Anybody here getting that greasy "$27k" feeling?

[Geard]

I do hope that with them putting rear seats into this car that they will atleast be useable for an adult.... Given the amount of rear seating room in the tc it might be possible...

[Mari0]

Originally Posted by Geard

I do hope that with them putting rear seats into this car that they will atleast be useable for an adult.... Given the amount of rear seating room in the tc it might be possible...

Even if we do get some usable rear seats, don't expect much. They will likely be smaller than the tC and every time I give a ride to someone above 5'11" they always complain, so I would imagine it would be even worse. But then again, you won't be buying this car to drive 3-4 people around (I hope). I think Toyota is doing it so if you absolutely have to give someone a ride, you can, and obviously to save $ on insurance. 2+2 is not nearly as bad as a 2 seater.

[Dragonitti]

Originally Posted by Mari0

Even if we do get some usable rear seats, don't expect much. They will likely be smaller than the tC and every time I give a ride to someone above 5'11" they always complain, so I would imagine it would be even worse. But then again, you won't be buying this car to drive 3-4 people around (I hope). I think Toyota is doing it so if you absolutely have to give someone a ride, you can, and obviously to save $ on insurance. 2+2 is not nearly as bad as a 2 seater.

Hence why the tC's rear seats recline.

Originally Posted by SVTSHC

Never attempt to make any sort of demand assumption for a product, it leads to severe shortages and overages. The simple fact that the tC and the FR-S aren't in the same product niche is enough to invalidate the numbers. Demographically speaking the FR-S would appeal to RWD enthusiasts/males (from experience very few women actually care whether or not a vehicle is RWD or FWD, and would prefer a FWD/AWD vehicle for inclement weather driving) more than the tC, the tC may appeal to a more mature crowd/women/FWD enthusiasts. People that live in areas with snow might prefer an FR-S but would have to go with a tC if they couldn't afford a winter vehicle. etc etc... The short of it is in the real world there are too many variables.

Funny how that's not even true.

[SUB-FT86]

I dont give a damn about rear passengers as this car isnt even torquey enough for the extra lard asses...lol

[Geard]

Originally Posted by Mari0

Even if we do get some usable rear seats, don't expect much. They will likely be smaller than the tC and every time I give a ride to someone above 5'11" they always complain, so I would imagine it would be even worse. But then again, you won't be buying this car to drive 3-4 people around (I hope). I think Toyota is doing it so if you absolutely have to give someone a ride, you can, and obviously to save $ on insurance. 2+2 is not nearly as bad as a 2 seater.

No this will be my weekend warrior/dd replacing my old mk3 supra sadly... I am very excited for this car and cant wait to own one/ continue modding and enjoying driving.All in all though real world application still needed for a dd!
But hoping for useable rear seats isnt like saying i want 4 doors and a 3speed auto...I simply hope if somethings there make it usefull.

[admiralhonshu]

I spoke to my friend in Scarborough Lexus Toyota, and that they will be getting the Scion FR-S in late spring. The price maybe approx $27,000 full loaded with a 6-stick. The brouchers are being shipped in late January, my name is one already for both the car and the broucher .

[MiguelAE86]

Originally Posted by admiralhonshu

I spoke to my friend in Scarborough Lexus Toyota, and that they will be getting the Scion FR-S in late spring. The price maybe approx $27,000 full loaded with a 6-stick. The brouchers are being shipped in late January, my name is one already for both the car and the broucher .

Wohoo! that's great news man, i'm glad the highest price will be $27k! what a relief, hopefully a nice mid model will be within my price range $24-25k, as long as they're all essentially the same weight (give or take a couple of lbs.), and same engine which Im sure they will be, i guess i'll be signing my graduation car around 2013!

PS: I'm 16 ATM, and no, i'm not some immature daddy's boy, i'll be paying for at least half of the car.

[RRnold]

Originally Posted by admiralhonshu

I spoke to my friend in Scarborough Lexus Toyota, and that they will be getting the Scion FR-S in late spring. The price maybe approx $27,000 full loaded with a 6-stick. The brouchers are being shipped in late January, my name is one already for both the car and the broucher .

Sorry but that's a bunch of ! There is no way it can be 27K.

[admiralhonshu]

Originally Posted by RRnold

Sorry but that's a bunch of ! There is no way it can be 27K.

LOL! I got to laugh at myself, sorry that is in Canadian Dollars! Since our Dollar is worth more than the US Green Back! LoL! Sorry no BS!

[Dimman]

I've ranted about my distaste for Scion's marketing a lot in the past, but for us Canadians going Subaru out of spite may not be a great option.

Base Scion tC
In Canada: $20,850 CAD (22,002.95 USD)
In USA: $18,995 USD
Canadians get shafted: $3007.95 USD (before tax)

But a base Subaru WRX
In Canada: $32,495 CAD (34,291.90 USD)
In USA: $25,495 USD
Canadians get shafted: $8796.90 USD!!!!

That is a LOT of mods...

[Giccin]

Originally Posted by Dimman

I've ranted about my distaste for Scion's marketing a lot in the past, but for us Canadians going Subaru out of spite may not be a great option.

Base Scion tC
In Canada: $20,850 CAD (22,002.95 USD)
In USA: $18,995 USD
Canadians get shafted: $3007.95 USD (before tax)

But a base Subaru WRX
In Canada: $32,495 CAD (34,291.90 USD)
In USA: $25,495 USD
Canadians get shafted: $8796.90 USD!!!!

That is a LOT of mods...

Holy crap. 8k?! why is it such a big difference with subie?!

[ryun84]

Maybe because they know that the residents are willing to spend more on an awesome AWD vehicle, especially with the snow they get? I don't know. This is what I first thought, but it would also be nice to see a comparison with a more expensive car in the US and its Canadian equivalent. For instance, if there's a car sold in the US for at least $50K and the "shafting" increase for the Canadian equivalent is less than +$8796.90 USD, then this will rule out the possibility that the "shafting" simply increases with a vehicle's value.

[But even if there is an example of this ^, it probably isn't as simple an explanation for the jump in pricing difference.]

[Mr.Jay]

might be a good idea to buy it new in the US. Anyone know if Scion will honour the warranty? I know Toyota does so I am assuming here.

[Random_Art]

Originally Posted by Mr.Jay

might be a good idea to buy it new in the US. Anyone know if Scion will honour the warranty? I know Toyota does so I am assuming here.

You can try, but expect a hell of a lot of hassle. I know here, they charge your tax based upon your home address to keep people from trying to pay less tax on their car by buying it elsewhere. And then you're going to have import taxes and most likely issues trying to title the car.