Stopped by EB to test drive the Grenadier again (11/29), and to ask a few questions regarding delivery schedules, service and maintenance (how, where, etc.); general after sales care. I was told the vehicles are still at the Port of Tacoma. There are no updates or information on vehicle deliveries, yet.
Service and maintenance will happen in a back building. I wanted to see the service/maintenance area - you can learn a lot about an organization by looking at how they perform work. Also, yesterday, Ineos Corporate Grenadier service folks performed on-site training.
Pallets of dealer installed-accessories (parts) have been arriving. Also, the removed tow package parts will be gathered up at the port and delivered to EB for later installation, once the fix has been implemented.
Dealer preparedness continues and they are super excited for the vehicle arrival. And want us to get our vehicles! There have been many test drives and interest from new customers resulting new vehicle orders - yay! The demonstrator vehicles are going to be used at some upcoming events for marketing, etc.
Second test drive: The TM MM Grenadier (#3339) now has 900+ miles. It feels better, the second time with more miles on the clock. The heater worked great. City and light freeway driving was no problem. I was more at ease with the Grenadier, which is engaging and fun to drive. It drove perfectly. It's a very peaceful vehicle ... maybe because it's so overbuilt.
You could easily use this vehicle as a work truck or take it on a major expedition. It's pretty cool to say the least. Lastly, I was curious about the fuel requirements. The sticker grade range was from 91-87 octane. I'm sure 91 premium is the preferred choice, but there was small print about 87 octane.
The wait continues...
Service and maintenance will happen in a back building. I wanted to see the service/maintenance area - you can learn a lot about an organization by looking at how they perform work. Also, yesterday, Ineos Corporate Grenadier service folks performed on-site training.
Pallets of dealer installed-accessories (parts) have been arriving. Also, the removed tow package parts will be gathered up at the port and delivered to EB for later installation, once the fix has been implemented.
Dealer preparedness continues and they are super excited for the vehicle arrival. And want us to get our vehicles! There have been many test drives and interest from new customers resulting new vehicle orders - yay! The demonstrator vehicles are going to be used at some upcoming events for marketing, etc.
Second test drive: The TM MM Grenadier (#3339) now has 900+ miles. It feels better, the second time with more miles on the clock. The heater worked great. City and light freeway driving was no problem. I was more at ease with the Grenadier, which is engaging and fun to drive. It drove perfectly. It's a very peaceful vehicle ... maybe because it's so overbuilt.
You could easily use this vehicle as a work truck or take it on a major expedition. It's pretty cool to say the least. Lastly, I was curious about the fuel requirements. The sticker grade range was from 91-87 octane. I'm sure 91 premium is the preferred choice, but there was small print about 87 octane.
The wait continues...