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  1. Bodie

    So what if Volkswagen dealers win and stop direct sales?

    To clarify, I don’t actually want to buy it from any of those dealerships. I’m firmly in the direct sales camp. My point was why would VW dealers assume it would be them IF it was sold though existing VWAG dealers. But yeah, of all those, VW would be my last choice.
  2. Bodie

    So what if Volkswagen dealers win and stop direct sales?

    I don’t understand why VW dealers think it should be them. Why not Audi, Porsche, Bentley or Lamborghini dealers? They’re all VWAG. Or sell them at Navistar (now International again) dealers like the old days. The suit is stupid.
  3. Bodie

    Improve the Heritage message

    Several articles I have read while generally glowing, include the statement “VW bought the Scout name” in some form. This is one of the common claims made by never-EV hater crowd. SM should put out a promo video explaining/ emphasizing the history from McCormick Harvesting Company to the merger...
  4. Bodie

    Speculation Alert - possible Harvester Engine Choices

    Generator makes electricity. Battery gives electricity. Add the 2 together for more electricity than either can supply independently. No mechanical connection to drive line required.
  5. Bodie

    Speculation Alert - possible Harvester Engine Choices

    We don’t know how the harvester will work but it is certainly possible for the generator to provide extra power because the vehicle could use full battery power + full generator power. It sure won’t go 500 miles like this but it’s a possibility. It doesn’t have to only charge the battery.
  6. Bodie

    Speculation Alert - possible Harvester Engine Choices

    I hope you're wrong. If that's the case, I'll have to re-think what I'd rather live with.
  7. Bodie

    Harvester modes

    I don't know how the Harvester option will be implemented but these are some modes I'd like to see that I'm familiar with from my current EREV*. I have a 2014 Cadillac ELR (fancy Chevy Volt) that I've owned since new. It has 4 basic modes of operation: Tour, Sport, Mountain, and Hold. Tour -...
  8. Bodie

    Are factory deliveries for reservation holders being considered?

    I don't know who "The Autopian" has as a source but they've had the most in depth articles I've seen.
  9. Bodie

    What kind of tech do you expect enabled in the car or interface?

    Stay pumped!
  10. Bodie

    Speculation Alert - possible Harvester Engine Choices

    That’s pretty much exactly how a range extender works. I’ve been driving one for 10 years.
  11. Bodie

    Speculation Alert - possible Harvester Engine Choices

    The views I’ve seen on the website and the reveal look like a transverse I-4 (could be I-3) mostly upright between the rear axle and bumper. The engine doesn’t need to be powerful enough for full performance, just some margin above full speed on level ground pulling a trailer. The battery acts...
  12. Bodie

    Front License Plate Holder

    Yes yes yes
  13. Bodie

    See Traveler colors

    That iridescent sky blue looks fantastic! I always liked that color on Toyota Camrys. Not the Camry, just the color.
  14. Bodie

    List Your 10 Favorite Things About the New Scouts

    I've had some time to think, watch a lot of the video walkarounds and put a list together. I think my first reaction I posted somewhere in here was a little harsh. I had a vehicle in my head that I wanted - a fully open roof EV 4x4 to drive around town as a fun, reliable vehicle to replace my...
  15. Bodie

    Gas Powered Range Extender

    I’ll assume 35s require the rear carrier as would the Harvester.
  16. Bodie

    Gas Powered Range Extender

    I read somewhere that for Terra with 33s, the spare is under the truck. For 35s, it is in the bed. Would make sense that a Terra with Harvester would have the spare in the bed regardless of size.
  17. Bodie

    Scout Color Poll #1

    Cool, I think off-white/cream would be better than white-white. Bright white is too harsh next to another color.
  18. Bodie

    So, how many reservations so far?

    18s are better than 20s but yeah, I’d rather have 17s.
  19. Bodie

    So, how many reservations so far?

    Under promise and over deliver. Way better to say 2027 and deliver in 26 than the other way around.
  20. Bodie

    Offer it with a gas motor

    I totally get the frustration with the tone of many of the "I want ICE" posts but, to be fair, it seems likely that the past 23 1/2 months of folks wanting ICE at least partly drove the decision to offer the Harvester option (which is exactly what I would want). SM seems to be a company that...
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