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Awesome 2011 Scion Xb 5-speed Manual- Private Auction! on 2040-cars

US $14,650.00
Year:2011 Mileage:36325 Color: is
Location:

Pennington, New Jersey, United States

Pennington, New Jersey, United States
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 AWESOME 2011 SCION xB 5-SPEED MANUAL-   PRIVATE AUCTION!

We purchased this car new in August of 2010 from James Toyota in Flemington, NJ and it is gorgeous.  It has always been kept in a garage, always filled with name-brand gas, always dealer-serviced and nobody has ever smoked in it.  It has never been in an accident of any kind.  Its exterior color is “Super White” and I can’t find the name that Scion uses for the interior color but you can see from the pics that it is a really snazzy gray with patterned fabric.  

If there’s a 2011xB out there in better condition than this one, it’s probably because somebody bought one and hung it on their living-room wall!

You can pick through the equipment list (see the picture of the window sticker) but here are some highlights:

  • 2.4 liter 158 hp engine 
  • 5-speed manual transmission
  • Beautiful, upgraded 17” OZ Racing wheels (made in Italy!), with 235/45 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus Tires- with a good bit of tread left- see pic.  With these wheels, this is about the easiest car to spot in any parking lot!
  • ABS, Stability Control, Traction Control, Tire Pressure Sensors
  • Lot’s of airbags (never needed, thank goodness)
  • $1,900 Kenwood 200 watt DNX 6960 with massive 6.1” touch screen infotainment system including: tuner (obviously), Garmin-based GPS with turn-by-turn voice, cell phone interface (voice dial), ipod interface, CD/DVD player, Sirius/XM capability, steering wheel controls, and backup camera.  We also added a cable for iPhone hookup- see the pic.  Purchased from, and installed by, Sound Auto in Hamilton NJ (they have been around for decades and know what they’re doing with high-end auto).  (If you’re over 60 years old you probably won’t be able to figure this thing out, but then again if you’re looking for a Scion you’re probably not over 60!)
  • Power side mirrors with LED turn signals, halogen headlamps, rear windshield wiper
  • Power windows with auto-down, power locks, cruise control
  • Rear window defogger, rear tinted glass
  • EPA estimates: 22/28 mpg
  • Tilt/telescoping steering wheel- this really makes a difference in fitting the car to YOU!
  • Dealer installed Scion accessories: rear spoiler, auto-dimming mirror, super-cool blue-glowing “Scion” illuminated inserts in the running boards (check these at night!), cargo cover (works great- easy on-and-off), rear bumper “Scion” inlay, front mats
  • 6 speakers (three more than you really need, but whatever- they sound great!) 
  • 1/3, 2/3 split rear seat
  • Truly cavernous rear area with the rear seats folded flat.  For example, if you owned a Mini and it had a flat tire, you could just put it in the back and take it home.  Just kidding- but just barely- see the pic!
  • Check out the cool organizer under the rear floor-mat:  really nice for us OCD types!
  • I have all documentation- including manuals (which come in a zippered case- yeah really), the window sticker and all service records and these will be turned over to you
  • I’m pretty fussy about all of my stuff, so this car has been kept up meticulously.
  • I have included pictures of the odometer reading and VIN number 
  • genuine donut spare tire 

Current mileage (as of 12/24/2013) is 36,325 miles.  VIN # JTLZE4FE6B1122964

Why are we selling it?  All right, this is my wife’s car.  I am a manual transmission fanatic, she wants an automatic.  I love sports cars, she wants a luxury car.  I say this is both; she doesn’t agree.  This is a gorgeous car- I’m gonna miss it; she… not so much.  You get the picture.

Here’s what works on this car: Everything!!

Here’s what you should know is not perfect:

  • Yes, she has scuffed the wheels on the passenger side a few times against curbs.  (My wife says it just looks stupid to leave the car 3 feet from the curb).  It’s pretty minor- see the wheel pic for a typical scuff.
  • Some jerk ran something into the right side of the rear bumper- a shopping cart?  Anyway, there is scuffing and a crease there.  It’s not too noticeable-see the pic.
  • There is some of the usual minor road rash-tiny bits of nicked paint from gravel hitting the front end.  There is less of this than you will find on a typical car of this mileage- and nothing very noticeable.  I’ve tried to show everything in the pics- zoom in for the most detail.

Repairs that have been done on this car:

  • All routine maintenance (every 5,000 miles) was performed by a dealer.
  • That’s it- nothing else of any significance.  We will give you all records with the car.

I am a straight-shooter, and you can bid with confidence.  I have bought and sold on EBay many times over the years (including a couple of cars) and I have never received any negative feedback whatsoever.

I will require cash or a bank cashier’s check and ID at pickup.  I will require a deposit of $1,500 by cash, bank cashier’s check, or Paypal within 48 hours after the auction closes.  You must pay the balance by cash or cashier’s check and pick up the car within 7 days after the auction closes.  (I will accept Paypal for the balance of payment if you add 2.9% to the balance, which is what Paypal charges a seller to accept payment- believe it or not!)

The xB must be picked up in person in Pennington, NJ.  You will have to bring plates to drive it home.

When you come to pick up the car, I will be happy to go with you for a drive on a variety of nearby roads.  If this drive shows up any mechanical problems, I will return your deposit and you will be under no obligation to buy the car.

Other than this caveat, however: If you are the winning bidder on this car, you are legally obligated to follow through on the purchase!

MY RESERVE PRICE IS $13,700 ON THIS CAR.  I AM NOT WILLING TO TAKE ANY LESS.  SURE, IF NOBODY WILL PAY THAT PRICE AFTER ANOTHER LISTING OR TWO, I WILL LOWER THE PRICE, BUT I BELIEVE THIS IS A FAIR PRICE FOR A MANUAL xB IN THIS CONDITION.

If you have any questions, please email me.  Good luck on your bidding.

Carl

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Toyota to kill Scion brand [w/video]

Wed, Feb 3 2016

Toyota Motor Co. said Wednesday it will kill its youth-oriented Scion brand, ending a 13-year experiment that attracted new customers but ultimately drained resources from the parent company. The FR-S sports car, iA sedan, and iM five-door hatchback will be re-badged as Toyotas starting in August for the 2017 model year, and the tC coupe will end production then. The C-HR displayed at the Los Angeles Auto Show will become a Toyota vehicle when it launches. Scion's 22 dedicated team members will be given opportunities to join Toyota. Toyota says it made the decision in response to customers' needs, noting it finds younger buyers want practicality in addition to the individualistic styling and features that Scion offered. Meanwhile, Toyota's own vehicles have gotten sportier, which the company says appeals to younger buyers. Scion claimed some successes, pointing to its average customer age of 36 years old, with 70 percent of its buyers new to Toyota. Scion sold more than a million vehicles since it launched. Its best year was 2006, when it sold 173,034 vehicles. Sales declined steadily in 2007-08 and then crashed in 2009 during the recession to 57,961 units, before bottoming out in 2010 with only 45,678 sales. "This isn't a step backward for Scion; it's a leap forward for Toyota. Scion has allowed us to fast track ideas that would have been challenging to test through the Toyota network," said Jim Lentz, founding vice president of Scion and now CEO, Toyota Motor North America. "I was there when we established Scion and our goal was to make Toyota and our dealers stronger by learning how to better attract and engage young customers. I'm very proud because that's exactly what we have accomplished." While Scion never recovered from its drastic sales decline, it served as a test bed for marketing and dealer tactics that helped its parent company. Scion tried out no-haggle pricing, a streamlined option plan (some cars had only two choices: color and transmission) and a pre-paid maintenance plan. "We appreciate our 1,004 Scion dealers and the support they've given the brand," said Bob Carter, Toyota senior vice president of automotive operations. "We believe our dealers have gained valuable insights and have received a strong return on their investment.

2016 Scion iM First Drive

Mon, Jun 29 2015

The 2016 Scion iM can't launch soon enough. It's a fully competitive, well-rounded hatchback. It's functional. It's cute. And it's priced under $20,000. But perhaps more importantly, the iM represents a big breath of life into the increasingly less relevant Scion brand. In 2006, Scion moved 173,034 cars in the United States with only three models – the xA, xB, and tC. Fast forward to 2014, Scion moved just 58,009 units in our market, and that's with a five-car lineup. Yes, the original, boxy xB posted better sales numbers all by itself in 2006 than the entire Scion range did in 2014. Midway through 2015, the situation is worse. Scion sold 21,093 units through the end of May, compared to 26,024 during the same period in 2014. The iQ is dead. The xB and xD are on their way out. Now more than ever, Scion desperately needs fresh metal in its showrooms. Enter the iM and, to a lesser extent, the 2016 iA sedan that arrives at the same time. The iM is a more conventional Scion. But that's a good thing. The automaker recognizes that it needs cars that more appropriately play in the mainstream in order to attract a broader spectrum of customers. As such, the iM is sized to fit in with other C-segment hatchbacks. At 170.5 inches long, 69.3 inches wide, and 55.3 inches tall the Scion is longer than a Volkswagen Golf, but slightly narrower and shorter. Scion loads the iM up with a good amount of standard equipment. Like Scion's past offerings, the car only comes one way. Every iM starts as the car you see here (well, except for color), with 17-inch wheels and a body kit that's more sporty than conservative. It looks tacked-on, though – think last-generation Corolla S. Still, on the road, the iM is handsome, and looks good in brighter, more vibrant colors. It's not as sculpted or pretty as a Mazda3 or Ford Focus, but the iM isn't a bland, uninspired two-box shape. And if it looks familiar to your eyes, that's because it already exists as the Toyota Auris overseas. With only one spec on offer, Scion loads the iM up with a good amount of standard equipment. Every iM rolls off the line with dual-zone, automatic climate control, auto-on/off headlamps, and a seven-inch touchscreen display for the Pioneer audio and Toyota Entune-based infotainment system. That's all well and good, but it also means there are no major upgrades available. You can't get a sunroof or xenon headlamps. Same goes for leather upholstery. Don't even think about heated seats.

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Scion brought four FR-S concepts to SEMA this year and one xB concept, while another three Scion tCs were brought to the show by three different shops that are competing in Scion's Tuner Challenge. The modified Scions range from mild to insane, and show how popular they are in the tuner world.
The Tuner Challenge teams brought unique creations to SEMA, after Scion gave each of them a tC, $15,000 and 90 days to modify it. At 11:00 AM on Wednesday, judges picked the Young Tea Scion Simpli-tC as the winner, the Walter Franco Scion L-DZ Concept got second, and third place went to the Josh Croll Scion WSD-tC. Check out the three videos below to watch the tC builds from start to finish.
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