Just out of curiosity, what areas or events would everyone like to see the Traveler and Terra at? I would love to see something in Northern California.
Where would you like to see the Traveler and Terra this year?
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Northern AZ, Moab UT, and at inexpensive gatherings... Overland Expo has become so, so expensive for what it is.
Heck I think County Fairs could be fun. You get a wide variety of people over multiple days.
We have the McLean County Fair.
Oh and it’s the 100th Anniversary of Route 66. They are doing all kinds of events in Bloomington/Normal Illinois since it runs through town. A tie in with that anniversary would be awesome.
We have the McLean County Fair.
Oh and it’s the 100th Anniversary of Route 66. They are doing all kinds of events in Bloomington/Normal Illinois since it runs through town. A tie in with that anniversary would be awesome.
I like the Rte 66 idea. You could just about do a Scout event outside of Rivian's plant!
A tour of Route 66 and the state and national parks and monuments within a short distance of the Route would be amazing.
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Parks along Route 66
Full information on the National and State Parks, state by state, that are clos to the alignment of U.S. Route 66, click for full details of each park...
Really though, Scout doesn't need more preorders at the moment since they're nowhere close to ready. Throw the existing preorder holders a bone and do some strategic, small, invite-only events in areas. Nothing fancy, just casual events where you can see the vehicles in person. A tent at a local brewery/vineyard, local park, restaurant, etc with a Scout employee to keep people from drooling on the goods. I suspect it'd go a long ways towards turning preorders into actual sales.
One of the most fun events I've been to was a Scion event before the FR-S came out. They had some of the pre-production test cars on-hand and set up an autocross in a local parking lot, teaming up with Yokohama. I suspect they learned a lot from real-world testing in the hands of the average Joe. With my background in auto-X and road racing, I beat the snot out of their test cars and came away so impressed that I bought one. It'd be incredible if Scout did something similar with their validation vehicles later on. Bring out samples to local off-road parks and let people put them through their paces. Most of those vehicles go to a crusher afterwards anyway, so why not let the dumb masses show Scout where improvements need to be made. There is a big difference between a test engineer running a vehicle to its limits and a redneck in the backwoods of Montgomery County, North-by-God Carolina running a vehicle to its limits.
One of the most fun events I've been to was a Scion event before the FR-S came out. They had some of the pre-production test cars on-hand and set up an autocross in a local parking lot, teaming up with Yokohama. I suspect they learned a lot from real-world testing in the hands of the average Joe. With my background in auto-X and road racing, I beat the snot out of their test cars and came away so impressed that I bought one. It'd be incredible if Scout did something similar with their validation vehicles later on. Bring out samples to local off-road parks and let people put them through their paces. Most of those vehicles go to a crusher afterwards anyway, so why not let the dumb masses show Scout where improvements need to be made. There is a big difference between a test engineer running a vehicle to its limits and a redneck in the backwoods of Montgomery County, North-by-God Carolina running a vehicle to its limits.
Literally anywhere in Tennessee, or parts of southern Kentucky, or northern Alabama. I can take any day of the week of any month to go see these vehicles, especially now that my partner is finally come around to the idea me getting one and wants to see them in person
Oh crap, are we supposed to tell our partner we reserved one? That one time where I had a vehicle delivered that she didn't know about really didn't go well, so I'm thinking the answer is yes... It's just a reservation though, so maybe not.
They’re helping me make sure I don’t waste my money on things I don’t need so I can save better, plus they will probably be cosigning with me so our names are on both vehicles that we own, and given that regardless sometime in the next couple of years, I intended to buy a $60-90k truck there needs to be a decent amount of time for them to come around to the idea. They’ve stopped rolling their eyes every time I bring up scout.
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My husband said the other day now he wants my Scout as much as I do. Good thing he doesn’t like driving big vehicles, he’s been driving 2-seater sports cars since we were newly married. I think it’s because he realizes how much more comfortable it will be and we won’t have to yell to be heard like we do in the Wrangler.They’re helping me make sure I don’t waste my money on things I don’t need so I can save better, plus they will probably be cosigning with me so our names are on both vehicles that we own, and given that regardless sometime in the next couple of years, I intended to buy a $60-90k truck there needs to be a decent amount of time for them to come around to the idea. They’ve stopped rolling their eyes every time I’m from scout.
My husband said the other day now he wants my Scout as much as I do. Good thing he doesn’t like driving big vehicles, he’s been driving 2-seater sports cars since we were newly married. I think it’s because he realizes how much more comfortable it will be and we won’t have to yell to be heard like we do in the Wrangler.
I've heard that hearing everything the spouse says can be bad for a relationship. Thankfully my wife is pretty deaf**, but young enough and stubborn enough to refuse hearing aids since they're an "old person" thing.
**I'm not making fun of her, she grew up in a racing engine shop and legitimately has hearing loss.
Get her some of the new AirPods. They have a hearing test in the iPhone and they act as a hearing aid.
My husband is the same. Won’t consider a hearing aid but was happily taking the hearing test on the iPhone.
I’m partially deaf from being raised by someone who was idiot about hearing protection. Didn’t wear it for firearms, chainsaws, power tools, concerts, music, etc., But hearing aids give me incredibly bad migraines. One of the best things ever for our 30+ year relationship is the reduction in road noise while on road trips because we’re in an EV. I no longer check out while wondering what she’s saying.
Have you tried the AirPods to see if that feature will work and not give you migraines?
I’ve tried equivalents, but I’m not in the iOS ecosystem. They have been okay in limited situations, but they don’t help me in a restaurant or other noisy locations.
I sent Jamie info on a large event about an hour north of Nashville. Event will draw 8000 people (and Scout enthusiasts) have open live concerts, outdoor events and have a great opportunity to show it to outdoor folks. For $200 they can get a 10x20 booth or for $1000 they could do their big set up and you don’t even need to pay to get to the vendor area. I’m n Pa but I think tho location and event are prime and it would kind of be a return to the launch vicinity. Would be happening early June.
Given the announcement event was held in Franklin, im hopeful they'll do something in the early days for Tennessee, once we're looking at experience centers or at the very least test drives later this year or next year
I can not believe nobody has said this yet. MY DRIVEWAY. Sure, not realistic - but probably honest for a lot of us.
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