I like the style and the Toyota quality. The price is great and 30-35 mpg is where it's at, but am I too old for one of these? Would I look like i'm driving my son's car or what.
thanks for your input
cosmo93940 :?:

IMO, who cares what others think! Good luck on your decision.

You would look cool. Iseen a 60sumthing looking old lady, crusin in Boston if she can do it so can you.

Hey my friend, I am 46 and loving the XB. Great car and like you I bought for the MPG. Also it has a little zip to keep young!

Ask me in 15 years. Seriously though. Who cares what others think. I like the car, and others who bought the car, like the car. I've seen the whole age range driving Scions. So they must like Scions also.

well, I'm 16, and my dad is 50, and he paid for it, and he doesn't look bad at all driving it. go for it. our salesman told us the first one they sold was to a 75 y.o. woman for its' ease of getting into and out of.

It's a box. Everyone looks good driving one.

Don't sweat it, age is nothing more than a number! Tint the windows and no one will know the difference. LOL Get one you will not regret it at all. I'm 42 and love it to DEATH and plan on having it forever. 8)

there is a 60 something year old guy in our chapter of scion evolution. its a hot lava with chrome rims and a drop. you can still pimp when your old

there is a 60 something year old guy in our chapter of scion evolution. its a hot lava with chrome rims and a drop. you can still pimp when your old

heheh funny but i also seen an older woman drive a lava edittion xB go for it

there is a 60 something year old guy in our chapter of scion evolution. its a hot lava with chrome rims and a drop. you can still pimp when your old

heheh funny but i also seen an older woman drive a lava edittion xB go for it

but does she have 18" motigis and a 2" drop?

I was hearing about someone at a garage sale asking a 70 something year old lady about her xB, she said she was going to pimp it with some purple drops on the side( decals) and some hot rims

your old..........just kidding get one who cares.

I like the style and the Toyota quality. The price is great and 30-35 mpg is where it's at, but am I too old for one of these? Would I look like i'm driving my son's car or what.
thanks for your input
cosmo93940 :?:


Tell yah what. Show off your pimpness and buy my Skyline. That would be like WHOA

Go for it man! xBs are great no matter the driver's age. They're a higher quality vehicle, that gets good MPG, is easy to work on / maintain, and they are absolutely one of the, if not THE, best car you can buy for the money. This car is truly a wise investment.

Just remember to get the Goldline Springs and the 19's....the chicks at the bingo halls and the nursing homes go CRAZY for the 19's! :lol:

Just kidding! (I'm 30)

Seriously, We would welcome you to the family with open arms :lol:

itll look like this, lol
http://www.keebie.com/oldguy.jpg

i say go for it, its a cool car. youll be getting all the senior citizen booty :) if i was old id rather ride in a scion than a buick. a buick just screams old person

itll look like this, lol
http://www.keebie.com/oldguy.jpg

i say go for it, its a cool car. youll be getting all the senior citizen booty :) if i was old id rather ride in a scion than a buick. a buick just screams old person


:shock: ..... :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

That's frickin hilarious!

i say go for it, its a cool car. youll be getting all the senior citizen booty :) if i was old id rather ride in a scion than a buick. a buick just screams old person

Well yes this is definatly true but would you rather a box or a rhd beast?

I'd wager the majority of people I see in Scions around here are older.

You know how they look? Like old people driving cool cars. Nothing wrong with that.

Pfft, you'd look HOT is what' you'd look.

itll look like this, lol
http://www.keebie.com/oldguy.jpg

i say go for it, its a cool car. youll be getting all the senior citizen booty :) if i was old id rather ride in a scion than a buick. a buick just screams old person

lol lol :D :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :D :lol: :lol:

:? Come to think of it, most of the people I see driving xBs around here are older (40ish). Most of the young pups get their parents to buy them a tC. Here in Houston, I don't see as many, in general, as I feel I should. I'm biased though. In all seriousness, 2 out of 3 vehicles on the road in Houston, excluding comercial vehicles, are either an SUV or a full size P/U. It's getting out of hand. In my xB, I feel tiny sitting in between a couple F250 Diesels w/ rebel flags in the rear windows.

I'm sorry, I've strayed off the subject.

Buy one, Sir :!: You truly won't regret it :!:

i think you'd be BIG PIMPIN' up in Monterey :wink:

In all seriousness, 2 out of 3 vehicles on the road in Houston, excluding comercial vehicles, are either an SUV or a full size P/U. It's getting out of hand. In my xB, I feel tiny sitting in between a couple F250 Diesels w/ rebel flags in the rear windows.

Hey, I live in KY. Tell me about it...

you would look awesome driving a Scion, screw it all, the great thing about Scion is you can DO WHAT YOU WANT!!!! go out and get one, be free drive toward the sun and don't look back......

you get A+ in my book

" Go out and get one, drive toward the sun and don't look back..." -BLeek

I mean this, BLeek, that was some poetry you just layed down. Bravo! Seriously.
That could be Scion's line in their ads. I say again, BRAVO!

Do I sense MLC?

Do I sense MLC?

No, that's Mazda Miata terrority there. It's only an MLC if you spend more than 20k.

True----
Miata or Z3 = MLC

Do I sense MLC?

No, that's Mazda Miata terrority there. It's only an MLC if you spend more than 20k.

True... Peoples going through MLC tend to purchase 2 seaters with speed (ie. Porsche Boxter, Mazda Miata, Chevy Corvette, etc.). This is definetely not a vehicle with speed!

I'm 49 and I'm loving this car. Go for it, you'll be surprised how much fun you will have in this unique car that everyone makes fun of! Wouldn't trade in my 05BCP for anything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHO CARES WHAT PEOPLE THINK!

:D You would look awesome-but really ask your self this-HOW WOULD YOU FEEL DRIVING THE CAR?-Just like the rest of us-YOU WOULD FEEL GREAT!!-Buy the damn car and have fun-You will never regret getting an xB 8)

We have one customer-true story-He is pretty old and unfortunately will not be with us for very long. He bought an xB, and loves driving it-We see him all over Michigan. Anyway he shows off his car, loves talking to people and is a total car nut-really cool guy. Seeing him smile when he's rolling on the road cant be expressed in words.

marcelino

i am 60 with a camobox,i love it !dont pull the dirt over your face yet.get it now. all the youngens around here think it is cool and so do i.

You'd look like me, only three years older.

You'd look like my older brother driving my xB. I'm 49. :D

Well, you'd probably look better than my older brother. :twisted:

I'm glad he doesn't know about Scion Life. :wink:

I'm 61 and I think I look just fine drivin' my BOP box.

pimpin for sure!! 8)

Buy it.

I'm 55 and my boss (a lady) says it fits me. She really thinks it's cool. She passes me every morning doing 70+ while I do a cruise at 66.

This is one hell of a VALUE. I'm also pushing the Progress Tech rear sway bar. Every stock xB should have one.

:D This is an awesome thread !!:wink:

marcelino

I'm 61 and I think I look just fine drivin' my BOP box.

I like your graphics. :D I just thought, I usually keep cars about 10 years. That means I'll be driving mine at 59. So thats close to your age. I hope your driving yours at 71.

itll look like this, lol
http://www.keebie.com/oldguy.jpg
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That's friggin' hilarious!!! I just found me a new wallpaper!

haha bleek, I wonder what else you do to your bunny :roll:

The only objection that Olde Folkes seem to have with the xB is the ride. If you can live with that, go for it!

The one thing that my older friends really like about the xB is the ease of entry and exit. Very important for those with joint problems!

George

I'm 55 and have had my camo xB for a month. Most people my age think it's stupid looking and is a "high school kids car" Most people who are somewhat to significantly younger think it's cool.

I say the calendar doesn't matter as much as a frame of mind. I hope to keep my mind into the "cool" stuff and out of "old-foggy-land" for as long as possible.

Hope this is helpful.

I got a xB TMC for my 60th d-day. So at 55 your just wet behind the ears!

" Go out and get one, drive toward the sun and don't look back..." -BLeek

I mean this, BLeek, that was some poetry you just layed down. Bravo! Seriously.
That could be Scion's line in their ads. I say again, BRAVO!

**bows**

but really, thats how my xB makes me feel as cheesey as it sounds....thanks for the nice words though....

and boombox my bunny is well taken care of... :wink:

I know a guy who can fit your box with an "always on" left blinker. Check the scion catalog- there is a fit-over-sunglasses and gilligan hat option for like $50. I say go for it.

I know a guy who can fit your box with an "always on" left blinker. Check the scion catalog- there is a fit-over-sunglasses and gilligan hat option for like $50. I say go for it.
I think I got the "always on" left blinker option for free!!!
Oh, wait....., there its off, sorry my mistake. :wink:

I know a guy who can fit your box with an "always on" left blinker. Check the scion catalog- there is a fit-over-sunglasses and gilligan hat option for like $50. I say go for it.


HAHAHAHAHAHA

I'm 62 and I bought my xB the end of the summer. If it makes anyone feel any better (or worse), I bought it for my winter car. My summer car is an RX8. And I'm way past my MLC...... :D

I'm 62 and I bought my xB the end of the summer. If it makes anyone feel any better (or worse), I bought it for my winter car. My summer car is an RX8. And I'm way past my MLC...... :D awesome, were you disappointed when you got the rx8? cause I heard that it didn't have as much power as it should

Disappointed??? Absolutely not! Mazda reported, at first, that it had 250 hp then later lowered it to 238. I sure didn't buy the car for straight line speed, if I had wanted that there are a lot more cars that could have given me that. I bought it for the looks and handling (and the rear seat). The 300Z TT that I had would have eaten the 8 for breakfast but it is best overall sports car that I have owned. My only complaint is the gas milage ~16-17 city, 20-21 highway. But if I want milage, I drive the xB. It's funny, I get a lot of questions about the 8 from "car people" and a ton more questions about the xB from EVERYONE.

Oh, and by the way, I hope marcelino wasn't talking about me when he said they had sold a "pretty old guy" that "wouldn't be with us for very long" an xB recently. I did buy my xB from his dealership.... :shock: :D

Oh, and by the way, I hope marcelino wasn't talking about me when he said they had sold a "pretty old guy" that "wouldn't be with us for very long" an xB recently. I did buy my xB from his dealership.... :shock: :D
that would be kinda funny :lol: :lol:

No worse than the 84 year old that came and bought one from me. I don't think age should be a factor to worry about.

...Oh, and by the way, I hope marcelino wasn't talking about me when he said they had sold a "pretty old guy" that "wouldn't be with us for very long" an xB recently. I did buy my xB from his dealership.... :shock: :D

My Dad bought three cars that he called "the last car I'll every buy" before he passed on, and he tended to keep cars for quite a while. It got to be quite a joke in our family!

Never say never again...

I'm just happy both young and old can enjoy the box, why not get an xB?

Hey
I resemble that remark!!
I'm in my 5o's and have an xb thats all tricked out 18"s graphics etc (see it on scionetics .com car show)
And I love my Box.........
wingsaseagles

I see older drivers driving xBs all the time.

I could see myself pimpn' an xB at 50+. :P

and had seen a handicaped women that owned one. They are easy to drive and offer lots of room in a small pkg. Toyota corolla was made for the 20 30something guess who the average buy is 50+.

I am 53 and love my bop xb

You bought it yet??

My neighbors have one. They're almost 60, I'd guess.
His daughter has an xA also. She visits every couple of weeks or so.

Most people dont really know that scion is targetted at the youth market. I see a lot of older people driving xBs especially. More than tCs or xAs. Youre fine. Something like that would not even be a factor in my decision, especially if I liked the car.

Do it!

I'm turning 54 soon. I wanted an xB the minute I saw one, but it had to wait until my wife totalled the Caravan before we could make our move (she wasn't hurt). One of the nicest things she ever did for me! :love:

All people driving xB's look the same: smart.

RichC

Pretty young. Check this thread:

http://scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=59797&start=0

I say go for it! I'm 42 and still feel (and act) like an 18 year old most days...

cosmo93940, go for it... In CA it is very common. My fiance is 39 and he wants one, for fun. I am 36 and want a tC... sold my 04 BMW to get one on top of all that!!!

Besides, if you never grow up, you never grow old!

Best of luck to you!

Go For it!I got you beat by a few years.Havin fun with my hot rod and my new XB

Age is just a number!!! I'm 63, and love my box. I have billet grille, spoiler, custom tail lites, 20" chrome wheels, tinted the front windows, and have installed oil, temp, and amp gauges on dash. I'm sure there will be more mods as I go, and I've only had my box about 1 month.

Mav

Im 39 my husband is almost 34!

We LOVE our xB's to death!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE EM!!! :love:


Granny has one and LOVES it too!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/scionspecialist/100_1029.jpg

Age is just a number!!! I'm 63, and love my box. I have billet grille, spoiler, custom tail lites, 20" chrome wheels, tinted the front windows, and have installed oil, temp, and amp gauges on dash. I'm sure there will be more mods as I go, and I've only had my box about 1 month.

Mav

RIGHT ON MAVERICK!!!

I am 60 and have had my xB for 2 weeks and really love it. Last night I went to an auto parts store and they happened to be having a car meet in the parking lot.

When I drove in to go to the store, the "Moderator" saw my car, and asked me to join the "line-up". There were a lot of guys in their teens & 20's in their modified Honda's, etc. with NOS tanks, gull-wing doors, and another type of up-swivel doors, (I don't know what you call them), strobe lights, graphics, LED lights, among other mods.... it was the whole nine yards

When the other participants saw my car, they all flocked to it like bee's on honey, asking all kinds of questions... it was the first time they had ever seen an xB.... I felt like a celebrity... h'mmm should I have asked for a trophy or ribbon?

Jim

This 47 year old looks just fine in his Thunder Cloud Metallic xB (the color matches my hair)

Well Iam 45 and am thinking about ordering one this fall. I have a friend in a wheel chair who bought one, cause it's easy to get in and out.

Hope the kids around here appreciate the xb like they do my fieros. I always get second looks driving down main street!!

itll look like this, lol
http://www.keebie.com/oldguy.jpg

i say go for it, its a cool car. youll be getting all the senior citizen booty :) if i was old id rather ride in a scion than a buick. a buick just screams old person


:shock: ..... :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

That's frickin hilarious!


It's even better when it's the real thing. He's never been happier with a car. It gives him zip and new popularity in parking lots, service stations and ---with young women who think he's the coolest old guy in town--- no kidding!

Ray is ninety one years old. He is probably the most senior Scion xB owner in the USA. See the cool story:

http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=59797

I'm a 55 year old and never thought that I was too old, but having the xB sure makes me feel younger.

I know that in my younger years music played a major part in my life. We experienced some of the greatest stuff when we were in our 20s. If music is a priority to you, you'll most definitely appreciate the sound system in the car. Great way to listen to your collection, especially with the mp3 player.

Gerie

Age is only a number and you are only as old as you feel. Remember that the only person in life one is here to please is yourself! If it's something you want that badly, I say go for it! The smooth ride, great gas mileage and head turning appearance will be enough to stoke you for years.. :clap:

I would not know, I'm only 54 and love my bcpxb, I'm looking for the right set of 18" wheels and tires. I've installed a DC strut bar on the front strut tower and a progress sway bar in the back. If your buying your own Xb it is yours to enjoy regardless of age. Good luck.

also very popular with ___ people, was at the dealer for routine service and three ___ people in xB (rainbow stickers on the bumpers) where their as well. Scion does advertise on ___ sites and for good reason a very large sales potential

also very popular with ___ people, was at the dealer for routine service and three ___ people in xB (rainbow stickers on the bumpers) where their as well. Scion does advertise on ___ sites and for good reason a very large sales potential

Funny you should say they are popular with ___ people. I'm taking delivery on my Xb prob Friday this week. I signed up on Yahoo for a group called Men of Scion, but most of the owners seem to be TCers driving Azure Pearl. No response from the moderator, and it's been about a week: "awaiting approval from the 200-character resume I submitted. Yeah, you can tell alot about yourself in 200 character or less. :eyebrow:

So far there are 38 or so members nationwide. If the mod doesn't get busy and sign new members up quickly, the group's gonna evaporate like Ben Affleck's film "career." :loser:

Rainbow stickers are so done btw imho :P

also very popular with ___ people, was at the dealer for routine service and three ___ people in xB (rainbow stickers on the bumpers) where their as well. Scion does advertise on ___ sites and for good reason a very large sales potential

In Colorado you have to be careful about assuming a rainbow sticker indicating a member of the LGBT community. If you're near Boulder, it could indicate a hippie gone yuppie in the 'burbs, flying the flag for WORLD PEACE!

NO, I don't live in Boulder but I do play a ___ man in my everday life: celebrating 25 years of being out in November 2005!

:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

Staying on topic I will add my thoughts:

I'm 39 and ditching my Volvo S60 for an Xb: fell in love with it after a test drive and several weeks of admiring them "a la distance" around town. I think the Xb is a great package of unique design, Toyota quality and a great value for the price! Have shared driving our 2004 Prius for the past year and have enjoyed it. Even thought of buying one for myself until I got SCION FEVER!

So what if you're 55? Age really is just a number and everyone knows 70 is the new 40! :P

Take heart: my mom just turned 74 and she's been driving her Miata for almost 6 years and loves it! She has never driven the typical housewife car since I can remember. Started out in the 50s with a Mercedes sedan, then a Corvair, followed by a 64 1/2 Mustang hardtop in Honey Gold, then a 69 Cutlass Super Supreme droptop in Gold, then a 79 VW Super Beetle convertible ( the last year for the original beetle from Karmann Motor Works) in Triple White, an '85 Camaro hardtop, then her 94 Miata. She sold her Camaro to a 16 year old guy a few years ago and it only had 55K miles on it: he was beside himself that he was buying from a woman old enuf to be his grandmother.

ENJOY the Scion way of life I say! :bow:

53 with RS 2.0 for about three months now. Love it. Often get comments that it suits me. Let's see, MLC? I doubt I'll live to 110 (or 106).

How would a 55 year old man look driving a xB ?

Drop dead sexy. :love:

interesting hat, uncompiled. :ponder: