I don't mean to offend anyone. Honestly I don't. I'm just wondering if I'm the only one that feels this way. Every time I crawl into that little thing I get sick to my stomach and have to beat away feelings of self loathing with a stick. The only upside to the car so far is the magnificently low payment. A mere 240USD a month. I just hate everything about the car. I can't even sell it. I've only had it a month and I'm already trying to ditch the thing by any means possible. The only reason I got the car is because I have no credit and they're the only ones that could help me. I really mean no offense to the car makers or other owners. I can honestly say this is the first time in my life that I'd rather sit at home and do nothing if I can avoid driving my car. Am I the only one in this situation? Anyone else feeling my pain here?

Yes you are the only one.

You are the only person I have heard talk about their Scion with such "loathing" (self or otherwise). I absolutely love my RS1 and every time I see it I am happy that I own it, and every time I drive it I am convinced it is the best purchase I have ever made.

If you are that unhappy with your Scion, you should trade it for a Civic and be part of the "me too" crowd.

Okay wait....I would seriously like to know why you don't like your car. I currently have my truck up for sale and I'm planning to replace it with an xA as soon as it sells. Are there specific things about your Scion that you don't like, or is it more of a "it's just not what I'd rather have" kinda thing? If there are specific things that you don't like, please list them here.

I don't have any idea what you are talking about. I park my car outside my window, so I can look at it all day and smile... Are there specific items or complaints you have about the car, or just whining in general? If you have specifics, we can try to help you.

I must say, you are definately in the minority.

I can't say that I "Love" my xA RS 1.0, but this is the first car that I have ever had that puts a smile on my face every time I get in it. Sure there are things I would change about it, but it's such a fun car I can put up with it's few short falls.

I am curious as well to what you don't like about it. I also find it very hard to believe that Scion/Toyota is the only company that would work with you. Every auto manufacturer would work with you and you could have easily beat the 240.00 a month you are paying for it had you gone with a Kia, Hyundi or other car on the low end of the scale.

I don't mean to offend anyone. Honestly I don't. I'm just wondering if I'm the only one that feels this way. Every time I crawl into that little thing I get sick to my stomach and have to beat away feelings of self loathing with a stick. The only upside to the car so far is the magnificently low payment. A mere 240USD a month. I just hate everything about the car. I can't even sell it. I've only had it a month and I'm already trying to ditch the thing by any means possible. The only reason I got the car is because I have no credit and they're the only ones that could help me. I really mean no offense to the car makers or other owners. I can honestly say this is the first time in my life that I'd rather sit at home and do nothing if I can avoid driving my car. Am I the only one in this situation? Anyone else feeling my pain here?

whats the point of buying a brand new car if you dont like it? if you need a car theres always cheap cars to buy until you can afford something you like

I love mine.

dude seriously if you wanted low payments you could get a Dodge for like $2000, Im with everyone else. Why buy a car you hate?

yeah, go buy a used car or a junker and quitcher_____in =)

...I'm just wondering if I'm the only one that feels this way. ...I can honestly say this is the first time in my life that I'd rather sit at home and do nothing if I can avoid driving my car. Am I the only one in this situation? Anyone else feeling my pain here?

Can't believe I'm going to be the first to say this but,

You are not the first, but those people, they DON'T drive a SCION!!!!!!

i love the car i just hate how much it is once u have to have full coverage ins. and a car payment. it's new to me.

I am very satisfied with my xA. Like xA RS ChickLA said, though, there are plenty of folks who don't like them. I've had people stop me at the grocery store and the post office and tell me how much they like it, and I've had folks tell me how much they hate it, as well. The important part is that I'm happy with it. It just sounds to me like you bought your Scion for the wrong reason.

In your other post you speak of owning a TT, are you trying to compare the two? Cuz they aren't really in the same class you know. What is it you're wanting from the xA?

If it makes you sick and full of self-loathing whenever you get in it, you must LOVE that feeling cuz now you're fretting over it when you're not driving and posting it up here to perpetuate the feeling. Most people are here because the like their cars and are improving and personalizing them.

Anyway, It's just a car, what kind of self validation are you looking to get from it?

I don't mean to offend anyone. Honestly I don't. I'm just wondering if I'm the only one that feels this way. Every time I crawl into that little thing I get sick to my stomach and have to beat away feelings of self loathing with a stick. The only upside to the car so far is the magnificently low payment. A mere 240USD a month. I just hate everything about the car. I can't even sell it. I've only had it a month and I'm already trying to ditch the thing by any means possible. The only reason I got the car is because I have no credit and they're the only ones that could help me. I really mean no offense to the car makers or other owners. I can honestly say this is the first time in my life that I'd rather sit at home and do nothing if I can avoid driving my car. Am I the only one in this situation? Anyone else feeling my pain here?

Get a penis pump and some of those pills that I get 300 emails a day about........and that should fix your problem.

KiL

The first Scion I drove was an auto-trans XA. I have to say it wasn't any fun to drive.

I stepped into a manual-trans XA and found my niche.

My question is you said you have no credit, and wouldn't it be easier to get a domestic vehicle instead? I have heard many with little to no credit had success getting a loan with domestic cars. If you hated the xA so much, why can't you buy a cheap beater and save up until you can afford a better looking car (according to your preference, of course)?

I don't mean to offend anyone. Honestly I don't. I'm just wondering if I'm the only one that feels this way. Every time I crawl into that little thing I get sick to my stomach and have to beat away feelings of self loathing with a stick. The only upside to the car so far is the magnificently low payment. A mere 240USD a month. I just hate everything about the car. I can't even sell it. I've only had it a month and I'm already trying to ditch the thing by any means possible. The only reason I got the car is because I have no credit and they're the only ones that could help me. I really mean no offense to the car makers or other owners. I can honestly say this is the first time in my life that I'd rather sit at home and do nothing if I can avoid driving my car. Am I the only one in this situation? Anyone else feeling my pain here?

You come to a Scion forum and post something like that, of course the majority would not agree with you! People that are on this site is really into their scion and that is why their here to begin with! I am sure, there are people that are out there that feels the same way just like any other cars! but here they're all scion enthusists!! including myself!! Anyway, I sure would like to know what you don't like about the car? the car is 1.) Saves gas 2.)Well designed interior 3.)Decent quality for the money 4.)Decent power considering the size of the engine 5.)Decently priced

Only complaint I have is maybe the car is a little underpowered but with all the bolt-ons like intake,exhaust, etc.. i'm sure it'll be decently quick!

You obviously have no clue about buying cars or you're just a troll stirring thing up. There are plenty of credit companies that finance you and there are tons of other cars you could have bought.

You self loathing is your punishment for being stupid and buying the wrong car for you.

Oh, and BTW I LOVE my xA RS! I traded in my RX8 for it. That probably makes you sick (I hope). :D

no offense, honest, but how could you buy something you hate? I mean, you should have looked into your purchase a bit more before making a committment. . . again, I'm not trying to offend you, but it really reflects on you as a person and your capability to make decisions, if you spend that kind of money without doing some good research/thinking first. And if is the only car you can afford, the best that you can afford, or both, then you shouldn't gripe. Perhaps you need to look into improving your credit/income as to afford what you want.
This kind of thing goes for all things in life. . . if you are unhappy, it is usually because you have settled for something less than what you originally wanted. Never settle and never stop until you get what you want. Some people are perfectly happy with these cars. . . some aren't. That's why America utilizes a free market system. And apparently, Scion is doing very well and his here to stay. Apparently, most of the consumers out there love Scion; and the sales figures prove it.

Sounds like someone should have gotten the xB instead. :)

Actually I think this guy is full of ****.

Please post the first 6 digits of your VIN# so we can see if you really have a Scion.

I don't mean to offend anyone. Honestly I don't. I'm just wondering if I'm the only one that feels this way. Every time I crawl into that little thing I get sick to my stomach and have to beat away feelings of self loathing with a stick. The only upside to the car so far is the magnificently low payment. A mere 240USD a month. I just hate everything about the car. I can't even sell it. I've only had it a month and I'm already trying to ditch the thing by any means possible. The only reason I got the car is because I have no credit and they're the only ones that could help me. I really mean no offense to the car makers or other owners. I can honestly say this is the first time in my life that I'd rather sit at home and do nothing if I can avoid driving my car. Am I the only one in this situation? Anyone else feeling my pain here?

I have several high end sports cars that are very fun to drive, as well as a nice sedan, and I find I am always looking forward to driving my Scion XA. They're awesome little cars.

Isn't the idea that you test drive a car before you buy it? If you test drove a Scion you would've known it wasn't the car for you. If you bought one before actually driving one, how can you complain?

troll much?

hey you... yeah the dude that started this post by saying you hate your car..... go jump off a cliff!
haha, you have no reason to post that because you're definitely wrong. this car makes me smile every time I see it, and its my own car. I look at it as if I am jealous of someone else, but in reality im looking at my OWN car outside! Go buy a POS and then post something in here, don't diss scion. peace
-Z
ps - you SUCK more than your vision of scion

Man, you guys are harsh. We don't need to get defensive, this person just made a bad decision for themselves. The trade in/resale value for Scion is awesome, you should sell/trade it and get something you want (maybe something used, then you have a lot more choices financially).

haha not harsh, just disagreeing 150%

Well, that's sure to change some minds...

huh?

hey you... yeah the dude that started this post by saying you hate your car..... go jump off a cliff! peace

ps - you SUCK more than your vision of scion

It was in response to your "non-Harsh" comments. The other poster beat me to the button...

haha ok, whatever.

Sounds liks true case of buyers remorse-or a desperate cry for attention-either way no one forced you to buy the car-I take it you test drove it? You are definately in the monority with your opinion on this unfortuante situation? Anyway just 10 or so more months and you would have established some credit to purchase another vehicle-just make sure your not late with those payments-you cant go backwards at this point.

marcelino

I have had 38 cars in the last 3 years and most have been bmw, benz, and 350z and a rx8, the xa is a great little car with awesome pickup, and great gas milage!

38 cars... hmm cool i guess. i've had..... 1... 1.... yeah just one (xA RS1 first car)
lol

Cybergypsy.... brag much?

haha thats what i was saying in my response, indirectly though. i think bragging is a nice way to put it. funny how bragging about how many cars youve had brings you to the same situation we are in - owning an awesome car: a scion. so im not sure how owning 38 other cars effects much of anything here, but congratulations.... you getting cars is like a prostitute getting laid - quite often.
awesome

I wish I, being a man, could prostitute myself and constantly get laid by women. . . but it seems the only people interested in paying for sex with me are other men :_(

a "one post wonder" eh?

a "one post wonder" eh?

seems that way :roll:

Cybergypsy.... brag much?


No, but owning so many cars i have driven almost ever class of car, and the Xa is much better then most, cars in that range....thats all

Cybergypsy.... brag much?


No, but owning so many cars i have driven almost ever class of car, and the Xa is much better then most, cars in that range....thats all
damn why did yall jump on her...I understood exactly why she said it.

Cybergypsy.... brag much?


No, but owning so many cars i have driven almost ever class of car, and the Xa is much better then most, cars in that range....thats all
damn why did yall jump on her...I understood exactly why she said it.


Dang Danger, If I say i owned 38 cars I am bragging, If i refuse to post the pics, I am not telling the truth, I cant win either way.....I told therodman the link was posted, he said I am full of crap and dont own a car.......LOL

i love my xa..would not ever look down on it!! your in the wrong place to be talking sh*t about scion!!

my friend feels the same way i think... he hates his car everytime he drives it, but the reason why he hates it is because it's an auto.
he's only 17, so his parents said they'll pay for it as long as its under 15k. he chose the white xA manual and his parents said ok BUT - got the auto instead(thinking its safer).... he came home from school one day to find an auto xA that he'll be stuck with for a while~ he's been upset since then

my friend feels the same way i think... he hates his car everytime he drives it, but the reason why he hates it is because it's an auto.
he's only 17, so his parents said they'll pay for it as long as its under 15k. he chose the white xA manual and his parents said ok BUT - got the auto instead(thinking its safer).... he came home from school one day to find an auto xA that he'll be stuck with for a while~ he's been upset since then

Booo hooo!!

My first car was a 1977 VW Bus with booger green paint. No heat, no AC, no stereo.

If I got anything like he got I'd be thrilled even in an auto. BTW, I HATE autos too.

everyone should suck it up and drive, and realize that its a scion, which is just f*ckin awesome

Booo hooo!!

My first car was a 1977 VW Bus with booger green paint. No heat, no AC, no stereo.

If I got anything like he got I'd be trilled eve in an auto. BTW, I HATE autos too.Amen! Dang spoiled kids. If my parents had bought me a BRAND-NEW CAR, I would have been extatic. My first car was a '66 Mustang. Granted, a pretty cool car, but it was a POS when I got it. It was faded pale yellow and it needed a LOT of work. It did look real good after about $3000 of work (which I paid for) and more time in the shop than on the road. ...upset because his brand new car wasn't a stick. Please. He needs a good smack.

Booo hooo!!

My first car was a 1977 VW Bus with booger green paint. No heat, no AC, no stereo.

If I got anything like he got I'd be trilled eve in an auto. BTW, I HATE autos too.Amen! Dang spoiled kids. If my parents had bought me a BRAND-NEW CAR, I would have been extatic. My first car was a '66 Mustang. Granted, a pretty cool car, but it was a POS when I got it. It was faded pale yellow and it needed a LOT of work. It did look real good after about $3000 of work (which I paid for) and more time in the shop than on the road. ...upset because his brand new car wasn't a stick. Please. He needs a good smack.

I bought my own first car......:(

if you hate your car so damn much just send it my way.

edit: and if anybody else has a car they dont want send it my way as long as it runs. :wink:

Sorry it took me so long to respond. I sold my old computer to help the move so I'm using my friend's whenever I can.

Like I said, I didn't mean to offend anyone. I was just honestly curious.

And no, of course I'm not trying to compare my old TT to the XA. That is complete lunacy. Thats like those hopped up vette guys that constantly bash on mustangs.

And to the guy who apparently knows everything about credit and buying new cars. Toyota West was the 6th dealership I went to trying to get a car in my name. I had three grand down and no co-signer. The Scion first time buyer's program was the only set-up that would help me. I tried all domestic at first. I just wanted a damn truck. Just a simply regular cab plain jane truck. But I couldn't get anyone to give me financing on it.

In retrospect I am really glad I got cruise control. That being the only option I did get. And just so you know, my parents, well just my mom(dad's long since in the ground), have NEVER helped me AT ALL on any of the vehicles I've owned. I've paid every dime. On the TT my mom just put it in her name because at the time I was 17. I paid the lease payments and the insurance. My first car was a 69' Nova drag project, then a 1986 Jaguar XJ6, then a 70' Nova, and then the TT.

I really didn't mean to put down anyone's Scion. I think they're great intro cars. I was just wondering if I was the only one that got one because that's about the only thing they could get.

The reason I didn't just get a beater is because I learned my lesson with the XJ. I'll NEVER own another car made after 75' that doesn't have a warranty.

Right now I am trying to trade it in but to no avail.
Once again, didn't mean to offend anybody.
I think I replied to everything. Miss anything?

No offense taken. . . I'm just curious whether or not you test drove your car. . . I mean if you really hate it, why did you buy it? If it's the best you could get, then it's the best you could get. . . which is more a reflection of you than the car itself. You are definitely entitled to your opinion, and I do know of a few people who don't like the xA. . . but none of the haters actually owns one.

no offense taken, anymore at least, haha. for the person who said he hates spoiled kids - that is true. I am a 17 year old senior in high school, and my first car of my own is this xA RS1. Now you can think that I'm spoiled because of that, but I am thankful for it. Spoiled kids get what they want and thats it. That's a big difference. As time goes on, kids like me are beginning to get better and better cars for first cars. It is getting really noticeable, and its not because of being spoiled - at least not in my case. Just wanted to point that out. After all, Scion was targeting the younger population, were they not?

Like I said, I didn't mean to offend anyone. I was just honestly curious.




Please post the first 6 digits to your VIN#.

Didn't bother driving it. I'd already driven an xB and figured it'd be about the same. In any event I didn't care how well it drove. I just cared about getting the financing at the time. Besides, I don't have any huge complaints about how the car drives. Just lack of power.

did you go to a Dodge/Chrysler dealer?? They are well know for taking on bad/no credit loans.

JTKKT624950094138
Had to get the title since its dark out. Want my plate number too?

Actually the local Dodge place was my first stop. They tried their best but they said I needed more down to make the lenders happy. So no go. I also tried one other dodge place over in Taylorsville

JTKKT624950094138
Had to get the title since its dark out. Want my plate number too?

Nope, but I did want to see if you were legit or a troll. The VIN checks out.

I'm VERY surprised Dodge didn't get you the deal.


So you have no credit and Scion was the only car you could get?? Consider yourself lucky. So Mom signed for your TT and now you're stuck with a Scion while you build credit... BOOO HOOO.

Sorry bud but that a shame that you feel that way. You sound like a spoiled brat to me.



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who? him or me?

who? him or me?

Comment directed to 65DaytonaCoupe

not you

my first car was a 1990 Toyota Previa Minivan, with a crappy 4cyl engine. . . and I raced it. . . and lost. . . a lot. . . actually I always lost. Then I traded for a Corolla. . . "racing" accident scared me and I needed something a lil more agile/stable. The Corolla ____ed me off, so I bought a 1990 Lexus LS400, and did things to it. . . and won a lot. But now I own a Scion xA, and I lose sometimes (I pick less fights/races) but I am VERY happy with this car. It makes more financial sense for my financial situation, and it gets a lot of attention. . . even more so then a Lexus. . . how ironic.

xA = ADHD Car, Me+xA = ADHD FUN!!!!!!!
I LOVE my shoe!!!!!! :D

... for the person who said he hates spoiled kids - that is true. I am a 17 year old senior in high school, and my first car of my own is this xA RS1. Now you can think that I'm spoiled because of that, but I am thankful for it. Spoiled kids get what they want and thats it. That's a big difference. Oh I know there are lots of kids out there who get nice things and appreciate them. Your're right....that does make a big difference. When I was a teenager, my best friend's family was very wealthy. My friend got brand new cars (really nice ones) every two years or so and he would always trash them. He never took care of them at all. His sister however, always seem to be thankful for hers and she always took great care of them. Big difference. I don't fault someone for having the financial means to buy their teenage son or daughter a new car. I fault those kids who aren't grateful or who complain because it's not exactly what they had in mind.

Hey 65DaytonaCoupe, you never really answered my question. What is it (specifically) about your xA that you hate so much? I understand that it's not what you wanted and that you kind of had to settle for it because of financing issues, but is there anything in particular about the xA that you don't like?

you don't hate your car.. you hate your decision.

$50 says you'd be on the neon boards right now _____ing about how you "hate" your neon, simply because you can't man up and admit you made a stupid decision..

get a tC, thas what i did, i'm happy, i love that ride

get a tC, thas what i did, i'm happy, i love that ride

gosh no, he would regret that move......

Am I the only one in this situation? Anyone else feeling my pain here?

i think... in this board... you probably are the only one.

the reasons you loathe it so much is the parts that convinced me to buy the car in the first place. granted, i wasn't IN LOVE with the car when i first saw it. no one was buying xA's when we bought it so they were glad to give it to us, i think. but i grew to love it in a short time and it's my baby now.
but it IS a small car and it ain't for everybody. i'm a small person so it doesn't bother me. i'm sure there's others that hate it. empleh works at a scion dealership so he gets both sides and i've seen them - good and bad on the scions, xA and xB. lol trade it in or something. or sell it on craigslist. don't keep a car if it's driving you crazy.

i cannot imagine it. I' have driven GTOs, GTis, Ford Fiestas, Sciroccos....whatever. I love my Xa and cannot understand why anyone would not like it, or go to a Scionlife website to whine about it. I'm with the guy that parks his by the window so that he can see it.

Did you buy an automatic? An automatic is a drag and it doesn't matter which car it is.

troll much?

har har, troll. i thought that was a term used only on the wedding boards at theknot.com. i've never seen it used anywhere else until now. :)

the weirdest part is that he signed up with this website forums... :roll:

what were you looking on the net that night or day browsing... :?:
did u type...
people who hate scion :evil:
i am stuck with a scion :cry:

what the heck :shock:

i typed that and no luck to this forums
you might be on the wrong forums..
are you lost?
If it was my site I would remove you and direct you here...

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