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Originally Posted by zigzagz94
My only problem with Scion is that they like to charge rediculous prices for TRD "performance upgrades". Wasn't the TRD supercharger for the Tc like $4000 for only 60hp or something? Factory installed and warrantied or not that's crazy. I can see Scion nickle and diming us for every performance part: base car $25,000, want LSD that's another $1500, BBK $2000, Turbo another $4000, etc. What started out as a reasonably affordable fun coupe will quickly turn into a $30,000+ car.
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That has nothing to do with Scion...TRD parts (or any factory performance options from any dealer) are ridiculously priced period.
And your statement applies to modding cars in general, not just dealer options. I know thousands of people who have turned $15,000 cars into a $30k+ investment by adding aftermarket parts. It's not uncommon, so what's your point?
Also TRD doesn't sell a turbo kit, and in regards to the supercharger it is ridiculously overpriced ($3200) but it was the only supercharger available for the tC (still the only s/c option if you can find one). Plus for an extra $500 in injectors and a pulley, you can make 300whp. $3700 for 300whp isn't a bad deal. Of course it's detuned from the factory - doesn't stop you from making more power on your own.