I'd be up for the fly in and cross country return trip!
Are factory deliveries for reservation holders being considered?
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Yes. Scott Keogh personally told me that is being worked out along with driving on their test loop.I'm curious whether factory deliveries, particularly for early reservation holders, are being considered by Scout. That would be similar to what some folks have been able to do with Rivian, picking up their R1 in Normal and then driving it home.
In my case the round-trip of 14 miles to collect the Terra Harvester that I reserved might be pretty arduous, but I'd be willing to give it the old college try.
I came looking for this thread. I live 30 min. from the factory and have connections to several of the contractors that are building the site.
I would love a factory delivery and plant tour option for folks that are local or wish to travel in for it.
BMW up the road does that at their Spartanburg plant. And they offer track or offroad courses to put your model of vehicle through its paces before you take it home. It's a neat program that Scout would be wise to copy. Scout's massive site certainly seems to have the space for some offroad track opportunities, and Blythewood has plenty of green space to accommodate.
I would love a factory delivery and plant tour option for folks that are local or wish to travel in for it.
BMW up the road does that at their Spartanburg plant. And they offer track or offroad courses to put your model of vehicle through its paces before you take it home. It's a neat program that Scout would be wise to copy. Scout's massive site certainly seems to have the space for some offroad track opportunities, and Blythewood has plenty of green space to accommodate.
It would be quite a trip for us being in southern Utah but it would be totally worth it.
I’ve done the BMW delivery and daughter did teen driving school. Both were amazing experiences and I’m sure SM can pull it off as well. I think a portion for fun but also sections with obstacles or opportunities to show capabilities. I mentioned elsewhere but BMW takes everyone out in an x3/x5 as well and really sold me on capabilities
Couple of things I like about this.
1. if they set up a sort of proving grounds there at the factory, then we get to see right away the capabilities of the new Scout, which in turn will give us more confidence in it.
2. If you have a long drive home, say back to Oklahoma for me, then you'll get to experience real-world range and charging for a road trip. Again, letting the buyer have confidence in what the Scout can do.
1. if they set up a sort of proving grounds there at the factory, then we get to see right away the capabilities of the new Scout, which in turn will give us more confidence in it.
2. If you have a long drive home, say back to Oklahoma for me, then you'll get to experience real-world range and charging for a road trip. Again, letting the buyer have confidence in what the Scout can do.
I was so disappointed that the BMW facility was closed for remodeling or something when my coupe was delivered, especially since I'm only a few hours away. Hoping Scout does something similar.
Before Scion released the FR-S/86, I got to go to an autocross course they'd set up for invitees. With a background in road-racing and auto-x, I really put their cars through their paces, haha.
When MINI came to the US courtesy of BMW, they had a lot of fun events locally for us early adopters. Trips to the track up at VIR, mountain rally runs, reserving a theater for us and feeding us for a showing of The Italian Job, featuring the new MINIs.
These are the kinds of events that really stick in my memory and really enhanced my ownership experience of those cars. On the flip side, a good forum community has really enhanced ownership of several other vehicles.
Charlotte, NC here. Would love to do a factory pickup option.
Little concerned about NCs dealer protection laws making the direct purchase from Scout impossible... but I have bought plenty of vehicles in SC.
Little concerned about NCs dealer protection laws making the direct purchase from Scout impossible... but I have bought plenty of vehicles in SC.
So update already...
We are working on plans for a Scout Experience Center at our factory in Blythewood, South Carolina. This center will include customer delivery, lounges, an off-road course, and more. It is in the early stages at this point, but we are actively pursuing it.
We are working on plans for a Scout Experience Center at our factory in Blythewood, South Carolina. This center will include customer delivery, lounges, an off-road course, and more. It is in the early stages at this point, but we are actively pursuing it.
Very cool……except I hate…..absolutely hate flying
Hopefully you will have some kind of trade in deal, we would drive out in one vehicle & drive a new one home. What better way to learn your new vehicle than a 1900 mile drive
South Carolina has similar dealer protection laws. Maybe Scout, being based in SC for manufacturing, can be what finally convinces the General Assembly to cut it out with such nonsense.
When I did BMW delivery Iit was PA to SC. I just rented a car. Obviously closer than you but that worked great. Drove the convertible home the whole way back with top down 42 degrees
I'm a huge fan of this. I know Porsche, Chevy Corvette, and Volvo have it where you get to travel and tour the factory and ride your car around the city is was produced. This would be an awesome feature and something I think would help Scout stand out as a manufacture.I'm curious whether factory deliveries, particularly for early reservation holders, are being considered by Scout. That would be similar to what some folks have been able to do with Rivian, picking up their R1 in Normal and then driving it home.
In my case the round-trip of 14 miles to collect the Terra Harvester that I reserved might be pretty arduous, but I'd be willing to give it the old college try.
When I did BMW delivery Iit was PA to SC. I just rented a car. Obviously closer than you but that worked great. Drove the convertible home the whole way back with top down 42 degrees
We drove a little over 500 miles this past December to get the wife’s new whip & already have 18k miles on it
Wow- talk about the trip of a lifetime. I'll make the trip from California in my 1970 800A then tow it home with the new Traveler!
Thoughts on this?This is something we are actively exploring. Short answer is very likely.
Here’s Scout's Full Presentation On How It Plans To Sell And Fix Cars Without Dealers - The Autopian
There is some part of me that felt as if the launch of the Scout brand was Volkswagen essentially trying to start over in America after far too many years failing to offer products that Americans actually want. This rebirth would start with a brand that has a rich American heritage; a Detroit...
www.theautopian.com
Hope it happens because I'm all for it.
Thoughts on this?
View attachment 3478Here’s Scout's Full Presentation On How It Plans To Sell And Fix Cars Without Dealers - The Autopian
There is some part of me that felt as if the launch of the Scout brand was Volkswagen essentially trying to start over in America after far too many years failing to offer products that Americans actually want. This rebirth would start with a brand that has a rich American heritage; a Detroit...
Hope it happens because I'm all for it.
Going to be in the neighborhood of the new Scout plant next year, might have to make a detour
I don't know who "The Autopian" has as a source but they've had the most in depth articles I've seen.Thoughts on this?
View attachment 3478Here’s Scout's Full Presentation On How It Plans To Sell And Fix Cars Without Dealers - The Autopian
There is some part of me that felt as if the launch of the Scout brand was Volkswagen essentially trying to start over in America after far too many years failing to offer products that Americans actually want. This rebirth would start with a brand that has a rich American heritage; a Detroit...
Hope it happens because I'm all for it.
