OK, so I am sitting at a light in town. Cop makes a left and stops as he is driving past and motions me to roll down the window!!!

Yikes, just had a cop shoot someone in my town yesterday, so I figure I better do as he says.

He says he loves the car, and is thinking of getting one. Wants to know how I like it. WHEW!!!! No bullets. Told him I love it, and he thanks me and drives off.

I have never been asked so many questions about a car before. it was kind of fun at first, but three weeks into owning it, I am starting to get tired of it.

Hey California - these cars are still pretty new in NJ, so there are not many on the road. How long was it in CA before you stopped getting the "what is it" questions.

If I have to say "its a Scion, no SCION, Toyota makes it" again,

Anyway,

Love the lava

 

I have had my car since Dec. and I still get the same question. I am sure that lots of people will for another year.

Jason

 

lol...i was gonna say the same thing. Bought mine in September and people still ask me what the heck it is.

 

bought mine at last june....people still ask me couple days ago

 

OK, two comments:

WOW! A lot of people are reading these posts. Three responses in 10 minutes. What a great site!!! Once I figure out who is hosting, I will post a thanks - or better yet, thanks to the host, whoever you are.

And...

That is kind of depressing. I am thinking of putting a sign in the window with answers to FAQs so I can just point and live my life.

 

at the gas pump! every time I fill up...

 

the same thing happend to me the other day... a cop had me roll down my window and he asked what kind of car it was.... I was releived. :D :D :D

 

People always get me at the gas pump and when I'm at work. (I walk around in the parking lot all day taking people to golf carts). And last night, I had a cop want me to roll down my window, but it seemed my stereo was too loud.......... , but he let me go and even said he liked my neon and amp rack . Try that with an MDF box!!!!!

Mike R.
rolex87

 

Our xB is debadged and only has a bB emblem in front. So we get a lot of friendly stares and people looking at the car when it is parked. Think there are at least 4 xB's in our town, but overall they are still a rarity around here. About once a week someone will get the nerve to come over and ask "What is it?" since there is no brand label on it. After I've told them it is a Toyota Scion I usually give them the 25 cent tour--i.e. opening all the doors, showing them the hugh rear seating space, informing them of all the standard features: AC, power windows, remote keyless access, ABS, traction control, stability control, etc. Then I hit them with the zinger--the $13,800 base price.

 

Try selling them!

But, hey, that's the price you pay for being a trend-setter. At your age too!

Now, how about posting some pics on my site?

 

I get at least 4-5 people a day approaching us when we are out and about. It's sorta fun. Especially with were I live. All the people coming up to me own cars that are worth anywhere from $65k-$200k. All of them love it!

 

Got mine back in June 2003 and I'm still getting at least 2 of the top 10 Frequently asked questions about Scion....

 

OK, I'll take the bait.

What are the top ten questions that we are asked? I'll try a few:

1. What is that? A car, DUH!
2. Who makes it? Scion, it says it on the back.
3. What is a Scion? Made by Toyota.
4. Toyota? Yes, Toyota, you might have heard of them before?
5. Is it a hybrid? (this one gets me the most, what makes it look like a hybrid, it sleek brick-like styling??) No. It has a very small engine.
6. Do you get good milage? Yes.
7. Do you like it? No, I bought it because it is ugly.
8. Is there a big trunk? Look behind the back door, Einstein, what do you think?

That's all I can come up with. Now that I think about it, the questions are pretty repetitive.

 

I have actually being pulled over by a cop giving me a BS excuse as to why he had pulled me over to ending finally talking to the cop for 20 minutes and him getting inside the car and checking it out......LOL... :D

And I still get the looks, the questions and the WTF is that????

 

I was pulled over near my work the other day, i knew the officer (my dads a cop in the same town) He thought i was speeding...i told him my car doesn't go fast enough to be speeding....he left me with a warning. Just thought id say that. Im asked all the time what kinda car im driving. Im sure if i debadged it, i could just make up a name and they would believe me... "Oh, hi Sir....yes this is my brand new Lotus Espirt bB...gets great milage, and can hit 170mph in no time...i dont know how, being 19 that i could afford this $120K, guess i must be selling drugs or something lol. "
(I dont sell drugs)

 

i got pulled over too. i was only doing like 25 mph, so i knew i wasn't speeding. He comes up and asks me what kind of car it is etc. looks at my licence plate and says ok, have a nice day. LOL....bastards gunna make me have a heart attack one of these days.

 

After looking seriously at the PT Cruiser as a business vehicle that would lend itself to some graphics, to advertise ..... (I'm a 47 yr. old Photographer in S. Jersey) I luckily "ran" into the xB on Monster Garage .....Long story short..... the single BEST decision I've made in a long time..... Attracts tons of attention.... we shoot Beach Portraits and talk about attracting customers at the beach!! But the best part is the fact that my wife and I LOVE the vehicle...... the price... the room for equipment.... the "rolling billboard" aspect.... gas mileage..... etc.....etc..... It's only my second new car ever and my wife's first.... (I'm a "Hot Rod" guy at heart)......
Anyway... we wish you lotsa luck w/yours!!
Cal & Lin

 

I think im gonna go crazy the next time someone asks me if its a hybrid.... thats the worst question ever lol

 

Number 7 is great.... thats my favorite.

number 8? pure class!

LoL

-ABT-

 

dude, "Big Daddy" has a sticker on his box. It reads"If you have to ask, you won't understand!" Freaking hilarious, and I am always asked still also.