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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 08:22 PM
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Look what I saw while driving home from work on the 101 last night. Had manufacturer plates. The driver saw me taking photos of it and kept trying to lose me in traffic. Not sure why as the cars looks are not a secret.





I have to admit, it's a cool looking car in person.
Old Jan 27, 2009 | 10:30 PM
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not a fan of that rear window. there's no symmetry
Old Jan 28, 2009 | 01:59 AM
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looks like arssssss. I agree, the back window is horrible. FUGLY to me.
Good catch though.
Old Jan 28, 2009 | 02:01 AM
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Looks like it should be delivering mail!
Old Jan 28, 2009 | 02:02 AM
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talk about blind spot on the rear driver side corner there...
Old Jan 28, 2009 | 12:11 PM
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i dont like it
Old Jan 28, 2009 | 02:22 PM
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I kinda like it. But I will still take my Scion any day.
Old Jan 28, 2009 | 02:39 PM
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wth is wrong w/ the rear window?
Old Jan 28, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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it's alright. not too crazy of it.
Old Jan 28, 2009 | 06:57 PM
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I have to admit, when I first saw photos of it online I didn't really care for it. But in person it does look better. I guess I just like the original style of it. That's the same reason why I like the 1st gen xB over the 2nd gen xB.*



*2nd gen xB owners. Don't get your panties in a bunch. I like the 2nd gen, just like the 1st gen better. ;)
Old Jan 28, 2009 | 07:07 PM
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blah. the lack of any straight lines or angles makes it look like a melty marshmallow. it just looks flabby. the first gen xB proved that a car can have a different look without sacrificing good design sense.
Old Jan 28, 2009 | 07:45 PM
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blah. the lack of any straight lines or angles makes it look like a melty marshmallow. it just looks flabby. the first gen xB proved that a car can have a different look without sacrificing good design sense.
The Cube is just like the 1st gen xB. You either hate it or love it. I think what will make the cube popular is it's unique style and it's huge amount of interior space.
Old Jan 28, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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i would buy one if i could.
Old Jan 28, 2009 | 11:22 PM
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Nice catch, Robert. I'd like to see one in person. I think I like it, but not sure about the lopsided back window...//TJ
Old Jan 28, 2009 | 11:33 PM
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you guys must be serious... this car is 100x hotter than an Xb
Old Jan 29, 2009 | 12:31 AM
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Originally Posted by dannygenio
you guys must be serious... this car is 100x hotter than an Xb
That is way hot with the Noblesse kit on it!!!!!!!
Old Jan 29, 2009 | 03:10 PM
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Nice with a bodykit
Old Jan 29, 2009 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by dannygenio
you guys must be serious... this car is 100x hotter than an Xb
really?



Old Jan 29, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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it looks to me like they took pictures of a honda element and an xb, shredded the pieces up, put them back together and this is what they came up with...no bueno.
Old Jan 29, 2009 | 10:12 PM
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the front end pwns the xB. but the xb is still the O.G. in all this. But I still like both.













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