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Originally Posted by xZAMx
Background: About to graduate college with a degree in Computer Science, and I’m about to move from Chicago to Houston pick up a nice job in Houston with a good salary. I’ve been in the Scion scene with my xB for 5 years. I love it, and would like to stay in it. The people are amazing, and they act as my extended family.
I’m looking at getting the hot lava or asphalt MT monogram series from my local Toyota dealership. My good friend is a car salesman there, and “says” he can give me a decent deal on my trade in. I’m about to get it appraised this Friday, and I will post back the number I will be getting.
So questions I have for you guys!
1.) Is the monogram series worth it in your eyes? - I like the fact that they already have the JDM head lights, and the push button start. The heated seats won’t do me much in Houston =/
2.) I really want to get a clear bra for the front end of the car, what sections are more prone to chipping than others?
3.) Should I wait for the 2015 version to come out? I’m still doing research, but I still haven’t found out if the displacement is going to be bigger, or if TRD plans on coming out with a SC for it. I still need to do my h/w there. Regardless, I’d still go aftermarket turbo setup so I don’t have a bigger car payment each month.
4.) What are some inexpensive MUST needed mods people recommend before anything major e.g. wheels coils etc.
5.) I’m not a huge fan of the red stitching, and red accents with the seats. Is there any thing I can do about the stitching? Anyone have Clazzios?
5.) If there is anything else you could do differently, or if you’re satisfied with what you’ve done thus far, please share!
Thanks,
xZAMx
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Do not wait for the 2015 unless you want a OEM Shark Fin Antenna and new bolts. Buy the 2014 Monogram with the lower price.
If I had to do it over again, I would get the Monogram series over the 10 Series... I would prefer the navigation instead of the glowing badges.
If you want GOOD protection, put the film on the ENTIRE front bumper, ENTIRE hood, Front of the fenders, mirrors, top of the roof partially, A pillars, and the quarter panels. Add mudflaps.
If you want to over kill it, clear bra the entire car.
The required mod is probably exhaust tips LOL... other than that the car drives perfectly fine... Maybe grippier tires? But I enjoy the Prius tires.
The red stitching is everywhere...seats, steering wheel, door panels.... you would have to redo the entire car to match the rest of your color scheme.
On my car I've only done tint and rear spoiler....still to go is the exhaust and wheel spacers....then I'm done. The rest of my money will go on maintenance like the fluids, tires, air filters, etc etc. No plans for turbo or SC. 200 HP is more than enough for me.
The only thing I would had done differently is to add paint protection film, however $$$ was a factor at the time.