i'm planning to buy me a tC or xA in next month or less but i can't decide which one to get. here's how it went down.... i like the xB but my wife doesn't like it all. and that gives me two cars to pick from...xA... or... tC. i have a one year old son and i'll have to put in a baby seat & booster seat after that... but this will be my commute car so i won't have him in the car all the time. what it comes down to is:

1) which one is safer?
2) which car would be more family oriented?

i really can't decide... i work @ toyota/scion dealership so i get to look at them all day but still can't make up my mind... help me out guys!



scionish

 

the xA seems more practical since it's a 4-door.

 

I think the xA is more family oriented, because of the 4 doors, easier to get the baby seat in and out(more practical), but if you want a more over all fun car, get the tC( no offense to any xA owners ), either way, good luck.

 

i say buy an xb

 

Well, they both offer side airbags... so as far as safety is concerned, either one should be pretty good. The tC got 4/5 even without the side airbags. But ya, the xA is the "family" one of the two - and does get slightly better gas mileage. So if it's a commuter you're looking for, sounds like the xA.

 

exactly!

if its gonna be your commuter car...you buy it...

it will be the best option for 'family car'

she will get used to it, just like all the rest.

buy the xB!!!

 

i'd go xA because of the 4 doors, much easier to get stuff in and out of

 

yea but you could get the tc so you can make more kids lol cause the back seats recline! ...when that happens youll need to buy a xa and xb to fit the mini population you have lol

 

why do people keep putting up posts wanting someone else to make a decision for them that they have to live with? The person that posted has more access to both vehicles than the majority of us since he works at a dealership. Make your own decisions in life and you will be happier.

 

True. Don't let us weirdo internet wackos make your important decision for you. The most information you'll get from this board is that the tC is smaller and sportier, while the xA is indeed more family-oriented. It's up to you to weigh factors such as safety, price, power, fuel efficiency, looks, colors, ride quality, driving fun factor, etc.

Good luck.

 

While I partially agree here... he's probably just looking for opinions or info that he's missing. He's just doing some research. I highly doubt he's going to say "oh, so-and-so from SL said the xA, so I'll get that."

 

Yeah, I understand ack. Truth be told I enjoy the opinnions I have read on this website in relation to the car and this is not really different. I'm kind of in a b mood this morning though.

 

Personally, I refuse to buy any car that has the instrument cluster in the center. That eliminated 2/3 of the line from the start. ;)

 

Go for the xB, will fit your munchkin as it gets older too. You may grow out of your xA pretty quickly.

 

yeah man go for the xB, have ur wife take a lookin the inside or test drive it. if not i would go with the xA. good luck to yah (dont let ur wife wear the pants)

 

I have an xA and a tC in my driveway right now... the xA is mine, the old fart at the house...I would have to recommend the xA...it will be a better family car, the tC(my daughters) is kinda hard for me to get into without getting a concussion...I can only imagine how tuff it would be trying to get a kid into the back seat in a crowded Wal-Mart parking lot in the rain of the tC.. BUT, as far as safety and mileage, the tC is a great car.. it sounds and feels much more solid....

 

well, i thank you guys for your input... and yes, i'll be the one making the last call... but lot of you guys do own the vehicles and know the everyday use side of the vehicles.

 

Personally I have never had an issue getting a child in or out of a car with two doors. It is easier with 4, but not near enough to cause me to buy a 4 door. And I used to own a mustang, which has the most confined, useless back seat of anything I ever owned.

But, the only thing I will ever own with 4 doors would be an SUV (unless I start driving a cab for a living) , so I am partial

But if you want the easiest to access, best commuter, then the xA is the way to go. It is also taller which aids in getting in and out.

 

I own both since I have a family but I wanted a two door. Hope that helps! bought them on the same day. The tC is MT, and its my baby, the xA is my daily driver. I still baby it, but its putting on the milage and its the only car that I will allow a carseat in!

 

Maybe you should get a Matrix.
Both the xA and xB have the same amount of trunk space which may not be enough for all the baby stuff