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Scion xB Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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Dash Board Covers by bprenderson
Aug 29, 2006 (11:31 am)
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Replying to: aatherton (Aug 29, 2006 9:20 am)

Al,
 
Did the "Dashboard cover Suede, black Calif Car Cover" lay perfectly flat on the dash and more importantly did it stop all the reflected glare? I have a DashMat Black on my Honda FIT that blocks 100% of the glare but doesn't particularly fit very well. Thanks...............
 
Regards,
Bubba
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Re: Dash Board Covers [bprenderson] by aatherton
Aug 29, 2006 (1:12 pm)
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Replying to: bprenderson (Aug 29, 2006 11:31 am)

I don't use the suede dashmat except when the car is driven with the windows up or parked in hot sun. Most of the time the dashmat is rolled up behind the rear seat.
 
Since I don't use it all the time, I only stuck the hooked velcro tape in two places around the speedo housing. The hooked tape grabs the back of the dashmat gently. The dashmat lies on the xB dash very well if I take time to place it carefully and leave it there for a day. But most of the time I just slap in on the dash for a few hours and don't care if I don't get it perfect. If I used spots of tape everywhere and left the dashmat in place to settle out, it would lie perfectly.
 
The dash used to get almost too hot to touch in the sun, which increased the load on the AC and made the parked car very hot. The dashmat only gets warm to the touch, which reduces the load on the AC and makes the parked car a lot cooler.
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Why pick one dealer over another? by mskelly0024
Nov 18, 2006 (4:11 pm)
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Hi I am considering buying a new scion xb and trading in my chrysler sebring. I am wondering though, since scion has the whole pure price thing, why would you pick one dealership over another besides distance and availability of the model? Also I am in Phoenix, AZ so if anyone has any positive or negative experiences with dealerships out here please share!
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Re: Why pick one dealer over another? [mskelly0024] by jfritsch
Nov 19, 2006 (2:49 am)
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Replying to: mskelly0024 (Nov 18, 2006 4:11 pm)

Check my message #12481 in the Honda Accord prices paid discussion for useful info on how to buy a car.
 
In a no dicker Saturn like situation for the Scion your major determinant would be price otd with all your options with all fees and taxes. The biggie in your case would be the trade allowance offered. Although they have little flexibility on the raw sticker, the options and fees they have more leeway on as well of course, the trade.
 
--jjf
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Re: Why pick one dealer over another? [mskelly0024] by dwynne
Nov 20, 2006 (7:30 am)
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Replying to: mskelly0024 (Nov 18, 2006 4:11 pm)

If you had no trade-in, then with "pure pricing" it would come down to the amount each dealer charges for dealer fees (can run from $50 up to $500, I have heard) and if they have the color and transmission choice you want in stock.
 
With a trade in, then it would be a choice of how much they will allow on your Sebring and how high the dealer fee is. Find the combo that nets you the best price.
 
Dennis
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Re: Why pick one dealer over another? [dwynne] by aatherton
Nov 20, 2006 (2:29 pm)
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Replying to: dwynne (Nov 20, 2006 7:30 am)

When I bought my xB in Louisville in Feb 2006, the total fees at the three dealers were $400, $500 and $900 (!)
At the $900 dealer, some of the fees did not become apparent until the purchase order was drawn up for me to sign. There were pre-printed lines on it like Special Benefits Package and Saleperson, and the dealer had filled in $600 for one and $200 for the other, which were nothing but fees.
I didn't buy from that dealer.
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Scion xB - #3 best car for depreciation - Consumer Reports by dwynne
Nov 28, 2006 (3:30 pm)
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Link to free CR 10 best and worst depreciation story
 
The Scion xb is #3 in holding value behind only the Prius and the Mini. The xA is #9 and the Civic is #10 .
 
Dennis
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Re: Scion xB - #3 best car for depreciation - Consumer Reports [dwynne] by jfritsch
Nov 29, 2006 (8:02 am)
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Replying to: dwynne (Nov 28, 2006 3:30 pm)

Word to the wise, with the depreciation situation, buy a new xa, xb, even with $200-300 in doc fees.
 
My friend just sold a 2 yr old xb with 29000 miles on it for about $1300 less than a new one at his dealership (to some nimrod no doubt but still...)
 
--jjf
 
The Scion xb is #3 in holding value behind only the Prius and the Mini. The xA is #9 and the Civic is #10 .
  
Dennis
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I would buy a new Scion XB by sduff68
Dec 09, 2006 (6:48 am)
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I purchased a 2005 Scion XB automatic from Carmax for 15,500.00. (By the way I LOVE CARMAX, best way to buy a used car in my opinion)
 
Afterwards I went to the Scion dealership down the street and realized I could have got a brand new 2006 for the same amount.
 
However, my Scion came with alloy wheels, rear spoiler, and euro style tail lights, so I probably still saved money.
 
The only feature I think I really missed out on was the radio controls on the steering wheel.
 
I love the car, it handles great, gets great gas mileage, feels more roomier than the Ford Explorer I traded in, and I was able to load it up with an incredible amount of boxes and luggage when I had to move a couple of months ago.
 
I miss some features that I am accustomed too...like cruise control.
 
Can someone who has had the cruise control installed tell me how clean the installation is and how well it works?. Also, what is the lowest speed you can have it set for? I like to set my cruise control when I am driving in 25 mph zones to keep me honest.

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