Pictures from the San Francisco Scion Backstage
 

I just got back from the SF Scion Backstage, interesting little event. I got to test drive the new XB, and it drives really smooth, and you can def. feel the power compared to the classic xb. I can't wait til MAY!!!! Enjoy the Pics.

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Nice. Thanks for the pics.
Did you get a chance to sit in the back? If so how does the legroom compare to the gen1?

I would say ABOUT the same, but it does feel a little different. You're not so low like the 1st gen, but it still has that unique box experience of sitting in the back.

how were the first and second gears? was it a manual?

they have transformed this vehicle and its scary :( nothing like the 1st gen

May needs to hurry up and get here. :tap:

it's a completely new car.... performance wise.. it almost matches the tC.. (well considering it's basically the SAME engine).... a bigger.. roomier.. more comfortable.. and it can handle itself pretty well..... (screeching thru the corners of the test track... :lalala:)

very impressed with the car. :clap:

BTW, anybody can go to this. http://www.scionbackstage.com

p/w: ROADIE

There are lots and lots of spaces open.

and they'll be touring nationwide!

so make sure and check out their stops and mark them on your schedules!

I'm going to the OC event on Tues., April 3rd.

That new xB in your pictures is hideous BTW. That wing just kills it.

Can't wait to go. I'll snap a ton of pics.

-THE DON

The Don is by far the most negative member on this board about the new XB, yet he has to put his .02cents about everything, and for some reason is going to the Scion Backstage. Stick to your "classic" homie.

the DON! i'll see you on the 3rd... lol... yea.. i'm insane.... i'm going to socal for this..

i'm on a mission to get a trophy... people who went to the first one know what i'm aiming for.. :silly:

yea... i choke under pressure..... not a good thing when speed is a key to winning.... :doh:

I can't wait for the June 1st event. Glad to hear u liked how the new xb drove. Did they have any manuals to drive? The new xb is such a nice car, wish I can say the same for the new xd.

they had 1 manual and 2 autos... they'll be touring them

i can't imagine how "worn in" the clutch will be on the manual after taking it around for abit.... :doh:

and if you guys didn't know.. the autos come with sequential. both performed well.

:blah:

I'm going cuz I was invited to a free event. And who said I don't want to drive it? Who said I don't want info on the new xD?

And besides, you act like I'm dissing YOUR car...?? I don't like that wing and those ugly wheels on the xB Scion put on display and YOU get offended?

:loser:

-THE DON

fyi.. the wheels on display are the TRDs that will be offered as an accessory.. as well as the spoiler...

(gosh i sound like a salesman.... :silly:)

See you there.

-THE DON

Did......Anybody...........say anything at all.............about the pricing?...................

nope... even the big guys didn't have any estimates yet...

but considering the size and performance of the car... i would say it'll be around the same vicinity of the current tC's pricing.

that's just my guess anyway.

They're going to try something new instead of Pure Pricing. It's called "Surprise Pricing." 3-4 weeks after you take delivery of the car you'll get a bill in the mail for what you owe. The neat thing is, you can also surprise them back with how much you're gonna pay. It's new twist on the ole back and forth games.