Saturday, April 26, 2014

Scion Military Rebate

As a special thanks from Scion to the men and women of the U.S. Military for their service and dedication to defending our country, we offer a Scion Military Rebate on new Scion vehicles.

802 Scion Military RebateIf you are a member of the U.S. Military with current active duty status or a reservist, you may qualify for a $500 rebate[1] toward the purchase or lease of a new Scion when financed or leased through a participating Scion dealer and Toyota Financial Services (TFS). Retirees or Veterans honorably discharged within one year of service and household members of eligible qualifying military personnel also qualify.

How to qualify:

Eligible customers must be in current active duty status in the U.S. Military (Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines, National Guard, Coast Guard and Active Reserve). U.S. Military Inactive Reservists that are part of the Individual Ready Reserve, Selected Reserve and Inactive National Guard also qualify.
  • Verifiable proof of military status or proof of active service is required at time of purchase in the form of one of the following documentation:
  • Leave and Earning Statement
  • Military Identification Card
  • Qualified customers must receive a salary sufficient to cover ordinary living expenses and vehicle payments.
Retired Military Personnel are not eligible for the rebate.

Head to our Scion Military Rebate page for more info, or check out our new Scion vehicle selection here!


[1] Rebate offered by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. and may be applied toward finance or lease contracts dated no later than July 7, 2014. To qualify for the rebate, at the time of purchase you must (1) be in current active duty status in the U.S. Military (Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines, National Guard, Coast Guard and active Reserve) OR a U.S. Military inactive reserve (i.e., Ready Reserve) that is part of the individual Ready Reserve, Selected Reserve and Inactive National Guard; OR a Military veteran or retiree of the U.S. Military within one year of their discharge date; OR a household member of an eligible U.S. Military personnel, including Gold Star family members; AND (2) provide verifiable proof of military status or active service; (3) receive a salary sufficient to cover ordinary living expenses and payments for your Toyota; and (4) receive credit approval through a participating Toyota dealer and Toyota Financial Services. Not all applicants will qualify. On lease contracts, rebate must be applied toward the Amount Due at Lease Signing or toward the Capitalized Cost Reduction. On finance contracts, rebates must be applied toward the Down Payment. One rebate per finance or lease transaction. Offer not combinable with the College Graduate Rebate Program, the iFi Program, and the Lease-End Refi Program. Terms, conditions and restrictions apply. Program may not be available in all states. Toyota Financial Services is a service mark used by Toyota Motor Credit Corporation and Toyota Lease Trust.

Friday, April 18, 2014

Scion Announces the Scion FR-S Release Series 1.0

Scion announced at the New York International Auto Show that they will be making a Scion FR-S Release Series 1.0 available for purchase. This special edition FR-S has been given upgrades by Toyota Racing Development with both visual and aerodynamic enhancements, according to the writers at Autoblog.

Scion FR-S Release Series 1.0
Included on this model is an updated aero kit, an exhaust tip for each of the four cylinders in the engine, lowered suspension and HID headlights. Inside there are black seats, a TRD steering wheel, shifter and cargo mat, push-button start and proximity key. And of course, it's got a standout color (see picture!).

Deliveries for this special-edition Scion will start in August. In the meantime, check out our current Scion FR-S info page here, or contact us for more details!

All information and image via Autoblog

Friday, April 11, 2014

Scion FR-S Awarded a Spot on Automobile Magazine's All-Star List

The Scion FR-S was just given one of the 10 spots on Automobile Magazine's 2014 All-Star list. This coveted list is comprised after every car that's currently for sale in the United States is looked into.

"The virtually identical Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ offer a pure driving experience for a new generation of enthusiasts and are among the few modern cars you can enjoy driving at the limit without losing your license. They also look great and are priced for the common man or woman," reads Automobile's article on the 2014 All-Stars.

Congratulations to the FR-S! If you'd like more info on this award-winning sports car, check out our 2014 Scion FR-S details page here.


All information and image via Automobile Magazine

Friday, April 4, 2014

Scion #EpicFRS - Win an Epic Adventure to San Diego!

Scion is selecting one grand prize winner to receive accommodations and two round-trip plane tickets to San Diego, Calif. to go to one of the world's most epic comedy and entertainment events! Here's how to enter:

Scion #EpicFRS
"To enter using Instagram, here’s what you have to do: get on Instagram, follow @Scion, upload a 15 second or less slow-motion video, regular video, or post a photo of you doing something Epic using your Scion or a reference to Scion, Scion Racing, or Scion AV. After you’ve done that, tag @Scion and use the hashtag #EpicFRS, and you’ll be entered to win one of four prizes!

To enter using Twitter, here’s what you have to do: get on Twitter, follow @Scion, and post a photo of you doing something Epic using your Scion or using a reference to Scion, Scion Racing, or Scion AV. After you’ve done that, tag @Scion and use the hashtag #EpicFRS, and you’ll be entered to win one of four prizes!"

Keep 'em creative! According to Scion, they'll be judging on uniqueness, how positively Scion is represented in it, how cleverly Scion is incorporated, and of course, level of creativity. Entries are being accepted until June 16 at 11:59 p.m. PST -- good luck!


All information and image via Scion