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Re: Why pick one dealer over another? [mskelly0024] by dwynne
Nov 20, 2006 (8:30 am)
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Replying to: mskelly0024 (Nov 18, 2006 5:11 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 (3:29 pm)
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Replying to: dwynne (Nov 20, 2006 8:30 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 (4:30 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 (9:02 am)
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Replying to: dwynne (Nov 28, 2006 4:30 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 (7:48 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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Re: I would buy a new Scion XB [sduff68] by aatherton
Dec 16, 2006 (5:28 pm)
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Replying to: sduff68 (Dec 09, 2006 7:48 am)

[quote] 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... [/quote]
 
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 aatherton for cruise control response by sduff68
Dec 31, 2006 (5:19 pm)
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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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Re: Help Needed on Price Quoted for a 2007 - XB in Southern California by icechuu
Jan 26, 2007 (10:53 pm)
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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
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                           $ 16,478.00
Tax/Lic/fees + $ 1,598.72
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Out the door
PRICE : $18,076.72
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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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Re: Help Needed on Price Quoted for a 2007 - XB in Southern California [icechuu] by brucepadgett
Jan 27, 2007 (11:17 am)
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Replying to: icechuu (Jan 26, 2007 10:53 pm)

Icechuu, there isn't a 2007 Scion xB model. All the remaining inventory is from the 2006 year, as this particular model has gone out of production in anticipation of the redesigned 2008 version out later this year.
 
Thus far, no official designs for the new xB have been released. As far as the quote you received, it seems fair but only if you want those extra features. If you hunt around, you might find a base model without them for around $15G. Good luck.
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Re: Help Needed on Price Quoted for a 2007 - XB in Southern California [brucepadgett] by icechuu
Jan 29, 2007 (4:56 pm)
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Replying to: brucepadgett (Jan 27, 2007 11:17 am)

Hey brucepadgett, thanks for all the info. I found one and only one with the color : Show Mica
at a dealer ship. With the options that I want:
 
Rear Spoiler
Tail Lights
Fog Light Kit
Floor carpet
 
The out the door price with tax/license/fee : $18,143.84 was quoted. They were very frank and admit they have to make about $883.00 on this deal. You think this is still a fair deal? Any comments will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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