08 vs 09?

Myenia · 06-05-2008, 03:37 PM

Hi! Can anyone tell me what differences there are between the 2008 and the 2009? My torched penny was just totalled....and I will be replacing it on Saturday, possibly with the Gold rush, but I'm a bit hesitant when there are 09s available. Thanks!

robertjcurrie · 06-05-2008, 03:41 PM

I picked my 2008 up two weeks ago, The dealer told me the 2009 was going to be a carry over from 2008, hope this helps....

RiCkiSSoAmaZinG · 06-05-2008, 03:44 PM

get 09. never buy the 1st run of a new model. that is the test year. the last model is the best model, they fixed all problems with it. i bought the 2006.5 and its the best of the 1st gen. and i will buy the last of the 2nd gen after i pay off this car.
hope that helps.

AAG · 06-05-2008, 04:25 PM

I think we lucked out with the 08s though. There were very little problems with them(only 1 TSB that I know...)

seppuku27 · 06-05-2008, 04:32 PM

09 is hundred dollars more for the same car.

Myenia · 06-05-2008, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by RiCkiSSoAmaZinG

get 09. never buy the 1st run of a new model. that is the test year. the last model is the best model, they fixed all problems with it. i bought the 2006.5 and its the best of the 1st gen. and i will buy the last of the 2nd gen after i pay off this car.
hope that helps.

I'd normally go by this reasoning, but I had had a first gen before this, and none of the changes made seem to me like something they could really screw up much. If there were problems...my warranty would cover it, right?

I had a RS, and I really want to replace it with a RS...and I can't wait around for them in 09..I have to buy my car on Saturday. I'll keep what you said in mind though, thanks!

Padanky · 06-05-2008, 05:04 PM

Not really first run, the motor is from earlier models tC, Camry, etc. I never had problems with my 05 so I had no concerns with buying my 08, you'll be fine with either the 08 or the 09.

PregoRollerSkate · 06-05-2008, 05:45 PM

Get the RS 5.0

seppuku27 · 06-05-2008, 05:46 PM

Are there even anymore RS 5.0 around for sell?

ryno · 06-05-2008, 05:59 PM

i just bought an 09. i drove 100 miles to get it as the local dealers only had 08.there are no changes except resale wise you have a 1 yr newer car which is normaly good for around 1000 -1500 on the back end when you go to sell.

Myenia · 06-05-2008, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by seppuku27

Are there even anymore RS 5.0 around for sell?

Yes, I've found 7 in the Houston area...3 within my price range. After Saturday evening, itll be down to 6.

Ryno- that makes alot of sense. Thank you!

seppuku27 · 06-05-2008, 07:27 PM

Theres none around here.

TartanJack · 06-05-2008, 09:07 PM

The 09 comes in Stingray, but not Nautical Blue.
The other 5 colours are the same.

Also, my 09 (picked up THIS week) has a driver side armrest in the middle of the car, which I've been told wasn't on the 08. I hadn't paid attention to that part on the 08s, so that statement might be wrong.
I'm not aware of any remarkable differences or different features.

Padanky · 06-05-2008, 11:48 PM

there were 6 RS5's at the Houston Scion Expo! Not a good thing.

Myenia · 06-06-2008, 12:36 AM

Lol, its a good thing for me.

Padanky · 06-06-2008, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TartanJack

The 09 comes in Stingray, but not Nautical Blue.
The other 5 colours are the same.

Also, my 09 (picked up THIS week) has a driver side armrest in the middle of the car, which I've been told wasn't on the 08. I hadn't paid attention to that part on the 08s, so that statement might be wrong.
I'm not aware of any remarkable differences or different features.

I have the 08 and it has the armrest on the drivers seat, and the center console.

TartanJack · 06-06-2008, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Padanky

I have the 08 and it has the armrest on the drivers seat, and the center console.

I stand corrected. I was misinformed.
Again, It wasn't something I had looked at very hard or important to me . . .

So, besides a color change and the number, there are no substantial changes.

Daarken · 06-06-2008, 01:28 PM

yep no changes, oh.. and when the dealer tells you the story about how the key and how it has a chip in it, just laff at him.
you obviously went to a a lower grade scion dealership (usually one that just carries the line, but doesnt care about it), or you just had a stupid salesman.

PregoRollerSkate · 06-06-2008, 02:43 PM

I think its hilarious that the people buying Scions know more then the people selling them ATLEAST 90% of the time

24K_BOX · 06-06-2008, 03:25 PM

I say go for the GOLD! I love mine.