When the first motorized vehicles hit the streets, there weren't many choices for consumers. They mostly all looked and drove the same. These days, however, car shopping has become quite the personal experience - particularly if you're in the market for a new Scion. That's pretty cool, because here at Hanford Toyota Scion, we see a lot of people looking for a car that is totally unique, from the paint job to the options to the price.

The trouble is, when you're in the showroom, it might be hard to visualize what that 2012 Scion tC might look like if it was painted a different color or had some different accessories. Except, if you have an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, it's not so difficult anymore.

Available for free at the iTunes store, the Build a Scion app let's shoppers build and price their dream Scion. And, when they're ready to turn that dream into a reality, the app will find nearby dealers and even contact them for the shopper. It doesn't matter if you want an iQ, xB, xD or Tc, you can configure it with hundreds of different options, compared five different creations, view them all in a 360-degree rotation, and you can do it all from the comfort of your couch, or the bus station, or while you're on your lunch break. Whatever works best for you.

Not sure what kind of Scion will suit your lifestyle the best? The app can help you there, too, with the "Which Scion are You?" quiz that will help you narrow down your choices. It will even calculate payments for you so you're completely informed by the time you walk into the dealership.

"The team at Scion continues to innovate and create new contributions to Scion's interactive landscape,"¹ says Interactive Marketing Manager for Scion, Christina Duron-Yu. Owen Peacock, Scion National Marketing and Communications Manager, says, "The new Build a Scion app is going to enhance the consumer's car shopping experience, allowing them to find a Scion that fits them best, while making the experience as stress-free, unique and all from their mobile device."²

Ready to start building your new Scion? Head over to the iTunes store to get started. Don't worry, Android users, there's an app headed your way soon, too. After you've built your dream car, contact Valley Toyota Scion to learn more about specs and financing, and maybe even take a Scion for a test drive.

Source:¹http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/scion-launches-the-build-a-scion-application-a-personalized-take-on-helping-consumers-craft-their-own-scion-vehicle-experience-135915143.html