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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 05:38 PM
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Hey guys I'm sitting up here at Serra Toyota in Birmingham Alabama and was bored out of my mind. Just wanted to know what you guys thought of a few things.

1.) When I buy my new tC should I get in factory upgrades?
2.)If yes to above which ones would you suggest?
3.) This is gonna make a huge argument but what color is the best?

Thanks for looking.
Old Feb 27, 2007 | 05:41 PM
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NO accessories.

bone stock better.. if you want, you can always add later.

hmm.. you seen the new '08 colors yet?
Old Feb 27, 2007 | 05:41 PM
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both blk and white looks great... best looking colors i seen... now with factory upgrades they are an arm and a leg so if you dont want to be spending tht much at the dealer... just wait and get the same or better part when u walk out!!!
Old Feb 27, 2007 | 05:43 PM
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only things i would think about is the floor mats + cargo cover, but you can get that @ sparks for cheaper. See if oyu can get them to throw it in for free!
Old Feb 27, 2007 | 05:45 PM
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I have dealt with them before and they try and say the "No Haggle" policy doesn't deem them to throw in free "goodies"
Old Feb 27, 2007 | 05:50 PM
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my mats and cargo mat were free, as were my upgrades (trd muffler and strut bar) had to pay for the fogs and spoiler.. but get what YOU want to get.. id really suggest like they said, find it somewhere other than the dealer.. besides your going to change out the exhuast soon anyways ;)
Old Feb 27, 2007 | 05:52 PM
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well im stealing the HKS Exhaust off my totalled one and will just put it right onto this one.
Old Feb 27, 2007 | 06:01 PM
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I like all the colors.. just go with the cheapest one on the lot! ;) That's what I did! Ended up with Nautical Blue.. think it's a very nice, classy color.

Jay
Old Feb 27, 2007 | 06:03 PM
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Dark colors suck with dirt so if you don't like cleaning your car often get a light color and I would get a spoiler at the dealership. everything else you can get cheaper and probably install yourself. if you don't feel like getting an alarm somwhere else you can get the scion alarm also.
Old Feb 27, 2007 | 06:11 PM
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it all depends on what your priorities are if u plan on getting certains item afterwards say tyc tails or lip kit if u can afford the extra 20 dollars a month then do it if not get it stock but regardless ur gonna end up spending the money either way
Old Feb 27, 2007 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by newt0n
I have dealt with them before and they try and say the "No Haggle" policy doesn't deem them to throw in free "goodies"
No, there "no haggle" policy is only for taking off things which they can't do...i got my OEM lip kit thrown in free...so yeah all u gotta do is work the salesman, don't let him work u!
Old Feb 27, 2007 | 06:15 PM
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btw black is the sexiest but if I had to choose again probably white
Old Feb 27, 2007 | 07:47 PM
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side impact air bags maybe?
Old Feb 27, 2007 | 07:56 PM
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Get Red! Red always looks hot.
Old Feb 27, 2007 | 08:03 PM
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If I were doin' it again with what I know now, I wouldn't buy any accesoies at the dealership.
Old Feb 27, 2007 | 08:08 PM
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me 2 ^^
Old Feb 27, 2007 | 10:52 PM
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red? they still have rs1 available brand new?
Old Feb 27, 2007 | 10:57 PM
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i think hes a noob and thinks red is available new, imo
Old Feb 27, 2007 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by BuddhasTC
Originally Posted by newt0n
I have dealt with them before and they try and say the "No Haggle" policy doesn't deem them to throw in free "goodies"
No, there "no haggle" policy is only for taking off things which they can't do...i got my OEM lip kit thrown in free...so yeah all u gotta do is work the salesman, don't let him work u!
Unfortunately that's up to the dealership, and most people (like myself) don't know some dealers will throw in free stuff until it's too late. I really tried, but my dealer wouldn't do ANYTHING, and lead me to believe that was part of the "pure pricing" policy, but it's now clear he was full of BS.
Old Feb 27, 2007 | 11:17 PM
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OEM Lip kit & Lip spoiler. Just so you wont have to drill into your own car? But thats just me



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