R2 Launch Watch

[robothero]

Unfortunately for those who want to complain about it, getting cars/tech/whatever in the hands of influencers is a big part of marketing in today's world. More and more people will head to youtube/wherever to see what their favorite website/personality says about the new game, new phone, new car, new whatever before they even consider buying. You can do all the research you want about #s and specs and customization, but seeing someone actually interact with the product is so much more helpful in the buying experience.

 

[cyure]

Unfortunately for those who want to complain about it, getting cars/tech/whatever in the hands of influencers is a big part of marketing in today's world. More and more people will head to youtube/wherever to see what their favorite website/personality says about the new game, new phone, new car, new whatever before they even consider buying. You can do all the research you want about #s and specs and customization, but seeing someone actually interact with the product is so much more helpful in the buying experience.

I get it, but i also hope they have people in the community get early models. Some of these people we see the Scouts blogs about and people from the forum. Really lean into the community aspect of it.

 

[J Alynn]

Unfortunately for those who want to complain about it, getting cars/tech/whatever in the hands of influencers is a big part of marketing in today's world. More and more people will head to youtube/wherever to see what their favorite website/personality says about the new game, new phone, new car, new whatever before they even consider buying. You can do all the research you want about #s and specs and customization, but seeing someone actually interact with the product is so much more helpful in the buying experience.

I get that but having seen what little interaction and work the influencers did at reveal I question their legitimacy. I’m sure it’s great for younger generation but at this price point I would think FB would be a better source for most of the Scout demographic

 

[robothero]

Well my luck has finally run out.

Was running some errands on monday and my Crosstrek started making an awful grinding noise when braking. Couldn't hold out any longer. $1200 for new tires, brakes, oil change, and two TPMS sensors.

At least my reservation # hasn't been called yet!

 

[cyure]

Well my luck has finally run out.

Was running some errands on monday and my Crosstrek started making an awful grinding noise when braking. Couldn't hold out any longer. $1200 for new tires, brakes, oil change, and two TPMS sensors.

At least my reservation # hasn't been called yet!

That stinks. That’s my worry with the Wrangler. I really don’t want to have to buy new tires.

 

[robothero]

That stinks. That’s my worry with the Wrangler. I really don’t want to have to buy new tires.

When I brought my car in for service at the dealership in January they told me I was on borrowed time with my brakes and tires would need to be done within the year. Was hoping to at least hold out on the tires but the mechanic I went to offered basically the same stuff as the dealer at half the price. I'd rather be safe on the road at this point knowing I'm still looking at a long wait for the R2 or Scout.

 

[cyure]

When I brought my car in for service at the dealership in January they told me I was on borrowed time with my brakes and tires would need to be done within the year. Was hoping to at least hold out on the tires but the mechanic I went to offered basically the same stuff as the dealer at half the price. I'd rather be safe on the road at this point knowing I'm still looking at a long wait for the R2 or Scout.

Yeah those are things you do t fool around with. Glad you found a cheaper price.

 

[robothero]

This just means I'll get my R2 reservation tomorrow lol

 

[J Alynn]

That stinks. That’s my worry with the Wrangler. I really don’t want to have to buy new tires.

I’ll be on the verge of that u til the Scout rolls around as well and hoping I avoid it. I’ve done that twice in my life and hate giving away brand new rubber when trading in

 

[cyure]

I’ll be on the verge of that u til the Scout rolls around as well and hoping I avoid it. I’ve done that twice in my life and hate giving away brand new rubber when trading in

And I’m running 33 inch DuraTracs. They are expensive. And if I switch tires to a cheaper one then I have to buy 5. I’ve been having the boys take us more places in their cars. I’m trying to take some miles off the Jeep.

 

[maynard]

Well my luck has finally run out.

Was running some errands on monday and my Crosstrek started making an awful grinding noise when braking. Couldn't hold out any longer. $1200 for new tires, brakes, oil change, and two TPMS sensors.

At least my reservation # hasn't been called yet!

That actually sounds like a decent price for all of that…

 

[RodorW]

Well my luck has finally run out.

Was running some errands on monday and my Crosstrek started making an awful grinding noise when braking. Couldn't hold out any longer. $1200 for new tires, brakes, oil change, and two TPMS sensors.

At least my reservation # hasn't been called yet!

That’s a great price my tires alone were more than that when one of them finally failed

 

[robothero]

Yeah, I went in telling them that I didn't want to do my tires yet unless absolutely necessary because $ and when they came back with the number I was like, uuuh on second thought!


The dealership (who I was only going to because I had Subaru Care or whatever its called) wanted the same for just the tires (much nicer tires but I don't care that much at this point in my car's life) and wouldn't replace my TPMS sensors without getting the tires replaced!