civicdrivr

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Deal!

CLtotheTL32

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What's your address? I'll come and get it now, thanks.

But seriously, are you going to put a deposit down?

nokiaman

If you go through with it, let me know when you go pick it up, I'm curious to see what it looks like in person since I'm not far from you.

CLtotheTL32

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Mark maybe you can bring your, er, um, cool car!

Costco

If you do follow through and get one, pics or permaban.

AZuser

If you can get deposit back, reserve it and put deposit down so you'll have more time to think it over

civicdrivr

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Im going tomorrow afternoon to put my deposit down. The deposit is fully refundable. When it comes in, if I dont like it, I get everything back.

AZuser

Or sell your reservation on eBay?

Moog-Type-S

put the deposit down, now!

civicdrivr

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Cant do that.

Im heading up there tomorrow around 2pm. I just got off the phone with the GM at the dealer. He said that Im one of 9 on the east coast to get the car early. No one else in VA will have one.

He also said that Toyota Corp asked if I would change my email address (it references Honda)

Once I put the deposit down, theyll get the build initiated. They will be sending me pics throughout the entire build process too

CLtotheTL32

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Moog-Type-S

TSXy Luster

I think I'll be waiting for this...

civicdrivr

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So a V8 does fit in there......

TSXy Luster

Yup!

this particular one is the ISF's.

I'm def going to hold out and see the offerings between the V8 Toyota and Turbo Subbie.

StreetKA

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how come they did fit an V8 and cant fit a turbo ?

LMAO

ttribe

Seriously!? How'd I miss this? Congrats!

pttl

+1

and

+1

civicdrivr

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Thanks guys, Im getting incredibly excited about this car. Ive already got a list of things I plan to do.

I read an article earlier about Scion letting aftermarket companies inspect and take measurements off various parts of the car so they would have parts ready at launch. One company rep said the fenders have nearly no lip at all, so aggressive wheel fitments are possible. It looks like you could also fit up to a 10" wide rear in the rear with minimal modifications

Sarlacc

hahahaha

better list your CL for sale now.

civicdrivr

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Im probably going to do a mini part out and use the CL as a daily. Return it to stock appearance.

civicdrivr

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http://www.tune86.com/ft-86-forum/17...u-d1-toyota-86

The engine requires a dry sump oil system since the engine is mounted so low.

I spy a snail

Heres another with an EJ25 swap.

http://www.tune86.com/ft-86-forum/17...o-d1-toyota-86

I think it'll be wise of me to focus on the chassis first and honing my skill as this will be my first RWD car. Once Ive got a few track days under my belt (and there will be track days ), Ill focus on adding some more power. By that time, who knows what sort of aftermarket goodies there will be for this car.

StreetKA

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I would say light rims good tires sway bars and good coilovers to begin... I would leave engine stock to see what they gonna come up with...

Thats what i would do and i may get one too but still not decided on which one... Brz or frs or should i wait for sti... :sigh:Scion name reminds me of tc racers which pushes me away... Maybe its just me...

Costco

The practice you've had in Forza and Gran Turismo will help you with handling your first RWD car. I'm completely serious.

My Camaro was my first RWD car and it gets loose easily in the wet. The very first time it happened I instinctively countersteered and eased off the gas... it wasn't perfect but it was completely natural. You'll learn and love cornering with the gas pedal. Nothing against FWDs but doing so will usually result in you going wider than intended.

All those years playing Gran Turismo and Forza as well as some reinforcing words and common sense.... made sure I was okay. Sooner or later you'll want to kick out the rear on purpose and man will it be glorious when you pull it off.


I'm excited for you, even without you commenting in this thread it feels like this is the perfect car for you.

TSXy Luster

Well if you end up going through with the whole process, you should definitely document every step of the way here.

/livingvicariouslythroughyou

civicdrivr

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This is my quick mod list that I sent off to Tyler last night, in no particular order:

-Toyota badges (maybe)
-Tint
-Debadge
-Polish and ceramic coat paint
-Wheels; Advans, Works, or Weds
-Suspension, suspension, suspension
-Black out headlights and possibly a projector swap
-All red tails (if I dont like the stockies in person)

Ill be making sure they dont prep the car, drive it, or mount the front plate on it. No dealership stickers either.

Ive read a few more articles and the suspension and brake components are all Subaru parts. They even mentioned that they are very similar to stock WRX parts, in which case, there are tons of parts already on the market.

Thanks! Im starting to think that it is. My first car weighed in at a whopping 1800lbs, so I got used to having low horsepower but carrying speed through corners. The CL is a huge departure from what I truly enjoy - Im not saying there is anything wrong with the CL though.

I keep getting frustrated as car after car keeps gaining weight. To see this car, a 2013 model, come to market at around 2700lbs was a dream. I just didn't expect it from Toyota.

Back when I was in high school I used to say Id never drive a Toyota. But that was when the S2k and NSX were still being produced

Will do! I need to verify that they are sending out pics of the build process. Ive been checking out other forums and no one else made mention to that.

Im heading out to the dealer around 2pm, Ill let you guys know how it goes.

civicdrivr

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It looks incredibly tossable.

CLtotheTL32

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I really can't wait for you to get this car. Sorta sad to see the CL back to (mostly) stock form but it will be well worth it

civicdrivr

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Yes, yes it will

And Im not rushing off to part out the CL, but I do have a very small list of things to sell off of it when I find the right buyer.

The sun peaked out, Ive got to go wash the car. Shower, hit up the dealer, then go to work. I need more OT

StreetKA

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Im jealous...

civicdrivr

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Deposit has been placed

Moose Muscles

Florence Scion said $500 down and he will order what I want the second week of april when they do their ordering. He said I should have it in first shipment which he is thinking will be mid may. Still not sure if I want this thing or not. Or what color, or what options.

look forward to seeing what you think of it civicdrivr.

civicdrivr

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From what I read online, the dealers wont be getting them for general sale to the public until the first week of June.

They couldn't provide an ETA for my car, but it seems to be a general concensus that it will be delivered some time in late April/early May.

We'll see though, they are going to be emailing updates throughout the entire process.

biker

I have a feeling there's enough buzz about this car that above MSRP selling price will be the rule at the begining.

Sarlacc

Its scion...they are set prices, and I believe they are not allowed to mark up.

I could be wrong.

TSXy Luster

Dealers can do anything they want with numbers to unsuspecting buyers though.

Brandon24pdx

I'd be inclined to wait a year for a 2014. Guys will be snagging these for invoice or maybe a tad over once the buzz dies down. For the Subaru anyway. No idea how Scion does things.

speedemon90

If you get it, lets just say i'm not going afte the owners of the mega millions, i'm gonna come and relieve this car from you

civicdrivr

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For Subaru, I see that happening at a few of the shittier dealers.

Scion does Pure Pricing, you pay MSRP. No haggling. Its good because there no markup, but its bad because theres usually no discount. Since the dealers make most of their money on the accessories, thats where you negotiate. Obviously thats only good if you are getting accessories - which I am not, unless they are giving them to me at no cost.

speedemon90

what about pulling out the costco card?? Maybe you might be able to do it that way, see if costco works with a scion dealer your talking too


edit: although if you're one of the first ones getting it you wont get a discount. They'll just find someone else since i bet you arent the only one.