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Old 12-23-2004, 01:51 AM
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I am very tempted to get this. But for over $300 just to have a little gray color on it is such a rip off.

But it looks so hot because the gray matches the console.

should I do the responsible thing and not get it, or treat myself for christmas? Advice?

http://www.rsportscars.com/foto/06/sciontc05_inter.jpg (Without sports steering)

http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/1...tc.int.500.jpg (with sports steering)
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Old 12-23-2004, 01:56 AM
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i have a brand new one in the box, never installed, make an offer
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why do you have a brand new one in the box uninstalled?
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u can get the same look if u go to a Auto store and buy one for 20 bucks, lol

no way.
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will it fit a xa?
$100.00
if all black leather
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Originally Posted by jasonbegin
u can get the same look if u go to a Auto store and buy one for 20 bucks, lol

no way.
Yeah but the fake steering wheel covers look so cheezy. I know this because I had one on my last car, and everyone made fun of me lol.

Go back to my initial post, I just editted it to include pictures of the plain steering wheel vs. the sports steering wheel. It does look a lot better.
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i don't think its worth it but that's just me
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Originally Posted by maximus96
i don't think its worth it but that's just me
Hell no its not worth it. Its straight up robbery. Thats why I am having such a hard time deciding. So not worth it, but I like it a lot. Why does toyota have to be so dam greedy!
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can you not think of a better use for this $300? say for a CAI or springs or such?
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Toyota will continue to charge 300 dollars for a "sports" steering wheel as long as there are people dumb enough to buy it.
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Old 12-23-2004, 12:13 PM
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Get snow tires instead.
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Originally Posted by 3 IGs
Get snow tires instead.
haha, good suggestion.

*sigh* I was hoping at least a few people would say "nice looking sports steering wheel, definitely get it!".....so that I wouldnt feel guilty if I actually got it.

But you peeps just had to be all logical and talk some sense into me didnt ya?! YOU SUCK! he..he
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I had thought the same about getting. But I opted for the TRD exhaust and REALLY like this accessory.

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you only live once bro!

but that 300 could go to something more worthwile...
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give me 300 dollars and ill paint some silver stripes on your steering wheel. hell ill even throw in a wash and a wax hahahah
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I seriously contemplated purchasing that steering wheel, but to me it just doesn't match the interior right...so I decided against it.

- Desi
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Originally Posted by tC Junkie
give me 300 dollars and ill paint some silver stripes on your steering wheel. hell ill even throw in a wash and a wax hahahah
and a wax too!! DEAL! sheesh...what a bargain.
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Originally Posted by Blue tC
I seriously contemplated purchasing that steering wheel, but to me it just doesn't match the interior right...so I decided against it.

- Desi
really? I like it so much because i think it really matches the interior
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If you want it, just go ahead and get it installed on the car, it isnt going to make that big of a differance in your monthly payment
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Old 12-24-2004, 04:59 AM
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seems like a complete ripoff to me but if u really want the look why dont u just get ur local custom audio shop or interior shop do wrap ur current steering wheel with grey leather to match that sport one! DUH, would most likely be way way cheaper
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