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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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Replying to: mskelly0024 (Nov 18, 2006 5:11 pm) 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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Replying to: mskelly0024 (Nov 18, 2006 5:11 pm) 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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Replying to: dwynne (Nov 20, 2006 8:30 am) 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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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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Replying to: dwynne (Nov 28, 2006 4:30 pm) 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 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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Replying to: sduff68 (Dec 09, 2006 7:48 am) The cruise control is made by Rostra, whether installed by the port or the dealer or aftermarket. I bought mine aftermarket from AllScion.com and they provided the name of a local installer (who had done 75 for the three local Scion dealers). I studied the instructions and the car, and could have installed it if I was not 6'-2" and 64 yrs with a stiff back and trifocals. The vision was the worst, as you must be able to look upward and see perfectly 3 inches in front of your face. So I paid the installer, who did it in two hours while I waited. It is a clean stalk on the steering column, below and behind the car's stalk. I had mine installed high and further back, so I would never hit it with my big knees getting in. As a result I can't see the ON light behind the steering wheel, but it is only visible at night anyway, and you learn to use the control by feel anyway. I have a manual transmission and only use the cruise control when on the Interstate. With an automatic, I think you might be able to set it on 25 mph if you could maintain that speed for a few minutes at a time. But in practice under normal driving conditions where you would be using 25 mph, I think the cruise control, the engine/trans and you would all go crazy. If this is what you want to do, I am very sure that things will not work the way you want. Expect to spend about $350. |
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Thanks for the response on the cruise control. I think I will add it to my XB when I get the opportunity. Happy New Year! |
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Hi guys, howdy? I am looking into buying a 2007 SCION -XB, I am located in Pasadena., Southern California. Recently has got a quote as follows: Base price $15,410 Fog light kit $ 350 Spoiler $ 385 Tail light $ 275 Pumper/protect $ 58 Auto Trans. Black Color ---------------------------- $ 16,478.00 Tax/Lic/fees + $ 1,598.72 ---------------------------- Out the door PRICE : $18,076.72 ----------- Is this out the door price in Southern California for a Scion XB (Black) with auto transmission is a decent quote or is it way too high? Do any one know any decent dealership in Southern California around Pasadena. that will have competitive prices for the little Scion I am looking for? Any suggestion or opinion will be greatly appreciated.
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