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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 04:24 AM
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yeah, that happened to me about 3 months ago. some guy hit me head-on while on the test drive...totalled the car. It was sad, brand new flint mica, right off the show room. The car had 3 miles on it. Needless to say, courtesy of our friends at toyota.... i walked away with just a slight bruise on my forearm (where the airbag deployed). Sold on the quality of the car before and after the collision, i put in my order for a release 1.0. I picked it up yesterday.... what a happy ending
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 04:25 AM
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i've always wondered if anyone ever wrecked on a test drive.
Old Apr 21, 2005 | 04:28 AM
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I glad you're alright.

I just got my RS 1.0 today.
Old Apr 21, 2005 | 04:30 AM
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i dont like the red color. isn't that the only difference? they're red with some of the interior being red?
Old Apr 21, 2005 | 04:39 AM
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Wow that's crazy. Glad you're okay, and I know you'll love your tC. Congrats on the RS 1.0!

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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 04:48 AM
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I can use 1 new rim! :D
Old Apr 21, 2005 | 07:37 AM
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wow, i am so glad that hasn't happend to me at work (maita scion)

glad your alright.
Old Apr 21, 2005 | 07:51 AM
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Wow you really put a dent on that one didnt ya :D
Old Apr 21, 2005 | 08:05 AM
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what did the salesperson say?
Old Apr 21, 2005 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Huey
what did the salesperson say?
I want to know the same thing. And where'd the grille go?
Old Apr 21, 2005 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by TurboMe
I can use 1 new rim! :D
pm me I am selling individual tC rims.
Old Apr 21, 2005 | 12:17 PM
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Yeah, I want to know more too! I'm assuming it wasn't your fault?

It's a shame. Almost car abortion...killing a new-born auto like that.
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A moment of silence for a Scion that has passed on to that junkyard in the sky....
Old Apr 21, 2005 | 02:04 PM
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i call second dibs on rims, next to TurboMe
Old Apr 21, 2005 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Huey
i've always wondered if anyone ever wrecked on a test drive.
haha, me too
Old Apr 21, 2005 | 02:16 PM
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So that's how you take the headlight apart to clear the side markers.

Thanks for the walkthrough, I'm going to try this tonight.



Glad you're OK. Congrats on the new car.

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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 02:24 PM
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thats what i call testing the limits of a car before you purchase. glad your ok and congrats on the RS1.0
Old Apr 21, 2005 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Huey
i dont like the red color. isn't that the only difference? they're red with some of the interior being red?
The biggest package deal with the 1.0 is the 18" dark gunmetal enkei rims. Supposedly, enkei has made very limited quantities of this wheel. There are also alot of small things, such as badging, special edition door sill covers, floor matts, and a few accessories under the hood.
Old Apr 21, 2005 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Huey
what did the salesperson say?
He was totally cool about it. He actually wasn't with me at the time, i called him and told him.. and he rode out. When i told him his first question was "are you ok?" totally cool.



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