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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 04:54 AM
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1. Seat height adjuster. It would be nice to be able to make the seat lower.

2. Standard armrest. The ist style one would be nice.

3. Freshen up the exterior a bit. Bumpers, lights, maybe foglights, etc.



Old Feb 13, 2009 | 06:01 AM
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They're not going to freshen up the exterior of a car that is only 2 years old. With this economy, we'd be lucky to get a nice RS xD their next run.
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 06:55 AM
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like the nice exterior style of the RS 6.0 xB? lol
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 06:58 AM
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or the awesome RS 5.0 tc =/


I'm trading in the tc soon for a sw xd=)
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 07:07 AM
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woo congrats!! hope you enjoy the switch (how coincidental....i was going to trade in the xD for a white tC....)
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 07:11 AM
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haha! thats weird, I know ill enjoy it I love that little car! insurance is to expensive for the tc, I'm hoping the xd is cheaper
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 07:19 AM
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switching from a 2-door to a 4-door is definitely going to save you same money. there's probably other factors that im not thinking about. but that alone will save you money. very cool though (on and i'm not getting the tC...sticking with the xD hahah)
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 10:40 AM
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DRL
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 01:06 PM
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XD FTW!
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 02:39 PM
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At the refresh cycle (usually in the 4th year of the model, so expected at late 2010, aka 2011MY), I'd love to see the headlights become projector-type (to match the xB/tC).
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 05:45 PM
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that would be a nice touch actually. I think overall lighting would really help to improve the xD. I.e. Foglights, Projectors, and full redded out taillights (stock....not the LED ones)
Old Feb 14, 2009 | 01:53 AM
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2 ZR FAE the extra ponies would be nice
Old Feb 14, 2009 | 08:46 AM
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id rather have more torque out of this little car than more HP. because after 2nd gear its GONE

so yeah...the FAE would still be better option haha
Old Feb 14, 2009 | 03:21 PM
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If we want to be completely unrealistic...

2ZR-FZE (factory supercharged)
2ZR-GTE (factory turbocharged)
2ZR-FXE (Hybrid Synergy Drivetrain)
2ZR-FSE (Direct Fuel Injection)

One of those options would be nice... Personally, I'd love the direct fuel injection (as seen on the 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.6 Lexus engines). But that alone is enough to upset the Scion pricing balance (each cylinder has 2 injectors).
Old Feb 14, 2009 | 07:53 PM
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hahah yeah it is. and it is for sure completely unrealistic...oh well. we can all dream
Old Feb 14, 2009 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by j_miz_e
1. Seat height adjuster. It would be nice to be able to make the seat lower.
I second that.
Originally Posted by lostxD
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I second that, too.

I'd also like adjustable intermittent wipers and another 12v outlet up front and maybe one in the hatch area, too. The IST armrest would be nice, too... but that can be added on pretty easily (and inexpensively, now that Sparks sells them).
Old Feb 14, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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actually one thing that just came to mind is a 6 CD changer. we have the 1-6 numbered on the standard head unit (and yes I know its for the favorites of the radio station) but its so blatant; many of my friends have sat in my car and said "Whoa wait does this have a 6-cd changer?" and each time...i sadly report to them that its only the radio station settings
Old Feb 14, 2009 | 10:05 PM
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1) Traction control.

2) Wider tires.

3) Windshield with colored visor strip.

4) Replacing the right piece of plastic on steering wheel with horn button.

5) Adjustable Steering Column for height & angle. (May be unreasonable for econobox.)

6) More color choices for seat fabric.
Old Feb 15, 2009 | 06:36 AM
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we have an adjustable steering column...
Old Feb 15, 2009 | 06:42 AM
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I what he want is a telescopic steering wheel like the ist model



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