[Dave-ROR]

When you buy the R version, you aren't paying Scion dealerships to install the parts so I don't really see how labor costs add in?

I have no idea how Scion will do this special model, but if it's a different trim level then it'd likely be similar to the S2000 vs S2000 CR. All of the CR parts can be purchased as far as I know but it was cheaper to buy a CR than to turn a new base S2000 into a CR clone, even installing everything yourself.

And then there's resale to consider. Special versions will ALWAYS hold more value than the base car. I could buy two 2001 GS-Rs in great shape for what I could buy a 97 Type-R for in good shape.

It all comes down to whats important to you. If anything it sounds like your arguement is pro buying the R version as you wouldn't have to install the parts (or pay if you weren't capable) so I'm not sure what your actual point is.