Reservation was made way back then...
Took delivery Dec 30th, 2023.
Delivered to me at my place of work in northern Colorado.
Relatively short orientation by the salesperson.
My first impressions were really good. It is a good-looking vehicle.
I feel the dealer rushed the delivery. The vehicle was delivered to me poorly detailed, with some substantial scratches the full length of the roof.
The first drive with the salesperson was short, but once again, I was impressed by the ride and general feel. When the doors shut, it feels so solid and secure.
After accepting and signing the paperwork with a few items on the "we owe" I realize it's really here, so let's start life with a Grenadier.
The items on the "we owe" are as follows. Seat covers, tow hitch with the associated wiring, tailgate table, full detail, paint correction, windshield chipped - now cracked, right tail light lose, and the jack cover needs some work so you can remove it.
The first day was a lot of experimenting and just figuring out how to operate everything. You do have to get the owner's manual out. I know I said it, but read the manual when you get stuck. For example, to get the winch to work took me reading the book several times and not skipping over the part where it says the vehicle must be in Neutral, reverse, or drive. Not Park. Turning off the speed warning each time you start is annoying but not the end of the world. They promised a software update for this in the near future.
My first real drive on the road was a pleasant and almost calming experience. The highway speed manners of this thing are impressive. And I'm serious. Solid, smooth, and reassuring. For a solid front axle and the aerodynamics of a shoe box, this thing will impress. Yes, there is wind noise at 75mph, but back to what this really is. I traveled a little over 100 miles on the first day, and they were just good.
When I came out of Costco that first evening with my New Year's Eve groceries, I spotted the green machine waiting for me, glowing under a parking lot light, it looked even better.
Next surprise. The headlights are awesome. They are the best factory headlights I have experienced by a good margin. I typically add driving lights to everything I have, but this may work as is. A few more miles in the dark, and we'll make the decision on additional lights or maybe not. And once again, I forgot to turn off that speed warning.
More about today, tomorrow.
SG
P.S. When does the admin update your vehicle status?
Took delivery Dec 30th, 2023.
Delivered to me at my place of work in northern Colorado.
Relatively short orientation by the salesperson.
My first impressions were really good. It is a good-looking vehicle.
I feel the dealer rushed the delivery. The vehicle was delivered to me poorly detailed, with some substantial scratches the full length of the roof.
The first drive with the salesperson was short, but once again, I was impressed by the ride and general feel. When the doors shut, it feels so solid and secure.
After accepting and signing the paperwork with a few items on the "we owe" I realize it's really here, so let's start life with a Grenadier.
The items on the "we owe" are as follows. Seat covers, tow hitch with the associated wiring, tailgate table, full detail, paint correction, windshield chipped - now cracked, right tail light lose, and the jack cover needs some work so you can remove it.
The first day was a lot of experimenting and just figuring out how to operate everything. You do have to get the owner's manual out. I know I said it, but read the manual when you get stuck. For example, to get the winch to work took me reading the book several times and not skipping over the part where it says the vehicle must be in Neutral, reverse, or drive. Not Park. Turning off the speed warning each time you start is annoying but not the end of the world. They promised a software update for this in the near future.
My first real drive on the road was a pleasant and almost calming experience. The highway speed manners of this thing are impressive. And I'm serious. Solid, smooth, and reassuring. For a solid front axle and the aerodynamics of a shoe box, this thing will impress. Yes, there is wind noise at 75mph, but back to what this really is. I traveled a little over 100 miles on the first day, and they were just good.
When I came out of Costco that first evening with my New Year's Eve groceries, I spotted the green machine waiting for me, glowing under a parking lot light, it looked even better.
Next surprise. The headlights are awesome. They are the best factory headlights I have experienced by a good margin. I typically add driving lights to everything I have, but this may work as is. A few more miles in the dark, and we'll make the decision on additional lights or maybe not. And once again, I forgot to turn off that speed warning.
More about today, tomorrow.
SG
P.S. When does the admin update your vehicle status?
