Sunday Meet

 

awesome thanks!

 

for those who hasnt seen this yet
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=169741

 

Nice pics D, especially the last one.

I'll have the new flyer up tomorrow!

 

Confirmed:
1. P911GT10C
2. K3K5
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haha nice pic! lol... wish it be that many of us getting together.. sick... and hey! im alraedy there... wait.. 2 of me.. lol
and confirm me too. i be there

 

well I don't know what the hell to believe now. I got salesguys tellin me that Scion is in Calgary next year but there's nothing in any press release about us, just the 3 cities we've always heard about. For all I know, the salesguy got confused and thought we're getting a dealership when in fact, they'll just ship Scion models from Van to here and sell 'em on Toyota lots.

Something of a rehash of old info, but now we know what dealers in the 3 1st launch cities are getting Scions:

Canada gets Scion brand Sept. 2010

45 urban dealers



Staff, Canadian Auto Press

Published: Friday, October 30, 2009
To many Canadian car shoppers, news of Scion's availability in Canada, first announced in October of 2008, was both positive and laced with the question, what took Toyota so long? After all, in a land that predominantly purchases smaller car than the US, the only market that Toyota has sold its Scion brand into thus far, it only makes sense that Scion be made available.

During a luncheon in St. Catharines, ON yesterday, Toyota announced that its Scion brand will be available to Canadian consumers as early as September 2010, through 45 Toyota dealers in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver (see list of dealers below). Prior to launch, Scion models and concepts will be shown at major Canadian auto shows in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver, plus giveaways will help pull eyeballs toward the brand and enhance direct marketing efforts.

"This is a great time to launch Scion in Canada," commented Larry Hutchinson, Director of Scion in Canada. "As the auto industry emerges from recession, one of the largest and youngest demographics will be entering the marketplace. Young buyers will be looking to the ever-growing small car market. They are not only looking for a safe, high-quality and fuel efficient vehicle, it is important to them that the vehicle reflects their personality and lifestyle, and the stylish and trendy Scion brand will be there to fulfill that need."

Like Mercedes-Benz sells its smart brand, Scion will be integrated within current Toyota retail outlets, in what is called a "store within a store" format. A total of 45 dealers will complete the initial launch phase, including 18 in Montreal, 20 in Toronto and 7 in Vancouver. The participation stores will be upgrading their dealerships to accept the new Scion brand, of course, a serious investment in such tumultuous economic times.

"The next generation of young car buyers is carving its own unique social and cultural experiences, and Scion dealers will be part of their lifestyle," Hutchinson continued. "We are very excited to announce the 45 Scion dealers for Canada are already preparing for an edgy new car lineup and a whole new demographic of drivers."

A total of three Scion models will be available at launch, starting with the compact xD (cooler replacement to the unloved xA subcompact hatchback), the lowest priced model, followed by the xB, the box on wheels that popularized the Japanese trend in North America, and the sporty tC, a vehicle that essentially replaced the much-loved Celica in the US; we never got a replacement for the car in Canada.

Scion has succeeded in the youth market, partly due to its personalization program. The Toyota sub-brand offers various OEM wheel upgrades for all models sold, as well as customized shift ***** and sport pedals, satellite radio systems and TRD (Toyota Racing Development) performance parts.

On another note, not necessarily first and foremost on the youth-market mind but important to their parents that might be anteing up the money for purchase, every Scion gets a safety system that includes dual-stage front airbags, front seat mounted side thorax airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags, plus three-point lap and shoulder belts for all seating positions.

If you can't make it to one of the major auto shows or don't see the brand being introduced at various events throughout 2010, make sure and check out www.scionnation.ca for a closer look.


Scion Dealer List – October 29, 2009:


Montreal Dealers:
Houle Toyota
Chambly Toyota
Chomedey Toyota
Spinelli Point Claire Toyota
Brossard Toyota
Duval Toyota
Gabriel Toyota
Chateauguay Toyota
Toyota Montreal Nord
Chasse Toyota
Ste-Therese Toyota
Toyota Candiac
Vimont Toyota
Toyota St-Leonard
Longueuil Toyota
Repentigny Toyota
Toyota President
Woodland Toyota


Toronto:
Wietzes Toyota
Oakville Toyota
Don Valley North Toyota
Attrell Toyota
Scarborough Toyota
Mississauga Toyota
Markville Toyota
Northwest Toyota
Aurora Toyota
Whitby Toyota
Burlington Toyota
Yorkdale Toyota
Milton Toyota
Woodbine Toyota
Maple Toyota
Meadowvale Toyota
Brimell Toyota
Woodbridge Toyota
Toyota on Front
Erin Park Toyota


Vancouver:
OpenRoad Port Moody
Jim Pattison North Shore
Jim Pattison Surrey
Langley Toyota
OpenRoad Richmond
Valley Toyota
Jim Pattison Downtown

 

well i guess we wait and see.. still curious about the prices they will give us... i mean to bring a tc over hear guy was qouting me 35G +... plus a nice downpayment... meh
yesterday and today was the most ive seen XB here in calagary in two days.. black gen 1 with black rims, and sounded like CAI drove ahead of me on crow by rocky ridge and today gen 2 in kenkora, and 2 (not togetehr but withing 5sec) gen1 (grey and black?) at westhills... all driven by younger crowd.. didnt tag..

 

35K???? Holy F ucking S hit! He musta thought you were retarded.

Hmm, black rims....don't believe I"ve seen that one yet.

 

well our salesmen are knnown for NOT knowing what they are talking about.. lol... like the 35000 tc... the scion dealership ALREADY in calgary.. and my favourite so far is that when i was buying my gen2 the add was saying its 1.8L... and the dealer was convinced so as well...( and tc they were seling at the same time had LEATHER seats...:S) i guess its kinda like Futureshop employees who read of the label right infront of you...lol

 

I finally saw the other yellow XB at Heritage Auto Sales. It's an RS2, 56k on it, modified exhaust, different Pioneer head Unit. They want 14,500$ for it. Too much.

They had an old Skyline there and a Supra too!

 

Just saw a grey Gen1 XB coming out of the deep SE but couldn't catch up to him as he was doin a lil north of 120km. I gotta start touring that area, there's probably 2 or 3 XB's down there.

 

DAYUM, i gotta get to that SEMA show sometime.

 

Just found a few more shots of the SEMA rideshttp://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/03/scion-sema-2009/, particularly the orange XB. Check out the backseat lounge:

 

does anyone have stock spring and struts/shocks for gen1 xb for sale? I just brought one up from the US and it has air suspension.... not to my liking. i drive alot and don't need my box to go up and down to show off.

thanks in advance!

 

Something tells me you won't find much in the way of used parts in Canada.
Try here if you're looking for new at a decent price:
http://www.autopartsway.ca/acp/index...D1259~YR3~CT16

 

Hola!
A. Xb parked for the winter.. so ill drive corolla..lol
B. Charslglen Toyota just receieved (last night) 2009 silver Tc. dunno the price yet.
C. Deep North East spotted light purple xb2. didnt have anyhtning to tag with
D. Guy who drived dark blue xb2 is crazy saw him with xmas lights installed inside he car hope he didnt get the ticket. still cant find where he lives..

 

Finally got a substitute ride huh? lol

I saw that TC at Charlesglen earlier today. Looks like it's being used as a company porter, said "Finance Dept Vehicle" on it.

I went up to Stampede and they've got 3 Scions on the lot: 2 Xb's, one of each Gen, neither an RS series and a TC as well, with nice TRD Chrome rims on it. Of course, none of them had a freakin pricetag. i may go back and test the TC though.

 

more and more scions in calgary, not bad. we getting stronger. lol

 

Tagged a grey gen1 XB tonight in Kensington. Don't think I've gotten him before either.

Hey D, is your XB done for the winter or are you still in it until the snow flies?