Rivian is offering a lease program for R2 reservations where you can temporarily lease an R1 until you take delivery of an R2–then it gets switched out and you return the R1 no questions asked. For those of us who have a lease ending before 2027 (or even a car that needs to be sold), could Scout work with VW/Audi to offer a similar program? As an alternative, I of course could just buy my car off the lease and drive it until the Scout arrives, but the other option would be a bit simpler and less money plunked down before 2027. Plus, Scout benefits from knowing people will be lined up perfectly to take delivery, whatever the timing. Thank you!
VW/Audi lease program while waiting?
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Doubt it.. Mainly because the dealers are not happy that scout is going direct to consumer instead of leveraging their dealer network.
Fair point! I’m thrilled that they won’t be using the regular dealer model after such negative sales experiences at dealers the past few times.
I'm not sure dealers have anything to say. I don't think Audi/VW would do it anyway but the dealers will happily take the "lease" they get through this even if they're not happy with the SM concept. A "sale" is a "sale".
If they offer an Audi q6 like the one @Jamie@ScoutMotors got, I’d sign up!
Interesting idea for those that need another car between now and then. I’m good to hold mine til then but would be a good way to lock it in. I’d think they’d want a fairly solid deposit though so you don’t bail out when Scouts roll around. Might also convert more folks to BEV after getting a taste of the Audi BEV
I was really hoping I wouldn't have to change the wet belts on my F-150 diesel, but now have scheduled the $4K appointment for Dec 1st and I'll be good for another 100K miles or more... "Faith and Patience" I'm told from a certain PBY Scout enthusiast!
I'd jump on this in a heartbeat.
I'm closing in on the point of my current vehicle's life to where any bigger repair is a question of "is it time to say goodbye?" so a lease would definitely bridge the gap if needed, especially if it was structured to trade in when I take delivery.
I'm closing in on the point of my current vehicle's life to where any bigger repair is a question of "is it time to say goodbye?" so a lease would definitely bridge the gap if needed, especially if it was structured to trade in when I take delivery.
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I'll take an E-Tron GT to tide me over until i get my truck, with special Scout discount rates right?
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