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  • From all of us at Scout Motors, welcome to the Scout Community! We created this community to provide Scout vehicle owners, enthusiasts, and curiosity seekers with a place to engage in discussion, suggestions, stories, and connections. Supportive communities are sometimes hard to find, but we're determined to turn this into one.

    Additionally, Scout Motors wants to hear your feedback and speak directly to the rabid community of owners as unique as America. We'll use the Scout Community to deliver news and information on events and launch updates directly to the group. Although the start of production is anticipated in 2026, many new developments and milestones will occur in the interim. We plan to share them with you on this site and look for your feedback and suggestions.

    How will the Scout Community be run? Think of it this way: this place is your favorite local hangout. We want you to enjoy the atmosphere, talk to people who share similar interests, request and receive advice, and generally have an enjoyable time. The Scout Community should be a highlight of your day. We want you to tell stories, share photos, spread your knowledge, and tell us how Scout can deliver great products and experiences. Along the way, Scout Motors will share our journey to production with you.

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    So, welcome to the Scout Community! We encourage you to check back regularly as we plan to engage our members, share teasers, and participate in discussions. The world needs Scouts™. Let's get going.


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  1. MasterSpam

    Illinois Dealer Fight

    Pretty much what I faced. Rumors are that the 2026 RAV4s will all be either hybrid, PHEV or EV.
  2. MasterSpam

    What do you all do? Curious about Scout buyers occupations, or former occupations.

    As I now work as a docent at the National Museum Of Nuclear History And Science in Albuquerque, and we have a great display of info on WIPP. That is a cool video! Fantastic museum. Stop by with your new Scout and say Hi when you're in New Mexico!
  3. MasterSpam

    What do you all do? Curious about Scout buyers occupations, or former occupations.

    I am retired but now charge exhobadent fees to re-teach them to to fab and test parts... the right way. Such fun.
  4. MasterSpam

    Back to Baja: The NORRA Mexican 1000 Live Update Log

    Saw the Scout in the Tech Inspection Line up
  5. MasterSpam

    What do you all do? Curious about Scout buyers occupations, or former occupations.

    Small world considering the exposure people have to optics in general. I made the pupil splitter for Chandra and pickoff mirrors for WFPC II and Stardust. Made some for the probe that crashed into Mars because they used english instead of metric to program the chute opening. 1,000 feet is not...
  6. MasterSpam

    What do you all do? Curious about Scout buyers occupations, or former occupations.

    That is how ULE (Ultra Low Expansion) 'glass' is made. Super stable stuff. Zerodur may be made in a similar fashion and what was used for the Stardust probe mirror I made. It doesn't have the 'layered' alignment problem ULE has and nearly as stable. I made etalon spacers with ULE.
  7. MasterSpam

    Do You Want Your Scout To Have A Hands-Free Driving System?

    My son's Subaru beeps at him if the car in front moves and he doesn't let up on the brake peddle.... just in case he's not paying attention
  8. MasterSpam

    Illinois Dealer Fight

    Yup, and considering the NM has one of the highest solar indexes in the country and lots of folks, like me, have solar, you'd think PHEVs would be sent here, but nope! The only PHEV I could get in less that 3 months was the VolvoXC60 T8 Recharge for around the $73k mark which is a beauitful car...
  9. MasterSpam

    What do you all do? Curious about Scout buyers occupations, or former occupations.

    So, to start this off... I made precsion optics for 52+ years. Started as the 3rd full time employee of a mom and pop shop that grew to 80+ folks and worked my way up to principal engineer for manufacturing, process develpoment and testing of some very fun stuff. Mirrors on the Voyagers, the...
  10. MasterSpam

    Are factory deliveries for reservation holders being considered?

    Yes! Exactly what I was getting at. Great minds think alike.
  11. MasterSpam

    Scout Supply Merchandise Live

    I ordered the race cap. Now, offer that color as a Scout option...
  12. MasterSpam

    Are factory deliveries for reservation holders being considered?

    Driving a shiney new Scout across the country would catch some eyes and interest. Scout could give you a bunch of cards to hand out and maybe comp you some merch for traveling advertising!
  13. MasterSpam

    Illinois Dealer Fight

    This is the crap AZ and CO Toyota dealers were trying to pull on me for a RAV4 Prime in '21 and '22 since NM dealers couldn't get any allocated until mid '24 and why I bought my KIA Sportage PHEV and even then, I had to go to CO as deliveries to NM were 12-14 mos out.
  14. MasterSpam

    Are factory deliveries for reservation holders being considered?

    Considering the cost of delivery fees, a factory pick up option offset would pay for some if not all of that and give me a fun drive back to NM.
  15. MasterSpam

    SCOUT TRAVELER FAQ

    I did that buying my wife's car. She was so pissed at me after two hours and we ended up walking out anyway after three. The SM called the next day to try to get us back in .... Nope. They had their chance. Ended up driving up to Colorado Springs after about a ten minute phone call and a FAX...
  16. MasterSpam

    Entry Model Specs, Premium Model Price?

    Yes. I hope they don't have bundles of things I don't want to get a particular feature
  17. MasterSpam

    What is one feature you hope Scout will include that has not yet been shown?

    Not a bad idea but there will need to be some BMS system to convert voltages. I'd also like the option though.