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JD001 · 10-13-2016, 11:20 AM

You can also get "official" stupid stuff like the following:

PetrolioBenzina · 10-13-2016, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Desperate for what?

You do know that Scion is a made up marketing thing, like Corinthian Leather. Or do you think your Scion is different from any other twin? That would be funny!

Well, I must admit I did re-badge to Toyota as well, but I did so by buying an 86.

Desperate as in how many people seemed ashamed to be seen in a mere Scion.

Mr.Impreza · 10-13-2016, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by PetrolioBenzina

Well, I must admit I did re-badge to Toyota as well, but I did so by buying an 86.

Desperate as in how many people seemed ashamed to be seen in a mere Scion.

I think the only ones ashamed of Scion are Toyota. It's why they got rid of it and forgot about it so fast.

Rebadging is just another form of cosmetic modding. It shouldn't be made out to be a big deal.

Same as replacing the oem wheels to aftermarket or changing any other component of the car. Steering wheels, exhausts, bumpers etc....

Most of us do badge swaps because it's technically a Toyota.
For some, it's because of looks.
For others they just do it for fun.
I highly doubt someone does it because they are ashamed. If they were ashamed they would of not bought a car for $25,000+.

On my Subaru, I replaced the front Subaru Badge with the Pink "I" badge. Was i ashamed of Subaru? No. I just thought it looked cool on the JDM sti's in Japan.

Shinigami301 · 10-13-2016, 05:39 PM

Hmm. I would say those calling a Scion to Toyota rebadge "desperate" are probably a little "insecure". Otherwise, why care?

PetrolioBenzina · 10-13-2016, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Shinigami301

Hmm. I would say those calling a Scion to Toyota rebadge "desperate" are probably a little "insecure". Otherwise, why care?

Because I can? I truly don't care, really, just voicing my opinion. Would you say I'm secure if I badge my 86 as an FR-S?

I am thinking of dropping the 86 badge. Why on Earth did they feel the need to have an "86" in the friggin' headlight?

FX86 · 10-13-2016, 05:44 PM

what about rebadging the scion with subaru emblems?

JD001 · 10-13-2016, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by FX86

what about rebadging the scion with subaru emblems?

Emblems hey? Subaru too posh to have badges.

FX86 · 10-13-2016, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JD001

Emblems hey? Subaru too posh to have badges.

the scion is the poor man's car after all...i used that dinosaur called thesaurus to sound fancy

JD001 · 10-13-2016, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by FX86

the scion is the poor man's car after all...i used that dinosaur called thesaurus to sound fancy

Nothing wrong with consulting a dinosaur!

FX86 · 10-13-2016, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JD001

Nothing wrong with consulting a dinosaur!

they are known to be wise

Leonardo · 10-13-2016, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JD001

You can also get "official" stupid stuff like the following:

This is an interesting car. You can't buy it alone. You have to purchase a "real" aston or own one already to then you have the opportunity to purchase the toyota/scion iq based aston.

Minimum $$$$$ in $140,000.

JD001 · 10-13-2016, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Leonardo

This is an interesting car. You can't buy it alone. You have to purchase a "real" aston or own one already to then you have the opportunity to purchase the toyota/scion iq based aston.

Minimum $$$$$ in $140,000.

I think it was retailing at circa £30k (UK sterling) when iQ was circa £10k.. I've only seen one on the road.

Leonardo · 10-13-2016, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JD001

I think it was retailing at circa £30k (UK sterling) when iQ was circa £10k.. I've only seen one on the road.

Correct, but that doesn't include the "real" aston. I just read they only sold a few hundred before it was discontinued. It has nice interior for an overpriced underpowered tiny car.

PetrolioBenzina · 10-13-2016, 06:35 PM

I'd rather have the Gazoo...

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