Longevity and maintenance Questions

[ImNotARaccoonDog]

Hello,
I’m really hoping someone can either point me to threads that has answered all of these questions or someone/people here can answer all my questions.

Questions:
For those that placed their order: will there be a period for them to test drive the car before final purchase or some kind of “return date” after the car is built and bought/final purchase to drive it then return the car if it doesn’t meet the driver’s/owner’s expectations?

Concerning the battery pack: what is the expected longevity of the battery pack in Traveler and Terra?

Batteries do get replaced so, how will that look the replacement aspect in these amazing cars?

How does maintenance look for both energy systems: Electric and Electric + Gas? Can anyone do the general maintenance or not?

Will these cars be able to last for as long as people keep their cars for, for instance nowadays cars are kept for about 13 years? Of course with proper maintenance, any car can last long but for these cars can they withstand long time usage and abuse before “breaking”/incapable of updating?

How is Scout trying to differ from other brands in longevity in ownership of their cars?

Will there , if any, be any additional perks for customers that purchase a 1 generation Terra/Traveler?

Whenever scout cars hit the road along with their new drivers/owners( I hope soon!), just like any car company their first year of the car model or 1st generation has its hiccups that get resolved and fine tuned in later years. Does Scout have a plan in place for those hiccups that can please most customers complaints? I don’t expect anything big or immediate answer, just a question I wanted to mention.

Thank you for reading my crazy posts. Sorry to waste your time or confusion I caused. I didn’t mean to confuse anyone, sorry.

 

[maynard]

Hello,
I’m really hoping someone can either point me to threads that has answered all of these questions or someone/people here can answer all my questions.

Questions:
For those that placed their order: will there be a period for them to test drive the car before final purchase or some kind of “return date” after the car is built and bought/final purchase to drive it then return the car if it doesn’t meet the driver’s/owner’s expectations?

Concerning the battery pack: what is the expected longevity of the battery pack in Traveler and Terra?

Batteries do get replaced so, how will that look the replacement aspect in these amazing cars?

How does maintenance look for both energy systems: Electric and Electric + Gas? Can anyone do the general maintenance or not?

Will these cars be able to last for as long as people keep their cars for, for instance nowadays cars are kept for about 13 years? Of course with proper maintenance, any car can last long but for these cars can they withstand long time usage and abuse before “breaking”/incapable of updating?

How is Scout trying to differ from other brands in longevity in ownership of their cars?

Will there , if any, be any additional perks for customers that purchase a 1 generation Terra/Traveler?

Whenever scout cars hit the road along with their new drivers/owners( I hope soon!), just like any car company their first year of the car model or 1st generation has its hiccups that get resolved and fine tuned in later years. Does Scout have a plan in place for those hiccups that can please most customers complaints? I don’t expect anything big or immediate answer, just a question I wanted to mention.

Thank you for reading my crazy posts. Sorry to waste your time or confusion I caused. I didn’t mean to confuse anyone, sorry.

Welcome to the community!
Checkout the search and you’ll find many of the answers you’re looking for…

 

[J Alynn]

Hello,
I’m really hoping someone can either point me to threads that has answered all of these questions or someone/people here can answer all my questions.

Questions:
For those that placed their order: will there be a period for them to test drive the car before final purchase or some kind of “return date” after the car is built and bought/final purchase to drive it then return the car if it doesn’t meet the driver’s/owner’s expectations?

Concerning the battery pack: what is the expected longevity of the battery pack in Traveler and Terra?

Batteries do get replaced so, how will that look the replacement aspect in these amazing cars?

How does maintenance look for both energy systems: Electric and Electric + Gas? Can anyone do the general maintenance or not?

Will these cars be able to last for as long as people keep their cars for, for instance nowadays cars are kept for about 13 years? Of course with proper maintenance, any car can last long but for these cars can they withstand long time usage and abuse before “breaking”/incapable of updating?

How is Scout trying to differ from other brands in longevity in ownership of their cars?

Will there , if any, be any additional perks for customers that purchase a 1 generation Terra/Traveler?

Whenever scout cars hit the road along with their new drivers/owners( I hope soon!), just like any car company their first year of the car model or 1st generation has its hiccups that get resolved and fine tuned in later years. Does Scout have a plan in place for those hiccups that can please most customers complaints? I don’t expect anything big or immediate answer, just a question I wanted to mention.

Thank you for reading my crazy posts. Sorry to waste your time or confusion I caused. I didn’t mean to confuse anyone, sorry.

Welcome aboard. Glad you posted. Many of your questions have been briefly covered as “let’s see what happens “. Not knowing finals but based on industry standards we should easily expect 13-15 years of life with not a ton of battery degradation

 

[cyure]

Hello,
I’m really hoping someone can either point me to threads that has answered all of these questions or someone/people here can answer all my questions.

Questions:
For those that placed their order: will there be a period for them to test drive the car before final purchase or some kind of “return date” after the car is built and bought/final purchase to drive it then return the car if it doesn’t meet the driver’s/owner’s expectations?

Concerning the battery pack: what is the expected longevity of the battery pack in Traveler and Terra?

Batteries do get replaced so, how will that look the replacement aspect in these amazing cars?

How does maintenance look for both energy systems: Electric and Electric + Gas? Can anyone do the general maintenance or not?

Will these cars be able to last for as long as people keep their cars for, for instance nowadays cars are kept for about 13 years? Of course with proper maintenance, any car can last long but for these cars can they withstand long time usage and abuse before “breaking”/incapable of updating?

How is Scout trying to differ from other brands in longevity in ownership of their cars?

Will there , if any, be any additional perks for customers that purchase a 1 generation Terra/Traveler?

Whenever scout cars hit the road along with their new drivers/owners( I hope soon!), just like any car company their first year of the car model or 1st generation has its hiccups that get resolved and fine tuned in later years. Does Scout have a plan in place for those hiccups that can please most customers complaints? I don’t expect anything big or immediate answer, just a question I wanted to mention.

Thank you for reading my crazy posts. Sorry to waste your time or confusion I caused. I didn’t mean to confuse anyone, sorry.

Welcome to the community!

 

[speedrye]

Personally, I'd be less worried about battery degradation than the technology inside becoming obsolete or unsupported. My three vehicles are 10, 21 and 41 years old. The 41-year old car runs and drives like new with 100% functionality. The 21-year old SUV has more wear and tear, but with a standard double-DIN stereo, it is upgraded and notably more functional than it was new. Now, the 10-year old car is another story. The basic functions work, but updates are no longer available for the software and half of the apps no longer connect/work. The previous model year has already lost internet connectivity with 3G wireless gone, and the 4G wireless in this car is set to be shut down soon as well, so all functions will pretty much be useless except bluetooth phone/streaming via my phone.

Software-defined vehicles will be mostly disposable like cell phones and laptops. While I have confidence the Scout will be drivable in 13-15 years, I doubt it'll be much fun with a mostly useless large screen in front of you.

 

[J Alynn]

Personally, I'd be less worried about battery degradation than the technology inside becoming obsolete or unsupported. My three vehicles are 10, 21 and 41 years old. The 41-year old car runs and drives like new with 100% functionality. The 21-year old SUV has more wear and tear, but with a standard double-DIN stereo, it is upgraded and notably more functional than it was new. Now, the 10-year old car is another story. The basic functions work, but updates are no longer available for the software and half of the apps no longer connect/work. The previous model year has already lost internet connectivity with 3G wireless gone, and the 4G wireless in this car is set to be shut down soon as well, so all functions will pretty much be useless except bluetooth phone/streaming via my phone.

Software-defined vehicles will be mostly disposable like cell phones and laptops. While I have confidence the Scout will be drivable in 13-15 years, I doubt it'll be much fun with a mostly useless large screen in front of you.

That’s a good thing to discuss and would be great if Scout speaks to that. We are presuming they are still a huge success by then and dominate the EV, SUV market so what is the plan. Community is the word-but what is plan for obsolete tech support?

 

[ImNotARaccoonDog]

Welcome to the community!
Checkout the search and you’ll find many of the answers you’re looking for…

Thank you. I will look for those threads.Have a great day!

 

[ImNotARaccoonDog]

That’s a good thing to discuss and would be great if Scout speaks to that. We are presuming they are still a huge success by then and dominate the EV, SUV market so what is the plan. Community is the word-but what is plan for obsolete tech support?

Ok. I’m happy someone else is thinking about this too. Thank you. Have a great day!

 

[ImNotARaccoonDog]

Personally, I'd be less worried about battery degradation than the technology inside becoming obsolete or unsupported. My three vehicles are 10, 21 and 41 years old. The 41-year old car runs and drives like new with 100% functionality. The 21-year old SUV has more wear and tear, but with a standard double-DIN stereo, it is upgraded and notably more functional than it was new. Now, the 10-year old car is another story. The basic functions work, but updates are no longer available for the software and half of the apps no longer connect/work. The previous model year has already lost internet connectivity with 3G wireless gone, and the 4G wireless in this car is set to be shut down soon as well, so all functions will pretty much be useless except bluetooth phone/streaming via my phone.

Software-defined vehicles will be mostly disposable like cell phones and laptops. While I have confidence the Scout will be drivable in 13-15 years, I doubt it'll be much fun with a mostly useless large screen in front of you.

Ok, I see. Thank you for your input and thank you. Have a great day!

 

[ImNotARaccoonDog]

Welcome to the community!

Thank you and have a great day!

 

[merrelljohnson]

Hello,
I’m really hoping someone can either point me to threads that has answered all of these questions or someone/people here can answer all my questions.

Questions:
For those that placed their order: will there be a period for them to test drive the car before final purchase or some kind of “return date” after the car is built and bought/final purchase to drive it then return the car if it doesn’t meet the driver’s/owner’s expectations?

Concerning the battery pack: what is the expected longevity of the battery pack in Traveler and Terra?

Batteries do get replaced so, how will that look the replacement aspect in these amazing cars?

How does maintenance look for both energy systems: Electric and Electric + Gas? Can anyone do the general maintenance or not?

Will these cars be able to last for as long as people keep their cars for, for instance nowadays cars are kept for about 13 years? Of course with proper maintenance, any car can last long but for these cars can they withstand long time usage and abuse before “breaking”/incapable of updating?

How is Scout trying to differ from other brands in longevity in ownership of their cars?

Will there , if any, be any additional perks for customers that purchase a 1 generation Terra/Traveler?

Whenever scout cars hit the road along with their new drivers/owners( I hope soon!), just like any car company their first year of the car model or 1st generation has its hiccups that get resolved and fine tuned in later years. Does Scout have a plan in place for those hiccups that can please most customers complaints? I don’t expect anything big or immediate answer, just a question I wanted to mention.

Thank you for reading my crazy posts. Sorry to waste your time or confusion I caused. I didn’t mean to confuse anyone, sorry.

You bring up an excellent point. I’m excited about the Scout. But knowing VW’s reliability history over the past 30 years is concerning

I’m definitely leaning towards leasing.

 

[cyure]

You bring up an excellent point. I’m excited about the Scout. But knowing VW’s reliability history over the past 30 years is concerning

I’m definitely leaning towards leasing.

Everyone has to do what they are comfortable with. I’m jumping in both feet and ordering just as soon as I can based on what my desired Scout build looks like and I have never leased a car and I’m not planning on starting now. I’m choosing faith.

 

[bwdavis7]

You bring up an excellent point. I’m excited about the Scout. But knowing VW’s reliability history over the past 30 years is concerning

I’m definitely leaning towards leasing.

Personally, I don't even consider VW's reliability history with Scout Motors since it is being built from the ground up. The only car that has ever left me stranded on the side of the road was almost 50 years ago when I was driving a VW bug from Atlanta on I-85 with a big hole in the side of the engine with a rod sticking out. I swore at that time I would never own another VW and such has been the case. Similar experiences with Ford and now their on my blacklist. Some of these decisions are likely unreasonable or illogical but I feel that each person has their own reasons and experiences that drive their brand preferences.

Now, just because VW has put a huge investment in Scout Motors doesn't make it a VW. If Scout puts a VW badge on the Scout, that would likely have me cancel my reservations. I know, I know... that sounds a bit extreme. That's just me! Anyone else feel the same?

 

[cyure]

Personally, I don't even consider VW's reliability history with Scout Motors since it is being built from the ground up. The only car that has ever left me stranded on the side of the road was almost 50 years ago when I was driving a VW bug from Atlanta on I-85 with a big hole in the side of the engine with a rod sticking out. I swore at that time I would never own another VW and such has been the case. Similar experiences with Ford and now their on my blacklist. Some of these decisions are likely unreasonable or illogical but I feel that each person has their own reasons and experiences that drive their brand preferences.

Now, just because VW has put a huge investment in Scout Motors doesn't make it a VW. If Scout puts a VW badge on the Scout, that would likely have me cancel my reservations. I know, I know... that sounds a bit extreme. That's just me! Anyone else feel the same?

I agree with your first paragraph, not the second, but I never had an experience like that with a VW like you did. I had an Audi Wagon back in the early 2000s. Never had any issues. At this point the only thing that could keep me from purchasing is if the cost dramatically increased (which they have stated over and over starting at under $60) or if the production model didn’t look like the concept (which again, they have stated that won’t happen). I’m planning on a Scout being in my garage in 2028.

 

[maynard]

Personally, I don't even consider VW's reliability history with Scout Motors since it is being built from the ground up. The only car that has ever left me stranded on the side of the road was almost 50 years ago when I was driving a VW bug from Atlanta on I-85 with a big hole in the side of the engine with a rod sticking out. I swore at that time I would never own another VW and such has been the case. Similar experiences with Ford and now their on my blacklist. Some of these decisions are likely unreasonable or illogical but I feel that each person has their own reasons and experiences that drive their brand preferences.

Now, just because VW has put a huge investment in Scout Motors doesn't make it a VW. If Scout puts a VW badge on the Scout, that would likely have me cancel my reservations. I know, I know... that sounds a bit extreme. That's just me! Anyone else feel the same?

I've had a handful of VWAG products and have been satisfied with them - so you're right, it's all in the our personal experiences... I've also driven a lot of Ford vehicles with very few issues... Maybe I'm just lucky - I tend to go overboard with vehicle maintenance (used to love doing it my self), these days I do less and less myself and rely more on the dealerships. And that's another reason I'm so excited about Scout - Service Centers - *not* dealerships!

 

[bwdavis7]

Well, as I said, it is a bit extreme... Now that I have actually seen the Scouts, I'm sure the temptation would eventually override my prejudices. Anyway, some Tesla owners have proven that badges can be removed or hidden if needed!

 

[cyure]

Well, as I said, it is a bit extreme... Now that I have actually seen the Scouts, I'm sure the temptation would eventually override my prejudices. Anyway, some Tesla owners have proven that badges can be removed or hidden if needed!

It’s what’s on the outside that counts right? Our Supra is BMW badges all over that engine compartment. So what??