maybe this has already been covered but its news to me:

http://autoweek.com/cat_content.mv?port_code=autoweek&cat_code=carnews&loc_code=index&content_code=05630840

perhaps the next iteration will be a prallelogram?
all jokes aside... its kinda sad. the xB according to autoweek was just a gimmick.

edit** sorry... i misread that.. they dont wanna be stuck updating a car that stands out on its own like that. so they're gonna drop it when they feel like it and try something else

Ah HA!

A collectors item!

That's stupid. They should bring the Open Deck bB, and continue the line. The "Smart Cars" as they are labeled (the Honda Fit, Toyota bB, etc...) are very popular in Japan because THEY SAVE SPACE! Unlike the Ford Exploders...err I mean Explorers and Chevy Suburbans. But if they inevtibaly do stop the xB's production they should bring over the Vitz! :D

The Vitz are slowly crossing the Canadian/ US border :D The US Market is bland though, so in this market blandness sells. Like rice. American rice is bland. While asian rice is sweet and tasty. Jasmine Premium rice rules :shock: :lol:

The Vitz are slowly crossing the Canadian/ US border :D The US Market is bland though, so in this market blandness sells. Like rice. American rice is bland. While asian rice is sweet and tasty. Jasmine Premium rice rules :shock: :lol:

Jasmine Premium Rice does rule!!!

So, will our cars will be worth more (depreciate less) in 5-6 years if they only sell the box for a couple years? or maybe have less resale value?


what I'm tryin to say is will this effect our resale value down the road?

--sorry if this don't make sense, I'm still a little drunk from last night, and it's 4PM :shock:

COuld be bad or good, will have to watch the market. . . I'm hung over too :oops:
I honestly think it's smart. . . they are essentially limiting production. If they kept making the current models, I think most of you all would agree that in 5 years, there will be one on every block. We like our cars because they are semi-rare. . .

COuld be bad or good, will have to watch the market. . . I'm hung over too :oops:
I honestly think it's smart. . . they are essentially limiting production. If they kept making the current models, I think most of you all would agree that in 5 years, there will be one on every block. We like our cars because they are semi-rare. . .

im hung over as well. but i thikn the scion will remain distinct for that nature. that there was only one opportunity to get the scion whilst it was hot.

You have to admit, that strategy will help to sell new cars. . .but I don't know about older cars.
I think they will always use the same platform though, because that is the most expensive aspect of the car. I think the rumors are true. New sheetmetal, new shape, "new car." If the general styling is accepted, then the resale should be boosted, but if the new cars somewhat resemble our cars, than it shouldn't have much of an effect. When these cars hit resale, the packaging, components, build quality, and Toyota reliability will be the primary selling points. . . in this price bracket anyway, unless they become serious tuner cars, ie 240SX's or Civic Si's or Supra's which get a boost from high demand. But these platforms are probably here to stay, so I wouldn't see why someone wouldn't just buy new. I don't think this strategy will have a major effect on resale, at least not for a good decade or so.
Keep in mind, those classic American muscle cars, that can be worth well into the $100K range restored, were not valued as collectibles until the recent decade or so. Most of those cars were plentiful in their time, and were either junked, crashed, or destroyed, and some were sold to collectors. Even in the 80's they weren't worth much. But now they are a hot sell. . . a fully restored GTO. . . damn! Daytona's, Road runners, Chevelles, Chevettes, Caddy's, so many to pick and choose from and so little survived! So yeah, short term, small effect, long term who knows. . .

It's tough to think of a new car, even a rare one as an invenstment. Keep in mind those classic american muscle cars worth all the $$$ restored are like 20-40 years old!!! I don't plan on keeping my xB that long no matter how much I love it!!

Yup, they never intended to update it when it first went on sale. Even then it was known that it would only be on sale for 2-3 years. That's how long it goes for in Japan so that's why they'll do it here also. Saves money when you build the same car instaed of a lot of different ones.

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