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Originally Posted by Mr. Banana
Honestly, I would have begged to differ in the beginning... However, the more I contemplate the purchase of this RS 1.0, it just doesn't make sense to me anymore.
I mean, the Scion Marketing Team has done a great job on this version to tempt me... But they've priced it in a way where I'm considering my options more carefully.
It was initially supposed to be under $30,000... But then it was revealed that the $700-$800 destination fee was an addition. And then you add the TRD wheels & tires on top of that for around $2k (I feel this version looks more complete with the wheels). If Scion could have priced this version just under $30k including the wheels and destination fee, it would make much more sense to me... Especially when Pure Pricing disables negotiations quite a bit (unless you have a trade-in). This is only my thought and I don't expect anyone else to agree with me.
I will admit though, when I see the RS 1.0 on the road, it will definitely be a looker and I'll display some envy.
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Most would argue they want to save the money and use it to customize the car themselves. Don't forget when you do, the value of your car actually decreases. Of course you can undo the mods but you lost money on the parts now.
The most valuable thing of a limited edition car that is customized at the factory is that it holds its value extremely well. I owned a Mugen Si before and I enjoyed driving it much more than a regular civic si, but the best thing was the money I got from selling it. I kept it stock, babied it, and in the end recouped pretty much the extra cost I paid for it.
I figured the yuzu color being an RS color will be unique so I am betting that fine examples years later will still be worth much more than a regular one. That is, if the owner was even going to sell it.