Scion optional features?

Question

I am planning on purchasing a Scion but I would like to see what other people who have already purchased a Scion, suggests as optional features.
Are they too expensive? Could you find it cheaper else where?

Scion owners unite!

Answer 1

I'm in the same boat, looking to buy in a few months. Check out scion.com and click "build my scion." It shows all the optionals and the price for them. As for a better price, you may want to check ebay but then you risk the whole 'where has it been and why are you selling it' deal. I like the virtual tour on scion.com it shows what the car would look like with it (if applicable) and gives a brief summary on some options. What are you looking at, Xa, Xb or tc?? The tc has to have the Ped. spoiler in order to look nice!!! :) Good luck and happy hunting!

P.S. Some of the optional things like the blue interior lights are a RIP OFF!!! $250 for two blue lights under the dash. HA!!! I put 2 neons under my seats for under $50 installed. So watch out for things that are general items, but the specifics like the lowering springs, intake etc... you may want to buy through scion or TRD due to the warrenty.

Answer 2

Definitely get the Scion security with engine disable & transponder key, unless you plan on getting an aftermarket alarm system.

My tC is fully loaded, and if I could choose, I would only keep the panoramic sunroof, upgraded floor mats since it's wet and muddy up here in WA, power windows, and the TRD exhaust. The exhaust has a very nice low tone, not ricey/raspy and looks very nice. But that will cost 400+ at the dealer. I got mine for alot cheaper and installed somewhere else. I also check out www.ScionLife.com's private classifieds and lots of people sell their OEM stuff for so cheap!

As for Scion accessories, I wouldn't buy everything. Most is for asthetic purposes, but if you have the money, then go for it. I personally recommend buying the "dress-up" accessories from eBay, which is what I did. PM me to find out the best deals, I look everyday!

Everything TRD at the dealer is OVERPRICED. I would only buy the TRD rear sway bar, it's great quality and you'll notice a HUGE difference. However, it's alot cheaper aftermarket and the sway bar isn't going to void anything, unless it is installed wrong and falls off and somehow screws up your suspension, not likely. TRD shocks are also good and I would recommend getting those at the dealer if you are worried about warranty, but look to spend about 700+ after install.

Answer 3

I in basic terms have been given my Scion TC '08. i replaced right into a sprint discouraged while first searching for insurance yet i stumbled on a clever corporation. I''ve in basic terms had my license for 2 years and that i'm in basic terms an element time student so i assumed i might ought to pay $4 hundred a month, that's what just about all the companies quoted me. inspite of the undeniable fact that, i ultimately stumbled on a community corporation who sells fairly some insurance. I went with Mercury and that i in basic terms pay $220 a month! good success... you will love that vehicle!

Answer 4

Love my Scion!! Can't say enough good things about the car or the company. I wouldn't however recommend having any options put on my the dealership. With Scion it is flat pricing so the dealerships really only make their money on the aftermarket parts. My advice is to buy them on ebay or somewhere else and put them on yourself (scionlife.com - has a great forum for advice) or have someone else put on for you.
Hope this helped - you'll love your Scion!!

Answer 5

YO! DO NOT ADD THE DEALER OPTIONS! They are way too expensive, you can find aftermarket stuff for way cheaper! Get your scion stock only and you will save a ton of money. i got mine totally stock and only added the security. i only pay 270 a month. They were charging $120 for the floormats, i bought some at wal mart for $5.00! Go ahead and buy the car, but not the add ons! Look online for all the things you want to add to your car or try local auto shops.

Answer 6

I brought the Azure Pearl 07 manual tC. I love everything about it. The mileage is great and you can't beat all the extras that are included with the car such as cruise control, ipod connection in the center console, sunroof, moonroof, air conditioner, I could go on and on.

But as stated already, just buy it stock and add on later because the options from the dealer are very expensive. I did have the mud flaps, and fog lights put on. The price for a 07 tC stock is $16,400.

Answer 7

for things that you need to physically alter the vehicle to add, get it done at your dealer. keep your warranty in tact. otherwise, why buy a brand new off the line car. i have an 06 xb, got the spoiler put on the back from the dealer. changed the tail lights ourselves, added remote start, rims, stereo system, floor mats ourselves also. keep in mind, if you are going to buy brand new, for the style you see currently, buy soon. xb, tc, changing body styles and the xa is soon to be no more ( not that i mind that, the xd is way nicer) check out scion life. lots of ppl, lots of "alterations"

Answer 8

"The tc has to have the Ped. spoiler in order to look nice!!! "...KILL YOURSELF! Shits ugly dude!

Anyway...I wouldn't purchase anything thats not performance oriented from the dealer, i.e. TRD s/c, intake, short throw shifter. All the aestetic options can be found at a better price elsewhere. Good luck!

Everyone is saying don't purchase from the factory, but if you value your warranty, purchase performance parts from the factory so you don't void your warranty on any specific part. Aesthetic things i.e. floormats, lights, body kits, rims, -- yes by all means, look elsewhere.

Answer 9

Take the pedestal spoiler at a minimum.

The color match is important it really finishes off the car nicely.

Everything else, aftermarket.