After the deliveries

[J Alynn]

Was thinking tonight and pose the following. In 3 years once many buyers have their Scouts-what type of events should exist for the Scout Community. I’m not saying SM should necessarily fund them, but having experienced the reveal with so many great vintage Scouts and the excitement of the new vehicles as well as last weekend’s Harvester Event-what events would owners want to see? Or do you just want your vehicle then disappear off the community?
A new version of Harvesters in the Holler?-Maybe? What do you want to experience?

 

[Sisko99]

Events in the mountains are always fun. An excuse to get away and hang out with people to talk about the "cars". Everything else takes a back seat for a few days.

 

[maynard]

Was thinking tonight and pose the following. In 3 years once many buyers have their Scouts-what type of events should exist for the Scout Community. I’m not saying SM should necessarily fund them, but having experienced the reveal with so many great vintage Scouts and the excitement of the new vehicles as well as last weekend’s Harvester Event-what events would owners want to see? Or do you just want your vehicle then disappear off the community?
A new version of Harvesters in the Holler?-Maybe? What do you want to experience?

I would love to see partially sponsored multi-day events like BMW MOA (Motorcycle Owners Association) rallies.
Scout would select a fairground or farm or race track infield and rent spots to vendors, set up local camping, and get hotels to give deals for blocks of rooms etc.
People from all over attending could buy/swap parts. There would be how-to workshops, day trips on local trails, special deals for attendees…
Scout Motors would show off their latest models and allow attendees to test drive them. There would be Scouts new and old in all forms…. Attendees would collect badges/patches for events they have traveled to…
We continue to be one big family!
Scout could one-up BMW and support a local Habitat for Humanity project that we could all help out on somewhere close to each event - giving back to the community as they like to do…

 

[maynard]

I would love to see partially sponsored multi-day events like BMW MOA (Motorcycle Owners Association) rallies.
Scout would select a fairground or farm or race track infield and rent spots to vendors, set up local camping, and get hotels to give deals for blocks of rooms etc.
People from all over attending could buy/swap parts. There would be how-to workshops, day trips on local trails, special deals for attendees…
Scout Motors would show off their latest models and allow attendees to test drive them. There would be Scouts new and old in all forms…. Attendees would collect badges/patches for events they have traveled to…
We continue to be one big family!
Scout could one-up BMW and support a local Habitat for Humanity project that we could all help out on somewhere close to each event - giving back to the community as they like to do…

I would gladly donate my time to something like this and nominate you @J Alynn as SOA (Scout Owners Association) president for the first term!

 

[Scout_Lookout]

I would like to see like at the very least an annual meet up at the factory or training center. Maybe even do a Q&A sesh with the team or get some sneak peeks at what's coming next. I guess what I'm really trying to say is even after we get our Scout's I want to remain a part of Scout's growth and development like we are now. That's one of the main things I have loved about this company is how much they communicate and involve us in the creation of these incredible vehicles.

 

[J Alynn]

I would gladly donate my time to something like this and nominate you @J Alynn as SOA (Scout Owners Association) president for the first term!

Wouldn’t be the first event I got nominated to run and be president and 8 years later-still going

 

[speedrye]

I'd err towards a format like the Hot Rod Power Tour where it's a road trip from whatever starting point to the factory for a big get-together with a number of cities/events scattered along the way. Some people only join for one or two events and a caravan in between, while others hit up all the events along the way, making an awesome road trip. With the founding member being in PA, maybe do an East Coast run from western NY to the factory in SC heading down I-81 or something more scenic than I-95/I-85, picking up whatever Scouts that want to join along the way. Doing some curated locations like Scout has been doing would be fun, especially if mixed in with some off-road experiences. Drivers not comfortable with taking their vehicles off-road can ride along with those that are, making friendships and bonds along the way. I can see food venues, small concerts, state parks, breweries, a ball game, off-roading, etc.

We used to do some fun rally runs through the mountains with a local MINI group, and same with an FJ/Toyota group. Often, we'd meet up at a place like a mall before having a rolling caravan to whatever destination was chosen. The Outer Banks was usually a fun trip!

 

[OleScout]

I'd err towards a format like the Hot Rod Power Tour where it's a road trip from whatever starting point to the factory for a big get-together with a number of cities/events scattered along the way. Some people only join for one or two events and a caravan in between, while others hit up all the events along the way, making an awesome road trip. With the founding member being in PA, maybe do an East Coast run from western NY to the factory in SC heading down I-81 or something more scenic than I-95/I-85, picking up whatever Scouts that want to join along the way. Doing some curated locations like Scout has been doing would be fun, especially if mixed in with some off-road experiences. Drivers not comfortable with taking their vehicles off-road can ride along with those that are, making friendships and bonds along the way. I can see food venues, small concerts, state parks, breweries, a ball game, off-roading, etc.

We used to do some fun rally runs through the mountains with a local MINI group, and same with an FJ/Toyota group. Often, we'd meet up at a place like a mall before having a rolling caravan to whatever destination was chosen. The Outer Banks was usually a fun trip!

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Marylander here, could include the "Appalachia Road Trip" which travels through The Blue Ridge Parkway and could detour a bit through the Smoky Mountains, this would be gorgeous if you were to hit it peak season of Fall.

 

[speedrye]

Marylander here, could include the "Appalachia Road Trip" which travels through The Blue Ridge Parkway and could detour a bit through the Smoky Mountains, this would be gorgeous if you were to hit it peak season of Fall.
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I wouldn't mind hitting up Luray Caverns again on the north end of things! That whole route is full of great scenery, even if you're not hitting it at peak leaf season.

 

[OleScout]

I would gladly donate my time to something like this and nominate you @J Alynn as SOA (Scout Owners Association) president for the first term!

We do need a leader, I second that nomination . As a Bronco owner we have the "Quad State Bronco Club" which consists of Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland. I've yet to participate but you get a cool sticker and patch, do local meet ups and trail runs.

 

[speedrye]

We do need a leader, I second that nomination . As a Bronco owner we have the "Quad State Bronco Club" which consists of Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland. I've yet to participate but you get a cool sticker and patch, do local meet ups and trail runs.
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Looks like the Bronco is trying to kick Maryland out of the club!

 

[J Alynn]

I'd err towards a format like the Hot Rod Power Tour where it's a road trip from whatever starting point to the factory for a big get-together with a number of cities/events scattered along the way. Some people only join for one or two events and a caravan in between, while others hit up all the events along the way, making an awesome road trip. With the founding member being in PA, maybe do an East Coast run from western NY to the factory in SC heading down I-81 or something more scenic than I-95/I-85, picking up whatever Scouts that want to join along the way. Doing some curated locations like Scout has been doing would be fun, especially if mixed in with some off-road experiences. Drivers not comfortable with taking their vehicles off-road can ride along with those that are, making friendships and bonds along the way. I can see food venues, small concerts, state parks, breweries, a ball game, off-roading, etc.

We used to do some fun rally runs through the mountains with a local MINI group, and same with an FJ/Toyota group. Often, we'd meet up at a place like a mall before having a rolling caravan to whatever destination was chosen. The Outer Banks was usually a fun trip!

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DAMN! That’s a HUGE turn out. That would be a cool event. Would have to catch people in MD as well. Having just gone to Charlotte I’d like a route that dips down nearly to the MD line before catching 81 because the PA portion sucks. Was an 8 hour adventure and the worst was the start of 81 near Carlisle down to MD/PA border

 

[THil08]

Was thinking tonight and pose the following. In 3 years once many buyers have their Scouts-what type of events should exist for the Scout Community. I’m not saying SM should necessarily fund them, but having experienced the reveal with so many great vintage Scouts and the excitement of the new vehicles as well as last weekend’s Harvester Event-what events would owners want to see? Or do you just want your vehicle then disappear off the community?
A new version of Harvesters in the Holler?-Maybe? What do you want to experience?

They should take notes on MINI TAKES THE STATES. That BMW and Mini formed when mini came here