expand Munro audience More Sandy and Sue!! This was great!!