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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 04:26 PM
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Mine came right up when I logged into Scionowners.com. Try clicking the ScionCity logo in the upper right. Or click something else then that logo.
Old Mar 30, 2010 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by DJ08tC
defiantly want more info on the ft-86

and yea defiantly need to know the price for the new tc, if it is much more than they are now I think they will have trouble selling them.
My one single issue with the FT-86 right now is timing. I've been itching for the last year to get into something different and there's a good chance the FT-86 won't even be available until late 2011 at the VERY EARLIEST. Which means likely 2012. I'm not sure I can hold out that long.
Old Mar 30, 2010 | 04:28 PM
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Looks pretty good though, I don't hate the back end, still need a better look but it looks good so far
Old Mar 30, 2010 | 04:29 PM
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Whose gonna be the brave one and attempt the 6speed swap first?
Old Mar 30, 2010 | 04:38 PM
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Well I don't think it looks better than the current tC from what I can tell. But hopefully the new features will make the total package a step in the right direction.
Old Mar 30, 2010 | 04:39 PM
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The tail looks like they came straight off a 94 Hyundai Elantra.
Old Mar 30, 2010 | 05:27 PM
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I hope the big "surprise" will be RWD..
Old Mar 30, 2010 | 05:29 PM
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It won't be. If it was then there would be no need to spend 5-10k more on the FT-86.
Old Mar 30, 2010 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Jon
It won't be. If it was then there would be no need to spend 5-10k more on the FT-86.
If I had to take a stab at the pricing, tC - $18-19,000, FT-86 - $22-28,000 (range in options). The FT86 has to be priced at the same level as the Gen Coupe.
Old Mar 30, 2010 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by serith
I hope the big "surprise" will be RWD..
That would be a hell of a surprise but just don't hold your breath.

Remember the price point they're going for here... under $20k (and frankly, it should be back down under $17k if you ask me).

Maybe it's on airbags?
Old Mar 30, 2010 | 05:39 PM
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I for one, welcome our new 2nd Gen tC overlords. Looking forward to what tomorrow brings for the full reveal!
Old Mar 30, 2010 | 05:43 PM
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Just throwing this out there, but what if it's AWD? I mean the Avensis is and you can still get a Matrix in AWD. The parts are already made so the question is whether they used them.
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Originally Posted by Jon
Just throwing this out there, but what if it's AWD? I mean the Avensis is and you can still get a Matrix in AWD. The parts are already made so the question is whether they used them.
An interesting idea. I mean if they really are able to use existing stuff, that could sort of keep the price down. At least try to keep it under $20k right?

That might be a decision maker there...
Old Mar 30, 2010 | 05:52 PM
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If it was AWD......my god.....its my next car for sure!
what time is the big showing? I mean the countdown. what time is that done at?
Old Mar 30, 2010 | 05:53 PM
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totally just realized this thread and there was a new tC coming lol

interesting....
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Originally Posted by Ro_Ja
totally just realized this thread and there was a new tC coming lol

interesting....
Fail.
Old Mar 30, 2010 | 05:56 PM
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Yeah that's what I was thinking. Whatever the big surprise is must be something substantial. And since we already know the engine and tranny specs, what else could it be? Anything interior wise is nothing special. We've always had the pano roof. We already have/had projectors and LED tails (not that those are anything to get excited about). I can't think of anything else that would be worth keeping a secret.
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haha if it makes you feel better, me too kinda
just saw this yesterday. Theres been so many "new tc is coming out" threads, everytime I see them, I just shrug them off. But its actually happening!!!
If it somehow was AWD and cheap, it was rock the tuner world for sure
Old Mar 30, 2010 | 06:00 PM
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The fact they're releasing the car right before Exposed also has me thinking.
Old Mar 30, 2010 | 06:05 PM
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LSD might be the big secret. The SI already has it.



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