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Automobile Enthusiasts

Auggie

(32,439 posts)

6. Still wish I had my bug

Reply to SarahD (Reply #4)

Mon Mar 18, 2024, 07:53 PM

Mar 2024

I wouldn't want to drive it across the country but it was great for local trips. Even freeway driving from San Francisco to San Jose.

AM radio only. No power steering, power brakes, power windows, automatic transmission or air conditioning.

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Will the Scout be cool again? [View all] SarahD Mar 2024 OP

It isn't based on the old International Scout MichMan Mar 2024 #1

I saw some pictures. SarahD Mar 2024 #2

Volkswagen bought International Harvester's parent, Navistar, a couple years ago. Mopar151 Mar 2024 #5

Why don't they just offer a no frills well-built low cost compact? Auggie Mar 2024 #3

I guess people don't want them. SarahD Mar 2024 #4

Still wish I had my bug Auggie Mar 2024 #6

It fails to meet any safety or emissions standards introduced in the last 40 years MichMan Mar 2024 #7

No, no, no, no ... Auggie Mar 2024 #8

Would that it was so simple.... Mopar151 Mar 2024 #9

I'm going to echo what I think Auggie is saying Kennah Mar 2024 #11

Wishing does'nt make it so. Mopar151 Mar 2024 #12

Aim for competing with the Toyota Corolla Hybrid Kennah Mar 2024 #13

Rugged off-road Scout Mopar151 Mar 2024 #10