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Honda Element
6.90%
Chrysler PT Cruiser
2.07%
xA
4.14%
tC
11.72%
Mini Cooper
15.17%
Car not Above
31.03%
Van
0.69%
SUV/Truck
7.59%
Motorcycle
1.38%
Would Have Kept Old Vehicle
14.48%
Would Have One Less Vehicle
3.45%
Would Walk/Bike/Straphang/Take Taxis/Bum Rides
1.38%
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What Would You Have Gotten If There Was No xB?

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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 07:40 AM
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I had my eye on the Mazda 3 and the Matrix, however both really wasn't my type of car ^_^
Old Jan 20, 2005 | 07:52 AM
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97 240sx
Old Jan 20, 2005 | 07:57 AM
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SRT-4 or Echo
Old Jan 20, 2005 | 08:05 AM
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At the time I bought my Box, I probably would've ended up driving a wrangler, If it were now, Mini Cooper Convertible...
Old Jan 20, 2005 | 08:10 AM
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71 Datsun 510. But I'm still looking 4 one to buy........
Old Jan 20, 2005 | 02:31 PM
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Mini cooper or an x-runner
Old Jan 20, 2005 | 02:32 PM
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I never would have traded my Matrix XRS.

That's a great car, I still miss it!

The xA still looks like a baby Matrix to me. That's what I thought when I first saw it. But nothing looks like the box!! Especially not the ugly plastic Elephant... I mean Element.

-THE DON
Old Jan 20, 2005 | 02:37 PM
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Subaru Baja (the wife wanted it)
Old Jan 20, 2005 | 02:42 PM
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I know it's not even similar in any way to the xB, but this is what I would have purchased.

Let's just say I'm glad the xB came along...it's saving me a bundle in gas, insurance, and is half the price of the Suby!
Old Jan 20, 2005 | 03:21 PM
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Subaru Impreza. In fact I was in the dealer trying to talk them to the price I felt was reasonable for one, and the fact that they wouldn't budge is the major reason I now drive an xB.
Old Jan 20, 2005 | 04:46 PM
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mazda 3 (5-door)
Old Jan 20, 2005 | 06:56 PM
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If I didn't get an xB, I would've gotten one of these:
Old Jan 20, 2005 | 07:15 PM
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i would have gotten a SRT-4 or a used WRX....im glad i got the box though cause its saving me an ___ load
Old Jan 20, 2005 | 07:22 PM
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4-Door Tacoma
Old Jan 20, 2005 | 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by tcperconti
If I didn't get an xB, I would've gotten one of these:


-THE DON
Old Jan 20, 2005 | 10:20 PM
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Also a 71 Datsun 510, I want to make a BRE clone. I can't find one in Ga., HELP!!!!
Old Jan 20, 2005 | 11:59 PM
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I test drove a 2001 BMW 740 IL the same day I bought the XB. I almost bought that car. I had to have the box, it put a smile on my face right away and I knew that was the car for me.
I'll get the BMW later
Old Jan 21, 2005 | 12:05 AM
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i was going to get a ford mustang, not new, used.....then i saw the tc, wanted that, sat in it at a showroom, didnt like the smallness...walked over to xb, sat in it and fell in love
Old Jan 21, 2005 | 12:24 AM
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Mini Cooper, though i still plan to buy a Classic Mini one day.
Did you see the article in Car&Driver about the company that drops Honda engines into old style Minis? They're outrageously fast.
Old Jan 21, 2005 | 03:24 AM
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i would be sharing my grand am with my sister..now she has a free car..and now i have my xb..was it worth.. yes sir yes it was.



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