Scion USA vs Scion Canada

[Saber_TRD]

Originally Posted by ahquit

I believe another difference is that there is no "pure pricing" in Canada Scion dealerships. In other words you can get below MSRP in Canada, but I understand there's no negotiation of MSRP in the US.

Not true. When I was... discussing with them on why I didn't want a Scion and wanted the Toyota version (see the thread in my sig, has all the stuff I wanted and handed to Toyota, but that's another story.) That was one of their arguments that Scion was better, their "pure pricing", I fired back with a general comment about not giving a damn about "pure pricing". I was walking in asking to spend MORE money. *mutters at the stupidity of it all* Anywho, not with Toyota anymore and selling off the Celica come spring. Done with them after almost a decade of no Toyota sports cars. (again, another story and I'm ranting.)

TL/DR - Canada has pure pricing with Scion.

[SnapOv3st3r]

Originally Posted by Mr.Jay

for sure

they got 2 years free service as well as events hosted by Scion

we got.... nothing

Huh? There are Scion hosted events All year round.

And +1, no Scion standalones I've ever seen.

[Hanakuso]

Like everyone else said. There is no standalone Scion dealer like how Lexus is in most cases. Closes thing i've seen was Longo, which had all 3 brands in the same area except Lexus in a seperate building. The Scion section was connected to Toyota but looked like it had it's own "dealership"

[SnapOv3st3r]

Originally Posted by Saber_TRD

Anywho, not with Toyota anymore and selling off the Celica come spring. Done with them after almost a decade of no Toyota sports cars. (again, another story and I'm ranting.)

And when the Supra comes out?

[GNS]

Originally Posted by Burrcold

A stand alone Scion dealership would be a pretty sad sight. 5 models sitting in the showroom...all looking the same. Well I guess that's where Scion shines though, is that they would have multiples of the same models, but with various dealer added options on each.

That looks like DV North Toyota/Scion.

[ahquit]

Originally Posted by GNS

That looks like DV North Toyota/Scion.

Yeah, and the only variations in the FR-S models is that some have block heaters and hood deflectors as a couple of the very few dealer options available.

[agray56]

Originally Posted by Saber_TRD

Not true. When I was... discussing with them on why I didn't want a Scion and wanted the Toyota version (see the thread in my sig, has all the stuff I wanted and handed to Toyota, but that's another story.) That was one of their arguments that Scion was better, their "pure pricing", I fired back with a general comment about not giving a damn about "pure pricing". I was walking in asking to spend MORE money. *mutters at the stupidity of it all* Anywho, not with Toyota anymore and selling off the Celica come spring. Done with them after almost a decade of no Toyota sports cars. (again, another story and I'm ranting.)

TL/DR - Canada has pure pricing with Scion.

Been checking here also, no negotiation on price at all. Then I drove the BRZ and actually like it better. Not sure yet if they will negotiate or not.

[logoris]

Originally Posted by Frost

Hey guys, been lurking on the forums for a while now trying to see what the first year production FRS/BRZ cars look like and whilst reading up on people's experiences with Scion dealerships, it sounds like a good chunk of Scion dealerships are downright shady when it comes to their Service department. I understand that this is NOT a good place to sample data like that but I am just surprised at the complaints.

Here in Canada, Scion is mated with Toyota dealerships so we don't have standalone Scion dealerships like you do in the US. So the same guy that our family has been buying Toyotas from (4 Corollas in 7 years!) will also be the same guy selling us a FRS (if I pull the trigger) - same applies for the dealership mechanics and parts department. The reason for this is that our Lexus dealerships were always mated with Toyota dealerships but when Toyota Canada finally hit the critical mass for Lexus customer base, they split Lexus off on their own and pushed in the Scion dealerships in their spot.

Is the Scion "experience" in the US that much different than in Canada? In Canada, it is essentially buying a Toyota with a funny looking badge. It isn't really that special.

MODS: The reason I posted this here under general Scion thread is because I would like more input from the US based Scion customers than in Canada.

Markville Toyota Scion has to be one of the best dealers in the gta, my family has bought 3 cars and had lots of service done on them, its a very friendly place service is always quick and done right

[Saber_TRD]

Originally Posted by SnapOv3st3r

And when the Supra comes out?

Too late, I'm done and out. Through with the false promises. Supposedly it's a hybrid anyway, makes the decision even easier.

[SnapOv3st3r]

Originally Posted by Saber_TRD

Too late, I'm done and out. Through with the false promises. Supposedly it's a hybrid anyway, makes the decision even easier.

Meh, I don't get that personal with manufactures.