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Scion
Jun 30, 2004 3:45:41 GMT 1
Post by cfesmire on Jun 30, 2004 3:45:41 GMT 1
I have been seeing and hearing a lot of commercials about the Toyota sponsored Scion lately. An interesting looking vehicle. But I haven't seen one anywhere yet or talked to anyone even vaguely familiar with them. Who has any poop on them?
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stanhas87
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Scion
Jun 30, 2004 4:24:30 GMT 1
Post by stanhas87 on Jun 30, 2004 4:24:30 GMT 1
Dear Chester:
One of the models is a small,sqarish station wagon (the xB) and the other looks like a PT cruiser (the xA). A coupe just came out as well.
The xB is known as a Toyota bB and is avaliable by Tomica,in 1/64.
Nick K
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skunk
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Scion
Jul 1, 2004 1:46:37 GMT 1
Post by skunk on Jul 1, 2004 1:46:37 GMT 1
I just saw my first xC (the coupe)
Scion is (for our European friends) Toyota's youthful line, a la Lexus, but for gen X-ers and Y-ers.
They are only on sale in some states, but in LA and NY there are tons. I have seen cops in NY's Chinatown using the Scion xB to remain incognito. I like the idea of being able to "bundle" TRD/Scion tuning parts with one's car payment, soon a supercharger will even be on offer.
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BillC
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Scion
Jul 2, 2004 18:13:17 GMT 1
Post by BillC on Jul 2, 2004 18:13:17 GMT 1
Skunk: You're Toyota's kind of customer. The whole ideas is to get you in the door with an inexpensive car with an edgy design, then load you up with dealer-installed options.
The Scion is actually now in national rollout mode.
The concept was originated in Japan, where the xB has been on sale for a while. Toyota brought it over as a separate, youth-oriented line to combat the aging demographics of its mainline products. First U.S. market was California, followed by 26 states a couple of months ago. I believe they will be available nationwide by the end of the year.
The Scion line has already exceeded Toyota's target volumes. The question will be what Toyota does next. Styling like the xB's grows dated very quickly.
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