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  1. chucchinchilla

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    Thanks for the responses on the frunk. Looks like it would be pretty handy for emergency things, sports gear, groceries, etc. Also not having to swing out the spare tire just to access little things sitting in the trunk will be convenient. Ok, bring on the frunk lol.
  2. chucchinchilla

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    Since we're talking about Frunks, what do we honestly expect to carry in the frunk of the Scout? I feel like it's a cool thing I'd never use. Maybe a cooler?
  3. chucchinchilla

    Ideal Small Sized Vehicle

    First one is a no brainer and let's not forget the "Travelstar XL" trademark. Yes they went with Traveler instead, but that XL was there for a reason.
  4. chucchinchilla

    Ideal Small Sized Vehicle

    Next model I expect would be a 3 row Traveler. Next model after that would be a Rivian R2 competitor If they feel like it: Small truck based on the above. Notable mention: Contract to build Traveler based Audi SUV.
  5. chucchinchilla

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    I would not be surprised to find this on a Rivian someday.
  6. chucchinchilla

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    Rivian R2 is supposed to go on sale in like a couple months yet we won't know all the final specs/prices/etc. until March. I don't expect we'll get that info from Scout for quite some time. The one thing I do know is they're trying to pump up towing capacity for Harvester vehicles since it'll be...
  7. chucchinchilla

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    Same and even if it was 2027 I wouldn't be taking delivery anyway as next year we'll be focused on replacing the wife's ID.4. I was thinking 2028 or 2029 unless needs change or something happens to my now 10 year old Audi forcing a purchase of something else.
  8. chucchinchilla

    Help me decide BEV or EREV

    As someone who has spent their life around VW Group vehicles all of which had coolant issues not counting the air cooled, this makes me a bit nervous....this on top of the fact we're looking at a 100% brand new vehicle that's bound to have first year kinks that need to be ironed out (like...
  9. chucchinchilla

    Help me decide BEV or EREV

    I'm still just amazed they'll be able to fit a whole EA888 engine back there (pretty sure it's not going to be the lower power EA211). All in that engine is just under 300lbs however as an EREV I'm sure there are a number of accessories you can remove making it a bit lighter. This matters...
  10. chucchinchilla

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    Yeah Scout will make other models in the future including a smaller R2 equivalent (and hopefully an equivalent truck that would be sweet). Just can't do everything at once.
  11. chucchinchilla

    Website updates

    Makes me think about how I'm a short drive away from this where could see parts or all of Scout right now if I only had the connections and a hefty NDA signed.
  12. chucchinchilla

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    You and me both brother. Hell, once I tell my wife about those door handles it's game over man. On a related note, one thing that attracted me to Scout was the lack of Tesla-chasing bullshit like electronic door handles. As time goes on this is proving a very wise move.
  13. chucchinchilla

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    It's this kind of hubris that kills people. Wassym basically said it's not a problem because they figured out a way to power the doors from either batteries. Job done! Ok what happens if.. The actuator doesn't work due to burned out motor/gear strips/debris/ice/etc.? Control path failure due to...
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    Wow. I posted my frustration and deal breaker status of those door handles in that thread yesterday. I'm a 2yr reservation holder not just some internet commenter, same with most others in that thread. Quick recap. If the button doesn't work you have to reach down low on the door card, remove a...
  15. chucchinchilla

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    Yeah the Porsche is probably one of the easiest vehicles you could tow given it's like 2K lbs, smaller than a mini cooper, and very aerodynamic. The Bus is ~2400lbs and is shaped like, well, a Bus so yeah higher drag. According to U-Haul those auto hauler trailers are 2200lbs empty so I'm...
  16. chucchinchilla

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    What about Traveler? My biggest towing needs would be this hauling either one of these Trailer isn't particularly heavy nor these vehicles so I'm hoping it shouldn't be a problem?
  17. chucchinchilla

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    Yeah Ford has Azure Gray and Area 51 that are within that vein same with Toyota's Cavalry Blue which has been out for awhile now on various vehicles. Overall these kinds of colors have been proven in the market enough and offer the right kind of retro vibes that I'd be surprised if Scout didn't...
  18. chucchinchilla

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    I think this blue looks good for those who want to stand out, but I'm like you and more partial to Rivian Blue because it reminds me of a Porsche 356 color called Oslo Blue. RJ grew up restoring 356's so I have a theory Rivian Blue was directly inspired by the Porsche color.
  19. chucchinchilla

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    IMO the R2D2 wrap is previewing future available colors. People have spotted one with what looks like Canyon Red highlights, Compass Yellow, and here this bright blue color. Back at the San Jose reveal on 04/24 I talked to Rivian folks about colors. At the time they expected a somewhat...
  20. chucchinchilla

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    I could easily see a situation where EREV owners simply remove the gas engine/accessories, upgrade the battery pack with extra modules (since gas tank sits where those modules would have been in BEV form), do a software update, and drive away in a full on BEV. This would more likely be a cottage...
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