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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 12:05 AM
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Default Scion Boost! Free stuff for buying new 05 models soon

Check out the site

www.scionboost.com

In all aspects it seems legit, but I can't see how they can afford to do this. It was on the main Scion site for like 2 hours and then the link was taken off. Check it out!

"Rewards are available only to Scion customers who have purchased/leased a new 2005 xA, xB, or tC Scion model between August 2 and October 31, 2005, unless extended by Sponsor. Scion will verify that the customer has made the required purchase/lease at time of order. Any purchase/lease that is cancelled by the customer is not eligible for a reward under this program." -From Rules and Reg.

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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 12:30 AM
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hot damn! And it just so happens that I'll be getting a 2005 xB in 2 weeks... :D:D:D:D:D:D
Old Aug 2, 2005 | 01:32 AM
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Hey why is the 06 model left out of this promotion? I got left out from the gift card thing already since I already paid in full for my tC!
Old Aug 2, 2005 | 01:35 AM
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Default Re: Scion Boost! Free stuff for buying new 05 models soon

Originally Posted by rotro
Check out the site

www.scionboost.com

In all aspects it seems legit, but I can't see how they can afford to do this. It was on the main Scion site for like 2 hours and then the link was taken off. Check it out!

"Rewards are available only to Scion customers who have purchased/leased a new 2005 xA, xB, or tC Scion model between August 2 and October 31, 2005, unless extended by Sponsor. Scion will verify that the customer has made the required purchase/lease at time of order. Any purchase/lease that is cancelled by the customer is not eligible for a reward under this program." -From Rules and Reg.

Let me know what you think

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That's so not fair...I bought my RS in the beginning of July

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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 01:37 AM
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Originally Posted by CatalepsicFox
Hey why is the 06 model left out of this promotion? I got left out from the gift card thing already since I already paid in full for my tC!
its probably to clear out the old stock.. instead of offering big rebates, they give you some free stuff..
Old Aug 2, 2005 | 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by CatalepsicFox
Hey why is the 06 model left out of this promotion? I got left out from the gift card thing already since I already paid in full for my tC!
I can't believe this actually needs an explanation...it's called clearing out the '05s as the '06s are out now...

And CrimsonO2, I feel your pain...I got my RS in July too
Old Aug 2, 2005 | 02:00 AM
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"12. Scion will cover the cost of any sales taxes that may be due. The customer is solely responsible for determining and paying any income tax that may be due as a result of this program.

Yeah that $600 Sony DVD Dream system is nice except you have to report it. At least it's not like Oprah's G6 "Free Giveaway." Better to sell it once you obtain it.
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Originally Posted by Bgnome
Originally Posted by CatalepsicFox
Hey why is the 06 model left out of this promotion? I got left out from the gift card thing already since I already paid in full for my tC!
its probably to clear out the old stock.. instead of offering big rebates, they give you some free stuff..
I see this completely unfair especially the 50 dollar gift card promotions if you finiance the car. The people that paid in full gets nothing at all.
Old Aug 2, 2005 | 03:29 AM
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Originally Posted by CatalepsicFox

I see this completely unfair especially the 50 dollar gift card promotions if you finiance the car. The people that paid in full gets nothing at all.
yes you get the joy of not having a car payment for the next 5 years...

~wC
Old Aug 2, 2005 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by CatalepsicFox
I see this completely unfair especially the 50 dollar gift card promotions if you finiance the car. The people that paid in full gets nothing at all.
Welcome to a Economics 101. If you haven't noticed in your 21 some-odd years on Earth (I presume most all of them not in a communistic/third-world nation?) the price of virtually all brand-brand-new products/services cost more than items that have been in stores/available for a while?
Old Aug 2, 2005 | 11:38 AM
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If this is "for real", and you are interested, there is a new '05 on the Williams Toyota lot in Sayre, PA (Northeast PA on the NY border) "Blue"
Old Aug 2, 2005 | 01:36 PM
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damn scion!
Old Aug 2, 2005 | 02:58 PM
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I talked ot Scion today with their online chat thing, and they said that the dealer tells them who bought what when. If you are really friendly with the guy you bought your car from, they may be able to do some tampering to get you a code. I bought mine 2 days before the Promo started. Kinda sucks.

I would have gotten the surround sound system, it's a sweet deal!!
Old Aug 2, 2005 | 06:19 PM
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This is legit folks. I work for the company that is providing the boost rewards.
Old Aug 2, 2005 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Keitaro
" At least it's not like Oprah's G6 "Free Giveaway." Better to sell it once you obtain it.
actually you do need to pay income tax on the winning g6. this was the reason some of the recipients were up in arm.
Old Aug 2, 2005 | 10:37 PM
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That sucks!! I just picked up my xB yesterday August 1.......
Old Aug 2, 2005 | 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ecandlcubed
Originally Posted by Keitaro
" At least it's not like Oprah's G6 "Free Giveaway." Better to sell it once you obtain it.
actually you do need to pay income tax on the winning g6. this was the reason some of the recipients were up in arm.
Opps didn't word it correctly. Referring to the price difference you would have to report between the Sony giveaway unit vs. the G6.
Old Aug 3, 2005 | 06:35 PM
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Wow, that is actually some pretty cool stuff. 30gb iPod =
Old Aug 3, 2005 | 09:51 PM
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What does this mean:
Fulfillment of BOOST reward is 7-10 days
Is that how long before you get it after submitting for reward? Since it takes 4-6 weeks to get the access code.
Old Aug 3, 2005 | 11:33 PM
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Your dealer can not do anything illegal to change the date the car was sold. Sales are reported daily and have to match the date on the paperwork.

During the 2004/2005 change over Scion added a FREE upgrade to the 6-CD sound system to all remaining 2005's in stock. This is much more creative as all the gifts are worth about $500 or more. It is as someone already said, a way to clear out the remaining inventory without compromising the Pure Pricing way of doing business.

Originally Posted by rotro
I talked ot Scion today with their online chat thing, and they said that the dealer tells them who bought what when. If you are really friendly with the guy you bought your car from, they may be able to do some tampering to get you a code. I bought mine 2 days before the Promo started. Kinda sucks.

I would have gotten the surround sound system, it's a sweet deal!!



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