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cyure said:
Come on Scout! Let’s beat Rivian!!

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If using the resources of the Germans to set up the plant and production line I suspect things will go better than expected. They think everything through.
Heard a funny joke last weekend. When looking at a glass of water that is filled half way is the glass half full or half empty?


Neither-it’s over engineered, the glass could have been half the size 🤣. I work with engineers so I found this hysterical and laughed out loud because it true. But in the case of the SM production capabilities I hope this holds true so any/all obstacles are quickly dealt with, adjusted, calibrated and put right back on to task
 
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Interesting spare tire mount solution for jeeps from Excessive Industries. At about the 12 minute mark you can see them putting in the mount and then loading up the tire.

 
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Had a Bug - or at least a vehicle that started as one. It could hit 55mph (downhill, with a tail wind). I don't think it would be doing long tows with that trailer, at least not quickly.
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My parents had one before our scout. It was brown but I don’t recall much about it. My parents looked at another when I was 15 (1883). Was an early 70’s model I believe. Not my sister has a vintage beetle convertible. To the point I’m amazed that beetle held up to that. I think long term that beetle would have sustained a lot of damage
 
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Very tiring. VW does not own Scout - VAG does. Honestly, if VW dealers win, I would prefer that Scout never, not in a cold day in hell sells a Scout.

Now VAG owns International Motors (same as VW) - and International Motors have an existing network in the US. And honestly, they are just as worthy of selling a separate brand under VAG as VW dealers are. Make all the actions direct through Scout - and let them press the button and get a couple tiny commission to do it. Oh, and we could then have International Scouts...
 
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Mousehunter said:
Very tiring. VW does not own Scout - VAG does. Honestly, if VW dealers win, I would prefer that Scout never, not in a cold day in hell sells a Scout.

Now VAG owns International Motors (same as VW) - and International Motors have an existing network in the US. And honestly, they are just as worthy of selling a separate brand under VAG as VW dealers are. Make all the actions direct through Scout - and let them press the button and get a couple tiny commission to do it. Oh, and we could then have International Scouts...
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Agreed. I just think it’s funny the as a parent group introducing SM, VW instantly thinks they should get it. I wonder legally if VWAG group could say no existing dealership may buy a SM franchise? Or have a “lottery” for 40 new dealerships for a cost of $5 and you get a laptop, licensing agreement is MSRP (over and you lose all allocations for 6 months and you get $5 per transaction-OH, and bummer, all the winners we pulled are Scout employees-darn, sorry stealerships
 
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Mousehunter said:
Very tiring. VW does not own Scout - VAG does. Honestly, if VW dealers win, I would prefer that Scout never, not in a cold day in hell sells a Scout.

Now VAG owns International Motors (same as VW) - and International Motors have an existing network in the US. And honestly, they are just as worthy of selling a separate brand under VAG as VW dealers are. Make all the actions direct through Scout - and let them press the button and get a couple tiny commission to do it. Oh, and we could then have International Scouts...
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Yep, I have previously mentioned the idea of International truck dealers being the network if that becomes a must. I even offered for Scout to use my dealer license. No news yet🤣
 
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Mousehunter said:
Very tiring. VW does not own Scout - VAG does. Honestly, if VW dealers win, I would prefer that Scout never, not in a cold day in hell sells a Scout.

Now VAG owns International Motors (same as VW) - and International Motors have an existing network in the US. And honestly, they are just as worthy of selling a separate brand under VAG as VW dealers are. Make all the actions direct through Scout - and let them press the button and get a couple tiny commission to do it. Oh, and we could then have International Scouts...
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Probably why in the mix of Scouts Motors reveal, VAG decided to rename Navistar to International. They are probably getting ready to adjust the plan if needed.
 
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