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The xB is #2 on the Ugliest Car list at Car Talk

Old Jan 22, 2005 | 09:11 PM
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Default The xB is #2 on the Ugliest Car list at Car Talk

http://www.cartalk.com/content/featu...minations.html

Some folks just don't appreciate art.

Old Jan 22, 2005 | 09:14 PM
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To each his/her own. I love myXB
Old Jan 22, 2005 | 09:57 PM
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Its appearance should serve as an innovative but effective first line of defense against car theft. — Sharon

ha. At least this car doesn't have exposed plastic cladding, ridiculously geometric military-esque styling, or appeal to legions of middle aged women and men having midlife crises.
Old Jan 22, 2005 | 10:12 PM
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The shocker is that the Honda Element is the third car on that list. behind the xB someone needs their head examined.
Old Jan 22, 2005 | 10:13 PM
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Im with munch on this . I enjoy my box
Old Jan 22, 2005 | 10:23 PM
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and what kind of cars do these retards drive??
Old Jan 22, 2005 | 10:26 PM
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WOW?

Some of those comments are just down right brutal!

But you got ask yourself this question. How creditable are these people...I mean, these could have been random people being survey at the mall for all we know?!

Let em talk...
Old Jan 22, 2005 | 10:37 PM
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If a tC was on there u would be ____ed as much as we are. I can understand the Aztek, Pt Cruiser, Multipa (DOWN RIGHT UGLY), Element. But the xB, H2, Avalanche (ok) and the Tribeca (ok too)? Those cars are tight. Tem f'ers probably drive Hyundais, Kias, Daewoos, and Daewookis. We should have the worlds ugliest car post on here and add the tC. (just kidding) But still that's messed up. We all know square is better than round.
Old Jan 22, 2005 | 10:37 PM
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well imo the xB is like the ugly duckling soon as it grows up, BAM it takes center stage
Old Jan 22, 2005 | 10:37 PM
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It is funny because Time magazine ranked the xB as one of the top 6 sexiest cars available. It also listed a Maseratti, new Corvette, new Mustang, and a convertible Mini. Just food for thought.
Old Jan 22, 2005 | 10:56 PM
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If xB is on that list were is that ugly mercades benz that looks like a box? And I like my xB and my tC
Old Jan 22, 2005 | 11:13 PM
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As we all know, BEAUTY is in the eye of the beholder!
Who cares if the rest of the world has no taste. THE xB is the ugly cute car!
Old Jan 22, 2005 | 11:20 PM
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Ha! I'm proud to have 2 of the cars on that list.
Old Jan 22, 2005 | 11:37 PM
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i don't think the xB is really #2. thats on the nomination list. there isn't really a rank....anyways where the link to me there isn't.
Old Jan 22, 2005 | 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by bBlover
If a tC was on there u would be ____ed as much as we are. I can understand the Aztek, Pt Cruiser, Multipa (DOWN RIGHT UGLY), Element. But the xB, H2, Avalanche (ok) and the Tribeca (ok too)? Those cars are tight. Tem f'ers probably drive Hyundais, Kias, Daewoos, and Daewookis. We should have the worlds ugliest car post on here and add the tC. (just kidding) But still that's messed up. We all know square is better than round.
I wasn't attacking the xB as being ugly, what I was trying to imply was, that people can say what ever they want, we just chose not to listen to there criticism. I personally like them alot, I was going to purchase one before the release of the tC.
Old Jan 22, 2005 | 11:53 PM
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i didnt read it and dont want to..screw the writer.
Old Jan 22, 2005 | 11:59 PM
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everyone has different tastes i guess
Old Jan 23, 2005 | 12:20 AM
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the funny part is all of those vehicles that r high up are very popular vehicles regardless. so what they think doesn't matter. although i do agree w/ the aztec though.
Old Jan 23, 2005 | 01:19 AM
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I'll be 56 February 1st, and I absolutely enjoy my XB to the hilt. It has tons of passenger room and it is a very stable platform. Of course I would like more storage space and a little more acceleration for entry onto interstates, but I can work around it and have for several months. Besides, it it like most have said..its all a matter of personal taste. Take care everyone.
Old Jan 23, 2005 | 01:44 AM
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Originally Posted by scionteammember
It is funny because Time magazine ranked the xB as one of the top 6 sexiest cars available.
The stuff on the ugly list tends to be distinctive. Something distinctive is likely to make both the ugly and the sexy list, especially if the basic shape is fairly simple. If there was only one model of low sports car, that model also would make both lists.

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