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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 12:30 AM
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Did most member buy theirs new or used?
Old Jan 22, 2006 | 12:40 AM
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I bought mine used in Oct 04,and have been happy ever since
Old Jan 22, 2006 | 12:40 AM
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I bought mine slightly used...
Old Jan 22, 2006 | 12:52 AM
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brand new, I hit the 2nd mile myself .
Old Jan 22, 2006 | 01:47 AM
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bought mine new, but looked at a used one today for my gf... they wanted 15,993 for a 2005 w/ only 4500 miles on it.... might hold off to get the RS3.0
Old Jan 22, 2006 | 05:17 AM
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That's a high price if it is bone stock.
Old Jan 22, 2006 | 11:48 AM
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Bought mine used and the wife loved it so that I had to buy her a new one.
Old Jan 22, 2006 | 05:19 PM
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bought BN. at that time there was a used one as well and it was the same price as the new ones.
Old Jan 22, 2006 | 06:12 PM
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Bought a new one. Didn't even really consider a used one, because the prices aren't that much different.
Old Jan 22, 2006 | 06:15 PM
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Bought mine used but it was taken care of just like I would have.
Old Jan 22, 2006 | 06:46 PM
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Bought mine brand new, I think...it had 36 miles on it...
Old Jan 22, 2006 | 07:20 PM
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bought mine used traded 03 sxt neon for it i'll never own anything but another scion
Old Jan 23, 2006 | 02:02 AM
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bought mine used w/ 68 miles on it for 12,000 and it had been taken well care of xcept for a small scrape on the front lip witch u couldnt see unless u got down on ur knees so no prob there
Old Jan 23, 2006 | 02:14 AM
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Used with 16,000 miles and: the leather steering wheel, limo tint, fog lights, interior lighting, door sills, sport pedals, floor mats, strut bar, security alarm and ugly blue rims! $12,800.00 yipeeeeeee
Old Jan 23, 2006 | 02:24 AM
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I've never even seen a used Scion in a lot until today (an xA). I've seen a few online.

At this point I prefer new due to the high resale prices and warranty lifetime. The Scion is a relatively delicate car, and I'd be concerned that a used one could be pretty beat, especially with the toll that Pittsburgh terrain and weather take on cars.
Old Jan 23, 2006 | 10:15 PM
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I bought mine used, I had negative equity in my Ford Ranger and Scion said I couldn't reansfer that over to the new car. I ended up purchasing a used one and I am very happy I did so...
Old Jan 25, 2006 | 05:21 AM
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How much negative did you roll over into your xB?
Old Jan 25, 2006 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Stealpulse
Bought a new one. Didn't even really consider a used one, because the prices aren't that much different.
BINGO! Exactly the reason why I bought mine brand new... Besides, I had even seen some used models going for MORE MONEY than a new one! And they did NOT have any upgrades/mods!!!

Nucking futs, isn't it?
Old Jan 25, 2006 | 07:46 PM
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Bought the 05 used got an 06 with 460 miles.. dealer used it, I guess.. Very happy with both..
Old Jan 28, 2006 | 07:03 AM
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I bought my wifes used with 3k on it a year ago. its a 2005. It was 500 cheaper but we boughtit at carmax after a bad exp at toyota. hastle free at carmax and financing was a lil better as well. If the car is in good shape used is great. I was prepared to buy brand new until dealer was _______s
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