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Poll: Would you use a Scout configurator tool if pricing and details are not finalized yet?

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Should Scout release a configurator tool before preorders are available?

  • Yes, I would really like to play with it while I wait

  • No, I would prefer for colors, packages, and pricing to be finalized

  • GET OFF MY LAWN! (Im just here to see the results)

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Chavannigans

Chavannigans

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When I am bored I play with Builder/Configurator tools on websites like Ford, Chevy, and Rivian.

In order to keep the hype and interest going, it would be awesome to be able to play around with it and experiment with different builds.

Slate has a pretty fun one on their website and they still arent taking orders or providing pricing yet.

Scout could start with some basic things they know are already decided/confirmed and add other things as time goes on.

What do yall think?
 
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Chavannigans said:
When I am bored I play with Builder/Configurator tools on websites like Ford, Chevy, and Rivian.

In order to keep the hype and interest going, it would be awesome to be able to play around with it and experiment with different builds.

Slate has a pretty fun one on their website and they still arent taking orders or providing pricing yet.

Scout could start with some basic things they know are already decided/confirmed and add other things as time goes on.

What do yall think?
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Oh I’m all for it.
 
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Chavannigans said:
When I am bored I play with Builder/Configurator tools on websites like Ford, Chevy, and Rivian.

In order to keep the hype and interest going, it would be awesome to be able to play around with it and experiment with different builds.

Slate has a pretty fun one on their website and they still arent taking orders or providing pricing yet.

Scout could start with some basic things they know are already decided/confirmed and add other things as time goes on.

What do yall think?
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Tried Porsche configurator many times … (emoji search turns up nothing for “wistful”)
 
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Chaz26 said:
I'd like that as long as everything on it is finalized. It would be disappointing if something was on a configurator that didn't make it to final production if it was something I was looking forward to.
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I did give an option for that. You may want to change your vote.


Edit: Wait i think I get what you are saying. IF something is added you want it to be finalized.
I doubt we would get that kind of absolute guarantee so far out. It would be tentative at best.
 
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Chavannigans said:
I did give an option for that. You may want to change your vote.


Edit: Wait i think I get what you are saying. IF something is added you want it to be finalized.
I doubt we would get that kind of absolute guarantee so far out. It would be tentative at best.
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Yeah, I'd like it available before anything is finalized, but I don't want them to have an option on the configurator that might not be available come release, something like that I'd rather just leave off and then be surprised when it's there come the actual release.
 
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cyure said:
Okay so what if we had a log in and could save all our visualizer builds and then when the configuration tool became live it would flip over to that and the prices would automatically populate.
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Love the idea I’ve the configuration tool but to echo others I would want some options shown finalized like color, interior trim etc.

Also can’t wait to build too many different versions and get the “We’re sorry you have reached the maximum number of saved configurations.” message! 🤣
 
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Chaz26 said:
I'd like that as long as everything on it is finalized. It would be disappointing if something was on a configurator that didn't make it to final production if it was something I was looking forward to.
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That’s my major concern as well and probably SM hesitation. Heaven forbid I bring up Scott mentioning an unknown final tow weight and the forum went nuts. This seems like another opportunity to frustrate potential buyers-even though I would enjoy it. If nothing else, a new color poll and maybe a bunch of REAL color samples for us to vote on to give them better ideas what the community is interested in?
 
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Jamie@ScoutMotors said:
We have talked about a "Visualizer" tool to play with ahead of an actual Configurator as that would imply trim and features locked in.
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Yes please! I’ve built lots of Broncos and Cayennes in my spare time.

I suppose you’d have to plaster “THESE COLORS MAY NOT BE FINAL” everywhere but a broad color selection to play with would be fun.

Maybe ability for reservation holders to log in and submit specs they like (limit it to 2 or 3 max per person) to help gather market data? Basic options like offroad package, luxury package, roof style, etc. Or include some wheel renders to judge the response to each.
 
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Hedrock said:
Yes please! I’ve built lots of Broncos and Cayennes in my spare time.

I suppose you’d have to plaster “THESE COLORS MAY NOT BE FINAL” everywhere but a broad color selection to play with would be fun.

Maybe ability for reservation holders to log in and submit specs they like (limit it to 2 or 3 max per person) to help gather market data? Basic options like offroad package, luxury package, roof style, etc. Or include some wheel renders to judge the response to each.
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Reminds me of the survey some R2 reservation holders were sent a year ago where they got to choose what configurations they really liked....which of course gave Rivian some valuable information on customer preferences. That was a little more basic though and focused specifically on motor count, RWD/AWD, range, and corresponding price brackets.
 
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Chavannigans said:
Expectations are the thief of joy.

If they are clearly set upfront, it’s on you if you get upset.

So I won’t be looking for a tow rating sticker on the configurator 😂
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Well said! I just hope it would function well. I’ve tried using Toyota’s several times and the thing is just brain dead. It takes forever for a screen refresh and doesn’t remember selections in a current session. Plus the only interior option on any T. PU seems to be black. ICK! I love my two Toyotas (one a hybrid) and would strongly consider a PU or SUV. But I’m not buying a black interior… Period!
 
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6-ScoutFamily said:
Well said! I just hope it would function well. I’ve tried using Toyota’s several times and the thing is just brain dead. It takes forever for a screen refresh and doesn’t remember selections in a current session. Plus the only interior option on any T. PU seems to be black. ICK! I love my two Toyotas (one a hybrid) and would strongly consider a PU or SUV. But I’m not buying a black interior… Period!
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Same, no black interior for me. Just based on the concepts and the fact that the vintage Scouts had different color interiors with plaid even, I would bet we get some great options, not just black.
 
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