Resale Value/Depreciation
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Seems its fully shielded. Along with anti rust coats.Thanks
If companies wanted to they could do aluminum chassis like what BMW started to do. But it’s more expensive, but rust is out of the equation. And with Body on Fame, Aluminum isn’t like steel when being shaped if I’m remembering correctly.
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I do not know anything specific, but this question was brought up a couple years ago. The answers from Scout at the time are that they are very aware of the EV depreciation issues. They have been working at least that long on strategies to preserve the value. Keep bringing it up though. I agree it’s very important for the brand’s longevity and success.
My hunch is those aren’t the finals. Guessing those are quick stamps to give the look and hide the temp battery components. But I’m speculating
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I think you're exactly right. In fact, I think Scout has even said the concepts are on a chassis that is not what the production vehicles will have, so I'd put exactly zero stock in what the underside of the concepts looks like as it relates to the finals.
I took several pictures at the reveal of the underside. I have not posted them as I agree they look very rudimentary. I didn't want to cause an unnecessary stir as there is no way the production models will look the same.
As far as my take on the depreciation/resale value is concerned, it's a non-issue for me.
I'm buying my Scout for the nostalgia value as much as anything else, since I've owned 2 IHC Scouts. I don't plan to sell it ever. They'll have to take it from my cold dead hands. I won't care at that point if it held it's resale value or not.
I'm buying my Scout for the nostalgia value as much as anything else, since I've owned 2 IHC Scouts. I don't plan to sell it ever. They'll have to take it from my cold dead hands. I won't care at that point if it held it's resale value or not.
Unless you’re the best psychic in your field, there is absolutely no way to predict this.
I agree, please keep this in the conversation. Resale and depreciation are absolutely important when it comes to buyers as well as the future of the brand itself.
Absolutely. First year depreciation on Porsche Taycan is 49%. At Scout prices that's lighting $40K on fire give or take.
Ouch. There must be a better way. Future proofing with software certainly helps. I’m sure there will be attractive leases. I’m more of purchase kinda person. If it’s great I will keep it a long time. If I don’t like it, I won’t. It would be nice to not have the deprecation fall off a cliff. On the other hand, I am not worried about the deprecation on my BMW iX. It’s full EV and while not as expensive as the Taycan, it wasn’t cheap. I like the car so much I just plan to keep it at least until I see what the real, production ready Scouts look like and what they cost.
@CP1@scoutmotors can you give us insight on this? You’ve been on a hot streak today with information. lol. Is the under cladding/shielding making it to production?
Now you have me thinking philosophically. Original Scouts were either used up and rusted back into the earth, or they are like coveted family heirlooms. They were not just a means of conveyance. Maybe Scout should push that narrative. If people hold on to them, that adds value. I sure miss my Scout II that I sold when I was broke. But, I know where it is, who has it and I still care about it. It’s certainly worth more now than what I sold it for. I know the difference between new cars and classics. Who knows? Maybe the new Scout will be an instant classic.
Interesting. Those are from the reveal. I see yours truly in the background of o e of the photos. I still do not want to post my similar pics because they look very unfinished and some of the suspension components look very temporary.
Luckily they aren’t my photos haha, I got them from a little site that claims to have the most trustworthy information on Scout. I don’t know if the guy that took the pictures are in here but if they are thanks for the pictures
Are you the one underneath with the phone?
You never know what will be a classic but as long as it’s a classic to you that’s all that’s matters. There’s tons of Wranglers but I love mine. Two years ago when I thought about trading it in and went out test driving cars I came home and cried because I clearly wasn’t ready. This sounds nuts but I’m glad my scout is 3 years away. 15 is a nice number to get something new. I am trying to convince my son to take my Wrangler. She has a MOPAR lifetime warranty they don’t sell anymore. She needs to stay in the family.
No. Not me.Luckily they aren’t my photos haha, I got them from a little site that claims to have the most trustworthy information on Scout. I don’t know if the guy that took the pictures are in here but if they are thanks for the pictures
Are you the one underneath with the phone?
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