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Old 09-04-2007, 02:52 AM
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I was hoping I cold get a consenus of the age group of Scion XB owners. the reason I ask is that I am interested in the 2008 Xb but I have been told they are geared towards a younger crowd. I was curious to know the age range is for current owners.

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Old 09-04-2007, 02:55 AM
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I am turning 30 this November. My wife is 28 and we have a 7 year old. I just traded my 06 XB for an 08. A very close friend of mine has one. She just turned 42. She traded in her 05 XB and went and bought an 08 Xb. She loves it.
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27, single, blah blah, blah.
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I might be one of the few people who really meets the intended Scion demographic

But, even though Scion cars are geared toward a younger audience, that doesn't mean people of all ages can't enjoy it. The majority of Scion owners in my area are older and probably chose the brand for practical reasons more so than anything else.
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Old 09-04-2007, 04:40 AM
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I just traded my 05 tacoma Xrunner about 2 months ago for a 08 Xb .. i really love my xb and my brothers 05 Xb ..He was 17 when they bought it for him
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32 and single but probably will be engaged soon...

I was wondering about the age demographic as well... but when it comes to cars... theres just enthusiasts, or non-enthusiasts.. I think most of us that own Scions are Enthusiasts and Techies... And for the money, Scions are the best fit for us!
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i thought 30 was the new 20?
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Old 09-04-2007, 05:46 AM
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I appreciate the responses. I wasn't sure if I was too old for a XB but you guys make me feel better in my decision. I think I will purchase one in a week or two.
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Old 09-04-2007, 09:28 AM
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i'm 21 and i like scion for life. I just hope they don't end up like toyota and make the cars bigger every year. I miss the old toyo trucks when they were small....
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Old 09-04-2007, 11:32 AM
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There's an ~70 y/o sporting a xB2 around my area, hahaha. My dad's 55-ish (seriously dunno his age, lol) he's got an xB1. And I'm 25 (& married) w/ an xB2.
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Old 09-04-2007, 11:43 AM
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<---- my age is right there by my name ;)
seems as if a lot of us are 30ish... kinna cool!
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57 .......YEAH BABY How old are you Highlander Come clean
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24 single, hopefully engaged in about 2 weeeeeeekkkks
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I am 44 and don't feel too old at all for my XB2
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Just turned 49 single now and looking But I have my new gen2 and that should help the situation!
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25, married, one kid
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Age is no big thing.I'll be 65 in a few days.I have a 2005 XB that's been tricked out a little.and my wife has a stock 2006 XB RS 4.0.
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I'm 45, married, three kids,youngest one is 18, and a six month old grandson.
I don't fit the demographic, and it kind of bothered me as well, I didn't want to look like I was trying to be hip or whatever. But, the car fit my needs, my wife and I both like the looks of it and the price was nice, too.
Now, I don't care about being perceived as too old for Scion, they're good cars at a good price, something everyone should appreciate regardless of age.
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