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Re: My two cents: [mackabee] by andeet
Jun 15, 2008 (5:16 am)
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Replying to: mackabee (Jun 14, 2008 10:00 pm)

CEL...is short for "Check Engine Light." Youthful Scion owners call it in the Scion forums world.
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If you want extreme gripping????? by andeet
Jun 15, 2008 (5:32 am)
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I suggest in the TRD Lowering Springs & Struts/shocks. If can spend extra $250.00 get the Rear Sway Bar too and install it on "Racing Setting."
 
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Re: My two cents: [andeet] by mackabee
Jun 15, 2008 (7:25 am)
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Replying to: andeet (Jun 15, 2008 5:16 am)

I see. Looks like I'm going to have to spend more time on the Scion forums. Tks (that's old geezer for Thanks!) LOL
 Mack
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Re: My two cents: [mackabee] by andeet
Jun 15, 2008 (7:47 am)
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Replying to: mackabee (Jun 15, 2008 7:25 am)

LOL
 
We maybe government knowledge declined but we know any facts about the Scion name
 
I forgot an actual picture of my car....
 
#1897 of 2033
Re: My two cents: [andeet] by nvbanker
Jun 15, 2008 (9:06 am)
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Replying to: andeet (Jun 14, 2008 11:44 am)

It's great car, I just wish I didn't have to drive it everyday and drive 40 miles a day to work. I'm hoping to buy a Yaris sometime next year and keep the tC for "weekend fun." Have time catch up to the mileage. I put too much money into this car and I would like to least see this car last for 10 years.
 
This mentality is easy to understand, I've had the same feelings myself in the past - but I finally came to realize, the cars are BUILT to be driven - that's what they are created for, and your Scion will easily make it 150,000 or 10 years without breaking a sweat, so drive the thing and enjoy it! Why drive a Yaris just to save the fun car, drive the fun car and have a ball! When the car has 300,000 miles on it and you've had 300,000 miles worth of fun with it, you'll be glad you did.
 
My philosophy: Drive what you love - life is short.
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nvbanker.. by iluvmysephia1
Jun 15, 2008 (12:10 pm)
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I agree with you. Although I don't like the phrase "drive it like you stole it" the thought applies here. I bought a 2008 Mitsubish Lancer GTS and love the car. I keep thinking about all-electrics, hybrids, etc., etc., but ya know, life is short.
 
I'm just gonna drive this thing and consume gasoline as need be for another 150,000 miles. And forget about other-propulsion technologies for a long time. Let them perfect these things and I'll come along later and trade for one of them. In a long while, mind you!
 
But I think your advice is sound for andeet, though. And he doesn't even have to steal it, right?
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Re: My two cents: [andeet] by mackabee
Jun 15, 2008 (8:27 pm)
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Replying to: andeet (Jun 15, 2008 7:47 am)

Looks great! Looks like you put on the ground effects, lip spoiler and lowered it. Awesome!
 
Here's a pic of my son's 05 tC number 250 off the assembly line. He swapped the factory wheels for G-games 18 inch wheels, trd shocks and lowering springs, air intake, window tint, led tail lights, mudguards, and he put a really nice inside light bulb that bathes the car in an ice blue tint.
 
  
 
Here's a pic of it when it came off the carrier truck. That's my son and me, Jun 2004
 
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Well here's the thing... by andeet
Jun 16, 2008 (2:48 am)
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I've put 90k on '07! That I bought in November of '06
 
This car symbols every about me...Quiet at first but doesn't shut up once I get to know someone, competitive, willing to work harder than anyone out there.
 
Another factor is...I got hired on at my current job in May of '06 with guaranteed $1,000 sign-on bonus but pay out is on your six month employed date. On November 29, 2006; I saw that cash in my account with my paycheck. Went to the dealer later that day...bought my tC with that $1,000's. Then my profit sharings, tax returns, employment weekly sales bonus' kept going to the car. The dealer always knew when I had disposable money cause I always went to parts for TRD parts; in fact couple of other sales consultants tried selling me another car. LOL
 
I agree!!! How can you enjoy a car if you don't drive it!!! lol One lunch time at work. I got into argument with a co-worker. I was chatting another co-worker by saying "My next car is going to be a Lexus IS 250 (or 350.)" Then the co-worker asks me back "How much does one of those cost?" I said "Brand new about 32-35k" All of sudden another co-worker butts in and says "I WOULDN'T but a car for that much." I'm thinking..."Yeah because you're a cheap skate." Then he explains "I wouldn't pay that much cause they deprecate. No car ever makes you money." I'm like "BS" cause they are ALOT of classics out there still worth 50k! Hello!! Watch Barrett-Jackson! Then another co-worker said "BS (with the same fact as me.) If I'm going to buy a car. I'm going to drive it and enjoy it every minute." I hate that co-worker from day one! That co-worker always butting in with other people's conversations thinking he knows every single thing but he doesn't know jack! I personally think he's jealous cause here I am hired through HR and making bank while he had go through Temp Agency.
 
I hear stories from my uncles and my Dad. Talking about their GTOs, Challengers, 442s and they end with "I wish I still had it!" One of their childhood friends still owns his '67 Fastback Mustang and shows it at every classic car show known in Illinois.
 
^^^^That's what I want with my tC! I picture the car sitting in garage and when I have child. I picture the back seat with a child seat and my "Mini-me" screaming "Go fast again!" cause I made fast turn while spending "Mommy and Me" time.
 
So in other words: I am currently driving my dream car! I'm proud of bragging about it.
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Bought a TC today by shaneinmi
Jun 17, 2008 (9:43 pm)
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Hello,
 
I purchased a scion tc today and got a stellar deal (I think...) it is a blue scion tc that was a demo with the pedestal spoiler, fog lights and the sports gas/brake pedals. I got 8k for my 05 civic trade in with 77k miles. i live in Michigan where we get a lot of snow...am i going to have an issue, anything i need to do to prepare? The car stickered at 20k, but they knocked down to $18,900 since it had 2k miles from being a demo...did I get a good deal? I ended up financing only 12k...after reading some of the stuff on here i am a little concerned with all the issues im hearing...wondering if i made a bad choice. I am used to honda civics reliability (never had a single problem in the 2 ive owned) and just now made the transition. Also...is the stereo system removable (just wondering re theft risk) I do not live in a bad part of town or the state. Lastly...when applying the brake should the entire "strip' on the back of the car light up or just the middle section?
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Re: Bought a TC today [shaneinmi] by mackabee
Jun 18, 2008 (8:31 pm)
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Replying to: shaneinmi (Jun 17, 2008 9:43 pm)

It's too late now to ask whether you got a stellar deal. You could have bought a brand new one with the same options (fog lights, pedestal spoiler) for $19,287 (Automatic) $800.00 less for the 5spd. I hope you bought it at a Toyota/Scion dealer and they certified the car.
You don't have to worry about this car. It's made by Toyota and has the reliability of any other Toyota which these cars are known for.
I believe only the middle lights up on the third light. I really haven't noticed but I remember my son mentioned something about it.
I don't mean to rain on your parade. The Scion certified warranty is actually better than the new car warranty. In your case you would get both since the car is an 08 with 2200 miles. Enjoy it.!
 Mack

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