For years now I have dreamed of the day that the Scout II might be brought back to life. Brought back with modern technology, yet still holding true to that overall feel of the original Scout II. Now, thanks to Scout Motors for being able to do just that, my level of excitement is through the [soft top] roof! Which leads me to....why all the negativity out there people? I have been reading the comments on the Scout EV Facebook page, as well as a few on this forum. I know some people have a hard time with change. However, change isn't always a bad thing. This new Scout is not going to be an exact replica of the old Scout we all know and love.....why would you want it to be? That would just take away from the value of those originals. Those of us that are fortunate enough to enjoy these old beast should not be looking at the new Scout to replace them, rather enjoy them for what they are!
For the Scout name it's been 50+ years of nothing! No subtle improvements, no technological advancements, no next generations....nothing! Just a void that left us Scout enthusiast to continue to idealize the originals. Take a minute to think of a world where Chevy or Ford stop production in the 70's, creating that same void. Then someone came around making them again 50 years later in 2022.....
Would those die hards be screaming for little to no change...probably, but why? Today's truck is far superior in many ways than the trucks of yesterday! Comfort, safety, control, towing, mileage just to name a few. Advancements in technology has allowed all of these improvements, aka changes. All of this is not to say that an owner of a 1972 Chevy truck can't take it out and enjoy if for what it is. If your enjoyment with your current Scout is taking it up in the mountains, with its solid axles, with a manual transmission and the rumble of a 345 under the hood, then by all means continue to use it for that enjoyment.
I wonder if social media existed in 1971 how many haters would have been voicing their opinions of the new Scout II body lines in comparison to what they all had come to know the Scout to look like? .....aka change
Look, I get it. I'm in the same boat with a number of things I hope to see to ensure it stays true to the original. However, there are ways of explaining your stance without the need for a derogatory, threating tone. If we can all just take a deep breath and look at the positives of being able to purchase a brand new Scout for what it is...a NEW 2026 Scout, with 2026 advancements all while being built off of the basic look, heritage and vibe of the Scout of old! Thank you Scout Motors (@Jamie@ScoutMotors @Chris@ScoutMotors @Scott@ScoutMotors ) for listening to all the critics and enthusiast to best understand the key elements to keep the Scout name alive. I'm sure the negative post out there are hard to read sometimes, but I myself am truly appreciative that you guys have taken the approach of listening. Stay positive! What you and your team is doing is nothing shy of amazing.
p.s. - this was not intended to be a kum ba yah, hippie vibe
Just remember the glass can be half FULL of beer too ?
For the Scout name it's been 50+ years of nothing! No subtle improvements, no technological advancements, no next generations....nothing! Just a void that left us Scout enthusiast to continue to idealize the originals. Take a minute to think of a world where Chevy or Ford stop production in the 70's, creating that same void. Then someone came around making them again 50 years later in 2022.....
Would those die hards be screaming for little to no change...probably, but why? Today's truck is far superior in many ways than the trucks of yesterday! Comfort, safety, control, towing, mileage just to name a few. Advancements in technology has allowed all of these improvements, aka changes. All of this is not to say that an owner of a 1972 Chevy truck can't take it out and enjoy if for what it is. If your enjoyment with your current Scout is taking it up in the mountains, with its solid axles, with a manual transmission and the rumble of a 345 under the hood, then by all means continue to use it for that enjoyment.
I wonder if social media existed in 1971 how many haters would have been voicing their opinions of the new Scout II body lines in comparison to what they all had come to know the Scout to look like? .....aka change
Look, I get it. I'm in the same boat with a number of things I hope to see to ensure it stays true to the original. However, there are ways of explaining your stance without the need for a derogatory, threating tone. If we can all just take a deep breath and look at the positives of being able to purchase a brand new Scout for what it is...a NEW 2026 Scout, with 2026 advancements all while being built off of the basic look, heritage and vibe of the Scout of old! Thank you Scout Motors (@Jamie@ScoutMotors @Chris@ScoutMotors @Scott@ScoutMotors ) for listening to all the critics and enthusiast to best understand the key elements to keep the Scout name alive. I'm sure the negative post out there are hard to read sometimes, but I myself am truly appreciative that you guys have taken the approach of listening. Stay positive! What you and your team is doing is nothing shy of amazing.
p.s. - this was not intended to be a kum ba yah, hippie vibe
Just remember the glass can be half FULL of beer too ?
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