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[Calum]

It's not an auto!! And yeah I did drive it.

WOW. First the bad. The back seat is useless. I'm 5'10 and I sit pretty close to the steering wheel for someone my height. With the drivers seat in position there was maybe four inches between the front and back seat. I was planing on putting baby seats in the back, I'm not so sure now. Next, fitting a 12 inch sub in the trunk is going to be challenging. I can foresee some fiberglass work in my future. poop Oh, and the sound tube has got to go. The sound from it was more annoying then pleasing. I'll be un-corking the exhaust to return some engine noise.

Now the good. Oh my god it's flat through a corner. I was not expecting it to be THAT good. We've all read everyone else's review, they weren't lying. Every other car I've modified I've started with weight, suspension and brakes. Trying to make the most of the available power before adding more. I think this is going to break that rule. I'm not going to touch that suspension, it's perfect. It looks awesome to, much better in person.

The power was good, not awesome but certainly not lacking. I think the lack of body motion dampens the feeling of acceleration as most of us are expecting the car to squat when we get in the gas.

One thing that's not going to effect most people looking at this car. As I said earlier, I'm 5'10. I'm also 250 lbs. We've all heard how great the seats are, they even fit my wide ass, perfectly. I don't know how the engineers did it.

[Mutilator]

Originally Posted by Calum

It's not an auto!! And yeah I did drive it.

WOW. First the bad. The back seat is useless. I'm 5'10 and I sit pretty close to the steering wheel for someone my height. With the drivers seat in position there was maybe four inches between the front and back seat. I was planing on putting baby seats in the back, I'm not so sure now. Next, fitting a 12 inch sub in the trunk is going to be challenging. I can foresee some fiberglass work in my future. poop Oh, and the sound tube has got to go. The sound from it was more annoying then pleasing. I'll be un-corking the exhaust to return some engine noise.

Now the good. Oh my god it's flat through a corner. I was not expecting it to be THAT good. We've all read everyone else's review, they weren't lying. Every other car I've modified I've started with weight, suspension and brakes. Trying to make the most of the available power before adding more. I think this is going to break that rule. I'm not going to touch that suspension, it's perfect. It looks awesome to, much better in person.

The power was good, not awesome but certainly not lacking. I think the lack of body motion dampens the feeling of acceleration as most of us are expecting the car to squat when we get in the gas.

One thing that's not going to effect most people looking at this car. As I said earlier, I'm 5'10. I'm also 250 lbs. We've all heard how great the seats are, they even fit my wide ass, perfectly. I don't know how the engineers did it.

Thanks for giving us your impression gives me a good idea as im the same height.

I didnt get a chance to drive it because they had just received it around the time i arrived; the plastic still on the wheels etc...i noticed it didnt appear to have the pioneer bespoke head unit...

by the sound tube i assume you mean the tube they installed to let the engine sound into the drivers compartment area? I wonder what the purpose of that would be i gue Oh well minor issue.

It is a lot smaller in person!

Did they give you a firm date on when the next few are coming?

[ChadSexington]

And where is that tube located?

[Klinn]

Originally Posted by ChadSexington

And where is that tube located?

It branches off about midway along the intake, goes to a housing containing a diaphragm / resonator, then continues to somewhere in the passenger footwell area of the firewall.

Originally Posted by Mutilator

by the sound tube i assume you mean the tube they installed to let the engine sound into the drivers compartment area? I wonder what the purpose of that would be

There are increasingly strict noise regulations in Europe. Many manufacturers are doing this sort of thing to meet the regs during whatever test cycle is used, but then also provide the sound we enthusiasts want during more spirited driving.

Edit: Here's a quick picture to make it a little clearer:

[Calum]

I forgot to mention the brakes. Tenacious is the only word I could think of to describe them. And very easy to modulate.

I don't know if the head unit was the Bespoke model, but it was pretty nice looking. I changed the station and volume to to get a feel of the buttons and it was also pretty intuitive.

I did take notice of the HVAC controls, while they don't look particularly high end, they do look better in person.

Yeah that's what I meant by sound tube.

Holy carp it's TINY in person. I'm gonna go back today and see if I can get a baby seat in I think. I really hate the idea of buying a car that my boys can't enjoy.

No firm date yet.

[Oilers99]

Anyone heard from their dealer? Back to work order starts tomorrow for rail workers I believe.. For those that have their cars held in their respective cities are they released yet after the manual snafu?

[BLL]

Dealer in Toronto told me mine will be ready as early as Monday; which leads me to believe it's just sitting somewhere in a lot waiting to be trucked over to the dealership.

[fenton]

Got the same thing, mine is in CGY currently and will be released on the 1st or early next week.

I got my VIN now though so i feel better.

RBC insurance gave me 180 a month i believe. this is 500/500 deductibles and im 24 with maybe a ticket or two on file in the last 3 years.

In comparison my 2011 Sti costed me 210 a month with same coverage.

[Oilers99]

Originally Posted by fenton

Got the same thing, mine is in CGY currently and will be released on the 1st or early next week.

I got my VIN now though so i feel better.

RBC insurance gave me 180 a month i believe. this is 500/500 deductibles and im 24 with maybe a ticket or two on file in the last 3 years.

In comparison my 2011 Sti costed me 210 a month with same coverage.

Apparently I was unlucky enough to have a car destined for Alberta on the first shipment not leave the Vancouver rail yard before the strike started.. As opposed to most Edmonton and Calgary dealerships whose cars are awaiting delivery in Calgary.. Blast!

[Rob_g]

Originally Posted by Oilers99

Apparently I was unlucky enough to have a car destined for Alberta on the first shipment not leave the Vancouver rail yard before the strike started.. As opposed to most Edmonton and Calgary dealerships whose cars are awaiting delivery in Calgary.. Blast!

I think it's stupid that they are not even shipping them to the destinations. At least if they did that, then owners could get their cars quicker once the 'stop sale' is lifted. But I suppose they are paranoid about some cars being sold anyhow, customers driving them and filing lawsuits over misinformation in the manual.

Thank god I'm not waiting months for my car or I think I'd go insane!

Rob

[Klinn]

Originally Posted by Rob_g

I think it's stupid that they are not even shipping them to the destinations. At least if they did that, then owners could get their cars quicker once the 'stop sale' is lifted. But I suppose they are paranoid about some cars being sold anyhow.

If that was the arrangement, I'd be worried that with my car sitting around at the dealer waiting to be released, they might be tempted to use it as a demo for other customers.

[Enemies]

My dealer (Subaru) has thought for months now it would be within a few days of June 15. A couple weeks ago he mentioned that his rep said he's trying to push for it to be a few days before June 15 since the Americans are getting their cars already. But we'll see.

The days seem to be ticking by really quickly.

[Pbrown]

Originally Posted by Enemies

My dealer (Subaru) has thought for months now it would be within a few days of June 15. A couple weeks ago he mentioned that his rep said he's trying to push for it to be a few days before June 15 since the Americans are getting their cars already. But we'll see.

The days seem to be ticking by really quickly.

Although I am very pleased to see all of our US friends taking possesion of their cars and enjoying them, it is pretty pitiful that we in the great white north cannot partake in the festivities. Not one single news snippet from North of the border. It would be wonderful for some kind of an update. I will not be calling my dealer again as they know as much as I do, which is squat. unfortunately my excitement has turned to disbelief as to what is occurring in my country. keep the pics flowing from south of the border for it is the only thing keeping me going at this point.

[ahquit]

Originally Posted by Pbrown

Although I am very pleased to see all of our US friends taking possesion of their cars and enjoying them, it is pretty pitiful that we in the great white north cannot partake in the festivities. Not one single news snippet from North of the border. It would be wonderful for some kind of an update. I will not be calling my dealer again as they know as much as I do, which is squat. unfortunately my excitement has turned to disbelief as to what is occurring in my country. keep the pics flowing from south of the border for it is the only thing keeping me going at this point.

I agree, it would be nice to see a little more proactive communication from Scion Canada. I've periodically checked their facebook page and the most useful information on there is coming from a consumer (I lol'd at his comments on the brand manager ride along youtube video posted recently). In my opinion, facebook is a great tool for communicating these sorts of things directly to the consumer instead of simply pushing them to their dealership for updates.