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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 04:45 AM
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I thought i was goingto for sure get an xB but, i went with my friends around norwak and i saw some real nice tCs. And i think im going to get a tC now i like alot more now that ive been in one.
Old Jul 23, 2004 | 04:47 AM
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 04:48 AM
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welcome to the dark side!! lol its up to you man
Old Jul 23, 2004 | 04:57 AM
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lol the xB is still cool
but i think i like the tC more
Old Jul 23, 2004 | 05:06 AM
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either one is fine...they all scion...
Old Jul 23, 2004 | 06:15 AM
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thats wierd i was the exact opposite i went test drove a tc liked it, planned out getting one in the spring then took a look at the xb drove it and now must have it
Old Jul 23, 2004 | 08:00 AM
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you don't want a typical rice rocket! you're going to get bored of it!!!! you need a fun mobile and thats the XB !!! haha jus.k thats what changed my mind. my bros gf told me you don't want a rice rocket you're going to get bored! get the fun box!
Old Jul 23, 2004 | 08:27 AM
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at first i wanted the tC... then i saw it in person and realized it looked like every other coupe out on the road. i've always wanted the xB so i ditched the tC and now plan on getting the xB. the xB has more taste than the tC, imo.
Old Jul 23, 2004 | 11:10 AM
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I first wanted a tC and now I have a PW box...get a box...or whatever you want...lol
Old Jul 23, 2004 | 11:31 AM
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That just leaves more boxes for the rest of us.
Old Jul 23, 2004 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by mill0048
That just leaves more boxes for the rest of us.
for the cool people only
Old Jul 23, 2004 | 03:53 PM
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da box - i am going through the same issue. i think i am going to have to base my decision on the smile factor...and i just smiled more while driving the tC. don't get me wrong...the xB is one-of-a-kind, but the tC offers a whole lotta bang-for-the-buck. i feel like my money goes farther with the tC...wish i could have both!
Old Jul 23, 2004 | 04:10 PM
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Fine, be that way!
Old Jul 23, 2004 | 10:31 PM
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the box is just too darn slow. i mean if at least had a decent 160 hp engine/////but 108hp...?
Old Jul 23, 2004 | 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by DaOne43
the box is just too darn slow. i mean if at least had a decent 160 hp engine/////but 108hp...?
Keep in mind, the xB is a much lighter vehicle...
Old Jul 23, 2004 | 11:53 PM
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ohh well, whatever floats your boat. more xb for me to choose from.
Old Jul 24, 2004 | 03:48 AM
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Well you dont buy a box for it to be fast...its a box...and its zippy enough to get around people and on the highway...the tC will just blend into well im afraid its going to be the next RSX or Civic...Boxes are pimp but whatever floats your boat
Old Jul 25, 2004 | 03:12 AM
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hmmmmm i don't know what to get
i want want thats fun to drive and i do want to stand out
so im leaning on the xB right now but we'll see
Old Jul 25, 2004 | 03:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Da BoX
hmmmmm i don't know what to get
i want want thats fun to drive and i do want to stand out
so im leaning on the xB right now but we'll see
wooohooo

welcome to the club again!
Old Jul 25, 2004 | 02:33 PM
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Not to try and sell you on the Box, but when I was shopping for mine, I was extremely worried that it wouldn't be enough power. I bought the five speed and 2nd-4th gears are great acceleration gears that gives it the right amount of pep. I feel 1st is relatively useless past 10-15mph or so. But go with whichever makes you feel most "at home". Their both a steal! Good luck.



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