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Alas, I think BEV holders are in for a long wait. I'm guessing 2029-2030 too. If you all wait that long, you're a better bunch than mean. After waiting four years, I could not stomach another year.
I'm thankfully in a low pressure situation when it comes to getting the next daily driver. I still love my 2016 Audi A6 which I bought 10 years ago next month and I'm only doing about 6K a year on it thanks to being a remote worker plus owning several other cars so I can cruise along until 2030ish just fine.

Given we're still 4 years out there's plenty of reasons I could cancel: my needs/wants could change before then, another car comes out that I want more than Scout, I don't like what Scout releases for xyz reasons, my Audi dies or gets totaled by some idiot forcing a purchase of something else, or I just decide to keep the Audi even longer. Plenty of reasons to drop out but I'm holding on because I like the Scout and I think the utility it would provide the family fleet can be justified (kids+kid stuff, random haulage, road trips, camp/ski trips, tow the classic cars, etc.).
 
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Jamie what about the pricing too? Uncle Scotty has me shivering over the face he gave.
I didn't get that vibe. At least in the interview I saw he confirmed a "high $50K range" then justified the price by saying it'll be "loaded to the gills" highlighting locking diffs and towing capabilities, then compared it to cars with $70-80K price ranges.

The one thing Scott didn't confirm was what power train comes with the base model. Given the reservation list has now grown to 220K people with 87% wanting EREV, my guess is the "optional" Harvester has now become standard.
 
Honestly. It’s a little overwhelming. Here’s one of them.

This Scout slide shown in the video is worth posting...
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I didn't get that vibe. At least in the interview I saw he confirmed a "high $50K range" then justified the price by saying it'll be "loaded to the gills" highlighting locking diffs and towing capabilities, then compared it to cars with $70-80K price ranges.

The one thing Scott didn't confirm was what power train comes with the base model. Given the reservation list has now grown to 220K people with 87% wanting EREV, my guess is the "optional" Harvester has now become standard.
Everyone’s vibe radars get different readings. Mine comes from knowing the face language of auto executives.
 
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There is an additional filler piece and bumper integration that are missing. It hasn't changed significantly beyond repairability and production necessities.
Thanks for noting that Jamie. How has internal outlook been after that media event? Seems like a solid positive at least on social media sites
 
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That was hinted at at one of the events. Was hoping it wasn’t true but alas-there it is. Loved the concept port so much

I just watched the other video that showed this area in more detail with a much better perspective. That thing sticks all the way out to the body, so it definitely looks like it'll pretty much be a matching panel to the gas door on the other side. I was thinking it didn't come out as much earlier, but the video in post 11,906 (holy crap) pretty much tells us what's happening.
 
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I'm thankfully in a low pressure situation when it comes to getting the next daily driver. I still love my 2016 Audi A6 which I bought 10 years ago next month and I'm only doing about 6K a year on it thanks to being a remote worker plus owning several other cars so I can cruise along until 2030ish just fine.

Given we're still 4 years out there's plenty of reasons I could cancel: my needs/wants could change before then, another car comes out that I want more than Scout, I don't like what Scout releases for xyz reasons, my Audi dies or gets totaled by some idiot forcing a purchase of something else, or I just decide to keep the Audi even longer. Plenty of reasons to drop out but I'm holding on because I like the Scout and I think the utility it would provide the family fleet can be justified (kids+kid stuff, random haulage, road trips, camp/ski trips, tow the classic cars, etc.).
I so wish I were more like that. I love my R1T. Just absolutely love it. Best vehicle I've every owned or driven. But I've had it for two years and I've got the itch so bad it's killing me.

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I just watched the other video that showed this area in more detail with a much better perspective. That thing sticks all the way out to the body, so it definitely looks like it'll pretty much be a matching panel to the gas door on the other side. I was thinking it didn't come out as much earlier, but the video in post 11,906 (holy crap) pretty much tells us what's happening.
The gasket interface "sealed" it for me 😏.
I'm glad to have a bit more room for plugs, honestly, perhaps folks with traveler will be able to use a variety of 240 plugs now- and it allows for the door to be bit more robust. Rivian R2 door is very small and incredibly flimsy.
 
The gasket interface "sealed" it for me 😏.
I'm glad to have a bit more room for plugs, honestly, perhaps folks with traveler will be able to use a variety of 240 plugs now- and it allows for the door to be bit more robust. Rivian R2 door is very small and incredibly flimsy.
I was hoping the change was to give space for 240v plugs too. I'm also perfectly fine with a simple hinged door with no lock, motor or fanciness.
 
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