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[rfk]

I'm sure Scout & Scott have their communication plan mapped out for the coming years - they'll share what they share when ready to do so.

Figure there's comms milestone that can flex with progress on factory construction, slower vs. faster, etc. Launch already kicked a year from 2026 to 2027, could happen again. For now, figure launch in late-2027/MY28. I've got a reservation but likely won't expand the family fleet again until late-2028/MY29.

 

[cyure]

I'm sure Scout & Scott have their communication plan mapped out for the coming years - they'll share what they share when ready to do so.

Figure there's comms milestone that can flex with progress on factory construction, slower vs. faster, etc. Launch already kicked a year from 2026 to 2027, could happen again. For now, figure launch in late-2027/MY28. I've got a reservation but likely won't expand the family fleet again until late-2028/MY29.

Oh I’m sure they have a happy path plan, as I call it, and they are just motoring along the happy path as one would say as obstacles present themselves requiring them to adjust. For example, NADA rearing their ugly head in state to state.

I just really appreciate this forum. I have never been involved in anything like this with so much input from the manufacturer where they genuinely are asking for our input. I really appreciate it.

 

[J Alynn]

So thinking about this as I just dropped my accord off for an oil change , service call-out and my inspection. I know some members will do their own oil changes but many will not -I’m still planning BEV but if you buy a harvester, you obviously need oil changes. And if you buy the harvester and live 150 miles from your nearest service/experience building hick-a-ma-jigger, (whatever they ultimately call it) how do you get oil changes? I don’t like dealer service but I DESPISE quick change oil/lube shops. So do you schedule with scout and they come to your house, access the motor (undetermined how that even works) and they change it in your driveway/garage/street? Or do you have to drive the freaking 150 miles to the scout building? Or do you gamble and go to a VW service if they are even willing?
Just wondering how that aspect will work on the harvesters?

 

[cyure]

So thinking about this as I just dropped my accord off for an oil change , service call-out and my inspection. I know some memebers will do their own oil changes but many will not -I’m still planning BEV but if you buy a harvester, you obviously need oil changes. And if you buy the harvester and live 150 miles from your nearest service/experience building hick-a-ma-jigger, (whatever they ultimately call it) how do you get oil changes? I don’t like dealer service but I DESPISE quick change oil/lube shops. So do you schedule with scout and they come to your house, access the motor (undetermined how that even works) and they change it in your driveway/garage/street? Or do you have to drive the freaking 150 miles to the scout building? Or do you gamble and go to a VW service if they are even willing?
Just wondering how that aspect will work on the harvesters?

Good question. Does the mobile service come and do an oil change in your driveway? What happens?

 

[maynard]

So thinking about this as I just dropped my accord off for an oil change , service call-out and my inspection. I know some memebers will do their own oil changes but many will not -I’m still planning BEV but if you buy a harvester, you obviously need oil changes. And if you buy the harvester and live 150 miles from your nearest service/experience building hick-a-ma-jigger, (whatever they ultimately call it) how do you get oil changes? I don’t like dealer service but I DESPISE quick change oil/lube shops. So do you schedule with scout and they come to your house, access the motor (undetermined how that even works) and they change it in your driveway/garage/street? Or do you have to drive the freaking 150 miles to the scout building? Or do you gamble and go to a VW service if they are even willing?
Just wondering how that aspect will work on the harvesters?

Would you change it yourself if they designed in a remote (easy access) oil reservoir? Maybe an easy access oil filter and air filter panel?

I'll date myself here - I remember when you could dump your used oil in a tank at the local DPW because they used it to oil the dirt roads to keep the dust down!

 

[cyure]

Would you change it yourself if they designed in a remote (easy access) oil reservoir? Maybe an easy access oil filter and air filter panel?

I'll date myself here - I remember when you could dump your used oil in a tank at the local DPW because they used it to oil the dirt roads to keep the dust down!

Another advantage to me changing to BEV. I don’t have to worry about that. My dad made me learn how to work on a car before he let me get my license. I remember changing the oil in my Camaro and I accidentally knocked the pan out of the way and ended up laying in a puddle of oil. I had long hair just covered in oil. Cured me of wanting to ever change my own oil again that’s for sure.

 

[maynard]

Another advantage to me changing to BEV. I don’t have to worry about that. My dad made me learn how to work on a car before he let me get my license. I remember changing the oil in my Camaro and I accidentally knocked the pan out of the way and ended up laying in a puddle of oil. I had long hair just covered in oil. Cured me of wanting to ever change my own oil again that’s for sure.

I hear you - that would do it!

I'm hoping (if I stay with the harvester) for some kind of scavenger pump oil system that allow the reservoir to be in a convenient place along with the filter(s). (hint, hint SM)

 

[J Alynn]

Would you change it yourself if they designed in a remote (easy access) oil reservoir? Maybe an easy access oil filter and air filter panel?

I'll date myself here - I remember when you could dump your used oil in a tank at the local DPW because they used it to oil the dirt roads to keep the dust down!

To be honest-no. While I know how to change oil I always take it to dealer. Call me foolish but I like having the records and knowing it was dealer service in case anything goes wrong

 

[cyure]

To be honest-no. While I know how to change oil I always take it to dealer. Call me foolish but I like having the records and knowing it was dealer service in case anything goes wrong

Same.

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

I have ALL of the tools, all of the ability, and none of the desire to do my own oil changes or other ICE maintenance on my diesel tractor. I was supposed to change the oil 50 hours ago and…probably won’t for another 50 hours of use. I didn’t do my own oil changes in our last three or four ICE vehicles. Dropping that chore and the long-held guilt of not doing it myself is one of the greatest things about not having an ICE.

 

[6-ScoutFamily]

I hear you - that would do it!

I'm hoping (if I stay with the harvester) for some kind of scavenger pump oil system that allow the reservoir to be in a convenient place along with the filter(s). (hint, hint SM)

Looking at the layout, a dry sump is the only thing that makes sense.

 

[robothero]

Every day I drive past this little historic building attached to a pre-owned/service center shop (with a tiny coffee shop inside!) It's changed ownership probably 3 or 4 times in the past 10 years. Minutes from the turnpike and other major highways and other car dealerships.

I always picture it with a Scout logo out front and a row of chargers. A bunch of branded accessories/merch/information inside the coffee shop. Maybe a vehicle or two waiting for their new owners to take delivery.


Just saying.

 

[THil08]

Every day I drive past this little historic building attached to a pre-owned/service center shop (with a tiny coffee shop inside!) It's changed ownership probably 3 or 4 times in the past 10 years. Minutes from the turnpike and other major highways and other car dealerships.

I always picture it with a Scout logo out front and a row of chargers. A bunch of branded accessories/merch/information inside the coffee shop. Maybe a vehicle or two waiting for their new owners to take delivery.


Just saying.

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Maybe Scout will buy it for a few million. and turn it into a Scout Studio, it definitely looks like it could be one.