Nice review of xB on acarplace.com
http://www.acarplace.com/reviews/2005/scion-xB.html
http://www.acarplace.com/reviews/2005/scion-xB.html[/url]
http://www.acarplace.com/reviews/2005/scion-xB.html[/url]
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Not that I'm knocking automatics, but there is a pretty significant difference in power between the two.
For those who don't care, an auto is definitely the wiser choice. . . but for those who do, the auto can really bog down on you on the highway, especially if you are used to more power. Some may even say the difference is small, but it's all relative. . . that's why it is an option so that both consumers can be happy.
My stance on things is that any car that can do 0-60 in under 8.0 seconds doesn't really need a manual. . . The difference between a 9.0s 0-60 and a 10.0s 0-60 can be the difference between merging in front of semi-trucks or behind them. . . and I really hate rock chips, not to mention I have a really childish ego.
For those who don't care, an auto is definitely the wiser choice. . . but for those who do, the auto can really bog down on you on the highway, especially if you are used to more power. Some may even say the difference is small, but it's all relative. . . that's why it is an option so that both consumers can be happy.
My stance on things is that any car that can do 0-60 in under 8.0 seconds doesn't really need a manual. . . The difference between a 9.0s 0-60 and a 10.0s 0-60 can be the difference between merging in front of semi-trucks or behind them. . . and I really hate rock chips, not to mention I have a really childish ego.
Originally Posted by djct_watt
Not that I'm knocking automatics, but there is a pretty significant difference in power between the two...
Auto vs. Manual
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yeah I don't like seeing either one being put down, but truths are truths. But the bottom line is that different people have different needs. . . there is no better, just a better one for your particular needs and what makes you happier. There is nothing to debate in my opinion.
Originally Posted by ROLLINGillusion
wow, that was a really good review, not biased like many others i have seen .
good find BSOD.
good find BSOD.
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