Ingress and egress for the driver is slightly annoying because the B-pillar is so far forward in the car. If you’re a tall boy like I am, you have to move your seat quite far back, meaning your seat back is behind the pillar. I found that when getting in I would frequently bump the steering wheel with my hip because…

So much this. A 1997+ TJ is a good place to start.  

Why not both?

So much this.

Nope. The footprint rule still exists. The bigger the footprint, the lower the requirements for fuel economy.

This. 

Nope. The footprint rule still exists. The bigger the footprint, the lower the requirements for fuel economy.

Nope. The footprint rule still exists. The bigger the footprint, the lower the requirements for fuel economy. Seriously.

This.

True. There are many other companies that are “public” (thanks, SPAC) who are in a whole other category than Rivian.

Supposedly two of them are/were Force Recon guys: https://taskandpurpose.com/news/military-record-marine-special-operators-murder-plot/

Lots of detail on the Reddit thread.

David, have you ever considered an Audi All-Road, first gen? 

Agree with you that many of us need cars to get to work, and lower income folks don’t have the $ or security of an extra car if/when the first one breaks down. Also retrofitting charging stations in existing buildings is a PITA, although a good, grounded 120V outlet works just fine too. Last, a “battery health”…

This.

So much this. Jeep is lowering the belt line and thinning the pillars. Hope others follow suit.

Uh, private charging station companies have gotten a good bit ($millions) over the past ten years for the current charging infrastructure. Depending on the business model, they may or may not take good care of them.

The BMW Zartan. Awesome cross marketing... cars and G.I. Joe:

You’re right. They pay more: https://www.kbb.com/car-news/average-new-car-sales-price-now-over-46000/#:~:text=Americans%20paid%20an%20average%20of,higher%20sales%20of%20luxury%20cars.

That’s the problem with the KIA. It’s a magnificent vehicle, but the back seat is a cave.