Gettel Scion, the leading Scion Car Dealer near Venice in Sarasota, is happy to announce that Toyota is planning the introduction of a small-sized 3-door hatchback, the Scion iQ, in the North American market by 2011. Although the Scion iQ is less than 120 inches in length, it can comfortably seat three adults and one child. This small eco-friendly car is part of Toyota's global carbon dioxide reduction strategy.

The iQ is powered by three tiny engine options, including a 1.0-liter I-3, a 1.3-liter I-4 and a 1.4-liter diesel. A mileage-augmenting stop-start system is fitted along with the 1.4-liter version. The iQ's interior is a blend of utility, style and entertainment. The contemporary feel of the cabin is accentuated by the trendy lighting and upholstery as well as the pop-up 10-inch LCD embedded in the dash.

The car has nine air bags, including one above the rear window for rear seat occupants' head safety in the event of a rear collision. The Scion iQ has qualified for a five-star rating under the tough European NCAP safety assessment program since it is equipped with all the quality safety features like Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and an anti-lock brake system (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), among others.

The Scion iQ is an ideal vehicle in a campus environment and should be very popular among students with its compact size and cool looks. Please contact your Scion Car Dealer near Venice in Sarasota, Gettel Scion, for more information on the Scion iQ.

Labels: Scion Car Dealer, Scion iQ

Gettel Scion, the leading Scion Dealer near Tampa and Fort Myers, proudly announces the Scion College Graduate Rebate for our promising young students. Students who are scheduled to graduate between May 1st, 2009 and March 31st, 2010 can be eligible for the rebate. The qualifying graduates can get a $1,000 rebate towards the purchase or lease of a new Scion when they finance or lease through a participating Scion dealer like Gettel Scion.

If you are a student who wants to qualify for the program, you need to:

• Prove that you have graduated recently or will graduate soon
• Prove that you have a job lined up

Don't forget Scion's ultimate city car -- the Scion xD. With its shorter wheelbase, this urban subcompact car makes the inner city ride more easy and fun without compromising on passenger room and cargo space. Additionally, Scion leaves room for wide range of upgrades and customization options that allow you to dress the sporty urban hatchback to your taste in a way that reflects your personality. These features make Toyota Scion xD "the best city car," rated by Autotropolis as #1 in that category!

If you're looking for something smaller, The Scion tC is a trendy, comfortable, highly customizable and affordable sports coupe that brings youthful style and upscale sophistication to the subcompact segment. For the 2010 model year, the Scion tC continues to bring value to the Scion lineup with its generous standard and optional features.

Please visit the online dealership of Gettel Scion, the leading Scion dealership in the Bradenton, Sarasota, Tampa and Venice region, to know more about the Graduate Rebate Program. If you are planning to finance or lease a car to start off this special new chapter of your life (and look good doing it), Gettel Scion is the right place for you.

Labels: Scion Dealer Fort Myers, Scion Dealer Tampa, Scion tC, Scion xD

Here comes Toyota's ultimate city car -- the Scion xD. With its shorter wheelbase, this urban subcompact car makes the inner city ride more easy and fun without compromising on passenger room and cargo space. Additionally, Toyota leaves room for wide range of upgrades and customization options that allow you to dress the sporty urban hatchback to your taste in a way that reflects your personality. These features make Toyota Scion xD "the best city car," rated by Autotropolis as #1 in that category! Gettel Scion is happy to help you negotiate the city's sharp curves and traffic and help you get the best deal on a Scion xD!

Launched as the successor to the Scion xA, the Scion xD is powered by 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that creates 128hp with either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. It includes Variable Valve Timing and Direct Fuel Injection, and gives 27/33mpg city/highway driving (the automatic scores one mpg less). Buy this small city car from Tampa Scion dealer today itself and find out a new city-drive experience.

An interesting cross between a hatchback, city car and the small multi-purpose vehicles, Scion xD offers an array of safety features which include electronic stability control and traction control which you cannot find in many of its competitors. Standard is the Electronic Brake-Force Distribution, ABS and Brake Assist which automatically adjusts brake pressure in emergency braking situations to ensure the vehicle remains in control. Tire pressure monitoring, dual stage front airbags, curtain side airbags and a first aid kit are also standard.

Delivering the utility of a cross over, great fuel economy and easy drivability, Scion xD is the ultimate blend of style and substance that sets it apart from other vehicles in the small car segment.

Labels: Scion xD, Toyota Scion xD

• Gettel Nissan is the lead sponsor for the 2009 Hispanic-Latino Festival (Oct. 3)
• Gettel Hyundai is the Lead Sponsor for the 1st Annual Sarasota Pumpkin Festival (Oct. 30, 31, 2009)
• Since January 2009 more than 25 non-profit and for-profit companies and organizations have taken advantage of Gettel Acura's offer to use our state-of-the art Community Room to host off-site meetings for free to save money during these difficult economic times.
• Gettel Acura served as presenting sponsor for the 13th Annual Meadows Cup golf tournament (2009). The event raised close to $40,000 for Easer Seals Southwest Florida.
• In December the Sarasota-Manatee area dealerships hosted Manatee Operation Troops Support (MOTS) events the enabled people from the community to send messages of hope, holiday greetings and care packages specifically to men and woman from the Sarasota-Manatee area who are stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
• For the third year in a row, Gettel Nissan served as the presenting sponsor for Giving Hunger the Blues, which brought together more than 9,000 people and raised close to $100,000 for the All Faiths Food Bank (2009).
• Gettel Acura hosted and co-sponsored the 2009 Men's Health Forum.
• Gettel Acura served as presenting sponsor for two Sarasota Orchestra concert series (2008-09).
• Gettel Nissan served as presenting sponsor for the 2009 USTA Senior Father & Son Clay Court Tennis Championship, and has agreed to serve as presenting sponsor in 2010.
• Gettel Nissan was presenting sponsor for Big Brothers Big Sisters' "Hill Harper – Mentoring Day" event, a daylong series of presentations and book signings geared to adults and youngsters, featuring author and CSI-New York actor Hill Harper addressing the importance of mentoring in building strong communities.
• Gettel Nissan was a sponsor of the 2008 "Make A Difference" community cleanup day.
• Gettel Toyota was a major sponsor for Take Stock in Children of Manatee County's first 10K Run/Walk, which raised more than $40,000 for college scholarships - that $40,000 is matched dollar-for-dollar by the Florida Pre-Paid College fund.
• Gettel Hyundai served as presenting sponsor for the 2008 Meadows Cup.
• Gettel Acura was a major sponsor for Big Brothers Big Sisters' 2008 Sports Legends weekend.
• Gettel Nissan hosted and sponsored the Latin Chamber of Commerce's April (2009) networking event.
• Gettel Nissan hosted and sponsored the Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce’s June (2009) Power Lunch Networking event.
• Gettel Toyota hosted and sponsored the Manatee Chamber of Commerce's July (2009) Business After Hours networking event.
• Gettel Nissan sponsored and hosted the first Black Business & Professional Network and Latin Chamber of Commerce joint networking event (2008).
• Gettel Acura hosted the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's Trustee Holiday Party (Dec. 2008).
• Gettel Hyundai purchased more than 5,500 tickets to a Sarasota Reds game at Ed Smith Stadium in August 2008, inviting the community to come to the game for free as our way of saying thank you to the community for its support. This resulted in the largest ever crowd – 6,995 people – in attendance at a Sarasota Reds game at the stadium.
  

It was a race between three cute wagons. They fought neck to neck on every front. Finally, after the head-to-head comparison test by Motor Trend, 2009 Scion xB rode away with the top honor waltzing past 2010 Kia Soul and 2009 Nissan Cube. It's the performance, practicality, reliability and overall package that have helped the new 2009 Scion xB to overwhelm its competitors. Gettel Scion, the leading dealer of new Scion cars in Bradenton, is proud to stock and sell the 2009 Scion xB which has emerged the true winner in its class to its customers.

Winning the hearts of the younger buyers with revolutionary redesign in 2008, the Scion xB comes largely unchanged in 2009. With the robust 158-hp 2.4-liter 4-cylinder under the hood, it delivers great performance capable of exciting young minds. The engine is mated with a standard five-speed manual transmission while a four-speed automatic transmission with automanual control is optional. Its spacious interior, bold styling and affordable price makes it a best buy. There's also an option to customize your Scion xB through Scion's dealer-sourced accessories. Purchase the 2009 Scion xB from Gettel Scion in Bradenton and dress-up the new car with the dealer-installed options.

The new Scion xB offers many more features including antilock brakes, stability control, traction control, front seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, DVD entertainment and a navigation system.

Labels: 2009 Scion xB, Scion Bradenton

Read what one of our trusted customer has to say about our service:

" We wish to commend your dealership on the outstanding service we received on August 23 of this year, when we purchased our gorgeous 2010 Scion. The service we received was impeccable from the moment we arrived at your dealership. Travis Ciaccio, one of your Sales Associates, walked with us every step of the way, from finding us the perfect vehicle to helping us with all concerns of the process. He was our first contact with your dealership and his demeanor set the tone for the entire experience.

When it came time to finalize the paperwork, Travis escorted us personally to the Finance Department and sat with us through that process, as well, which was a very nice touch, and very comforting. Roy Smalls, your Finance Manager, provided excellent, efficient service and made the whole finance experience so positive. Travis also directed us to the Service Department when we decided on some modifications to the Scion.

It is not everyday that we purchase a brand-new car and we gave it very careful consideration. Both Travis and Roy accommodated us in every way and made the entire process so much easier for us. We thought buying a new car would be very complicated and time-consuming, as well as frightening, but thanks to your personnel, it was a very fun and painless experience. We actually had fun “hanging out” with you guys.

The attention and service did not end with the sale. Travis continued to follow-up with us to ensure we were satisfied with our purchase and experience. We have since decided that we wish to purchase another brand-new Scion in the near future, thanks to your wonderful prompt service and attention. Travis has followed up regularly with us and we are working with him for this additional purchase. We would only go through Gettel, of course, for all our vehicle needs.

Worth mentioning, as well, is the excellent service we have since received from Chris Phillips, your Accessory Director. He has been so helpful in helping us with modifying our new Scion. We have added new alloy wheels, added new protective and cosmetic seals (illuminated door seals and rear bumper protector) as well as an invisible front-protector bra, all done with the utmost care and professional service. We are now planning on lowering the Scion and perhaps adding an alternate front grill design.

Thank you so much for everything, and, needless to say, we look forward to working with you again in the near future as we continue our search for another new (this time a black one) Scion. It is the best vehicle we have ever owned and we are now your loyal Toyota customers. We would recommend you to anyone we know who is in the market for a new (or used) car.

Sincerely by Carol and Jeremy "

Labels: Customer Testimonial, Testimonials