Scout Quality

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    Additionally, Scout Motors wants to hear your feedback and speak directly to the rabid community of owners as unique as America. We'll use the Scout Community to deliver news and information on events and launch updates directly to the group. Although the start of production is anticipated in 2026, many new developments and milestones will occur in the interim. We plan to share them with you on this site and look for your feedback and suggestions.

    How will the Scout Community be run? Think of it this way: this place is your favorite local hangout. We want you to enjoy the atmosphere, talk to people who share similar interests, request and receive advice, and generally have an enjoyable time. The Scout Community should be a highlight of your day. We want you to tell stories, share photos, spread your knowledge, and tell us how Scout can deliver great products and experiences. Along the way, Scout Motors will share our journey to production with you.

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    So, welcome to the Scout Community! We encourage you to check back regularly as we plan to engage our members, share teasers, and participate in discussions. The world needs Scouts™. Let's get going.


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I was having a conversation with a local mechanic last night and he brought up some concerning news with Mercedes. He was talking about how they have a recall on one of their 2019 (or 2020, he couldn't quite remember) with regards to the frame rusting. He witnessed this in his shop and was blown away that a car only 3 YEARS OLD was excessively rusting so rapidly. It sounds like Mercedes is addressing the issue with the recall. I have a hard time understanding how something like this would happen with all the advancements and lessons learned the automobile industry has made in the past century. So with that train of thought, and knowing the rusting stigma associated with the original Scouts, I would again ask Scout Motors to put emphasis on the quality of the build and products being used. Mercedes has a good example here of how saving a buck might not always save a buck. More than anything I just hate the idea of the new Scout getting a bad wrap. Unfortunately there is a balancing act with not making vehicles that can last forever because car companies do need return customers. .....just tip those scales in the positive direction at least so the Scout name continues to stands strong.
 
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I was reading that a minor fender-bender cost $42,000 to fix on a Rivian R1T. This is insane, to put it lightly. The main reason for this big cost is the rear bumper shares a large body panel with most of the truck. Almost the entire truck needs to be disassembled to repair the rear bumper. I really hope the architects and engineers at SM are able to make body panels in a way that they are easily replaceable, and far less expensive to fix.