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    Additionally, Scout Motors wants to hear your feedback and speak directly to the rabid community of owners as unique as America. We'll use the Scout Community to deliver news and information on events and launch updates directly to the group. Although the start of production is anticipated in 2026, many new developments and milestones will occur in the interim. We plan to share them with you on this site and look for your feedback and suggestions.

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    So, welcome to the Scout Community! We encourage you to check back regularly as we plan to engage our members, share teasers, and participate in discussions. The world needs Scouts™. Let's get going.


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When I was growing up our parents drove us by station wagon through lower 48, and Canada. I remember thinking at the time that it was child abuse. Now when the seven of us get together those road trips always come up. They are cherished moments. Glad to hear people are still doing this.
I love all the trips we took for archery. Looking forward to more road trips ‘just because’ when we get the Scout. Trips with daughter these days tend to be via plane
 
In ID Buzz news, Volkswagen Dealers received the following comms yesterday...
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Everybody loved the ID Buzz when it came out. They loved the looks, the practicality, the space, how it drove, features, everything, however few bought them because of high price and low range. The lesson here for everyone, including Scout, is that no matter how great your product is, if you don't deliver on price/range you'll fail. Keep that base price at or below $60K, and let's see some base range figures starting with a 3.
 
In ID Buzz news, Volkswagen Dealers received the following comms yesterday...
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Everybody loved the ID Buzz when it came out. They loved the looks, the practicality, the space, how it drove, features, everything, however few bought them because of high price and low range. The lesson here for everyone, including Scout, is that no matter how great your product is, if you don't deliver on price/range you'll fail. Keep that base price at or below $60K, and let's see some base range figures starting with a 3.
It wasn’t just the price from VW. It was the markup from the dealers. I’m so glad we don’t have to deal with that garbage.
 
It wasn’t just the price from VW. It was the markup from the dealers. I’m so glad we don’t have to deal with that garbage.
Fair point and screw those guys. That said, dealers have stopped marking them up for quite some time now yet cars are still sitting on lots unsold with main complaints being it's too expensive and/or no point in owning a van if you can't road trip it due to small range.
 
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