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Old 04-06-2012, 06:59 PM   #415
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Originally Posted by suprachica79 View Post
I'm thinking that might be another reason they went with Scion. Subaru might have seen an even heightened level of competition if the car was going to be a Toyota world-wide. I think they know that many people won't go for it simply because it has a Scion badge, just like I wouldn't buy anything with a Hyundai, Kia, or Subaru badge. It's completely irrational but brand connotation effects a lot of people's decisions.
I bought my Kia as I saw it as the only thing that resembled the Civics I grew up enjoying. I must say, not a bad little car by any means! If you'd told me I'd be buying a Kia 10 years ago I'd probably spit in your face and flung my poo like a monkey.
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