I think the nose is a tad too long in the design dept. just a hair too. too much over hang I think. Anyone chop it back a bit?

 

I guess that makes sense for some, I love my xB, wish I could have both.

 

Doesn't have that unique japanese flair that the 1st gen has. My reasons haven't changed for buying my xb. It's small, good on gas and it was the only new car i could afford and feel good about buying.

 

It costs about $1500 more, gets worse gas mileage and isn't our Lil box anymore. Might as well just by a PT Cruiser IMO.

 

I couldnt buy the new one. The horrible gas mileage is enough to scare me far far away. If i buy anything new it will be the XD.

 

i have mixed feelings about it. i dont think i could ever get rid of my 1st gen i have had it for 2 yrs and have been every where in it and got to much attachment to it if i had the chance i would keep mine and buy a 2nd gen just so i could say i have a 1st and 2nd gen. and i would prolly leave my bagged 1st gen parked and drive the 2nd gen to keep the miles off the 1st

 

but there are still rumors of the Scion brand hitting Japan. then there will be some cool parts for the xB2 and xD.

 

1. No, higher fuel consumption, higher MSRP, & lack of true JDM goodness in the XB2 model makes me happy I picked mine up a year ago
2. Not really, it'd be great if it was a totally different car. At least now I can distinguish the two by calling mine a BB and referring to the current model as the XB.
3. Stock Red Taillights, Rear Disc Brakes, and New Tach/Dash Setup w/ the exception of the shifter. The front end is too long on the XB2 giving it the Chevy HHR look.
4. Nope, I need a fuel efficient vehicle to compensate for my gas guzzling SUV. If I want more power I'd supercharge or turbo my box. Makes up for the price difference along with the loss on the trade-in variance.
5. Nope. For two reasons: It would cost me an arm an a leg to make the XB2 look the way I'd like it to look and plus my 20-month old son absolutely loves the original box. The rear seat leg room is much more desirable to me than the trunk space. If I need the space I'll fold down the seat(s).

 

That color green is like that one crayon in the box that never got used!

 

haha! your so right about that! thanks for the laugh

 

Finnally saw an XB2 in person at a local dealer. I walked around the thing at least 10 times, trying to figure out why... why would Toyota design this thing? Why would they take away everything that the XB (and the XA) had going for it? I do not care at all for the design, the MPG, or the price. Everything about it seems poorly thought out.

Just as far as the gas mileage alone - it seems like they changed the engine in that 3 month period where gas went down 50 cents... didn't they realize that it will probably be up to $4 by the end of the year?

I have a funny feeling this model is not going to do very well... The Xd may even outsell it....

 

I'd almost put money on it!

 

Easyrider1 wrote:
People with big,gas guzzling,road hogging SUV/TRUCK owners that ENVY small,gas saving,road sharing xB owners now can buy a box of their own. And since they're paying that much for gas to begin with, I don't think they'll mind. I'm telling you, It baffles me how people drive those trucks/suv's without thinking about the environment. Unless ofcourse you use your truck for work, but other than that.. it's mind boggling. So IMHO, Toyota wouldn't have a hard time finding buyers for these cars. People just have too much money these days.

 

Sorry, Krispies, the B2 isn't a box...

You are right, though, that the folks coming down from some of the larger SUVs to something that gets twice the mileage will be very happy.

Remember, the xB2 was designed to meet the desires of all those folks who didn't like the xB, and felt that it needed to be "improved" in certain ways. The company LISTENED! The xB2 is what those folks were asking for. It will sell, no problem.

 

Have you seen the review of the xB2 at www.thetruthaboutcars.com ?

 

Had my oil changed yesterday and a xB2 just arrived in the service department to get "put together". It comes delivered without fuses and wheel covers, etc. so I wasn't able to power it up, but they let me climb around it in and out. The first thing I noticed is it actually has convenience lights up front! Ha!

Anyway, it is huge inside, has great headroom and actually more leg room and the seating position is more like a "normal" car (I'm 6'-3") and felt comfortable. The guage cluster is too busy for me. I think the xB cluster works in the center of the dash because it's simple. The xB2 is too much imho.

It's a totally different vehicle and I just didn't feel like it had any character or personality, I guess. The sticker was 16,XXX and I think it will sell well but I came to the conclusion that for me it moved too far away from why I bought the xB in the first place. It is not a replacement for the first gen xB, but a leap into another category altogether.

 

(hmm... I think this is an excellent thread for my (technically) first official post to the forum)

1. Any regrets not waiting for the new one?
Nah.

2. Did you change your mind about the xB2 since you've seen actual photos?
Not so far. In fact, the one in that picture you used there looks kinda sneaky to me for some reason. The 1st gen looks friendlier somehow.

3. If given the chance to choose one feature from the new one to apply to the 1st Gen what would it be. and vice versa...
I haven't read up enough on the new one to know what it's got going for it.
From the 1st gen to the new one? The less-slopey appearance. And the side windows at the rear.

4. 1st Gen owners do you feel inferior to the lil' monster engine that the xB2 have?
Nah. Still have the car I used to drive if I wanna waste gas.

5. Would you trade your xB if you are given the chance?
Nope. Haven't had it long enough to even consider that. It's still waiting for me to drive it up to visit my sister and give it a proper road test.

On a side note, I've seen that the local dealership still has at least one 1st Gen xB. Wonder where they'll hide it when the new ones come in...

 

I love everything about the new xb (just about) except for the styling...
BUT: I think white is the best color for the new xb... the 5axis kit makes it look 3000x better, and the middle part of the bumper needs to be painted black or chrome to complete the look.

exhibit a:



only problem is... by this point, you have ALOT of money invested, as where the 1st gen looks hot straight off the lot.

 

1. Any regrets not waiting for the new one?
nope, 32mpg=
2. Did you change your mind about the xB2 since you've seen actual photos?
nope, it's fat not phat
3. If given the chance to choose one feature from the new one to apply to the 1st Gen what would it be. and vice versa...
xB1 better a/c ... xB2 more leg room
4. 1st Gen owners do you feel inferior to the lil' monster engine that the xB2 have?
32 mpg actual!! are you kidding me!
5. Would you trade your xB if you are given the chance?
nope

 

XB 2nd gen...

IT'S NOT A BOX.

it just doesn't work for me. And I've seen one and had the opportunity to drive one.

But that's OK. I'm HAPPY with my box. It was love at first sight.

The 1st gen XB is/was a very unique vehicle and will always have a core group of enthusists.