I really like them but something inside me keeps telling me they can't be that good for that price. I just keep getting this feeling that they are a cheap car & that my money would be much better spent on something else (plus everyone and their mother... besides the people here of course.... are telling me 'NO!' when I tell them I'm interested in the Scion).

I'm afraid that the low-power engine will be REALLY hurting in a couple years.

I'm worried that the flat panel sides will get TONS of dings in them.

 

yeah, then I advice you not to get it. I myself love it. and the fact that its Toyota.
try getting an expensive car. you'll love it. get the one that everyone is telling you to get. I'll bet you'l be happy.

 

The people that are telling you no apparently don't realize that Scion is a Toyota product. Everything on the car except the major brand badges has Toyota on it. The XB has been out in Japan for several years so the car is proven. The engine is the same one from the Echo so it is proven. Plus, it's a TOYOTA! They are known to be the most dependable longest lasting cars you can get for the money.

As far as the dings; every car gets dings no matter how the sides are shaped. Actually with them being as flat as they are they might help keep from getting dings becuase there isn't all that extra curve sticking out for doors to hit.

 

Well i have had mine for about 3 weeks now and love it. It was well worth the money, and an incredible value. I don't care what other people think about the cars I drive. If that is important to you then ask them to pick out a car for you and don't worry about the decision making process. If you don't care what people think then by all means make up your own mind and scroll through some of the posts on these boards about what people do and do not like about their Scions, and take a test drive at a local dealer. As far as door dings you won't get any more or less with any other car. Just make sure you park in spots that reduce the risk of door dings, like furthest possible spot and so forth. GOod luck on your decision.

 

 

Sounds like you're unsure... dont get the car then.

 

I knew the INSTANT I saw this box that this was the vehicle for me!! It fits me and my personality. "When in doubt, don't."

 

I really do like it... but there are other cars I like too.


Honda Element: I dig the plastic panels on the outside (less to get dented) and more power.

Mitsubishi Outlander : More power. 60 months /60,000 mile basic warranty, 120 months/100,000 mile powertrain warrrant. And free scheduled maintance for 36 months.


HOWEVER, I love the look of the xB and I really like this MPG (though I have seen people around here saying they are getting really crappy mileage).

 

Maybe you should just get the Scion and with the money you save you might want to invest in some SACK & BACKBONE.

 

Get what appeals to you, don't worry about the rest.

Most cars don't get the advertised mileage. I have an auto xB and normally get 28-29mpg, which is pretty damned good.

 

If your worried about dings in the doors try walking alittle farther to the front door of where your going. I always park in the outland, all the lazy careless bastards park up close.

 

I thought you were referring to this when I first saw the subject title but I became hesitant to get an xB after seeing some of the rear-end accident pictures posted here or the other websites. If I use it as a commuter car, that's fine but I surely don't want to put my two boys back there...

 

You seem to have a hangup with power. If power is that much of a concern then I would not recommend the xB. It's not that bad but there'll be too many times that it will disappoint. In my younger years I wouldn't have been able to stand an xB because it would have been too slow. However, the extra money you save by not buying the other vehicles might be enough for you to buy a motorcycle which should have enough power for you when you want it.

 

I sold my gas guzzling 1990 ford mustang and i don't miss the power when I fill up my xB. I got too many tickets with the mustang and I had to get something to slow me down.

 

My choice was the same as you.
Test drive all 3 on the same day, then decide.
Good Luck
:D

 

It's not really the power to go fast that I would miss.... it's the power to haul and pull stuff.

 

Like what some have said, if you are unsure dont buy it. If you do, then you may be dissapointed once you have one. You cannot haul a trailer or anything on the xB as per Toyota's recommendations. It does have a big interior cargo bay once the rear seats are down.

Have you thought about the Suzuki Aerio Wagon (more power but gas mileage is not as high)? Or the Ford Focus ZX5. If you are leaning towards the tC, dont do it. You can certainly get something else with more stuff than the tC.

Ohh, I have an xB since Feb 2004. I will reach 18,000 miles tomorrow and loving the xB since Day 1.

 

depends on who you're buying the car for: Are you buying it to impress others? If so, take a poll of what they like the most, and go get whatever that is today (it's bound to change too...)

If you are buying for you, decide what it is that you really need. Do you need good gas mileage? What about decent resale? Confort? Room for friends? Insurance costs?

Think about your total cost of ownership. I know many people making payments on their Mercedes and BMW because that's what the suburbs say is cool. I for one like not worrying about what anyone thinks and use my money for other things...it's much better taking the family out to dinner and events every week instead of making a big car payment.

Too Slow

 

Yeah, that's exactly what I'm looking to do. I mean, it's like you're reading my freaking mind!!!!


I don't know if you read any of my other posts (in this thread) bu I'm not looking to get a BMW or a Benz.

I'm looking to get something practical that won't get real sluggish if I pack it to the gills with camping gear (and my wife) which is something I do quite often.

Right now I have a Focus ZX5. If the xB had about 20 more HP then I think it'd already be in my driveway ;)

 

the elements' side windows do not roll down..hahah and i hate the interior!!