Why did you rebadge?

[Brndn704]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

(Please do not read with an angry tone in your head but as some simple questions)
We aren't allowed to have opposing view points?
We should all smile and nod even if we don't like something?
Should all the threads consist of "I did XXX to my car" followed by 200 replies of "good work"?


I agree with Tron on this completely. There is a stigma attached to Scion in some areas (for right or wrong reasons) and some people just like to fool themselves.
As I have said a dozen times before in the "Badge Change" threads. You are not fooling anybody by changing to Toyota badges. The people who know the cars already know what it is and the people who don't just don't care.
Having said all that I personally could care less what badges are on any car and you can badge them as a Porsche or a Ugo if it makes you feel better about yourself.

Oh no, we can have opposing views. There is a right way, and a wrong way. Disagreeing and giving an actual reason why you don't like it is one thing. Calling Rocket Bunny "Rocket Bozo" and anyone that likes it "retarded", calling stance "retarded" and anyone who likes it "retarded" etc. But hey, who am I to tell someone how to act, it's not my fault he wasn't raised properly.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Brndn704

Oh no, we can have opposing views. There is a right way, and a wrong way. Disagreeing and giving an actual reason why you don't like it is one thing. Calling Rocket Bunny "Rocket Bozo" and anyone that likes it "retarded", calling stance "retarded" and anyone who likes it "retarded" etc. But hey, who am I to tell someone how to act, it's not my fault he wasn't raised properly.

You just sort of get used to Tron! He isn't that bad really.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

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I would so love to have that. Needs rear facing seats in the back though, ala 70's Subaru Brat.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

I would so love to have that. Needs rear facing seats in the back though, ala 70's Subaru Brat.

Ya me too! Would ruin much of the handling and would be the least practical "truck" ever but would be a blast all the same.

[MikeM7]

Originally Posted by Brndn704

Oh no, we can have opposing views. There is a right way, and a wrong way. Disagreeing and giving an actual reason why you don't like it is one thing. Calling Rocket Bunny "Rocket Bozo" and anyone that likes it "retarded", calling stance "retarded" and anyone who likes it "retarded" etc. But hey, who am I to tell someone how to act, it's not my fault he wasn't raised properly.

People who think wheels are supposed to be put on sideways weren't raised properly

[Brndn704]

Originally Posted by MikeM7

People who think wheels are supposed to be put on sideways weren't raised properly

uhm, what? Put on sideways? The fuck does that even mean?

[shifter907]

To me, rebadging from Scion to Toyota is like the kids that rebadge from Acura to Honda because JDM, yo.

[CAMBAM_6]

I rebadged because the Toyota emblems are much cleaner (IMO) then the dull Scion badges which look extra cheap btw, also I am a fan of the Toyota 86 and would like my car to look more like it even though I fully understand that it is really a Scion. It has nothing to do with embarrassment, hate or whatever of the Scion brand. Its actually kind of cool if you think about it, that USA has a version of the twins that other countries do not have, but I do wish we had the option of the actual Toyota 86 version and also different trims like Japan offers.

*after rebadging to Toyota people stopped asking me "what kind of car is that?", so I have come to the conclusion that it makes more sense lol

[Ddreder]

I rebadged all of my outside badges. I even got the toyota dealership to replace my toyota badge when they had to repaint my front bumper lol

Also the reason I rebadged..

Scion = Scum of the earth.

Scion = The reason my resale value will always be shit

Scion = The reason I cringe everytime I have to say what brand my car is because I already know how most people will respond.

Scion should not exist and they are doing absolutely nothing for anyone. Just a cheap knock off brand that gets scoffed at every day. Death to scion!

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Ddreder

I rebadged all of my outside badges. I even got the toyota dealership to replace my toyota badge when they had to repaint my front bumper lol

Also the reason I rebadged..

Scion = Scum of the earth.

Scion = The reason my resale value will always be shit

Scion = The reason I cringe everytime I have to say what brand my car is because I already know how most people will respond.

Scion should not exist and they are doing absolutely nothing for anyone. Just a cheap knock off brand that gets scoffed at every day. Death to scion!

I have been waiting patiently for your post on this topic (after seeing prior ones on the subject) and must say you didn't disappoint!

Scion around here is rare and considered "exotic" by the general public (not talking about "car guys").

[Mr.Impreza]

I haven't re badged mine yet because of the cost of the emblems. I did however remove the FRS badge.

Main reason I will re badge is because i always call it a Toyota, but more or else because of the culture behind this car and the 86 name. Initial D, drifting, keiichi tsuchiya, japanese culture etc....Scion doesn't represent any of that to me.

[Ddreder]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

I have been waiting patiently for your post on this topic (after seeing prior ones on the subject) and must say you didn't disappoint!

Scion around here is rare and considered "exotic" by the general public (not talking about "car guys").

Way to make me feel bad..

Idk I have met many many many scion owners (not frs owners) and it is mostly older people that think they look neat. Which to some extent they can. I just wish toyota would stick to there guns and release an amazing car under there own name that isnt a tacoma or a 4runner.. Around here that is all people care about. Although if it was badged toyota then it would have been just as expensive as a BRZ and then I might not have been able to afford one. There are good and bad things about both sides.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Ddreder

Way to make me feel bad..

Idk I have met many many many scion owners (not frs owners) and it is mostly older people that think they look neat. Which to some extent they can. I just wish toyota would stick to there guns and release an amazing car under there own name that isnt a tacoma or a 4runner.. Around here that is all people care about. Although if it was badged toyota then it would have been just as expensive as a BRZ and then I might not have been able to afford one. There are good and bad things about both sides.

Oh don't feel bad!
I just knew what your stand would be and in no way was it a criticism!
Here is a happy cat to make you feel better!

[Thatguyjeremy]

Debadge the front completely. And in the rear, to the left of the license plate frame have the "subaru"... Up top put the scion emblem back on, and on the right of the plate I'll just leave my GT86 badge. Or just custom make a single on to put Where the gt86 is.. "FRGT86RZ" or "lolconfused"