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Scion xB Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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#16 of 345
by scootertrash
Jul 24, 2004 (5:54 am)
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News Flash:
-The whole Scion Concept is that dealers don't negotiate- at all.
-Three free oil changes are included in all Scions
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xB Pricing and the salesman you get. by mydingo
Aug 16, 2004 (7:42 pm)
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First let me say, I just bought my xB last Sunday and I am really pleased with the fun factor. What you hear about the no-negotiation is not exactly true. If you look at the sticker on the car you will see that the MSRP is around $13,800 plus a $499.00 service, prep, handling charge. The dealer price is about $14,299 or so. Than you start adding the dealer prep ($699) misc items that they do to the car and the next thing you know it around $15,058. Buy the time you get out of there you're at about $16,985. The dealer may not be able to change the MSRP price but mine waived the $699.00 and threw in free tints,mats, 3 full tanks of gas and 3 details. You get the 3 oil changes for free anyway with all scions. I don't think thats a bad deal for an even $16,000 out the door. At first I was concerned about the price, but in Florida these things are selling so fast they get what they ask for. It took 3 hours of wheeling and dealing to drop the $1000 of the price. I think the time to shop is at the end of the month. You should try to find the salesman which has not met his quota for the week or the month. Remember that supply and demand will dictate whether your dealer will negotiate the OTD price. Good Luck.
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Re: xB Pricing and the salesman you get. [mydingo] by lee_w
Aug 17, 2004 (5:44 am)
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Replying to: mydingo (Aug 16, 2004 7:42 pm)

This is great information. Thank you for sharing your experience!
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Re: WHAT OTHER VEHICLE COMES CLOSE? [moparbad] by mydingo
Aug 18, 2004 (5:36 pm)
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Replying to: moparbad (Jun 26, 2004 12:57 pm)

How can you compare the Elantra to the xBoxx? They are two completly different vehicles. The Elantra is a CAR and the xBoxx is a VAN. You should be making the comparison with the $20,000 Plus Honda Element. I think the xBoxx is in the family of "special" autos like the VW Beetle, Mini Coopers, and the PT Cruisers. Its not about how expensive or cheap they are, its about their "characters" as autos.
 
Peace.
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Re: WHAT OTHER VEHICLE COMES CLOSE? [mydingo] by moparbad
Aug 19, 2004 (10:48 am)
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Replying to: mydingo (Aug 18, 2004 5:36 pm)

xBoxx? Xbox is a video game console by Microsoft.
 
Considering function and cost the xB is a 4 passenger 2WD economy car $13-$15K price range. It's competitors are economy cars.
The xb is not a van, it is not a truck, it is an economy car. And as a side not I've not seen anyone driving an xB in my area that is under the age of 35. Sales manager at local dealership said xB are selling based on Toyota reputation for reliability and quality, utility (amount of space) and number #1 purchase consideration is COST. They sell them despite their looks, not due to their looks.
 
How much did you pay for your economy car?
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Re: xB Pricing and the salesman you get. [mydingo] by moparbad
Aug 19, 2004 (10:57 am)
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Replying to: mydingo (Aug 16, 2004 7:42 pm)

In IL an xB with automatic may be purchased for $14,995 wfreight included with only addtional fees the $53 doc fee and tax, title and license.
The doc fees and prep fees charged in the southern states is a complete ripoff.
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Re: WHAT OTHER VEHICLE COMES CLOSE? [moparbad] by mydingo
Aug 19, 2004 (12:15 pm)
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Replying to: moparbad (Aug 19, 2004 10:48 am)

Yes, I know what an XBox is, I have one. The xB (notice the small "x" and the capitalized "B") is a BOX shaped Vehicle. Hence the nick name "Boxx". I prefer to use the "x" and "xx" in xBOXX to distinguish it from the cute little game box from Microsoft. Some people hate it and some people love it. Either way its cheaper than a full blown computer but does the job (mostly) when it comes to gaming. Just like the xBoxx does when it comes to being a utility vehicle.
 
I disagree with you that people buy it for the price. I found cheaper Autos from Nissan, Susuki and Kia with more options for even less cash. None had the style or character of the xBoxx.
 
Its about the looks of the Vehicle. Do you think people buy the Aztec or the Element for the price. I wouldn't even take one as a gift. They are the ugliest cars on the road today. The owner for some reason fell in love with the style of the vehicle not the price. If it was just the price they would have gone with something more conventional. By the way my other cars are a Volvo s70 which is a very sweet ride and a BMW 325i Sedan which drives like nothing else. I am thinking about selling the BMW and keeping the xBoxx as my primary vehicle.
I ,like many others, bought the xBoxx for it's style not it's price.
 
It "sounds" like you just don't like the xBoxx, and that is fine. I am happy that you know what you don't like. But why are you wasting your time here critizing a vehicle to the people who own them. (EDITED)
 
By the way I just moved a couch and a small frig using my xBoxx. So I guess its more a VAN than it is a CAR. I also have 2 car seats and 3 passengers in the rear seat with plenty of comfort. Lets see, thats 2 in front and 3 in rear that sounds like 5 (I believe).
 
In Florida the basic xBoxx is between $14000 and $16000 depending on the basic options (Manual, Auto and misc. If you get crazy with the options you can drive away in a $21,000 "MINI-MINIVAN" with about a 138 HP motor and a serious aero-package.
 
Either way you look at it, its a head turner, period.
 
Peace
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Re: WHAT OTHER VEHICLE COMES CLOSE? [mydingo] by moparbad
Aug 19, 2004 (12:34 pm)
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Replying to: mydingo (Aug 19, 2004 12:15 pm)

quote y dingo -It sounds like you just don't like the xBoxx, and that is fine. I am happy that you know what you don't like. But why are you wasting your time here critizing a vehicle to the people who own them. Maybe you can be more helpful in a forum where people are "thinking" about buying a vehicle.-end
 
My earlier comments are not "critizing" the xB. xB is a great small vehicle. Are you able to understand English?
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Re: WHAT OTHER VEHICLE COMES CLOSE? [moparbad] by mydingo
Aug 19, 2004 (12:41 pm)
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Replying to: moparbad (Aug 19, 2004 12:34 pm)

I got that. I misunderstood your point. You had a conflicting comment about the utilitarian use of the "xB". I still don't agree with the comparison of the "xB" to a "car".
 
Oh yeah...... I do understand english, thanks for checking.
 
Peace

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