2008 Scion xD

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Yep, that is a swap I definitely like.

[darkshark0159]

Yeah, I know. Isn't that fantastic!



DO WANT

[ChelsDS]

I can totally afford the 2 door rabbit, but test driving a manual is out of the question. Damnit I'll go test drive an auto and see how it handles. p:

[ChelsDS]

Ok so the body shop and or estimator are fuck ups. I was super happy about hearing my car was ready to be picked up too.

I'm too lazy to retype what happened so I'm copying what I wrote on the SL forum

So... I get my car back.. drive it for maybe 10 minutes and then take it back to the shop.

Before I even took it I noticed things were wrong:

• Gap between front bumper, headlight and fender (I can put my finger in there)
• Hood release button has NO tension so when pulled there is no audible POP of the hood
• Engine had a noticeable noise to it (scratchy sound) that was NOT there before
• Chrome valve stem is missing on the front left tire yet is there on all the other wheels
• Weather stripping by the fender and windshield is noticeably different than the right side
• Brakes don't grab as well as I remember
• Steering feels very loose. I could take corners ~25mph, I took corners ~10mph because I couldn't tell if I was turning yet
• Broken side view mirror that was overlooked

For the side view mirror, who ever popped it back in to the proper place (either towtruck guy or estimator) figured it still worked ok. Yea NO. The first thing I did when I saw my car was walk up and mess with the mirror. Turns out the whole damned thing has a crack on the underside right next to the swing arm area. I pointed it out to the GM of the shop and he agreed and saw the crack at the bottom.

Another thing is when I accelerated while driving, there was a LOUD scratchy noise to the throttle. Now, a friend who owns an xD has agreed with me that he has a slight whistle when accelerating and I did too before this accident. I should NOT have a scratchy sound.

So basically I got my car back, wasn't too happy, started to drive home, started to cry, went back to the shop crying and stopped crying in order to tell them there were several things wrong.

After this... I honestly want a new xD.

So yea.. this really fucking sucks. Turns out that the estimator has been an ahole to pretty much everyone in their company according to the receptionist. Made it a point that she tell the GM about how horrible he has been towards me, treating me as if I know squat about my own fucking car.

Oh, on top of that... I turned in my rental car thinking everything would be ok.

[Redliner]

That sucks...

[katwalk]

Originally Posted by ChelsDS

Oh I know manual is fun, it was fun when I was being taught and I have daydreams about shifting, overtaking cars, etc. Just.. don't really wana screw anything up on my first manual car is all. Doubt I can do any serious harm.. never know though..

When I learned manual I found out it is very hard to mess up a modern one. They are built in a way that assumes people are idiots so they're easy for learners

Originally Posted by ChelsDS

Ok so the body shop and or estimator are fuck ups. I was super happy about hearing my car was ready to be picked up too.

I'm too lazy to retype what happened so I'm copying what I wrote on the SL forum



So yea.. this really fucking sucks. Turns out that the estimator has been an ahole to pretty much everyone in their company according to the receptionist. Made it a point that she tell the GM about how horrible he has been towards me, treating me as if I know squat about my own fucking car.

Oh, on top of that... I turned in my rental car thinking everything would be ok.

Do I ever know the feeling. The stupid shop put my headlight in upsidown somehow and lost my license plate! I really wish the stupid insurance people would let you choose the shop instead of use their special people shop.

[Pedrocas]

Here in Portugal we just got that car branded as a Toyota and named Urban Cruiser. I've went to see it and TD it and didn't like it at all. Looks like an inflated Toyota Yaris assembled with bad materials inside.

[ChelsDS]

Originally Posted by Pedrocas

Here in Portugal we just got that car branded as a Toyota and named Urban Cruiser. I've went to see it and TD it and didn't like it at all. Looks like an inflated Toyota Yaris assembled with bad materials inside.

That's basically my car with better options, the Urban Cruiser. All disc brakes, climate control, seat height adjustment, etc.


Yea... when I actually get it back I will be looking to trade it in either on another xD so I can just move the parts over or get a whole new car period. God this sucks.

[Twerp128]

What insurance do you have and did they dictate the body shop? A friend of my families owns a body shop and he says AutoOwners is the best insurance company by far. They just come in, ask what it'll take and write a check, no haggling or checkups, he loves them. I'm happy with my State Farm now, but if I ever switch I'm going to Auto Owners.

Also, chrome valve stem caps

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Why didn't we get the Scion tC here, branded as an Avensis Coupé or something? Surely somebody would've bought them.

Toyota still sucks for canceling the sporty models like MR2 and Celica.

[ChelsDS]

Originally Posted by Twerp128

What insurance do you have and did they dictate the body shop? A friend of my families owns a body shop and he says AutoOwners is the best insurance company by far. They just come in, ask what it'll take and write a check, no haggling or checkups, he loves them. I'm happy with my State Farm now, but if I ever switch I'm going to Auto Owners.

Also, chrome valve stem caps

Mercury Insurance and it is a shop they recommended to us, and we used them before with my old car when a woman side-swiped her car in to my drivers side, but that time there was nothing mechanical they had to fix, just body panels. My insurance company is pretty upset with the body shop for trying to give me back a half-assed job and I made sure they knew I was not happy at all.

The caps came with my tire setup so I didn't really pick them or care to change them.

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Honestly.. just get rid of the car, asap. It will never be the same as it was. :/

[ChelsDS]

I would, but I'm concerned with how much they (a dealer) will offer me for it seeing as how it was in an accident, that's the only thing that is worrying me. I owe 9500, car is worth $15k stock, so I want at LEAST $5k for my car when traded in, if not $6k with the things in it (minus headunit).

K boys, time for you to help me! Find me some cars, sold in America , that are under $22k and new. It MUST be able to take a Pioneer AVIC F700bt, that is my only condition. Manuals are ok, hatchbacks are preferred but not necessary, more than 120hp uhm... I think that's about it. I'll consider used but only if I can get it from a dealer, so don't worry about that. Also, factor in what you know about maintenance costs for the cars. I know VW is on the pricey side so they're iffy right now.

[Labcoatguy]

A FWD Suzuki SX4 would certainly be a bit different and unexpected; the AWD version would be perfect in a Boston city car, but close to pointless in SoCal. Other than that, can't think of any car in that price range that is remotely near interesting. Hmm, that was a slightly useless post

[TomCat]

I was going to say that Mazda MX-5's start at $22k brand new. And you could probably find second hand models at any Mazda dealership for much less, but if you ask me, the 2010 models are much better looking. Having a RWD roadster in Southern California wouldn't be too bad. If not, you could easily get a Mazda3 in that price range. You may even find a second hand Mazdaspeed3 under $22k, since they start at $23k brand new.

[ChelsDS]

Hrm.. a roadster... well... I have a dog so having 4 doors is a nice option for her crate in the back. 2-doors are iffy but I'd have to play around with them.

I was thinking:

• '09 Mazda3 Hatchback (used)
• '09/'10 VW Rabbit 2-door (have to see if 2-door is ok) or 4-door (a tad pricey though)
• '09 Scion xD (move my mods to it)
• '10 Honda Fit (iffy)
• '10 Honda Civic (iffy)

I'd go for a used car if it had low mileage on it and was fairly recent in years, 2008+. I'm picky.. I know.

[nouseferaname90]

Originally Posted by ChelsDS

Hrm.. a roadster... well... I have a dog so having 4 doors is a nice option for her crate in the back. 2-doors are iffy but I'd have to play around with them.

I was thinking:

• '09 Mazda3 Hatchback (used)
• '09/'10 VW Rabbit 2-door (have to see if 2-door is ok) or 4-door (a tad pricey though)
• '09 Scion xD (move my mods to it)
• '10 Honda Fit (iffy)
• '10 Honda Civic (iffy)

I'd go for a used car if it had low mileage on it and was fairly recent in years, 2008+. I'm picky.. I know.

You could afford a Mazdaspeed 3 for that money.
You can also afford a 2007 or 2008 VW Golf GTI with the DSG transmission, something I would definitely take over a normal Rabbit

[ChelsDS]

Orly? A Golf GTI would be fun but maintenance on that would be pricey I would think.

Mazdaspeed3's are actually hard to find, I've looked. O.o

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Nevermind, finding a few in my area but still not that many. Hrmm.. a speed3... hrm...

[TomCat]

A GTi or MPS would be a lot more fun and worth much more when it comes to resale value. But with that bump in performance, you'll also have to deal with higher ownership costs. It just depends on how important performance is to you; if it's worth your money.

[ChelsDS]

Performance isn't a major factor Reliability, maintenance costs, miles per gallon and functionality are the big priorities.

I just checked with some of the Mazdaspeed3's in my area, would I be able to afford them used =\ Saaaad. Maybe a regular Mazda3 hatchback will do..