trade 37k, 2010 base for 2013 Scion FR-s with 17k

cooltoy · 03-13-2014, 12:52 PM

I wanted to go from my 2000 Celica to an FRS. I waited for two years after seeing the concept to buy it. But when I saw and drove the final product I went looking for something else.

A) The styling was nowhere near the concept (and I know it never is).
B) Might have given it more of a consideration if it was a Toyota, but not as a Scion.
C) Did not want to trade a front wheel drive Celica for a rear wheel drive "Celica" (because it felt similar to my Celica).

ZMan8 · 03-13-2014, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

I wanted to go from my 2000 Celica to an FRS. I waited for two years after seeing the concept to buy it. But when I saw and drove the final product I went looking for something else.

A) The styling was nowhere near the concept (and I know it never is).
B) Might have given it more of a consideration if it was a Toyota, but not as a Scion.
C) Did not want to trade a front wheel drive Celica for a rear wheel drive "Celica" (because it felt similar to my Celica).

I don't really understand the Toyota vs scion argument. I had a scion before. It's a toyota. Same engine/trans, same electronics. Looks different and doesnt offer upscale materials.

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cooltoy · 03-13-2014, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

Looks different and doesnt offer upscale materials.

That is one of the main reasons. I am all about status (tongue in cheek) and Scion does not scream status.

ZeeBabar · 03-13-2014, 01:11 PM

In the end, I decided to keep my Z. First, I prefer my Black over Red and second, I like the shape of a Z more than the Scion. Third, it was not going to be straight up trade and I would have had to shell out $4000 for the trade.

Chuck33079 · 03-13-2014, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeeBabar

Third, it was not going to be straight up trade and I would have had to shell out $4000 for the trade.

Wow. That's highway robbery.

b15 · 03-13-2014, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

I don't really understand the Toyota vs scion argument. I had a scion before. It's a toyota. Same engine/trans, same electronics. Looks different and doesnt offer upscale materials.

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I don't either. Scion is Toyota for all intensive purposes. It was actually a smart business move on Toyota's part to create the illusion of a young 'sporty' brand.

kenchan · 03-13-2014, 01:05 PM

scion is marketed to the teen and early 20's crowd.

toyota is marketed to only geezers or people with bad taste.

cooltoy · 03-13-2014, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

scion is marketed to the teen and early 20's crowd.

toyota is marketed to only geezers or people with bad taste.

Yes to all that. That 's why I drove a Celica.

b15 · 03-13-2014, 01:15 PM

Hmmm....B15 owns 2 Toyotas and a Nissan 370z

Kenchan owns 370z.

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Originally Posted by kenchan

toyota is marketed to only geezers or people with bad taste.

A = B & B=C, therefore A = C

SO, Kenchan = geezer and person with bad taste

kenchan · 03-13-2014, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by b15

Hmmm....B15 owns 2 Toyotas and a Nissan 370z

Kenchan owns 370z.

A = B & B=C, therefore A = C

SO, Kenchan = geezer and person with bad taste

wat the...

lol

onzedge · 03-13-2014, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

wat the...

lol

onzedge · 03-13-2014, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b15

Hmmm....B15 owns 2 Toyotas and a Nissan 370z

Kenchan owns 370z.

A = B & B=C, therefore A = C

SO, Kenchan = geezer and person with bad taste

Cogito ergo sum

kenchan · 03-13-2014, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Cogito ergo sum

it's best i dont think.

4r3s · 03-13-2014, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeeBabar

Would you trade a 370z Base with 37K miles for a Scion 2013 FR-S with 17K miles? The local dealer is offering the Scion FR-S, listed at $2275.

Are you missing a Zero in there? $2,275 is dirt cheap, go pay cash and turn around and sell it for a profit. This has to be a typo....

kenchan · 03-13-2014, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 4r3s

Are you missing a Zero in there? $2,275 is dirt cheap, go pay cash and turn around and sell it for a profit. This has to be a typo....

no, that is NOT a typo!

03-13-2014, 01:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	scion is marketed to the teen and early 20's crowd. toyota is marketed to only geezers or people with bad taste. TerribleONE likes this.

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03-13-2014, 12:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 14,006 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243724	I wanted to go from my 2000 Celica to an FRS. I waited for two years after seeing the concept to buy it. But when I saw and drove the final product I went looking for something else. A) The styling was nowhere near the concept (and I know it never is). B) Might have given it more of a consideration if it was a Toyota, but not as a Scion. C) Did not want to trade a front wheel drive Celica for a rear wheel drive "Celica" (because it felt similar to my Celica).

03-13-2014, 01:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
ZeeBabar Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 423 Drives: 2006 350z Rep Power: 0	In the end, I decided to keep my Z. First, I prefer my Black over Red and second, I like the shape of a Z more than the Scion. Third, it was not going to be straight up trade and I would have had to shell out $4000 for the trade.