Getting ready to purchase my xB next month. So far im leaning towards Thunder Cloud and I'm thinking about the following options:

-18" TRD Rims
-Spoiler
-XM Radio
-Lowering Shocks

Any opinions or suggestions on the options or pointers when purhcasing would be greatly appreciated.

 

TRD rims are discontinued .. so dont get them .. second off .. they are WAY WAY WAY overpriced... get aftermarket wheels

 

any online vendors you suggest for rims?

 

get the spoiler off ebay,half the price,as far as rim and tire pkg ,i bought mine from www.wheelguyz.com good prices and interior mods go to www.mp3playerstore.com

 

The spoiler maybe half price but he will have to factor in finding a good shop to install it and the cost of labor.

 

Ok, for wheels, definately DO NOT go through the dealer. I got the same wheels they said would cost me $1300 for $600, no joke. Try www.whalentire.com. Second, I would get the spoiler from the dealer, at least they will warrant it. Last, unless you plan on dumpin your box, dont go with the shocks. Or if you do, put em in yourself. They'll charge you like 500 bucks for the labor. Rip off.

 

Check out www.powerxm.com he has great prices for xm and I think he will give discounts for s/l members. Alex is a great guy and straight shooter.

 

Never heard of lowering shocks??? If you meant Trd springs then get those after market and pay someone 50 bucks to install em. The wheels, go anywhere than the dealer

 

there is nothing a dealer can offer that can be matched or get a better price somewhere else. go all stock and buy the rest later. it'll save you $$$ and interest in your financing.

 

Thanks for all the tips! This is awesome. i defiantley plan to buy mostly a stock box now and then do all my stuff aftermarket.

 

Hey punknyc the only reason to go thru the dealer is if you want to finance it all in one package. The only item I would have gotten is a spoiler but I wanted a Carbon Fiber one. It took me 30 minutes using parts from Lowes Hardware to install. Everything else can be gotten online cheaper and most stuff is eay to install yourself.

Good luck with you soon to be new Scion!

 

bump to remind me to check out that store again