Chris Benj aka THE BENJ

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I totally agree with that comment. I definitely don’t see Scout as a luxury brand, I see them as a brand that wants to produce high quality vehicles inside and out. However, I feel like the concepts (the interiors specifically) lean a bit luxury-esque. I understand there is probably a method here from Scout to make these trucks stand out during the concept phase to help drive engagement, but I’m really curious how the interiors, and even exteriors will look with base/mid tier trims and packages. Now, at the same time I could be misinterpreting what I’m seeing. Are those materials actually luxury or are they just well built? I feel like in today’s market so many vehicles rely on cheap plastics that even the slightest upgrade in material might make someone say this is “luxury” even though it’s not actually a luxury material…it’s just solid materials built the right way.
I saw them in Cambridge today, they reminded me of a premium Outer Banks. And its a more brownish hue IRL.
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I saw them in Cambridge today, they reminded me of a premium Outer Banks. And its a more brownish hue IRL.View attachment 19362
Looks like they let you on the stage. Guess they changed their minds on that. Thursday night they said they weren’t going to allow folks up but maybe that’s more for tomorrow and Sunday
 
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They look so good IMPS(in my phone screen), can’t wait to test drive in 2027 before putting my build order. Since they are never coming close by. And workable with my schedule as a working man.
 
Having seen them I don’t think luxury. I guess the way I would explain the feel is a higher trim package. So two tone seats I would expect to be in a higher trim package. The wood trim I would expect in a higher trim package.

As for what the “base trim” would look like I really feel like if you put a smaller wheel and tire package on Mountainside and a non-steel bumper that, to me, would be the base exterior.

I just keep reminding myself $60k starting price is not “cheap” by any means and I’m expecting even the “base trim” to be well appointed.
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Looks like they let you on the stage. Guess they changed their minds on that. Thursday night they said they weren’t going to allow folks up but maybe that’s more for tomorrow and Sunday
No, but they were kind enough to take video and pics with my phone. It was really slow around 9 this morning.
 
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We probably missed you by 15-20 minutes. We went to mountainside-got there around 8 so probably was about 9:30 or so until we got back to the Terra.
Yeah, after some jerk sprayed me with a puddle, I was steamed and basically got out of there before I lost my mind.
 
Luxury can have different meanings at different times. Ford offers King Ranch and Platinum trims. They are nice, and spending more for a little bit of creature comfort and style is a luxury that many Ford owners can not afford - or simply do not see the value in. But their core underneath is still a Ford work truck. After 15 years, I replaced my Lariot with a King Ranch. It was not a huge change, but one that I am happy with and don't regret. Now the change from an F150 to a diesel F250 was a huge change. Large enough if I had an unlimited budget, I would want one of both for different reasons. As a working truck, I absolutely love the F250. As a daily driver - well it's still a 3/4 ton.
 
Luxury can have different meanings at different times. Ford offers King Ranch and Platinum trims. They are nice, and spending more for a little bit of creature comfort and style is a luxury that many Ford owners can not afford - or simply do not see the value in. But their core underneath is still a Ford work truck. After 15 years, I replaced my Lariot with a King Ranch. It was not a huge change, but one that I am happy with and don't regret. Now the change from an F150 to a diesel F250 was a huge change. Large enough if I had an unlimited budget, I would want one of both for different reasons. As a working truck, I absolutely love the F250. As a daily driver - well it's still a 3/4 ton.
I had a 2012 Ram Power Wagon which sits on the Ram 3/4 Frame. For a 3/4 ton it rode pretty well (softer springs and off road setup), but even that was still a 3/4 ton truck. You can only hide truck characteristics so much.
 
Luxury can have different meanings at different times. Ford offers King Ranch and Platinum trims. They are nice, and spending more for a little bit of creature comfort and style is a luxury that many Ford owners can not afford - or simply do not see the value in. But their core underneath is still a Ford work truck. After 15 years, I replaced my Lariot with a King Ranch. It was not a huge change, but one that I am happy with and don't regret. Now the change from an F150 to a diesel F250 was a huge change. Large enough if I had an unlimited budget, I would want one of both for different reasons. As a working truck, I absolutely love the F250. As a daily driver - well it's still a 3/4 ton.
As on what I say about trucks, if it’s making you money then it’s affordable. If you own a GMC Denali and use it as a weekend driver that’s not worth it
 
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As on what I say about trucks, if it’s making you money then it’s affordable. If you own a GMC Denali and use it as a weekend driver that’s not worth it
I would argue it depends on the person. If you can afford it, and if you use it for truck stuff - then it may be worth it for you. At the time, my 1/2 ton Lariat (which cost me $25k at the time) did everything I asked it to do and I had no use for a 3/4 ton. Later, when I started towing an RV - the 3/4 ton became more attractive. It was not necessary, but it made towing the RV a lot more enjoyable. Then since I had a hammer, the whole world became a nail - not to mention I had moved back to the ranch, and was towing multiple times per week (including heavy equipment that was pushing the 3/4 ton's tow limit).

Honestly, I have not towed as much the last 2 years - but only because I started paying $2k a month to avoid 3-4 50 mile tows a week (which including loading and unloading (2x) was 20hrs of my time a week. Sometimes you have to value your time - and 80-100hrs a month has some value.
 
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I think luxury is a bit subjective. I'm not even sure how I would personally define it. Cool features? Distinctive interiors? Price of the vehicle? Personally, I consider these "luxury" if they are going to cost at launch what many of us are expecting them to cost and they have many or most of the features and the interior options they are showing.