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  1. DJG

    Vehicle Visualizer/Configurator Tool

    I agree. They will need to do something to make people decide to wait another year if they are ready for a new car now. I was in that boat when I bought my Rivian, and going in weekly to look at the configuration did give me a connection to my car that I didn’t have yet. On top that, getting an...
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    Vehicle Visualizer/Configurator Tool

    As a follow up to my previous post, I spent way too much time in the configuration tool for my Rivian. It might be best for some of us if we can’t do that, even if we think we want to.
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    Vehicle Visualizer/Configurator Tool

    I was thinking about this recently. When I got my Rivian, I was able to go on and configure for a long time before I got it. At least over a year. I think it was a couple years. Not only is there nothing like this for the Scout, there also isn’t anything for the R2, and that should get released...
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    Partnering with an EV camper

    I am intrigued by some of these EV campers, but at the current cost, I don’t see it ever happening for me. Just running the numbers, I could buy a 5 year old gas truck that I only use for towing and still come out ahead. Not saying I would do that, just that spending well over $100k for an EV...
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    Are you OK with Scout vehicles starting under $60K?

    The analogy holds true if I swap the example to a mass produced SUV. Toyota 4Runners, as an example, range from $40k-70k. Chevy Tahoes range from mid $50s to low $80s. My point that if the Scout is going to make it, they will need to offer a range and appeal to people at both ends. Obviously...
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    Are you OK with Scout vehicles starting under $60K?

    Just as a frame of reference, the F-150 ranges from about $40k-$80k. Within Ford's truck lineup, there Ranger and Maverick are smaller and cheaper, while the F-250 and F-350 are bigger and more expensive. I am not sure that Scout will have this range of offerings, certainly not at launch, but...
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    Do You Want Your Scout To Have A Hands-Free Driving System?

    I don’t mind if it’s an option, but I wouldn’t pay extra for it. My Rivian drives itself on freeways, and it’s quite boring to “drive” when you aren’t really driving. You still have to be attentive and ready to take over, with at least one hand on the steering wheel, and I find it hard to keep...
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    Are you OK with Scout vehicles starting under $60K?

    I think there will eventually need to be a higher volume, lower priced version in order for Scout to have long term success, so I hope there is something offered under $60k. For me, I’d like a well optioned model, hopefully under $75k. Since the Audi version was mentioned, I think my wife...
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    Service Center

    I like this approach for me, and it’s a reason I see this truck as one that I can buy and keep for a long time - something I generally don’t think I can do with my Rivian. That said, if this costs 60k minimum, probably more like $70-80, I don’t think it’s a good strategy to think you can...
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    Service Center

    The Scout plan sounds very similar to Rivian, and I am not sure that mobile service is as great as it sounds. I live about 200 miles each from 3 different Rivian Service centers. The mobile technicians are based out of these service centers, and they may only travel to my area 1 or 2 times a...
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    Service Center

    I think the location and availability of service centers is an important, and possibly underlooked, thing to get right. For the first year or so I had my Rivian, I had to drive 4 hours to a service center, and it might be a couple months before I could get an appointment. Once there, it was an...
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    Towing with an EV - Rivian R1S Style

    I rent the space and pay for it in full. I don’t think I am doing anything I shouldn’t be doing. My thought is that they typically are providing electricity for a trailer, and they are not to trying to fill a 130kwh battery. That’s about $40 of electricity if I charge at home or $60-70 at a...
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    Towing with an EV - Rivian R1S Style

    I have been able to charge via the outlet at the camp site that would also power a trailer. I use the travel charger for my Rivian and get 220v/30 amps. They have not charged me for this, but I am waiting to pull in someday and be told I can’t do it anymore.
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    Trying to understand size, especially interior.

    I don’t know if this is too strange of a question regarding storage space, but do those who have seen it think that two kids (will be 6 and 8 when it comes out) and a dog (100 lb golden retriever) could fit in the backseat? That’s my unofficial wish for size. The dog could always ride in the...
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    Towing with an EV - Rivian R1S Style

    For reference, my battery is 130 kwh. When I said 115 miles of range when towing, I had some margin, as I don’t like to push it to the minimum. One thing I’ll point out. I have had good luck with being able to charge at campsites. This is very convenient, and it’s free. I am not sure if the...
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