How did you find out about the new Scouts?

[speedrye]

My FJ Cruiser is getting some miles on it, though it probably has another 150k to go before any real maintenance is required, but I've been shopping around for a replacement. I was an early R1S reservation holder with a great price locked in, but ultimately couldn't go through with the purchase because of their idiotic war on buttons. Seeing a news story in 2022 with the original sketches from Scout had me quite interested and I signed up here as one of the earliest members to follow along to see if Scout would screw this up like Rivian had. The announcement of the Harvester was icing on the cake for my use-case and the deposit went down on day two, after the reveal. (I'll let you day one suckers get the earliest builds, haha)

The convoluted rear tailgate situation is one of my only main concerns remaining, and the Harvester version will be slow for my tastes, but beyond that, it's looking great so far.

 

[maynard]

My FJ Cruiser is getting some miles on it, though it probably has another 150k to go before any real maintenance is required, but I've been shopping around for a replacement. I was an early R1S reservation holder with a great price locked in, but ultimately couldn't go through with the purchase because of their idiotic war on buttons. Seeing a news story in 2022 with the original sketches from Scout had me quite interested and I signed up here as one of the earliest members to follow along to see if Scout would screw this up like Rivian had. The announcement of the Harvester was icing on the cake for my use-case and the deposit went down on day two, after the reveal. (I'll let you day one suckers get the earliest builds, haha)

The convoluted rear tailgate situation is one of my only main concerns remaining, and the Harvester version will be slow for my tastes, but beyond that, it's looking great so far.

Did you really mean that your FJ has another 150K? (meaning it already has 150K?)

 

[speedrye]

Did you really mean that your FJ has another 150K? (meaning it already has 150K?)

Correct on both. 300k+ is common on these. Frame rust gets them before mechanical failure does in most cases, assuming basic maintenance has been done.

 

[maynard]

Correct on both. 300k+ is common on these. Frame rust gets them before mechanical failure does in most cases, assuming basic maintenance has been done.

I knew older FJs were really dependable - glad the newer ones are as well...

 

[J Alynn]

I knew older FJs were really dependable - glad the newer ones are as well...

Funny to think how old the “newer” ones now are

 

[speedrye]

Funny to think how old the “newer” ones now are

No kidding, my FJ turned 20 years old two months ago... Almost old enough to drink the good stuff!

 

[jeremydunworth]

No kidding, my turned 20 years old two months ago... Almost old enough to drink the good stuff!

Uh, but which good stuff?

or

Don't mind the specific motor oil, I actually don't know what is "the good stuff" for 20 year old engines.
Glenfarclas 25 is mighty fine for humans though.

 

[speedrye]

Uh, but which good stuff?

View attachment 16081 or View attachment 16082


Don't mind the specific motor oil, I actually don't know what is "the good stuff" for 20 year old engines.
Glenfarclas 25 is mighty fine for humans though.

Dude, it's a Toyota on 35" mud tires that hasn't had a proper bath in years. Decidedly not cultured enough for a quality single malt. It's probably mourning the loss of Schlitz right now.

 

[J Alynn]

Dude, it's a Toyota on 35" mud tires that hasn't had a proper bath in years. Decidedly not cultured enough for a quality single malt. It's probably mourning the loss of Schlitz right now.

Might I recommend a PBR or Pittsburgh’s finest-Iron City Beer. These might fill the gap

 

[jeremydunworth]

Dude, it's a Toyota on 35" mud tires that hasn't had a proper bath in years. Decidedly not cultured enough for a quality single malt. It's probably mourning the loss of Schlitz right now.

Ok, when it gets to be over 50 like the one in this picture (which has had a heart, hips, knees, eyes and probably other stuff replaced) it can have quality single malt.

In the meantime, I also suggest

 

[J Alynn]

Ok, when it gets to be over 50 like the one in this picture (which has had a heart, hips, knees, eyes and probably other stuff replaced) it can have quality single malt.
View attachment 16084

In the meantime, I also suggest

View attachment 16085

Nitro? That seems like it still might be a step up from his Schlitz

 

[J Alynn]

Ok, when it gets to be over 50 like the one in this picture (which has had a heart, hips, knees, eyes and probably other stuff replaced) it can have quality single malt.
View attachment 16084

In the meantime, I also suggest

View attachment 16085

I’m not a coffee guy but assuming nitro coffee is similar in reaction to Guinness nitro? Just a gas based reaction to create a foam head for the coffee?

 

[OleScout]

I’ll self-admittedly admit I was a Bronco fanboy. Ironically, I first learned about Scout Motors through a Bronco forum. I ended up purchasing a Bronco in 2024, but I’ve found myself following that forum less and less as I’ve crossed over here.

Now I’m fully on the Scout bandwagon now owning two heritage Scouts, a Scout II and an 800 and genuinely looking forward to the next chapter for Scout Motors.

 

[J Alynn]

On a side note/shiny object moment and speaking of creamy beverages-has anyone tried this yet? As a sipper it is fantastic, though it comes off sweet

 

[jeremydunworth]

On a side note/shiny object moment and speaking of creamy beverages-has anyone tried this yet? As a sipper it is fantastic, though it comes off sweet

I don't know about the bourbon cream, I'm not big on cream liquors. Buffalo Trace is excellent and a very good bargain. I agree as a sipper it comes off sweet, which can lead to too much of a good thing, if you know what I mean.

 

[jeremydunworth]

I’m not a coffee guy but assuming nitro coffee is similar in reaction to Guinness nitro? Just a gas based reaction to create a foam head for the coffee?

I actually rarely get this stuff, I just like the name stumptown. The actual coffee I recommend is Philz or Pure Bean (https://purebean.com/pages/idyllwild-ca) I think you are right that the "nitro" just gives is a bit of foam head and smoothness not present without the nitro.

 

[speedrye]

Scout Motors Forum: We can derail anything!

 

[THil08]

Correct on both. 300k+ is common on these. Frame rust gets them before mechanical failure does in most cases, assuming basic maintenance has been done.

POR15 is your friend.

 

[J Alynn]

I don't know about the bourbon cream, I'm not big on cream liquors. Buffalo Trace is excellent and a very good bargain. I agree as a sipper it comes off sweet, which can lead to too much of a good thing, if you know what I mean.

Im not a cream person either but tried a sip over the weekend and man it was good. Buffalo trace does make good bourbon