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  1. chucchinchilla

    Why Scout Motors Must Assure Customers of High Quality and Well-Built SUV

    We're at the stage in our lives where, for a daily driver, we don't have the time or will to deal with breakdowns or "it'll be fixed with an OTA update!" If this car is buggy or unreliable we're out. Since Rivian is now covering the software I'm optimistic we won't have a problem in that arena.
  2. chucchinchilla

    Scout Terra Used as a Tow Vehicle for Lightship Travel Trailer

    The self propulsion system look very similar to what Range Energy is doing in the commercial sector.👀
  3. chucchinchilla

    Road Trip in a VW Buzz: Success or Train Wreck

    100%. Like you I wouldn't take them porting that amazing system over for granted hence me sticking that qualifier in my original statement. In the very least, one can hope VW Scout learns from Rivian on what great looks like and where they need to be.
  4. chucchinchilla

    Road Trip in a VW Buzz: Success or Train Wreck

    NACS + Rivian Software + Harvester for those who want it = nothing to complain about that's within Scout's control...except one thing. Must have robust navigation options showing available EV chargers across a wide span of providers.
  5. chucchinchilla

    Kia Electric Tasman Pickup

    In tech in the SF Bay Area so every time I hear that truck's name I think of Cisco which is based on Tasman Drive.
  6. chucchinchilla

    What 16 Metro's Will Scout Launch?

    Texas is a huge car market that loves SUVs/Trucks so Scout needs to have good presence there. College Station is 3h from DFW so that's a no go however I do agree they could split the difference between San Antonio and Austin by dropping a store halfway in maybe San Marcos or something.
  7. chucchinchilla

    What 16 Metro's Will Scout Launch?

    Good point. I know they're planning a factory delivery center so I guess you could count that one as well.
  8. chucchinchilla

    What 16 Metro's Will Scout Launch?

    My guess: 1. Los Angeles 2. SF Bay Area 3. San Diego 4. Seattle 5. Portland 6. Denver 7. Austin 8. DFW 9. Houston 10. Chicago 11. New York 12. Boston 13. Phoenix 14. Washington DC 15. Miami 16. Atlanta Note Scout said 16 metro areas but didn't say how many stores. I would expect major metro...
  9. chucchinchilla

    Poll- What have you Reserved... Let's get a small idea of the take rates.

    Good question I don't remember but that would explain it. Would also suggest a fair number of people have 2 reserved which is interesting.
  10. chucchinchilla

    Poll- What have you Reserved... Let's get a small idea of the take rates.

    How come all four precents in the poll add up to 110%?
  11. chucchinchilla

    US Dealer Slaps $20,000 Markup On VW ID. Buzz

    Like I said it's simply a list of 3 row EV SUVs, it's not meant to be a like for like.
  12. chucchinchilla

    US Dealer Slaps $20,000 Markup On VW ID. Buzz

    I don't think anyone is expecting to capture the whole pie, but a slice for sure. At least where I live, there are tons of 3 row SUVs that never leave the pavement and don't have trailer hitches installed.
  13. chucchinchilla

    US Dealer Slaps $20,000 Markup On VW ID. Buzz

    I would argue it's competitive. Mind you Volkswagen isn't looking to capture traditional minivan customers but rather 3 row SUV customers as a fun alternative. For the record I do buy this argument because I feel our 1967 VW Bus is a vintage SUV alternative in some ways. Inside you've got an...
  14. chucchinchilla

    US Dealer Slaps $20,000 Markup On VW ID. Buzz

    Another one spotted. This is absolutely ruining the launch.
  15. chucchinchilla

    Accessories Poll For Scouts

    Removeable spare tire carrier for Traveler. What's on there looks awesome but would be cumbersome on a daily driver. Would be great to attach it when doing road trips then keep the spare/rack in the garage the rest of the time. If a body mounted rack can't be achieved, then a swing out hitch...
  16. chucchinchilla

    US Dealer Slaps $20,000 Markup On VW ID. Buzz

    Yes this is the Scout forums, however I want this to serve as a fresh reminder of what we'll be avoiding when these things go on sale direct from Scout and not from a Volkswagen dealer. I also want our friends at Scout to see this headline and know they made the right call. Thanks...
  17. chucchinchilla

    Love the Nostalgia

    I hope someday you can make it happen brother. 🍻
  18. chucchinchilla

    Love the Nostalgia

    If you can swing it, I would recommend a 2 car plan (unless you've done so already). Classic car to satisfy those enthusiast feels and a modern EV to pack on the miles. Best of both worlds.
  19. chucchinchilla

    leasing

    80% of new EVs are leased in this country. It would be silly not to offer leases but then again that's what Rivian did starting off.
  20. chucchinchilla

    Feature Suggestions for Scout Engineering

    I'd rarely use that feature HOWEVER seats that fold completely flat would be amazing for hauling big bulky cargo and that is something I could definitely get behind.
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