I have been puttng a lot of thought into purchasing a xB. I currently have a 02 GT as a daily driver. I absolutly love the car...But unfortunaly so do the gas stations, Insurance companies, and the Friendly Police. So ultimatly it all comes down to what i want to afford. I drove a xB today and it is a nice vehicle with lots of room, but its SLOW. Maybe im just used to the mega torque the stang makes. Awe screw it...ill get one the end of next month, when are in a hurry to sell

 

yeah, its a totally different car.....and you have to remember that. dunno though, good luck

 

Price don't change on scion at month end...except for the extras...which yah might want to get elseware...beside you might have ta wait for it.

 

Yes the xB would be a good jump from a Stang GT. Some ppl one here came from BMW's, Porsche, Audis & so on, so it must be something about the car. As for power, what do you think 108hp is going to do? Its a Econo box.

 

I agree; granted car salesmen all work in mostly the same way but it's not like going in at the end of the month is going to get you a better deal due to the pure pricing on Scions... the only thing you can really control is the interest rate you get, which changes every few weeks from what I understand?

As for the box not being as quick as the pony, you have to get used to it, but (even though I drive an xA) unless you're really concerned about your 0-60 time or racing everyone you pull up to at a stoplight, I say go with the Scion. Your wallet will thank you!

 

I went from an '86 SVO Mustang to this xB. At first I thought I'd kill myself having a third of the power I was use to. It took a few months, but I have become acustomed to the power loss. The amount of money I save on gas is quite nice and I am very satisfied with the ability to stuff 3-4 of my friends in the car without decreasing my own comfort as the driver.

I still miss the Mustang, but as each month goes by I grow more and more satisfied with my decision to go with the econobox.

 

well, think of it this way, with all the money you save, you can buy a few mods to make you box a little faster

 

I am going to get one, but the one i was looking at today was 17,999. Thats more than the ones they had new on the lot I think ill shop around a little more.

 

Yes keep looking around. The MSRP is $14,195. So you can get a xB for that cost + the normal things like tax, title, licens etc.. & maybe a dealer doc fee. So a $18k xB better have 0 miles & a crap load of extras.

 

This is the xB itsself

http://www.carsdirect.com/used_cars/...&zipcode=33607
When they call me back (I know they will), ill tell em 14k out the door. Sounds like its worth it to me oh yeah they have to slap on the 18 off the other used one they have there

 

Thats a big rip. The only thing it has is wheels. All the "options" they list are stock. If you have not looked at scion.com yet here is what comes stock on the xB.

Air Conditioner
Power Windows (with one-touch Auto Down on driver's window)
Power Door Locks with Remote Entry
Power Outside Mirrors
Rear Window Defogger
Digital Clock
Tilt-Steering Wheel Column
Rear Privacy Glass
Tachometer and Trip Meter
Driver’s Sun Visor
Sport Front Bucket Seats with Fabric Upholstery
Cargo Area Under-floor Storage
60/40 Split Rear Seat
Amber Instrument Panel Illumination
Exterior Features
Choice of 3 Wheel Cover Designs
Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlamps
Fender Mounted Turn Indicators
Intermittent Front Wipers
Rear Wiper
Chrome Exhaust Tip
Exterior Ground Effects Kit (includes front air dam, rocker panel extensions, and rear valance panel)
Audio
Pioneer AM/FM/CD Head Unit (MP3 and Satellite controller capable)
Scion Sound Processing
6-Speakers (including 2 tweeters)
Rear Glass Mount Antenna
Safety Features
Driver and Passenger Front Airbags*
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)**
Driver and Passenger 3-Point Seat Belts
3-Across Rear Head Rests
3-Across 3-Point Rear Seat Belts
First Aid Kit

 

DO NOT buy that, it has 7,000 miles on it,,lol

spend 14.200 get a new xB and get the rims you want and it would probably still be lower....

if it was jakced with extras then id say not bad, but its a base model on 15's (i think)

 

What I would do I build the scion you want online at scion.com and then you will see who has the matching box in your area and then take them what you want and they will get it for you...........

 

Yes, the xB is slow. I come from a GSR civic. I bought the xB:

1) lots of room (especially up front and over the head)

2) love the interior colors and layout

3) great mpg

4) different

5) reliable

6) cheap insurance

7) Affordable

I was tired of speed and having a useless fast car. Just wanted something nice / comfortable that wouldn't break the wallet. xB fit every aspect.

Good luck!

 

BTW > That used xB is a RIPOFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I paid 16k for mine out the door with 4 miles on the odometer.

15" wheels can be found for about $700 new.

Don't buy someone's problem! You have NO idea hwo that car has been maintained or ran....

 

Even cheaper, or more. Goes on what you are looking at. :oops:

 

Just keep the Rustang and get the Box. That's what I did (well, it's a Vette, but that's neither here nor there).

I use the Box for going to work and the grocery store, and the Corvette to play in.

 

I think the question you should ask yourself is "why shoudnt I"!!

 

I kept my mustang... still take it out to play in the middle of the night when the streets are empty :twisted:.

 

These are the exact reasons im contimplating this. Also i do not want to afford the Mustang, thats why im getting rid of her. Hopefully there will be a xB parked outside here soom.