- #1871 of 2033
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Re: tC seat comfort [moparbad]
by vasto
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Nov 23, 2007 (7:43 pm)
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Replying to: moparbad (Nov 23, 2007 6:42 pm)
Gee. No one seems interested in my seat comfort question but is hung up on pure pricing. A multi million dollar dealership that advertised in October (with radio and print ads) to pay sales tax on all Toyotas and Scions sold before month end surely must have done their homework. And I believe they sold a lot of cars. I recall that years ago price fixing was deemed illegal except maybe when selling gasoline. In any case, I love the car and feel I got the best deal. And that's what car shopping should be!
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- #1872 of 2033
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Re: tC seat comfort [vasto]
by mackabee
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Nov 23, 2007 (9:46 pm)
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Replying to: vasto (Nov 23, 2007 7:43 pm)
Someone misunderstood my post. They are not supposed to "throw in" mats or other accessories to make a deal. If they do that then every customer must get the mats and the other accessory they gave the buyer during that promotion period.
Mack/
p.s. the seats are very comfortable and have very good lateral support.
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- #1873 of 2033
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$250 for a tire???
by nifab
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Nov 27, 2007 (8:56 pm)
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Hi All-
My tire was leaking air slowly. Turned out to be a nail & the Toyota shop (#2) recommended to patch it, which I did. To weeks later my tire light went on & I went to my hometown Toyota shop (#1), they said that they could not find any leak, & thought the pressure dropped due to a "weather change." Two weeks later the light went on again, & then shop #1 stated that there was another area in the same tire that had to be patched.
Went back to shop #2 since they did the original work, & they informed me that the tire could not be patched (something about something rubbing against the patch area & making matters worse). At that point I was informed that I had to buy a new Yokahama tire--for a whopping $259 (+tax)!
The tires only have 10K on them. They came with the car (Yokahama S32A). I am not a hardcore car person, so maybe I am not appreciating their price, but from what I know these tires are not even that great!
What should I do? I cannot feasibly get one via the net, (don't know what I am getting nor how to put a tire on myself). Checked TNB, but the price was about the same as the Toyota dealer.
I would appreciate any advice on the matter:-)
Cheers
nifab
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- #1874 of 2033
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Re: $250 for a tire??? [nifab]
by mackabee
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Nov 27, 2007 (9:00 pm)
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Replying to: nifab (Nov 27, 2007 8:56 pm)
Have you checked with www.tirerack.com? They are the best. They have recommended installers in your area and they can deliver the tire to you in a day or two depending on which warehouse is closer to you. Give them a try. I been getting all my tire and wheel needs from them since 1998
Mackabee
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- #1875 of 2033
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Re: $250 for a tire??? [mackabee]
by vasto
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Nov 28, 2007 (6:20 am)
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Replying to: mackabee (Nov 27, 2007 9:00 pm)
I agree with Mackabee. Tirerack.com is the way to go. Tires for the tC start at $64 and Kumhos go for $70 + about $10 each for shipping. I get tires mounted and balanced at closest Super Walmart for about $15 bucks apiece which includes lifetime rotation and balancing. It surprised me that they mount tires purchased elsewhere and will rotate and balance them every 6000 miles FOR FREE! VASTO
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- #1876 of 2033
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Re: $250 for a tire??? [vasto]
by mackabee
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Nov 28, 2007 (4:26 pm)
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Replying to: vasto (Nov 28, 2007 6:20 am)
Really?! I'm glad you posted that. My youngest works at the local WallyWorld part time and gets 10% discount on anything. Next time I order from tire rack I'll take them there to get installed. Tks!
Kuhmo's are excellent tires. I have them on my Camry, my son's Corolla, and My middle son's Prelude, and my son that own's the tC put a set of 18in G-games wheels and Kuhmo tires on it. Check it out:
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- #1877 of 2033
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Re: Looking for a commuter car.... [paisan]
by msolomon74
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Dec 11, 2007 (2:42 pm)
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Replying to: paisan (Apr 11, 2007 3:49 am)
It handles very very poorly in the snow/rain. I find it downright dangerous in the rain/snow. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can do to make my Scion more safe in snow/rain???
Thx
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- #1878 of 2033
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Re: Looking for a commuter car.... [msolomon74]
by mackabee
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Dec 11, 2007 (3:10 pm)
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Replying to: msolomon74 (Dec 11, 2007 2:42 pm)
Get rid of the Bridgestone tires and get some Dunlops, Yokohamas or Kuhmo. Last resort try the Good Year aquatreds.
Mackabee
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- #1879 of 2033
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Re: $250 for a tire??? [mackabee]
by nifab
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Dec 15, 2007 (9:20 am)
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Replying to: mackabee (Nov 27, 2007 9:00 pm)
Thanks a lot for your advise. I checked out tirerack, but the savings for one tire was fairly small. However my Toyota dealership, recognizing an error, kindly replaced it without charge. They have always given me great customer service; that goes a long way for brand & dealership loyalty. Again thank you for your reply:-)
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- #1880 of 2033
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Re: $250 for a tire??? [nifab]
by mackabee
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Dec 15, 2007 (6:28 pm)
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Replying to: nifab (Dec 15, 2007 9:20 am)
Good. I'm glad things worked out for you.
Mackabee
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