hahajoey

LOOK A SIENNA WITH A SC400 FRONT END!

Pablo_xB

Performance, performance, performance. What does performance matter if it looks like ____.

scionlife

But it DOESN'T look like that, so it doesn't really matter. The Honda CR-V is based on the Civic, the Toyota Sequoia is really a Camry, etc...

Segarion

Hey, everyone. Does anyone know when there will be an OFFICIAL unveiling of the tC??? I'm getting way ansy to see what it REALLY looks like.

And if it looks hot. I'm getting one then.

DibujoB

jan 5 is the magic day.

Segarion

Sooooo close. Will they be released on both sides of the country or will the East coast get shafted again like with the first 2 cars?

Milhamscion

The whole country will get the tC @ the same time. It is supposed to be available along with the 3rd wave rollout.(june)

Blue_Batmobile

Can't wait to see more pics!

Bat™

Segarion

3rd wave? What is that exactly? Also, if the cars labeled as 2005, why are they coming out in June?

Milhamscion

Scion started out in Cali (wave 1) now its coming to the east coast (wave 2) in june Scion hits middle America (wave 3)

Milhamscion

Sorry for the re-post, but I forgot to answer the 2nd part!! It's gonna be a 05' cuz generally, models are released 6 months or so ahead of the new year. I always figured it was a marketing thing.

Pablo_xB

I'm guessing it's labeled 2005, so that it doesnt get old too quickly since they want to release it ASAP in June. I'm also guessing it would depreciate faster if it was a "2 year old" 2004 in like 2 months. Anyone agree? I may be wrong.

Segarion

Thanks for the reply guys! And Pablo touched off on something I was gonna ask next. I'm not sure if I should post it here or elsewhere but oh well. Pablo brought up depreciation and value of the car in the future. I know Scion has only been out for a bit but I was wondering, how well does the xA or the xB value hold up so far? Does anyone know if it holds solid like Toyota's other brands? I want a new car but I also want it to hold its worth in the future.

ProfSR

My sources tell me a June release as well. I've heard it's been pretty much confirmed it will be powered by a warmed over 2.4 making around 170hp or so. But it'll be cool to see a 2zzge powered TC though. Any info regarding curb weight? Is it still gonna be a 6-speed manual?

Pablo_xB

The last Motor Trend was saying that the Engine would be tuned by TRD. But then again they also said "it will probably be called the xC" :?

And about the Scions holding their value... You're not thinking of getting rid of it in the future are you?!?! Just kidding!

ProfSR

So TRD are the ones making the adjustments on the 2.4?

Pablo_xB

January 2004 issue of Motor Trend on page 30 said"Power will be from a version of the Camry 2.4-liter four, tuned by TDR"

Yes, it said T D R, NOT T R D

So, I assume it's TRD. Anyone have any thoughts?!

Segarion

I maybe wishing for too much BUT would a RWD be too much to ask for??? I sold 100% if it was RWD but that's unlikely though. Hell, I wish they'd bring a corolla over with RWD!

Pablo_xB

Ok, I will admit, I'm ignorant when it comes to this, so I'll ask here. What's the big deal about RWD? I mean besides that Drifting Shhtuff.

fr130

Ever been "smoked" by a Police Crown Vic? Then again RWD good for racing and not daily driver. The Swedes drive FWD cars, and they get like 10ft of snow per storm...