In reality though, the Corolla is best suited as a rental car or economical people mover. It has NO character, too bland. It would prolly be more popular among young people if it weren't for that. Being able to put a supercharger on it is nice, but it still looks like a turd.

 

I don't know, I kind of like the Corolla. I think its a handsome car.
I think "rental car or economical people mover" could just as easily apply to the xB and xA. The soft seats and suspension are what made me not want one.

If Toyota offered a Corolla wagon, not a Matrix, but a roomy wagon with Corolla styling and included the firmer seats from the XRS, I would have been smitten.

 

Seeing how much you like the Corolla, sounds like you should have gotten one instead of the xB. I mean, a "true" xB lover never even thinks about what they could have gotten. Only how utterly happy they are with their choice.

 

If not for the box, I probably would not have bought another car. The box is a third car, and not really needed. My wife and I work in the same area, and can technically make due with one vehicle if we need to.

Having the box frees the SR S13 from daily driving duties and adds a whole lot of utility to the fleet (Civic can't haul crap - S13 has a roll bar blocking the rear seats).

-Justin

 

Meh... I don't have any regrets. I love my car. I'm just not brand loyal or model loyal to a fault. There are lots of great cars out there. The room, the price, fun to drive factor and the fuel economy won me over to the xB, not its appearance. I don't car about driving a unique looking car, I'd just assume not get all the attention it brings, honestly. I don't think the xB is some magical amazing thing. It's an Echo wagon with a high roof. I like the Echo and I like wagons. I would have just as easily chosen it if it looked like it's Echo wagon counterpart because the same qualities I was looking for are there, and although its probably less "hip" its more sensible because of the aerodynamics. Don't care so much about looks, this looks OK to me too:

Yaris Verso

 

Matrix, xA or Echo

 

i would of waited till the mini converable came out..but im 6'2 and i dont know how weird that would look

 

The wife and I would have kept our 03 Mazda Protege 5 & 04 Toyota Corolla S.....

 

nothing....I wasn't even in the market for a new car. I just accidently saw the xb at the toyota dealer while I was getting getting my 1994 pickup fixed, and just had to have it. I bought it the next morning.