Hello,

I own a modified tC (which I love) and I have a chance to purchase a 2004 Lava xB from a guy at work. I was hoping to get opinions from the Scion community as to its value.

Here are the stats:
-2004 Special Edition Lava xB
-45,xxx miles
-automatic
-hotchkis strut bar
-bazooka sub system
-illumination
-the dealer sold him a "emmisions control box" to help mpg and power (it sounds to me like a simple air/fuel mod chip. He paid $1600 for a chip!!! Yes, he got ripped!

It has some visible paint damage on 2 corners and some road rash on the hub caps, otherwise in good condition. I did the K.B.B. and NADA thing, but they differ so much and don't seem accurate.

SO WHAT DO YOU THINK???

-thanks for any imput!!!

 

lol im in the same boat check this post out youll laugh! https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...145&highlight=

 

You would save some $$$ on gas for sure...hubcaps are easy to get, paint damage depending on how bad can be repaired pretty easily. If it were me the price would be the biggest factor.

 

RS1's are the shiznit!

do it if your trade in vales is good!

 

whats done to the tc??

i cant see myself trading my tc for an xb, but thats just me. do what you love...

 

I would think about 10-12k would be a fair offer depending on the damage.

 

Oh I'm not getting rid of my tC for the xB. It would be a secondary vehicle! The tC is my baby for goodness sake!

I have a bunch of sleek & classy goodies on it
-19" bronze rims
-camel-colored two tone leather
-draxas exhaust/injen intake
-Tein S-Techs, Hotchkis sways, TRD shocks
-motorized radio door
-puddle lamps
-Viniati V spoiler
-other small stuff that everyone else has

 

anyone else?

 

Paid $14,500 for mine with 17K on it from Scion manager (his personal ride) and no damage - mint, not a scrape. Had CAI and some extra trim. This was 15 months ago.

Blue book doesn't rate RS any differently.

IMO can't see paying $12,000 for 45K on an '04. Don't think the Hot Lava adds much to value unless it's absolutely cherry. Still a cool color for the box, thou.