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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 03:34 AM
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I have been reading these boards for a while, and I decided I want to get an xA... If i could find the one I wanted then I would get it... but all dealers in the Northeast are out of Phantom Grey pearl scion xA's that are manual... In fact i couldent even test drive a standard yet... very bummed
Old Jul 30, 2004 | 03:48 AM
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Phantom Grey is very popular. You can either wait, or buy another cool color like Indigo Ink Pearl or Polar White :D
Old Jul 30, 2004 | 03:56 AM
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Fact of the matter is that they just aren't making as many standards as they used to. Most people want automatic transmission now a days. I'd say for every 10 Scions at the dealership, 1 was a standard. There are only 11 polar white, manual tranny xAs out of all the xAs available in the 5 closest states! They have to transport mine from the port at Jacksonville, FL.


I'll stick with my stick, tyvm!
Old Jul 30, 2004 | 10:52 AM
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I went with a black one because I could not get 5spd in phantom grey.

We have an automatic phantom grey 2004 at our dealer that has been there for months. I feel bad for it, someone please buy it and love it.
Old Jul 30, 2004 | 12:20 PM
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part of the problem lies in how far from your location your dealer is willing to search for the model and color you want. i went to three dealers in the boston area and got three different answers to my question of how long it would take to get the color/options i wanted. my dealer was able to secure a phantom gray with manual and side air bags (a requirement for me) in two weeks. the two other dealers i visited couldn't come close to a delivery time that fast.
Old Jul 30, 2004 | 12:32 PM
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Get IIP , but I think most of them are auto though
Old Jul 30, 2004 | 12:42 PM
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Default I didn't have the gray....

but chose a Polar White 5spd, my dealer (Price Scion in New Castle, DE) had to get it from a dealer in Lancaster, PA. Took 2 days before I had the car once I told him what I wanted. Good luck with your search and your new xA (once you get it of course)!
Old Jul 31, 2004 | 05:20 AM
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I test drove an auto and bought a 5 sp. No regrets! The 5sp. blows doors on the auto.
Old Aug 2, 2004 | 02:25 AM
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yeah 5 speed for sure. I wanted an Indigo Ink but would have had to wait 6 more weeks for a manual...autos are everywhere. I am really happy with the silver, it goes perfect with flat silver rims.
Old Aug 10, 2004 | 04:36 AM
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i got a 5 spd PGP but then again i purchased it in february and even then they had to search for it
Old Aug 13, 2004 | 03:17 AM
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they told me my polar white with a stick is 5 to 7 weeks out. but i will wait because why settle for something you dont want
Old Aug 13, 2004 | 01:40 PM
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I waited 6 weeks for my 5-speed Indigo Ink-Pearl w/ side-curtain airbags.

For some reason the 18" TRD wheels would have pushed it back another month or two?? So I'll buy aftermarket wheels.
Old Aug 13, 2004 | 04:40 PM
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I got a grey manual this week, but had to call 14 dealerships to find it. 4 manuals out of all of those dealerships.
Old Aug 14, 2004 | 11:48 PM
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i wanted black and got phantom grey because if was in mississippi and they could get it to arkansas for me... sorry if i stole it from you but i love it and it's a standard also
Old Aug 14, 2004 | 11:49 PM
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Old Aug 15, 2004 | 07:13 AM
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my friend has a polar white xA 5 speed.


the phantom color is a really sick color, i wish they made it for xB's....
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