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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 02:30 PM
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might be getting a good deal through a friend.. my question to u guys is what model did u guys get and which ones pretty decent for the value.. i have not researched too much about this car yet.. but will do..my needs: sunroof, power widnows and basic stuff.. need some input.. whats the difference between different models? and is there a major price difference or?
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might be getting a good deal through a friend.. my question to u guys is what model did u guys get and which ones pretty decent for the value.. i have not researched too much about this car yet.. but will do..my needs: sunroof, power widnows and basic stuff.. need some input.. whats the difference between different models? and is there a major price difference or?
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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 02:39 PM
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i suggest you do a lot more research on scion. there are no trim models or variations on SCION vehicles, only optional accessories.
Old Jul 30, 2006 | 02:40 PM
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might be getting a good deal through a friend.. my question to u guys is what model did u guys get and which ones pretty decent for the value.. i have not researched too much about this car yet.. but will do..my needs: sunroof, power widnows and basic stuff.. need some input.. whats the difference between different models? and is there a major price difference or?
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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 02:52 PM
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It depends on what you are looking for in a vehicle. If looking for

alot of power then go with the tC. But if you are looking for plenty

of room and good gas milage the the xB is you best bet (huge

amountof room). The xA is great if you do not require alot of room

but want a good around town, good gas milage vehicle.
Old Jul 30, 2006 | 07:24 PM
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y main thing is to get a moonroof.. i have nevr had one so.. rest its whatever.. i can always change wheels/other accesories..
Old Jul 30, 2006 | 09:16 PM
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I’m new to this to but let me see if I can answer a few questions.

Your friend has an xB to sell you.
There is only one model and it comes with many standard features like power windows, A/C, traction control, anti-loc brakes ECT.
Then there are accessories like lighted cup holders, armrest, tail lights ECT. Go to scion.com and bone up on it.
The only real choices you get before accessories are added is the choice of auto or manual and color.

You say it is a good deal. What year? Mileage? Condition? Color? Accessories?

A sunroof is NOT a factory option. There is even talk of a sunroof compromising the structural integrity of the vehicle. They are however available aftermarket.
Do a search on the subject.

I paid $11,800 for a 2005 Black Cherry Pearl Automatic with 39,000 highway miles. The only accessories are an armrest and floor mats.

Check e-bay current and completed auctions for what a good price to pay might be.

Hope that helps!
Old Jul 30, 2006 | 11:17 PM
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no my friend works at toyota and he can hook me up. so.. not i have to decide what i want and what to get but i have no clue as to what different types do they come in.. i mean i know they come in manual and auto .. but as far as the options i.e. sunroof, power windows etc..
Old Jul 30, 2006 | 11:19 PM
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if a sunroof is really all that you have going for you, then get a tC. otherwise, look into what you want to use the car for and how practical you want to be in terms of cargo room and gas mileage.
Old Jul 31, 2006 | 12:45 AM
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k.. thanks..is it true that the 2005 up models come with sunroofs?..someone told me that the 2004 model didnt have sunroof's but after 2005+ they added the audio switches, sunroof etc..
Old Jul 31, 2006 | 01:05 AM
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any tC you find will have the panorama sunroof thing. whoever told you that was BSing. but i could be totally wrong.
Old Jul 31, 2006 | 04:31 AM
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sunroof in XB was never a factory option......
Old Jul 31, 2006 | 04:37 AM
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Not sure what your friend can do for you. It was my understanding that employees pay the same as anyone else. Each year there is a RS model (Release Series) that has special trim features. So far there has been three releases--rumors of number four being the last one issued.
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