I canceled our two reservations

[OlyScout]

I also cancelled both of my reservations but for a different reason since I do not use my vehicle for towing. In the end it will be too expensive. Hopefully the new Scout will be much more reliable than the first ones ever produced.

I am getting too accustomed to the cheap lease deals on EV's and cannot see myself ever plopping down $50K+ for a vehicle again. I just leased a 2025 Nissan Ariya for $98/mo with nothing down for 3 years. Even with my $1,700 drive off fees (tax, first payment, dealer handling, etc) that is only $5,228 to drive an EV for three years. I could repeat the process 10 times and barely reach the $50K threshold. I know the future lease deals on EV's won't be as favorable to consumers as they are right now.

Whoa, that’s amazing and a no-brainer. I’m not going to lie, I’m eyeing the Rivian R2 development. I don’t tow and currently have a Model Y Performance. I’m accustomed to about 300 miles range and 0-60 in mid 3-second. That’s my daily life and I know it doesn’t align with why you get or want in a Scout. Point is, the technology is already here and advancing each year so Scout needs to compete or it’ll be niche with a fanbase that’s not really into EVs. I’ll keep my reservation and have my popcorn.

 

[Random 9]

For you guys that want to tow a boat... get something else! A longer wheelbase, heavier machine, and a huge gas tank are what you want.

I'd rather focus on a smooth ride and off road capabilities for the occasional weekend at the offroad park or overlanding. One vehicle cannot do everything.

 

[Scout]

For you guys that want to tow a boat... get something else! A longer wheelbase, heavier machine, and a huge gas tank are what you want.

I'd rather focus on a smooth ride and off road capabilities for the occasional weekend at the offroad park or overlanding. One vehicle cannot do everything.

towing wasn’t the only issue for me. I want the old school retro scout where the roof comes off. Maybe in the 2030s they’ll come out with it.

 

[cherrios111]

For you guys that want to tow a boat... get something else! A longer wheelbase, heavier machine, and a huge gas tank are what you want.

I'd rather focus on a smooth ride and off road capabilities for the occasional weekend at the offroad park or overlanding. One vehicle cannot do everything.

Well said. Towing a trailer around the property or down to the local lumber or feed store I am sure the Terra will be more than capable. But if I need to go get a backhoe for example, larger capacity is required so for me no harvester as I am fine with 300ish mile range and more expected tow capacity. I have already driven a model 3 towing a small trailer across country 4 times and any charging anxiety is at an all time low.

 

[Rouse]

Cancelled my reservation today. While I could technically afford it, everything points in the direction of the lineup being $10k+ more expensive across the board than initially hoped. For me it’s not so much about the initial cost, but every dollar more is potential for an increased amount of depreciation which is one of the biggest EV financial problems currently. Hopefully in about five years I can pick up a used one that has taken some of that depreciation hit and I can enjoy the vehicle more.

 

[joewilk45]

Why cancel its two years away you could hit the lottery. Honestly 70 k is the number I see as a starting point

 

[JesseS]

Why cancel its two years away you could hit the lottery. Honestly 70 k is the number I see as a starting point

I know, and that's twice as much as my 1st home cost!! Crazy! Still not sure I want to drop that much on a vehicle that will lose 20K as soon as I drive it off the lot.

 

[joewilk45]

You have kids ? Lots a things don't make sense and you'll drop far more than 20 k on the kiddy's so it doesn't have to make total financial sense for your ass to be behind a Scout once they become available. And who knows the ompa in the Washington could choke on a cheeseburger and South Carolina allows scout to sell DTC but makes no sense to cancel a 100 dollar reservation that doesn't come to fruition for 2 yrs

 

[JesseS]

You have kids ? Lots a things don't make sense and you'll drop far more than 20 k on the kiddy's so it doesn't have to make total financial sense for your ass to be behind a Scout once they become available. And who knows the ompa in the Washington could choke on a cheeseburger and South Carolina allows scout to sell DTC but makes no sense to cancel a 100 dollar reservation that doesn't come to fruition for 2 yrs

Empty nester, both grown and gone, now we travel. Leaving for the Bay Islands (off the coast of Honduras) in a week to do some diving, fishing, and drinking, in that order.

 

[Mousehunter]

EV's are really not ready for long distance towing. Towed my boat this weekend, F250 diesel drank almost a full tank. Honestly, I suspect most EV trucks would have taken 3 charges to do it. That said, could simplify it by just renting storage on the coast-then the EV would possibly make the trip more comfortable than my truck rather than a burden. Still, not planning on getting rid of my F250 anytime soon.

My boat is not heavy, but it catches plenty of wind.

 

[joewilk45]

Another option is have it shipped from New Jersey to Florida 750 one way for 30 ' trawler

 

[JesseS]

Another option is have it shipped from New Jersey to Florida 750 one way for 30 ' trawler

I went with your second option, rented a covered slip at Moss Landing Marina for $150 a month, less than the fuel it would take to drive the truck round trip, and much less wear and tear on both the truck and boat, plus a faster smoother ride in the hybrid at 55 mpg.

 

[joewilk45]

Check this out
https://electrek.co/2025/07/17/theyre-real-and-theyre-spectacular-ford-launches-bronco-ev-and-erev/

 

[6-ScoutFamily]

Looks like a Scout!