chadfo

It's official that my XB is totalled. Everything should be finalized in a couple days and I'll be out shopping for a new car. I really like the new XB but I like the new Civics also. They are pretty close in price and options. The biggest differences that I'm concerned with is gas mileage and space. The Civic gets 10 more MPG and I drive 120 miles a day so that would equate to a savings of $53 a month. The new XB has more room but I don't use a lot of space these days. The other cool thing about the XB is that since it's a 2008 it's pre-new until next January.

I need some input to help make my decision. Please keep it constructive and not just bashing Hondas because you have a Scion.

Max

Tough call. The new Civics are hot. With 120mpd, I'd have to say Civic. If you had a shorter commute, I'd say xB2.

evosky

2007 civic si.
if you're looking for four door, mugen si.

SciRunner

xB2. Compare insurance rates. The xB2 should be cheaper due to standard ABS, VSC, TRAC, and side curtain airbags. I think state farms still classify the xB range as a station wagon.

How about the Subaru Impreza Wagon? Starting price is $18,620 (manual tranny w/D&Dcharge). Almost same MPG as the xB2 but AWD. Standard audio setup is weak. No AUX or IPOD port.

mrfuzzy4

i voted xB but i would support the civic as well. acutally i would rather you drive a toyota, but alls well.

Metro273

If I was in your situation, this would be a simple decision...Civic SI...
I was sitting at a light, next to an xB2 and I said "No friggin' way!"...

DriverXa

I'd say xB2. It just like all scions come standard with all the goodies unlike Honda. With Hondas they come standard with the side airbags n abs but not a/c , What the hell? I also heard with the civic that they don't get anywhere near there mpg rateings which is dissapointing. Unless Honda has a special on Civics I dunno, I mean the 2007 Corolla LE has $1,000 off might wanna check that out.

midtowndesi

that's what i did when i was comparing an 06 xb and an 06 civic. since civics are one of the most stolen cars on the road, and since i live in nyc, i would be paying nearly 6 grand a year in insurance!!!!!!!! im not kidding! they told me $2900 each 6 months! i was like wtf!

with my box, im paying about $2500 for the year. if i had the civic, 3 years of the damn insurance would have cost more than the damn car!@#!@#!@#

im very glad i went with the box. ^_^

kitkit201

Chadfo> I think I would go for the Civic, maybe even a hybrid... seriously dude, maybe get a a used one if you re going to drive so much... Otherwise, I'll vote for the xb2.. I like the style of it, and you'll save on insurance for sure... but im not too sure your insurance costs vers fuel savings will be..

Midtowndesi> Geezz .. $2500 for the box? I was complaining about paying $1200 a year for the xB in San Francisco, but I

burstaneurysm

Civic Si is a pretty nice ride.
Have you thought about the new Lancer? The styling is pretty nice.

hobaud

maybe wait for the new xD

hotbox05

neither. xD

chadfo

I can't wait for an XD. I need a car by Friday when the rental has to go back.

Gsnorgathon

Yow. Well, looks like it might be the Civic, then. I like the styling on the xB, but 10 mpg is 10 mpg. But be sure you're compaing 2008 EPA mileage estimates for both cars. The 2007 and prior EPA numbers will be substantially higher.

DubT

Now don't get me wrong I love my box but there are times I wish I had picked the civic. I like standing out and everything but the speedometer on the civic is just too bad ___. 10 mpg in the current world is a lot, and always will be, so I'd say pick the car that will last in the long run. We all know that Honda's and Toyota's last a couple hundred thousands of miles so you don't need to worry about it too much. That and if you still want to mod the civic mods are starting to go away from the ricer look so you could do other things too now.

chadfo

Wow! The vote is 50-50 right now.

Thanks for everyone's input! My wife and I talked it over at great length last night and we decided to get a new XB. I'll lose a little in gas mileage but she could tell I really loved the new XB when I test drove it.

I'm staying in the family!

CHPRBOX8

glad that you are staying with a scion..just wondering if you are parting any thing out on your old xb?

chadfo

I'm going this morning to get whatever I can off of it. Headlights, taillights, shifter, Borla axleback, and other stuff.

CHPRBOX8

thanks i'm just wondering cuz i'm always looking to find a deal on something. so post it up and i will see if you have something i need or want

evosky

yeah congrats on the choice.
im wondering about any stuff you might have for sale too.
i'm actually in greenville for the summer, so maybe ...