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Old Apr 18, 2016 | 11:40 PM
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'16 SCION Ia likely replacing FIT

It's Sterling Silver w/ a 6 speed auto . $17,595 - $500 ( rebate ) = $17,095 - $800 (D.D.) = $16,295 . Trunk mat and 4 mud guards installed at no cost . 0% financing for 5 years . Payments under $200 . Trade in of $11,000 . Pick up is likely tomorrow if car and papers all look in order .Test drove it for 25 miles with 2 of us , 30% city ( plenty of lights ) and speed up to 60 . Very windy . A/C on about 50% . Car rode and handled well considering 40+ p.s.i.. in all 4 . Only 2.9 miles on it . Click to enlarge pics .
 
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Old Apr 19, 2016 | 03:27 AM
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What made you decide to switch?
I would go for white or other bright color. Gray/silver are so hard to see and are more likely to be involved in accidents.

Thanks for sharing. Good luck.
 
Old Apr 19, 2016 | 05:17 AM
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Can't blame you with the nice looks and good deal. Congrats
 
Old Apr 19, 2016 | 08:29 AM
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Nice. A lot of car for the price. Also like the clean lines of the interior.

The grill reminds me of ED-209.

 
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Old Apr 19, 2016 | 11:11 AM
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I cant see why anyone would like this car..Best of luck you cant top the reliability of a Honda
 
Old Apr 19, 2016 | 11:19 AM
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We're considering the iA for my daughter. When I checked it out earlier this year, the inside screamed Mazda and I thought that was weird. I didn't realize until some later research that it's a Mazda2 (which Mazda won't sell in the USA) with a Scion badge, and pretty soon Scion will get scrapped and it will be a Toyota.
 
Old Apr 19, 2016 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Ladylockness
I cant see why anyone would like this car..Best of luck you cant top the reliability of a Honda
iA >>>>>> GK Fit
 
Old Apr 19, 2016 | 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Ladylockness
I cant see why anyone would like this car..Best of luck you cant top the reliability of a Honda
Yeah, they aren't exactly singing that reliability tune in the GK forums.
 
Old Apr 19, 2016 | 01:33 PM
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BenQuick , the guns would be a nice option for those congested roads and possibly being late for work . Thanks .
 
Old Apr 19, 2016 | 01:36 PM
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Honda reliability has dropped to 8th or 10th spot last I seen . Still have the other FIT .
 
Old Apr 19, 2016 | 07:39 PM
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Yeah, they aren't exactly singing that reliability tune in the GK forums.
because their vins dont start with J
 
Old Apr 19, 2016 | 09:39 PM
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Here's a J with a not so tight gap for rear and front bumper .
 
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Old Apr 19, 2016 | 09:46 PM
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Decided against the Ia . Only out for less than 1 year , not so easy maintenance like the Fit(s) , read of hard shifting 6 speed auto tranny and few other issues . Only 1 tire size and 1 tire maker , being Toyo Proxes A27 . Not too crazy about D.I. either . We'll wait on the TOYOTA Yaris ( D.I. , new bumper , interior style ? ) , possible release of the FIT sedan ( D.I. ) and other upcoming small sedans . Last , only few years left on FIT .
 
Old Apr 20, 2016 | 09:33 AM
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Yeah, they aren't exactly singing that reliability tune in the GK forums.
Thats why I never mess with the newest year in each gen
Good thing I still think the GE is the best lol
 
Old Apr 20, 2016 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Ladylockness
Thats why I never mess with the newest year in each gen
Good thing I still think the GE is the best lol
Yeah well I didn't have that luxury, I waited as long as I could but circumstances being what they were I was forced to jump into the GK pool. I rolled the dice and so far haven't encountered the big problems reported here, but my fingers are going palsy from constantly being crossed.
 
Old Apr 20, 2016 | 05:21 PM
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Nice. But why not iM?
 
Old Apr 20, 2016 | 05:50 PM
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thing looks like a ford in the front, mazda in the rear.
 
Old Apr 21, 2016 | 06:49 PM
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41psi! Surely not recommended so high on so small a car??

I think the iA is ugly as heck but that it's also a great car. From what the press is saying, you can drive that car fast all the time, have a lot of fun, and not worry about going too fast for the law. That much HP is sufficient for so small a car. I think with a tire change that would be a great car to autocross.

I just wish they hadn't rebeaked it. The Mazda looks just great. Toyota just felt they had to be "different".. maybe was done by an intern.
 
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