Hey, has anyone heard ANYTHING about the xD RS 1.0 release date, options, etc?

Hopefully rear discs and standard VSC!!

Wow, so apparently the first time I googled I had a mistype or something.

Here's a decent answer, but no official scion site for it yet.

http://scionnews.net/2008/02/22/ scroll to the bottom

The xB 5.0 Gold is www.scion.com/rsxb

and the tC 4.0 Titanium is www.scion.com/rstc

Keep us all up to date everyone, even if it's just a rumor (but please don't start any>) :blah:

I'd love a Hot Lava xD, but I could't see myself spending $18k on one. The xD just barely hits the "competitive" price point in the segment as it is. Not to mention, the other cars in it's class (Fit, Yaris, Versa) already come in bright colors like red and royal blue.

They should have passed on the body kit and went for rims and a sunroof instead. It would make the $2200 price jump a little more worthwhile.

Still can't wait to see it. Hot Lava is the hottest color in Scion's arsenal.

-THE DON

My dealer told me he's been waiting for Toyota to send him one since March. I'm hoping I can grab one this summer when I'm picking it up.
And I really hope they don't attach VSC to it. I'd rather have an LSD and a lip kit and maybe matching interior pieces like on the RS5 xB

The link posted earlier doesn't work. I just got a release from Scion as to what it will come with.

1. DAMD Body kit
2. TRD lowering springs
3. Formula Specweighted RAZO shift knob
4. Color-tuned rear spoiler
5. Hot Lava interior trim accents
6. Black fabric seats with color-tuned orange highlights
7. Special 16" RS wheel covers
Individually numbered Release Series holographic badge

Only 2,000 will be made and they will start hitting dealerships in June. The RS 1.0 xD will be unveiled at Scion United on May 17th. Hope this helps you out.

Hi The Don,

Isn't my xB Barcelona Red Matallic hot enough for you. It sure draws a lot of lookers while on the road.

Ed

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Hi The Don,

Isn't my xD Barcelona Red Matallic hot enough for you. It sure draws a lot of lookers while on the road.

Ed

Sorry, but no.

Not when they could have used Absolutely Red. But I guess that's only a "special edition" color for Scion, despite the fact you can get it STOCK on an $11k Yaris.

:nope:

-THE DON

I've heard the RS won't be out till May-June. We'll see. I don't care for the color at all. Hopefully something better will come down the road :?

The lucky few who will be going to Scion United tomorrow and Saturday will be fortunate enough to see the xD RS 1.0. Pics should be up this weekend sometime (crossed fingers!)

Production is supposed to start this month and the car will be on lots in Jun/Jul sometime.

As for the color, if you do some research about the Release Series, the 2004 xB RS 1.0 was also Lava Red. I think it's a bit of tradition to have this brand new model that replaced the old one also have it's 1.0 in Lava Red.

By the way, since there will be no Rear Discs, I've decided to go with the xB 5.0. Sorry y'all, but I still love the xD. I tried fitting my son's car seat in the back, and it is actually too big for the back seat without pushing the front up a little bit.

I bought the Gold Rush RS xB last month and I love it! I call it the Gold Brick and I put some volks on it. Will post pics soon. =)

Anyone know if Scion does any kind of "upgrade" program? IE Trade my 08 xD back in for an RS 1.0

The press release has just been announced :)

05/16/2008
May 16, 2008 - Torrance, CA - Scion announced today that the third limited-production Scion for 2008, the xD Release Series 1.0 (xD RS 1.0), will be available at dealer showrooms beginning in June.
The 2008 xD RS 1.0 features Hot Lava exterior paint. This first limited edition xD will turn heads with a DAMD body kit, rear spoiler, Release Series wheel covers and TRD lowering springs. Inside, the xD RS 1.0 will feature Hot Lava accented seats and interior trim, and a RAZO Release Series shift knob. Like all Release Series vehicles, an individually numbered badge completes the uniqueness of this vehicle.

Only 2,000 units of the xD RS 1.0 will be built. The xD RS 1.0 model will carry a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $1,999 over the base price of the xD. The manual transmission xD carries a base MSRP of $14,550, while the MSRP for the automatic transmission model is $15,350.

The delivery, processing and handling (DPH) fee for all Scion models is $620 and is not included in the MSRP. DPH fees for vehicles distributed by Southeast Toyota (SET) and Gulf States Toyota (GST) may vary.


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http://tyt.tnpv.net/Image/2008/05/TYT2008051503494_PV.jpg

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/16/scion-xd-limited-edition-release-series-1-0-starting-at-14-550/

looks cool. definitely needs some wheels though. that interior gives me some ideas for my own xD. maybe i should have waited a few months for this to come out, lol.

So fd up by toyota

So fd up by toyota

What does that even mean?

I like the color. I like the accents and the fact it's goin to come with TRD already. It's really quite a package.

Figure out the pricing (if you PAID someone else to do it for you)

Razo Shift Knob (Approx. $75)
TRD Suspension
--Springs ($250 plus installation)
Limited Custom Seat and Door Panel Fabric (At least $500 including labor)
Limited body kit (At least $900 including labor)
Limited Hot Lava Paint on exterior (AT LEAST $1200)
Limited Hot Lava Paint on Interior Trim (at least $500 including labor)
**Spoiler I believe is an Option so I didn't include it.

I think anyone who has paid retail for custom body/interior work will probably say I low-balled some of the paint/fabric.

Total Value = AT LEAST $3425
Actual Cost = $1999 :clap:

Now, of course some will say:
"But it's not completely custom, they made 2,000 of the same model"
or
"But if one shop did all that work it wouldn't cost that much"
or
"________ (fill in the blank.)" :blah:

My point is that the RS have been a big hit across the board.
Scion is unique. Each Scion is a great PLATFORM for starting your customization.
The RS are an even better jumping off point (if you like it). Especially for those who want to keep their warranty and focus on performance and entertainment items. Most of us can do those ourselves piece by piece. But to save up enough $$$ to get all these custom items done at once can take a while.

I was getting quotes to just SPRAY (not even the prep work) in a show-quality shine and it was at least $3000. That was with me prepping, taping, etc. No expensive color or paint.

It's a great deal. Sorry for being so long-winded, but I think it's friggin' awesome that each time an RS comes out half the Scion community gets upset about this or that. All that means is that owning an RS in any model is truly pushing the limits of even the fringe Scion community.

Keep the comments coming...Complaints and Praises for the 1st xD RS.

So fd up by toyota

What does that even mean?

I like the color. I like the accents and the fact it's goin to come with TRD already. It's really quite a package.

Figure out the pricing (if you PAID someone else to do it for you)

Razo Shift Knob (Approx. $75)
TRD Suspension
--Springs ($250 plus installation)
Limited Custom Seat and Door Panel Fabric (At least $500 including labor)
Limited body kit (At least $900 including labor)
Limited Hot Lava Paint on exterior (AT LEAST $1200)
Limited Hot Lava Paint on Interior Trim (at least $500 including labor)
**Spoiler I believe is an Option so I didn't include it.

I think anyone who has paid retail for custom body/interior work will probably say I low-balled some of the paint/fabric.

Total Value = AT LEAST $3425
Actual Cost = $1999 :clap:

Now, of course some will say:
"But it's not completely custom, they made 2,000 of the same model"
or
"But if one shop did all that work it wouldn't cost that much"
or
"________ (fill in the blank.)" :blah:

My point is that the RS have been a big hit across the board.
Scion is unique. Each Scion is a great PLATFORM for starting your customization.
The RS are an even better jumping off point (if you like it). Especially for those who want to keep their warranty and focus on performance and entertainment items. Most of us can do those ourselves piece by piece. But to save up enough $$$ to get all these custom items done at once can take a while.

I was getting quotes to just SPRAY (not even the prep work) in a show-quality shine and it was at least $3000. That was with me prepping, taping, etc. No expensive color or paint.

It's a great deal. Sorry for being so long-winded, but I think it's friggin' awesome that each time an RS comes out half the Scion community gets upset about this or that. All that means is that owning an RS in any model is truly pushing the limits of even the fringe Scion community.

Keep the comments coming...Complaints and Praises for the 1st xD RS. My bad, I should of explained myself so you didnt have to write all that for no reason. I personally think scions fd up because how are you gonna recycle a color thats supposed to be a limited edition? I have no complaints about the package, i actually like the the xd alot and obviously the color. I thought when you buy a limitited edition it means what your getting is unique. How is the xB rs1.0 suppose to be special if Scion is going to take one of its unique features and use it on another RS model?

...because it's another model.

My bad, I should of explained myself so you didnt have to write all that for no reason. I personally think scions fd up because how are you gonna recycle a color thats supposed to be a limited edition? I have no complaints about the package, i actually like the the xd alot and obviously the color. I thought when you buy a limitited edition it means what your getting is unique. How is the xB rs1.0 suppose to be special if Scion is going to take one of its unique features and use it on another RS model?

That's a really good point I think. I think Scion would have done good to explain themselves as to why they chose this color again. My bet it they are trying to keep the tradition going.

Brand new model (cuz it's not an xA) like the xB was in '04. The xB 1.0 and xD 1.0 owners now have more in common.

They have a Scion first year model production, and the first RS for the model, and now even the color.

By the way, I was going to write all that anyway cuz I think it's a good deal and some people don't.

I love all the different viewpoints. You don't get this kind of discussion on a chevy/honda/other website!! :D

I know they have to limit additions to keep the price down to what they think is salable, but it realy should have custum rims

Wow I really love that front bumper! I would so get this over the 5axis lip kit.

Wow I really love that front bumper! I would so get this over the 5axis lip kit.

Really? That's cool. I don't like the rear bumper on the DAMD, and the double brake vents in the front either. My wife said it makes the xD look fat. :lalala:

Mid june is when they will hit dealerships :P

Love the color. Can't wait to check on out in person.

As to recycling the color... the RS 1.0 xA was Absolutely Red... the RS 1.0 tC did essentially the same thing.

Honestly... it's quite sexy. I think they over-did the interior paint a bit, but the front end looks mean. I do wish the rear skirts sat a bit lower though.

Now, the question is, can I drive that flashy of a car?

Hell yes you can drive that flashy of a car!

I do like it. I'm glad they didn't include wheels this time around as well! I'm thinking my next Scion needs to be an RS... but that's not for a couple years...

heres some bad real life shots from united. lol

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y189/gjpjr84/Scion%20United%20Vegas/DSC05960.jpg

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http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y189/gjpjr84/Scion%20United%20Vegas/DSC05963.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y189/gjpjr84/Scion%20United%20Vegas/DSC05964.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y189/gjpjr84/Scion%20United%20Vegas/DSC05965.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y189/gjpjr84/Scion%20United%20Vegas/DSC05966.jpg

i like it

Yeah, thinking real hard about trading in my xA on this, got calls into the dealer now, lol.

Oh man...awesome. My scion dealer is getting some. At least they have an option for it on their website. If I can get one, I'll buy it this summer. That looks HOT

come to hawaii since it's a private dealership from toyota corp. they get way more then almost all the other dealerships. usually they get around 2 dozen of the RS's.

Sweet. Emailed my dealer and they said they can order one for me. Going for an xD test drive this weekend to make up my mind once and for all.

Based on what I've heard about the xD it won't be a hard choice to make : ]

if the trd springs are anything like the difference they are on the tC then driving around in the xD RS1 is gonna be a blast, just get a rear sway bar.

What does a sway bar do? I'm guessing reduces the amount the car tilts when going around sharper corners.

It's been set for me! This thursday evening, I decided to order the car if there are any left when I go (and test drive goes well). Should be I expect...the dealer didn't say anything about "hurry or you'll miss the last one etc..."

The car aren't even in port yet. I put my request for the first one that comes into the port in Portland, lol. They are on their way, my sales lady just came back from Japan and she saw some of them on trucks and they were left hand drive and tagged as Scions, so they're coming soon, can't wait. She said the whole bus load of Scion salepeople yelled, stop the bus, lol.

We will let everyone know what the status is when we receive our end of month allocation.

yea the rear sway bar stops the back end from flexing so much which stops the back end from wanting to so easily break loose when cornering.

when i test drove an xD a while back the suspension is really soft. stiffen it a bit and i can imagine the xD to be a fun thing to zip around in.

I ordered mine tonight (special edition). The guy said dealerships usually only get 2-3 (sometimes one) of the special edition and I was the first to request it at his dealership : ]

I got it stock. The guy talked me out of the security system and VSC lol.

I liked how the stock drove on regular roads. I gunned it and turned around corners sharply and the stock didn't bother me, so I figured it would be fine : ]

Also my dealer gave me free oil changes and car washes for life LOL

Also my dealer gave me free oil changes and car washes for life LOL

how'd you get that deal? i only got the first few oil changes free.

Also my dealer gave me free oil changes and car washes for life LOL

how'd you get that deal? i only got the first few oil changes free.

It's just something my scion dealer does. They are scion of wallingford ct. They are #1 in customer retention and customer service in the nation. So I guess this free oil change and car washes for life was just one of the many perks for buying at their dealership. The salesman was also much more honest than others I dealt with.

I mean come on. A CAR SALESMAN talked me OUT OF getting extra options on the car. LOL that had me cracking up and also very impressed.

really awesome site
http://www.scion.com/rsxd/

I ordered mine tonight (special edition). The guy said dealerships usually only get 2-3 (sometimes one) of the special edition and I was the first to request it at his dealership : ]

I got it stock. The guy talked me out of the security system and VSC lol.

I liked how the stock drove on regular roads. I gunned it and turned around corners sharply and the stock didn't bother me, so I figured it would be fine : ]

Also my dealer gave me free oil changes and car washes for life LOL

Nice! Congrats on the purchase. Make sure to get some pics up when it arrives

Nice! Congrats on the purchase. Make sure to get some pics up when it arrives

was definitely planning on it : ]

i think i would kill a hundred unarmed one-armed midgets for one of these. scion hit the mark once again. xDs are one of the hardest models for them to keep stocked

i think i would kill a hundred unarmed one-armed midgets for one of these. scion hit the mark once again. xDs are one of the hardest models for them to keep stocked
You serious? Wow. My dealer has a ton in the lot. I also pretty much NEVER see one on the road.

I live in Connecticut.

PS. After I bought this car, I showed my boss. He loved it so much that he went out THAT DAY at lunch with his wife and ordered one from the same dealer (not the special edition...just a regular). He got the $2000 TRD 18" black alloys on a black xd. He also told me he got the scion GPS (which is a waste in my opinion, but whatever, his money lol). Anyway, he told them I referred him to their dealership and they are going to send me a referral check. Something I didn't know they did...but that will be awesome.

Any idea on how much dealers give for a referral?

my dealer gives $100

Some dealerships will make your next months car payment, up to a set amount, or give you that amount if you don't have a payment.

PS. After I bought this car, I showed my boss. He loved it so much that he went out THAT DAY at lunch with his wife and ordered one from the same dealer (not the special edition...just a regular). He got the $2000 TRD 18" black alloys on a black xd. He also told me he got the scion GPS (which is a waste in my opinion, but whatever, his money lol). Anyway, he told them I referred him to their dealership and they are going to send me a referral check. Something I didn't know they did...but that will be awesome.



thats an awesome story. They are contagious!