So if I understand correctly, a limited number of people will be seeing the new Xb sometime this month. However, photos of any kind will not be allowed during this event.

So..........This begs the question..........WHEN DO WE GET TO SEE THE NEW Xb????

 

If none of the Miami folk manage to snap a pic, rumors have it that the Chicago Auto Show will be the unveiling. It takes place Feb 9-18, 2007. I will likely be there as well.

 

I just hope someone will sneak a small camera in.

 

To anyone that can help....I want to post an image of a concept drawing I did of the 2008 xB but I don't have a website. Can anyone tell me how I can post this image without having a website?

Thanks

 

^ photobucket works!

 

Thanks for tip about Photobucket. Here is my version of what the 2008 xB could look like based on some of the speculation I have gotten from this site. Please excuse the crappy photoshop stuff and the missing door handles. It's my first drawing of a car.

 

I wouldn't doubt that it looks pretty close to your lil drawing ^^

 

anyone caught with the camera and leaks it out will probably get into ALOT of trouble..

i wouldn't risk it.

better to just wait another month or 2.

 

i don't think so . cell phones , hello. most don't have flash and all can silence the shutter sound.

 

You're nuts! The worst they can do is throw you out of the event.

 

bones heal, chicks dig scars, and glory is forever. That being said, it's not likely they'll hire the Mafia or Bandidos for security. Imagine being the one that gets the first pic on the internet! Fame and fortune are yours for the taking! Ok, maybe just a little bit of fame

 

My opinion ONLY!

On paper, and officially they need to say no photography.

In reality, the only reason they would invite SO MANY people from a forum like this to an unveiling event is if they wanted images of the new cars out. The fact that they want to keep it quiet will only mean an even bigger buzz about what they are doing. Scion/Toyota marketing people aren't stupid. They know exactly what they are doing.

Mark my words... photos will be leaked to the internet (one way or another) after the Miami event.

 

take a picture without flash, use someone elses computer or a library's computer and make a crap Email and make a crap photobucket account, upload and post. none trackable that way =).

 

Scion already knew of the risk beforehand. They won't slap anyone with a cease and desist letter. The official unveiling is only two months away. For all we know, the cars are already made and stored in a "secret" location in Eur... Keep in mind if the vehicles are coming overseas, they have to go through customs. And don't forget about MPG ratings. The EPA test new model vehicles prior to being sold in the market. Someone lookup recent FTC trademark filings made by Toyota. The most recent is the "F" as in IS-F emblem and design.

^The pic: Looks like Scion's answer to the Mazda5.

 

You won't see pictures until the Chicago auto show. I keep saying that and nobody believes me...odd.

As for Keitaro, they haven't started production of the new models yet. That's why there will be such a delay. They are still cranking out the current design xA and xB until the end of the year. THEN they will retool and produce the new cars.

There will be a two-month period where you won't be able to buy a new xB and an even longer period without the xA. If you want my opinion THAT'S when anybody thinking about buying a new one should sell theirs off.

-Alex

 

Can you tell us when this period is?

 

Current model xBs should run out around the end of February. Many dealerships will be out at the middle of February though.

Sell it in mid to late March and buy a scooter for a month.

-Alex

 

if your region sells a lot of cars you will still have pull to get cars all the way till the new ones come out.

 

Hmm, so I shouldn't trade-in my xB now for a 4Runner? Wait ~March and then buy the 4Runner? My mileage is getting up there. The longer I wait, the less I can get money out of it. I still want to know more about the new Scion models but I rather wait 2-years after official release to buy one.

 

I thought phones are banned from the event. Anyone care to confirm?