Someone is trying to flip a new Rivian R2 for $80,000 — $20K over MSRP | HappeningNow.news

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Someone is trying to flip a new Rivian R2 for $80,000 — $20K over MSRP

A Colorado seller listed a brand-new 2027 Rivian R2 Performance for $79,900 — about $20,000 over sticker — as Rivian ramps up its own R2 deliveries.

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A private seller in Littleton, Colorado listed a brand‑new 2027 Rivian R2 Performance on Cars.com for $79,900, about $20,000 above Rivian’s MSRP. The listing appeared on July 1, just weeks after Rivian began delivering the R2 to its first customers. The vehicle is marketed with the typical “cover story” narrative that flippers use to justify higher prices. No additional details about the seller or the vehicle’s condition are provided.

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