FAQ: Release Series 1.0 Hot Lava
03-20-2004, 06:41 AM
#102
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Originally Posted by kwicslvr
What the hell is every one so upset about! Last time I looked it wasn't spring yet. Even then they didn't say when in spring. Everyone knows this and now you all are complaining they aren't here yet. When it ISN'T EVEN SPRING YET! Everyone just needs to chill. They will be here sometime in spring. The end.
Tommorrow is spring. They said taking delivery in march. Problem is some folks have them, some don't, and some don't even know if they can get one (like myself)
There is a serious lack of information regarding this product.
Of course, there always was.
I'm still laughing about the "promotional value".
Not much value if they all had to be preordered and once they come in they get yanked of the lot same day. Really not any since there has bee n NO advertising of scion at all in my area save the 30 second commercials during Futurama at 4 am, except one print advertisement sent out end of jan that had Scion on the back page.
There has been NO mention what so ever of the RS1! How can they create excitement if no one knows about their product?
On the other hand the xB got a Good review in "Parents" magazine in the economy class, and they were mentioned on "the View" today also. So go go super cool afordable Mommy-mobile (oh wait, that's what I am getting the RS1 for!) :D
Their "marketing approach" sucks a$$.
Originally Posted by itimebomb
GST just sent this email to my dealership.
INTRODUCTION:
>First of several Special Edition Releases
>Official Name: xB Release 1.0
>Sales start: March '04
>Limitied Availability: 2100 units nationally
OBJECTIVES:
>Generate xB excitement
>Create outlet that reinforces Scion=trend leading, surprising
>Continue sense of discovery with subtle marketing approach
ORDERING INFORMATION: (THE GOOD STUFF)
>MSRP: $980 (approximately)
>Order code: SE
>Availability: Preferencing available prior to Allocation 4 (2/16/04) Estimated allocation availability with Allocation 4 or 5
>GST will receive 250 units in February and March production for March through May dealership arrivals
MARKETING:
>The xB Release 1.0 will be supported by a full marketing campaign to include the following elements: auto show brochures, website homepage placement, print advertising in magazines, direct email and PR media outreach
>Dealers should include the xB Release 1.0 in their advertising to draw attention to the entire Scion line
INTRODUCTION:
>First of several Special Edition Releases
>Official Name: xB Release 1.0
>Sales start: March '04
>Limitied Availability: 2100 units nationally
OBJECTIVES:
>Generate xB excitement
>Create outlet that reinforces Scion=trend leading, surprising
>Continue sense of discovery with subtle marketing approach
ORDERING INFORMATION: (THE GOOD STUFF)
>MSRP: $980 (approximately)
>Order code: SE
>Availability: Preferencing available prior to Allocation 4 (2/16/04) Estimated allocation availability with Allocation 4 or 5
>GST will receive 250 units in February and March production for March through May dealership arrivals
MARKETING:
>The xB Release 1.0 will be supported by a full marketing campaign to include the following elements: auto show brochures, website homepage placement, print advertising in magazines, direct email and PR media outreach
>Dealers should include the xB Release 1.0 in their advertising to draw attention to the entire Scion line
03-21-2004, 07:21 PM
#103
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Burlington, VT
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My Hot Lava
I preferenced mine with 500 bux
My dealer said that mine was coming in, and then i looked at the dealer website and it said it was on the lot. i called and he said it was enroute. now it is not on the site anymore.
I hope they didn't sell it to someone else.....I WILL BE ROYALLY ____ED!!!!!
My dealer said that mine was coming in, and then i looked at the dealer website and it said it was on the lot. i called and he said it was enroute. now it is not on the site anymore.
I hope they didn't sell it to someone else.....I WILL BE ROYALLY ____ED!!!!!
03-24-2004, 01:30 AM
#107
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Clifton Park, NY
Posts: 20
So excited.
I actually just got back from the dealership with my 04' Hot Lava bX. So far I absolutely love the car. It is great. And I am only the second one to buy it from that dealership. The salesperson told me that due to the amount of business that they do, they had preference over others in the area when they were allocated. He told me about the site, and so far I think that this place is fabulous. I will keep you guys up to date with any changes I make. Most of which will probably be electronics related as I am a car stereo installer by trade.
03-25-2004, 06:45 PM
#108
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Well, got home late last night with my 5 speed Hot Lava. Dayum that is so much better looking in person. The color is really awesome. So would I be the first owner in MD with one? :D :D :D
03-25-2004, 07:01 PM
#109
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Thats awesome Kwic, congrats, unfortunately you are not 1st but one of the few... Waldorf already has one ont he road and I will get mine tomorrow, Finally!!!
I will have to meet up with you! Check out the post in Midatlantic, Budds Creek April 9th, there is a lot of us goin!!!
Doc
I will have to meet up with you! Check out the post in Midatlantic, Budds Creek April 9th, there is a lot of us goin!!!
Doc
03-26-2004, 02:51 PM
#112
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Join Date: Mar 2004
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Getting my Lava On! Tomorrow
Wow new to the site and just reading about all the trials and tribulations of getting the Hot Lava release 1.0
I am getting mine tomorrow and can't wait and it seemed so easy. I went the the Scion website on 3/10/04 and saw for the first tme the Limited Edition 1.0, loved it from the start! I am from Tennessee and we wont get Scion's until June so I sent an email to the Atanta Scion Dealer and Huntsville Alabama dearler, never heard from the AL dealer but got a call from the Alanta dealer in less then 20 minutes after recieving my email at 7:00 PM, The dealer indicated they were due to get 3 of the Hot Lava's in the Jacksonville port by the 19th of March and at the dealer on the 23rd and one was spoken for and if interested I could reserve one by sending my earnest check which I did the next day, worked out great financing with Scion/Toyota, requested what accessories I wanted and bang got a rip sheet with my Vin # and accessories listed on the16th and like clock work got a call from my dealer rep on March 23rd as scheduled and it hit the lot!
Being from TN I could not arrange to drive down and get it until this Saturday 3/27 so because I had some time I asked if it was possible to throw in a DVD player and screen and Bang done deal. Everything just clicked right into place and my Kudos to Atlanta Scion ask for Jason. Now it's time to just Sign, drive and enjoy. It was all to easy and the no haggle pricing is great especially for an old 38 year old man with 3 girls...HA
Great Site will be back often
:D
I am getting mine tomorrow and can't wait and it seemed so easy. I went the the Scion website on 3/10/04 and saw for the first tme the Limited Edition 1.0, loved it from the start! I am from Tennessee and we wont get Scion's until June so I sent an email to the Atanta Scion Dealer and Huntsville Alabama dearler, never heard from the AL dealer but got a call from the Alanta dealer in less then 20 minutes after recieving my email at 7:00 PM, The dealer indicated they were due to get 3 of the Hot Lava's in the Jacksonville port by the 19th of March and at the dealer on the 23rd and one was spoken for and if interested I could reserve one by sending my earnest check which I did the next day, worked out great financing with Scion/Toyota, requested what accessories I wanted and bang got a rip sheet with my Vin # and accessories listed on the16th and like clock work got a call from my dealer rep on March 23rd as scheduled and it hit the lot!
Being from TN I could not arrange to drive down and get it until this Saturday 3/27 so because I had some time I asked if it was possible to throw in a DVD player and screen and Bang done deal. Everything just clicked right into place and my Kudos to Atlanta Scion ask for Jason. Now it's time to just Sign, drive and enjoy. It was all to easy and the no haggle pricing is great especially for an old 38 year old man with 3 girls...HA Great Site will be back often
:D
03-26-2004, 02:58 PM
#113
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May a thousand angry Llama's spit in your eye.
You'll get there and the dealer will have given it to his 15 year old daughter.
This is the way of the lava.
Just kidding. Welcome aboard!
You'll get there and the dealer will have given it to his 15 year old daughter.
This is the way of the lava.
Just kidding. Welcome aboard!
