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Old Oct 20, 2005 | 05:38 AM
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Default I dont know why, BUT IM TEMPTED!?!?!?!

I wanted to get your guys input!!!

I was thinking about selling the xB for an xA!?

WHY, I DONT KNOW?!?!?!?!?!?!?


HELP ME OUT HERE GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!




THANKS!

Paul Jr.
Old Oct 20, 2005 | 05:42 AM
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That question will be kinda biased in the xA forum! I like both... But if you want to trade your xB for an xA, then do it! Both cars are hot!
Old Oct 20, 2005 | 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by ____geek
That question will be kinda biased in the xA forum! I like both... But if you want to trade your xB for an xA, then do it! Both cars are hot!
i agree, do you have any (bias or not) ups or downs that you know of?
Old Oct 20, 2005 | 05:59 AM
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You'll be trading a modest amount of cargo space for a respectable gain in fuel economy and a barely noticable increase in performance.

And you'll be cooler because your car will be cooler ;)
Old Oct 20, 2005 | 06:00 AM
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i like them, they are alot less common than the xB also. im apart of Scikotics and in all of oklahoma weve only got like 5 xA's in both the OKC and Tulsa chapters combined. lol very unique too
Old Oct 20, 2005 | 06:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Kremtok
You'll be trading a modest amount of cargo space for a respectable gain in fuel economy and a barely noticable increase in performance.

And you'll be cooler because your car will be cooler ;)
I REALLY like the fuel economy! I am soo stuck! I will have to pray about it!
Old Oct 20, 2005 | 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by jcway212
I will have to pray about it!
i'll be praying as well.
Old Oct 20, 2005 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by surfcity40
Originally Posted by jcway212
I will have to pray about it!
i'll be praying as well.
Hey Thanks!

Anybody else have any other opinions on the matter!?!?
Old Oct 20, 2005 | 01:37 PM
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hmmm...decisions...decisions....drive a box or an egg....aaahhhhh. both cars a hot IMHO.
Old Oct 20, 2005 | 01:45 PM
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hey stick, since when did we have scions in the philippines?
Old Oct 20, 2005 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 2azfe
hey stick, since when did we have scions in the philippines?
scions are only marketed in the US. i'm just reppin' my homeland and my peeps....that's all. As you'll see on the 2 pics...the plates are CA and TX.



Old Oct 20, 2005 | 03:49 PM
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good job! yes be proud of our homeland! mabuhay!
Old Oct 20, 2005 | 04:01 PM
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We own both, so let me try to help. The xB is a great vehicle (as you know). It's my wife's car and she loves it. The passanger and cargo room are amazing. The xA is my car. I am absolutely, totally in love with my xA. It is fun to drive, super easy to park, gets great milage, and I like it's style. They are two very different vehicles, so you just need to decide which you like the best. I really don't think you can go wrong with either one.
Old Oct 20, 2005 | 04:14 PM
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its think it really depends on the preference in terms of looks... no significant difference in terms of the powerplant... slight on the gas mileage... maybe in the overall space... but both are for sure a reliable car... if you are into small cars then try it...
Old Oct 20, 2005 | 04:35 PM
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Ditto to what they have all said...IF you trade, really all you will be losing is some cargo space. I am 6'0 soaking wet and fit nicely in the xA, but I don't haul anyone in the backseat. Well, you know about the tons of room in the xB, so that is one point.
However, the xA is a much more unique car. That being said, there are less mods available right now for xA's.

If you are happy with one, you will be happy with the other.
Old Oct 20, 2005 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by oldmanatee
However, the xA is a much more unique car. That being said, there are less mods available right now for xA's.
Yeah, thats a huge difference. xBs have alot more options for exterior items (several different head and tail lights while xA has only one after-market tail-light...and the xB has several grills, body-kits, hoods, ect)
xAs pretty much only have kenstyle body kit and grill, and a plain OEM-style carbon fiber hood

Just not much variety
Old Oct 20, 2005 | 05:52 PM
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Not to mention intakes and exhausts.....
Old Oct 20, 2005 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by oldmanatee
However, the xA is a much more unique car.
I somewhat disagree as far as being unique. Maybe its just me but the box stands out in a crowd more then the xA does?

or is it just me?
Old Oct 20, 2005 | 07:45 PM
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I think by "unique" he means the xA is not very popular, I dont see very many xAs in my area at all
Old Oct 20, 2005 | 08:01 PM
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Xb all day. But really, whatever you can drive every day.



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