anyone own a Scion?

[Big Rig]

looking at a 2011 Toyota Scion TC hatchback with 6 speed manual

 

[Dpleasure]

It's a sweet drive & a beautiful machine. I love it.... But I drive automatic. Can't really tell you much about driving it stick.

 

[Bostonmass]

Rear wheel drive manual, in a light, low profile car, doesn't get much more fun than that.

 

[halamadrid]

Rear-wheel drive in Canadian winters could be a pain

 

[nottyboi]

That car is FWD, the FRS was RWD. Other then that its a Toyota, so if you like the car there is little to be concerned about as long as its a good example.

 

[FAST]

Rear wheel drive manual, in a light, low profile car, doesn't get much more fun than that.

The picture is not the SCION FRS, which is RWD, the one in the picture is a front driver.

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[FAST]

That car is FWD, the FRS was RWD. Other then that its a Toyota, so if you like the car there is little to be concerned about as long as its a good example.

You beat me to it,...actually the FRS is a Toyota with a Subaru boxer motor.

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[Ceiling Cat]

The Scion brand is being phased out and some models are being converted to that Toyota brand. When a brand ( even a model ) goes out of existence the value drops. Saturn cars are worth bupkiss now.

 

[poorboy]

The Scion brand is being phased out and some models are being converted to that Toyota brand. When a brand ( even a model ) goes out of existence the value drops. Saturn cars are worth bupkiss now.

I never saw that happen when I went to buy an Oldsmobile. Getting parts for it wasn't a problem either as GM seemed to have plenty of stock of parts because of its commonality with Chevrolet and Pontiac.

I think if the manufacturer disappears like Saab, then what you are saying is true. If it is just being absorbed by the parent and rebranded, you'll be fine.

 

[nottyboi]

The Scion brand is being phased out and some models are being converted to that Toyota brand. When a brand ( even a model ) goes out of existence the value drops. Saturn cars are worth bupkiss now.

Which means you can get a better deal on it....

 

[Bostonmass]

That car is FWD, the FRS was RWD. Other then that its a Toyota, so if you like the car there is little to be concerned about as long as its a good example.

Have to buy both then, one for summer, one for winter.

 

[DshRipRock]

I own an FRS, fun car to drive. Second year no problems. Drive it in winter with winter tires and its fine until 5+ cm of snow.

 

[FAST]

I own an FRS, fun car to drive. Second year no problems. Drive it in winter with winter tires and its fine until 5+ cm of snow.

I've driven one,...a lot of fun for sure,....the lowest center of gravity of just about anything on the road definitely helps.

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[nottyboi]

Have to buy both then, one for summer, one for winter.

Having a car for the summer is a good idea and not that expensive I have had 2 cars for almost 25 years and it has saved me money actually.

 

[Big Rig]

The Scion brand is being phased out and some models are being converted to that Toyota brand. When a brand ( even a model ) goes out of existence the value drops. Saturn cars are worth bupkiss now.

On September 1, 2016, the Scion brand transitioned to Toyota.

Parts and service will still be available and warranties will still be honored so I am unsure how that would change value

 

[Mr. Piggy]

I bought a Camry LE in August and love it. It has a nice ride, has sufficient power and handles great. The last 3 cars I owned were Buicks, had an 84 Chevy Citation that I bought new, and the 3 before that were Oldsmobiles. This is only my second new car. All the others were used.
I'm sure it will be ok in the snow since I have never had any problems in winter before. It's not the car that gets stuck in the snow, it's the driver not knowing how to drive in it. I laugh at dumbass people trying to drive in snow. It's entertaining.

 

[FAST]

I bought a Camry LE in August and love it. It has a nice ride, has sufficient power and handles great. The last 3 cars I owned were Buicks, had an 84 Chevy Citation that I bought new, and the 3 before that were Oldsmobiles. This is only my second new car. All the others were used.
I'm sure it will be ok in the snow since I have never had any problems in winter before. It's not the car that gets stuck in the snow, it's the driver not knowing how to drive in it. I laugh at dumbass people trying to drive in snow. It's entertaining.

What are you saying,...driver skill has something to do with how you make out in the winter,...bite your tongue Mr.

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