http://www.edmunds.com/new/2005/scio...ves.3.6.Scion*

Anyone know anything about this? I called one of the local dealers here, and they said they weren't aware of it. I am planning on graduation in December, I wonder how strict this thing is.

 

You can get the $400 college grad money if you finance with Toyota Finance. You have to be within 6 months of graduation or within 2 year mark of already graduated from a 4 year degree. (basically just what edmunds has for the rules.)

 

i guess i don't qualify for any of these money back deals that people keep talking about since my tC was bought by writing a check.

 

I received my $400 at the time of purchase. Used it as part of the down payment.
Mmmm, e-d-u-c-a-t-i-o-n.
Get some.

 

TCAV8R: Did they ask to see your diploma or anything like that? How did you prove you were a student, etc?

 

Yes, I gave them a copy of my diploma.

 

Hmm, so what do they do if you will graduate in the future and thus do not have your diploma?

 

Damn, I wish I would have known about this...I'm still under the 2 year mark from when I graduated.

-Z

 

dmikon: They will most likely still have this deal when it is within 6 mos for you, don't fret about it going away or "expiring." These "recent grad" rebates are always around.

 

Well, the problem is not expiration date (which, at least according to Edmunds is March 31st), but rather that I will most likely be getting the car in a few months. If I buy it in May, which is the most likely date, I still won't be within 6 months of graduation unless I wait until July. That's why I am curious if they would give me the rebate even though I would be like 8 months from graduation.

 

I believe you are SOL. Unless you sell your car and then re-order/re-purchase and finance through toyota, this time reminding them you want the 400 rebate.
Why not give them a call and see what they can do. Maybe you can still get the rebate.
Good luck.

 

The Scionsolutions website says that a 2 year degree from an accredited Community College qualifies as well. That's GOOD for me, I got mine about six months ago.

 

Does technical school count?

 

what about fresh out of highschool

 

I hope it applies to me, that be pretty cool.

 

the rules are: you need to have graduated from an accredited four year college or university [edit: certain two year colleges qualify as well] within two years of the date of purchase (diploma required) or will be graduating within 6 months (letter from dean required). also, you need to currently hold a job (paystubs required) or you need a letter of intent from an employer stating that you WILL have a job. i forget the time limit on that, but i think it is also 6 months.
additionally, you need to have ABSOLUTELY NO derogatory credit (never missed a payment on anything, and never been late) or NO credit, and you need to finance through scion solutions/toyota financial. if you have zero credit, that is none good, none bad, it qualifies you for automatic tier one approval.
check out scion.com for the current rates in your area, and if you fit all those requirements, you get a $400 college graduate rebate. it's not designed as an incentive, but as a way of getting first time car buyers into a vehicle a little easier.

 

Nice im going to have a little chat with the sales rep before i buy ASAP

 

Bummer, that was one of the first things my salesguy asked me when I went to test drive the tC.