SCIONS IN CANADA
08-02-2005, 12:45 AM
#42
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Originally Posted by elustrious
Hey K Dawg One, I believe I saw you downtown once one evening. Couple of months ago. I was driving my smart car at the time. (I also have an 04 echo hatchback)
Your Xb looks awesome!
Ed
Your Xb looks awesome!
Ed
09-13-2005, 11:13 PM
#45
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Hopefully this thread still gets views.
Anyway, I'm new here and am in the process of buying a 2005 xB from a dealership in Vancouver, BC. A Kia dealership has a brand new one for sale here and are asking $28k CDN for it. I was skeptical of the price but after reading what goes in to that kind of cost I'm little mor ecomfortable with paying it.
Although 28k CDN to USD is $23k... still seems like $7k is a lot of difference just to get the xB from US to here.
Thoughts?
Anyway, I'm new here and am in the process of buying a 2005 xB from a dealership in Vancouver, BC. A Kia dealership has a brand new one for sale here and are asking $28k CDN for it. I was skeptical of the price but after reading what goes in to that kind of cost I'm little mor ecomfortable with paying it.
Although 28k CDN to USD is $23k... still seems like $7k is a lot of difference just to get the xB from US to here.
Thoughts?
09-14-2005, 03:21 AM
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There's also cost in importing the vehicle from the states, as well as the dealership pays tax on the vehicle when bringing it in. That and mark up of course is the reason for the price different.
09-14-2005, 12:14 PM
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Hey K dawg looks like i'm swing through again this winter with my Box .Hopefully we can meet up this time ..that is if the snow isn't over two feet .. i don't want to plow the roads and not get paid for it hahaha.. did you drop your' s at all how does it handle in the canadian winters. i like i mentioned can't drive if we get over 2 feet in Conneticut .
also you should hook up with Strup as they are a canadian company maybe they will give you anouther sponser..
also you should hook up with Strup as they are a canadian company maybe they will give you anouther sponser..
09-14-2005, 07:25 PM
#49
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I didnt know Strup was Canadian...man, ima gonna contact them right away!
But yeah, im dropped on the TRD springs and handled winte fantastically last year...this year, itll get stored!
But yeah, im dropped on the TRD springs and handled winte fantastically last year...this year, itll get stored!
09-20-2005, 05:53 AM
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Scions in Canada
I have had my xB for a couple months now. I have ordered a bunch of parts through various websites in the states. I have started to take receipt of them and looking forward to the next few weeks. Lambo door kit, adjustable coil overs, rear sway bar, AEM CAI, header, exhaust, gruond upgrade kit, tinted the windows, have dynamat throughout the hole truck. Next step is the alarm and stereo.
Any other xB's in Calgary??
Any other xB's in Calgary??
09-20-2005, 08:31 PM
#51
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Any Of You Fellow Canadians Want to Join Scikotics.. We had are first japanese Member And Were trying to take over the World ... Goto www.Scikotics.com For all you Ontario Guys and Girls there is a team out of the Rochester Area . Check it out if your interested ..Also If your in BC. You can start your own Chapter there...
09-21-2005, 12:42 AM
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12-05-2005, 04:10 AM
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another Scion (xb) fan here (Toronto)
I'm actually interested in getting one. Can anyone fill me in on some questions I have? Are there any dealerships (Toyota?) in Ontario that sell new Scion's??? Can I get parts from any Toyota dealership or do I have to import Scion parts from the States??? I have only seen one Scion XB ever....any insurance issues? Like if I tell my broker "I want to insure my Scion XB, will they go " what the hell is that?" lol
thanks.... Vahn_B@hotmail.com
thanks.... Vahn_B@hotmail.com
12-05-2005, 07:53 AM
#54
I don't know the answers to your questions, Vahn, but there ARE other Canadian Scion owners here on SL...
(I just realized we can't actually search for them in the registry - I'm going to drop a note to Darren to see if maybe he will at least show Canada as a choice of location for those few folks who have a Scion there... )
I know of one on SL myself, and that's Eric (Rider) in Quebec, I'm sure there are others... We really do need some way for you folks to find each other, since a site like ScionLife is one of the only connections you might have.
(Hope you don't mind my letting the secret out, Eric!
)
(I just realized we can't actually search for them in the registry - I'm going to drop a note to Darren to see if maybe he will at least show Canada as a choice of location for those few folks who have a Scion there... )
I know of one on SL myself, and that's Eric (Rider) in Quebec, I'm sure there are others... We really do need some way for you folks to find each other, since a site like ScionLife is one of the only connections you might have.
(Hope you don't mind my letting the secret out, Eric!
)
12-05-2005, 11:05 AM
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Vahn...I can actually get you an xB or xA through the dealership I work for in Kitchener, ON (about 40 mins west of Sauga)...If you want, call me today at work at 519-748-5552. Ask to speak to Kris and if your intersted, we will get all the info of the Scion your after and bring it over for you!
Oh, and I have an xB (www.cardomain.com/id/toybbox)
Kris
Oh, and I have an xB (www.cardomain.com/id/toybbox)
Kris
12-05-2005, 06:52 PM
#57
Hi again, guys and gals! I talked to Darren (he's the boss) about this and he's going to be taking care of this in the near future. Here's part of what he said:
Hang in there!
Yes, this is something I want to add in the near future...
For now members can just choose "--" as their state and enter their country in the county area. Many have done that already... when I get to upgrading the script I will definitely add the country feature.
Search for "--" in "State"
For now members can just choose "--" as their state and enter their country in the county area. Many have done that already... when I get to upgrading the script I will definitely add the country feature.
Search for "--" in "State"
01-12-2006, 03:09 AM
#58
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There's another forum for Vancouver BC local could go to:
www.echo-bb.com
Other province xb owner are welcome!
www.echo-bb.com
Other province xb owner are welcome!
03-29-2006, 01:45 AM
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They're great cause the have a low center of gravity and have traction control!
I only drove mine for one month of the winter last year but a good set of Blizzaks and you can handle any 400-series hiway!
I only drove mine for one month of the winter last year but a good set of Blizzaks and you can handle any 400-series hiway!