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Old 10-31-2011, 06:19 PM   #253
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Originally Posted by tripjammer View Post
We want the higher end spec...You want the front LED clearance lights, front fog lights, standard HIDS, leather steering wheel, aluminum pedals, . auto climate control, High spec frabric, auto alarm, Auto on\off lights, 6 speakers audio (low spec has 2 speakers), white rev counter with shift light and sport pedals. Top spec also has "smart entry and start" plus digital speedo and tach. Oh and it has the better brakes. Sure it is 45 pounds more in weight for the High Spec...but what is 45 pounds? nothing...
Would you rather have a fully loaded car at one premium price or a base model car at low price where you can add each accessory invidually?

I'd rather have the ability to pick and choose which options I want instead of paying pull price and having options that I wouldn't prefer.

I believe that is how Scion is going to set it for the US/Canada... hubcaps, with 2 speakers, unpainted bumpers, halogen lights, cheap looking interior for 20K. The rest will be up to you and what you want to add.

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Originally Posted by ryridesmotox View Post
There are 2 theories on break in procedure... #1 drive it like a granny for a few thousand miles... #2 drive it easy for a bit and seat the valves, springs, rings, bearings, etc etc then, change the oil to a break in specific oil, then , run the nucking futs out of it, then as soon as you break 1500 miles you change the oil again and drive it like a normal everyday car. There is supporting arguments for both but I would say, do it how Toyota recommends in the books so you have no warranty issues.
They are run the engine extensively prior to leaving the factory so there is no real benefit with either 1 or 2. I would suggest the Mototune method or just keep the engine loaded for the first hundred miles and then change the oil.
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