The ScionLAB - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Tanuki · 12-05-2012, 06:43 PM

I did a search for "The ScionLAB" "ScionLAB" "The Scion Lab" and "Scion Lab," and got no results.

Is this a third party company fishing for information, or are they a part of Scion? I got an email from them, and while I don't mind helping, I just want to make sure they are accredited.

In the email I received, it says "The ScionLAB Research Community is a partnership with Scion"

Their website: www.thescionlab.com

Anyone know anything about them?

5hairpins · 12-05-2012, 07:13 PM

Got that too, as did my Dad for his xB. I tried filling it out but it was like 100 questions long and I got tired of it and quit.

Tanuki · 12-05-2012, 07:16 PM

I filled it out and like 3 questions in they told me they had filled their quota for people like me. Oh well. Thanks anyways guys.

Cade01 · 12-05-2012, 08:55 PM

Looks like the site doesn't work anymore anyway.

CircuitJerk · 12-05-2012, 09:04 PM

I filled it out the other day. Got in.
It's actually https://www.scionlab.com/
It was the first item in the result when I searched on Google.
Looks to be a project done through Morpace which is a marketing research company.
My guess is Toyota/Scion contracted them.

Looks a bit like a WIP since some of the functionality is limited.
Supposedly there will be more surveys, sweepstakes, forums, featured members etc.

Quote:

What is The ScionLAB? The ScionLab is an online research community consisting of a select group of Scion owners and prospective Scion owners. Members have the opportunity to share their opinions and experiences about Scion in surveys and interactive online activities.

What are the benefits of being a community member? You’ll have an opportunity to share your experiences and opinions with Scion. You may be invited to attend community forums or other interactive activities. You may have a chance to propose topics for future surveys that are of interest to you. What’s more, you’ll have an opportunity to win some great prizes!

Hops Normal · 12-05-2012, 09:18 PM

I also got in. I'm supposed to be waiting for an email for final conformation.

CircuitJerk · 12-05-2012, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Hops Normal

I also got in. I'm supposed to be waiting for an email for final conformation.

You will conform... Resistance is futon.

Stryker Trailwood · 12-06-2012, 12:43 AM

it is a marketing research/feedback thing scion hired a company to do.
It isn't a scam thing, i got 2 emails to join a couple months back (one for each). the one connected to my tC didn't go through because they had enough people, the one for my xD got accepted.
the site looks empty because they only have stuff in there to do if they have accepted you and let you register.

once registered there are questionnaires every so often about various things, either about your car, other cars you have, what you use them for, if you have to borrow a different car, what programs or perks you would like to see scion do.
they say that scion will use this information for future programs and perks.

and for participating you get entered into random drawings for gift cards that a few people win every month.
the first questionnaire was pretty long. but the ones afterward haven't been.

the most interesting so far is a possible program that would let you "borrow" a toyota vehicle for a few days if you needed it as an added perk to buying a new scion. like a tundra, prius, camry or sienna.

31katys · 12-09-2012, 02:46 PM

I got the email. I was sorta bummed out that they didn't accept me. Apparently they have enough female frs owners from WA. REJECTED.

BanzaiZee · 12-15-2012, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 31katys

I got the email. I was sorta bummed out that they didn't accept me. Apparently they have enough female frs owners from WA. REJECTED.

I didn't even try it out when I read this, but they sent a second e-mail so I did it anyway and they took me. Maybe it was because of the job/profession you selected?

31katys · 12-18-2012, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BanzaiZee

I didn't even try it out when I read this, but they sent a second e-mail so I did it anyway and they took me. Maybe it was because of the job/profession you selected?

Maybe...

kmbkk · 12-18-2012, 05:46 AM

I got the e-mail and signed up. Still waiting for them to update the site with surveys, etc...

Justin.b · 12-18-2012, 06:11 AM

I've been contacted a couple of times and I'm not joining in on this. It's the third market research group that has contacted me under the guise of working for/with Toyota/Scion. Their surveys are long and repetitive (the ones I received from other companies) and I've got better things to do.

Besides, Toyota's been running market research groups for decades. You know, those decades when they haven't produced a single model that could make you smile behind the wheel? Yeah, that's because their market research said boring and soft appealed to the most buyers.

If they think that today I'm going to be a part of the same BS that has the entire nation rolling around in horrible camrys with 85 drink holders and refrigerated juice box storage, I can advise them on where they can insert their survey.

-Justin

DarkSunrise · 12-18-2012, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Justin.b

I've been contacted a couple of times and I'm not joining in on this. It's the third market research group that has contacted me under the guise of working for/with Toyota/Scion. Their surveys are long and repetitive (the ones I received from other companies) and I've got better things to do.

Besides, Toyota's been running market research groups for decades. You know, those decades when they haven't produced a single model that could make you smile behind the wheel? Yeah, that's because their market research said boring and soft appealed to the most buyers.

If they think that today I'm going to be a part of the same BS that has the entire nation rolling around in horrible camrys with 85 drink holders and refrigerated juice box storage, I can advise them on where they can insert their survey.

-Justin

That's why you have to join and balance out the crazy masses. Not providing your input will only lead to the watering down of cars like the FR-S/BRZ.

12-05-2012, 06:43 PM	#1
Tanuki Turtle Factory Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: Mint M3 Location: PDX Posts: 1,286 Thanks: 1,021 Thanked 614 Times in 312 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	The ScionLAB I did a search for "The ScionLAB" "ScionLAB" "The Scion Lab" and "Scion Lab," and got no results. Is this a third party company fishing for information, or are they a part of Scion? I got an email from them, and while I don't mind helping, I just want to make sure they are accredited. In the email I received, it says "The ScionLAB Research Community is a partnership with Scion" Their website: www.thescionlab.com Anyone know anything about them?

12-06-2012, 12:43 AM	#8
Stryker Trailwood Scion Guy Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: Scions and a Harley Location: Texas Posts: 95 Thanks: 2 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	it is a marketing research/feedback thing scion hired a company to do. It isn't a scam thing, i got 2 emails to join a couple months back (one for each). the one connected to my tC didn't go through because they had enough people, the one for my xD got accepted. the site looks empty because they only have stuff in there to do if they have accepted you and let you register. once registered there are questionnaires every so often about various things, either about your car, other cars you have, what you use them for, if you have to borrow a different car, what programs or perks you would like to see scion do. they say that scion will use this information for future programs and perks. and for participating you get entered into random drawings for gift cards that a few people win every month. the first questionnaire was pretty long. but the ones afterward haven't been. the most interesting so far is a possible program that would let you "borrow" a toyota vehicle for a few days if you needed it as an added perk to buying a new scion. like a tundra, prius, camry or sienna. __________________ FAMILY FLEET 2010 Black Currant Scion xD • 2006 Nautical Blue Scion tC 2010 RS 7.O Murasaki Scion xB2 • 2015 Blue Crush Metallic RAV4 Daily Rider 2014 White Hot Denim Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle

12-18-2012, 06:11 AM	#13
Justin.b Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 13 Hot Lava, 01 Miata, 09 Outback Location: Boston Posts: 674 Thanks: 42 Thanked 377 Times in 196 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've been contacted a couple of times and I'm not joining in on this. It's the third market research group that has contacted me under the guise of working for/with Toyota/Scion. Their surveys are long and repetitive (the ones I received from other companies) and I've got better things to do. Besides, Toyota's been running market research groups for decades. You know, those decades when they haven't produced a single model that could make you smile behind the wheel? Yeah, that's because their market research said boring and soft appealed to the most buyers. If they think that today I'm going to be a part of the same BS that has the entire nation rolling around in horrible camrys with 85 drink holders and refrigerated juice box storage, I can advise them on where they can insert their survey. -Justin __________________

12-05-2012, 07:13 PM	#2
5hairpins Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2013 MT Asphalt FR-S Location: Brownwood TX Posts: 567 Thanks: 84 Thanked 254 Times in 116 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Got that too, as did my Dad for his xB. I tried filling it out but it was like 100 questions long and I got tired of it and quit.

12-05-2012, 07:16 PM	#3
Tanuki Turtle Factory Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: Mint M3 Location: PDX Posts: 1,286 Thanks: 1,021 Thanked 614 Times in 312 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I filled it out and like 3 questions in they told me they had filled their quota for people like me. Oh well. Thanks anyways guys.

12-05-2012, 08:55 PM	#4
Cade01 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: '13 White FR-S, 09 Triumph St.3 R Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 812 Thanks: 30 Thanked 135 Times in 106 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looks like the site doesn't work anymore anyway.

12-09-2012, 02:46 PM	#9
31katys Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: whiteout mt fr-s Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 147 Thanks: 45 Thanked 27 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I got the email. I was sorta bummed out that they didn't accept me. Apparently they have enough female frs owners from WA. REJECTED.

12-18-2012, 05:46 AM	#12
kmbkk First 86 Driver Baby! Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: FR-S, Flex Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 1,760 Thanks: 520 Thanked 525 Times in 356 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I got the e-mail and signed up. Still waiting for them to update the site with surveys, etc...

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