Things on this page are fragmentary and immature notes/thoughts of the author. Please read with your own judgement!
Must-have Featuers¶
AWD
TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system)
surround camera
Lane keep warning
mirror blind spot
day night mirror
6-seater configuration if 3-row
For EVs¶
able to switch between E-pedal and gas mode?
Is level I charing supported?
SUV¶
side steps
For Leasing¶
Guidence on good deals.
no money down
10k miles minimum
1% of MSRP = good deal
0.8% of MSRP = great deal
less than 0.8% of MSRP = amazing deal
Check for general good deals at Leasehackr .
Ask what free services come with the lease. Generally speaking, there are pre-paid maintenance services come with a lease.
Ask about disposal fee at the end of the lease.
Ask what MF (
APR / 2400) is for the lease.
Rivian Specific¶
Please refer to Tips on Rivian Electronic Vehicles for discussions.
Return a Leased Car¶
schedule your pre-return vehicle inspection
decide if you want to make repairs
make a vehicle-return appointment with the dealer
complete a federal odometer/lease termination statement at the dealer
satisy any lease liability fees/charges
End-of-lease Checklist¶
vehicle inspection report
replace original equipment that many have been removed from the vehicle after lease inception
all sets of keys present
owner’s manual in glove box
spare tire (if any) in vehicle
SD navigation card in place
Vehicle Return Checklist¶
remove toll/EZ tags
remove all personal items, e.g., auxilary cords, glasses, etc
license plates
delete information from the vehicle
cancel all electronic payments