Notices
Scion xB 1st-Gen Aero & Exterior Aero parts and exterior dress items...

bB vs bB

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 19, 2006 | 05:40 AM
  #21  
Boxer_Rebellion's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,556
From: Birthplace of Speedo, USA
Default

i didn't want to like it but i have to admit the new bB is amazing when done up right...
Old May 19, 2006 | 06:58 AM
  #22  
OldYeller's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
Scion Evolution
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 4,402
From: Cucamonga, CA RT66
Default

Thanks so much for the great comparison pictures. To me they look like they are related. "They" are saying that the new bB will not be coming to the U.S. What is the word you are hearing? The new bB looks to me like a good replacement if the xB over here has to be replaced. Thanks again for the great pictures.............
Old May 19, 2006 | 01:21 PM
  #23  
btodailly's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 122
Default

looks like a really really bad pt cruiser. i hate it
Old May 19, 2006 | 02:48 PM
  #24  
THE_DON's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,170
From: Los Angeles
Default

I didn't even know the new bB was out on the street already...

Nice to see these photos! Now I REALLY hate the new bB design! When I saw pictures I thought the front was nice, I just didn't like the tails. Now seeing it again, I hate everything!

Mazda minivan front, PT Cruiser back. Looks nothing like a "box" anymore.

-THE DON
Old May 19, 2006 | 07:22 PM
  #25  
2tone_xB's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 3,810
From: Orlando, FL
Default

thanks for sharing the pics!
the new bB owner didn't waste
any time modding! both look great.
Old May 19, 2006 | 08:19 PM
  #26  
blitz_xb's Avatar
Senior Member

10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 760
From: Fort Stewart, GA
Default

i like the new bb looks good
Old May 19, 2006 | 08:27 PM
  #27  
xb1013's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
Scikotics
SL Member
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 236
From: Newark, CA
Default

altho ppl dun like the new style, i would still consider getting one if they are to bring it here.....
and of course, i love it when ppl give me wierd look annd ask "what the hell is that thing that ur driving?"
Old May 19, 2006 | 10:48 PM
  #28  
randode's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
Wagonistas
SL Member
iTrader: (-2)
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 3,353
From: Holding the detonator
Default

i think the new bB is sweet. I would trade mine in for one.
Old May 19, 2006 | 10:51 PM
  #29  
pinoy_TSX's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 216
Default

Looks like a pimped Chrysler PT Cruiser
Old May 20, 2006 | 12:23 AM
  #30  
EmjayUu's Avatar
Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 23
Default

The box design looks better..... is better.
Old May 20, 2006 | 02:45 PM
  #31  
Boxer_Rebellion's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,556
From: Birthplace of Speedo, USA
Default

I think the new bB is too much of a departure from our rectilinear boxes, BUT... let's face it, if they brought it here, our cars would look instantly dated like 10 years. Look at the pix... the new one looks like a thoroughly modern vehicle. The crazy-short overhangs, the way the bodywork looks wrapped around the wheels, ect.
Makes me wonder what the actual replacement for the xB will look like...
Old May 21, 2006 | 05:33 AM
  #32  
YELOSUB's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
Wagonistas
SL Member
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 4,080
From: AZ
Default

I'm with Randode on this one...I like the way it looks!
Old May 22, 2006 | 03:30 PM
  #33  
BloodySunday's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 381
From: San Diego, CA
Default

i think it's pretty ugly
Old May 22, 2006 | 04:19 PM
  #34  
Subcompact Culture's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,974
From: Portland, OR
Default

I love it!
Old May 22, 2006 | 04:27 PM
  #35  
Bsbox's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
Team ScioNRG
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 502
Default

I definately prefer the OLD bB. The new one is cute in it's own way but not as a xB. If it ever does come to the US it undoubtedly look different due to safety regulations like the original. It's pretty sweet looking though. Not a big fan of the front end. Looks more like an xA on steroids. Good pics! Thanks.
Old May 22, 2006 | 08:50 PM
  #36  
tanakasan's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,282
From: SoCal
Default

Funny that the same opinions were made on the xB!

Either you loved it or hated it. Almost never a middle ground. Either way, they DO make a statement.

When my 06 dies, I would be up for the new one. Not drive a box? No way!
Old May 22, 2006 | 08:54 PM
  #37  
BloodySunday's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 381
From: San Diego, CA
Default

Originally Posted by tanakasan
Funny that the same opinions were made on the xB!

Either you loved it or hated it. Almost never a middle ground. Either way, they DO make a statement.

When my 06 dies, I would be up for the new one. Not drive a box? No way!
the new one isn't a box.
Old May 22, 2006 | 10:06 PM
  #38  
No1LykzAsmrtAzz's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
Scion Evolution
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 250
From: Woodridge, IL
Default

The new one is cool, but that's what makes the xb so unique...it's boxy-ness. I'm drawn to itz rugged edges. I luv my oldskool box <3
Old May 23, 2006 | 08:39 AM
  #39  
mat18's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 503
Default

I think it swett but I hate the back of it. I like the side of the car.
Old May 23, 2006 | 02:40 PM
  #40  
honey0bucket's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,041
From: Gladstone
Default

so...the back is an xA on steriouds...the front is a mazda...pretty much the only thing "box" about it is its overall shape? What a lame replacement for the xB. Two thumbs down!

but i guess the side is...okay?



All times are GMT. The time now is 04:11 AM.