Ordered since last November, the new Scout has come at last to replace, well, the old Scout that clocked up 120,000 miles in 3 years and sadly has been the most unreliable car I have ever owned. But, as it is the only car around that does what I want at that price I got another - hopefully they will have ironed out the problems in the revision!!

Yes I am a forester!!!

Sweet looking car, got any interior shots?

Ordered since last November, the new Scout has come at last to replace, well, the old Scout that clocked up 120,000 miles in 3 years and sadly has been the most unreliable car I have ever owned. But, as it is the only car around that does what I want at that price I got another - hopefully they will have ironed out the problems in the revision!!

Yes I am a forester!!!

very smart and clearly where it belongs.

are those the polished proteus wheels? Our Scout should arrive next week - ordered in September so yours was quick

Are those the polished proteus wheels?

No, the polished Proteus alloys have the gunmetal grey paint around the sides of the spokes and the hub...

...and sadly has been the most unreliable car I have ever owned.

Eh? Are you sure it was a Scout you had for the last three years?

What problems did you have to make it the most unreliable car you have ever owned?

Somehow I think I would know if it was a Scout!! lol

Now where do I start:

Suspension front and back 4 times

Turbo failed - twice

Airflow meter failed on Swiss border....

Rear axle / diff failed (that cost £2500 just for the part - beware if out of warranty!) :no:

Engine water leak - this was never solved and defeated three garages

rear wheel bearing

Engine warning lights coming on then off

intermitent fuelling problem causing car to conk out - usually on motorway. Not related to turbo or afm.

Inoperative rear door - this defeated one garage

Failed electric windows in rear

Crackling speakers..

Intermitant air con - this defeated Hadwins at Lindale and was never sorted

ESP kept engaging on right-hand bends under moderate speeds - went back to Simpsons in Preston several times but their 18 yr old mechanic could only look on in wonder...never sorted by them - turned out to be a faulty tyre side wall.

I could go on but off the top of my head this is what I came up with - maybe I have just been lucky with other cars and a tad unlucky with this - dealers have been universally crap though - not interested in problems - just like servicing I think.

Like I said - I got another because basically they are a great car

Edited 7 May, 201115 yr by Placey

Wow, that's a lengthy list of faults.

Were the majority of these from new / low mileage or did they tend to appear more towards the 120,000 miles?

Got some Pirelli Sottozero m&s tyres fitted - makes a massive difference in bad weather

Wow, that's a lengthy list of faults.

Were the majority of these from new / low mileage or did they tend to appear more towards the 120,000 miles?

I guess the problems started around 70k with turbo etc but the real nasty one was last year - 2 weeks before the warranty ran out there was a grumble from the rear. I suspected diff bearings but they changed them and it made no difference so it was a whole new rear diff at a cost (to them - I saw the bill) of £2500. The actual warranty bill for all the work was £4000 as they did the turbo for the second time as well. That must have been around 80,000 miles. The guy at Simpsons in Preston said if I had been out of warranty the total bill would have nearer £5000 with VAT and retail labour rates!! yikes. Tip - if you here a grumble from the rear get it checked while still in warranty!!

Have they changed the gearlever and removed the 4x4 logo? :'(

Have they changed the gearlever and removed the 4x4 logo? :'(

No logo is still there - just out of the shot. The logo IS smaller though.

Improvements include a SD card slot for the improved stereo - great addition!

Edited 6 May, 201115 yr by Placey

Tip - if you here a grumble from the rear get it checked while still in warranty!!

Good advice thanks, mines an 08 but only has 25,000 miles so I guess if its mileage related then I'll be out of warranty / luck!

If you are a forester I'm assuming your Scout may see a lot more off-road action rather than the occasional grass verge like me, so perhaps your rear diff is working harder / more regularly than mine?

Good colour choice too

Good advice thanks, mines an 08 but only has 25,000 miles so I guess if its mileage related then I'll be out of warranty / luck!

If you are a forester I'm assuming your Scout may see a lot more off-road action rather than the occasional grass verge like me, so perhaps your rear diff is working harder / more regularly than mine?

Good colour choice too

Yes - I guess the suspension woes are as a result of some off roading but I would have hoped it was designed for that - esp the rear axle. Oddly enough - most of the miles are from the motorway as I live in Lancashire but work in Alnwick and anywhere in between where trees are!

Gear lever!

Looking very smart in black. Hopefully this one won't be as problematic as your old one.

I'm still waiting for the day when I get my first provisional build week - 8 weeks since ordering and counting :(

I agree with stringbean, it looks very nice in black. How are you finding the Dunlops ? as a few people seem to say they are loud. The wheels look pretty nice too.

I agree with stringbean, it looks very nice in black. How are you finding the Dunlops ? as a few people seem to say they are loud. The wheels look pretty nice too.

You mean the Pirellis? Well, I had the last Scout for three years and the only in the last year did I fit mud and snow Pirelli tyres - I have to say I have not noticed any more noise OR wear rate - they are very good - the only thing I did notice was slightly less dry weather grip in cornering - but I think I am being fussy. Hence I have fitted a new set on da new car - they look the part too! The wheels are std fit, although on the last Scout the wheels rotted in front of my eyes and the dealers just laughed when I asked for a warranty claim :'( I am hoping these 17 inch wheels last a bit better - I'll try and post a pic of the old ones as they were a real mess after three years!!!

Based on my experience, I should not have got another Scout but I have faith in the brand and cannot believe that they are that bad!!!

that looks great in black - makes the sump shield stand out..

Ordered since last November, the new Scout has come at last

Our Scout should arrive next week - ordered in September so yours was quick

I'm still waiting for the day when I get my first provisional build week - 8 weeks since ordering and counting :(

Guess I'm one of the forgotten ones! I also ordered a Scout in Nov last year (approx 5 1/2 months ago) and have currently been allocated build week 28 (keeps going backwards, started as week 17) so might arrive by August! Unless of course there are more delays ...... :(

Nice car BTW, hope it's going to restore your faith in the brand

Looks very nice, just needs some mud up the side

that looks great in black - makes the sump shield stand out..

Been told today that our original choice - the new Steel Grey for the 2012MY - won't be available to even order until wk28 - so to replace our 2007 diamond silver you have just confirmed our close second: BLACK MAGIC. Thank you!

Been told today that our original choice - the new Steel Grey for the 2012MY - won't be available to even order until wk28 - so to replace our 2007 diamond silver you have just confirmed our close second: BLACK MAGIC. Thank you!

My last one was Black Magic too - I really liked the colour combo with the silver front and back :)

The wheels are std fit, although on the last Scout the wheels rotted in front of my eyes and the dealers just laughed when I asked for a warranty claim :'( I am hoping these 17 inch wheels last a bit better - I'll try and post a pic of the old ones as they were a real mess after three years!!!

Unfortunately the Scout Proteus alloy wheels are not very durable.

The attractive polished spokes and rims look the part but are very susceptible to delamination, especially around the rim and at the point the polished finish meets the normal painted finish... quite frustrating when you consider the Scout's off-road capabilities.

Not sure if you have seen this thread (plenty of pictures) but a lot of owners (me included) have had several wheels replaced under warranty. The design hasn't changed so it is very likely that your new wheels will eventually go the same way, definitely one to watch for.

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/123460-halting-alloy-wheel-lacquer-delamination/

My last one was Black Magic too - I really liked the colour combo with the silver front and back :)

+1

(but then I am biased!)

Nice one!!

I get my tow bar soon too!