I stopped by the Scion Toyota dealer near me yesterday and asked the sales rep that aproached me about news of 2007 xB and his reply was there will NOT be a 2007 xB release. The production will continue to sell the 2006 xB through the middle of 2007 and that will be the end of its run. He mentioned that Scion will have a press release at about two months time about what's going on. This is making me question buying one(if things go like I'd want, possibly early next year) since there's nothing official for the 2008 U.S. release(which the press release best to show pics of replacements). The design is the key thing that makes me want the current xB, and a radical design change like the JDM bB is likely to make me go somewhere else(I haven't warmed up to it yet).

 

Bump the prerss release, I want to see the new xb(or whatever it is called) like NOW! The 2.4 L is so a turn on, a motivation to upgrade to the new model. Like alot of people are saying we are waiting to see what it looks like b4 making another move. Knowing Toyota, they may not turn us off from their product

I am finally getting my box back from hurricane wilma repairs and it looks brand new, good enough to trade in. SO SCION or anybody, GIVE US A CLUE.

 

get a current xb

 

I have been debating getting an xb this fall but was hoping to get the new model, whatever that will be. If they wait till the middle of next year I might end up getting something else. I like the current box but am really excited at the supposed new model that might be coming out soon. I know there is a lot of speculation about all of this but I really hope that the new car is released this fall.

 

how can you be excited about something that isn't even 100% out in the open ?

 

Well, I suppose I'm hoping and dreaming. I do really like the current xb but all of the wonderful pictures of the possible replacement really make me excited and hopeful.

If the new vehicle is something entirely different and it doesn't float my boat then I guess I'll move on to something else. I guess I am hoping it looks like the new Japanese bB - which I think is a very sexy looking automobile.

I guess time will tell.

 

I say sell the xBs til March then bring w/e that new thing is called out.

 

Yeah, I decided not to wait any longer. The drop in mpg was the main reason. Plus, the t2b is pretty hoagly...apparently the new model will look alot like that.

However, I'm sure hotbox05 won't like the idea of me getting a BOP with gold/bronze rims.

 

it's ok imitation is the most sincere form of flattery right?

 

the new 06 bB body style will NEVER hit us shores as a usdm production model.

 

This would fit with what Car and Driver showed in their thumbnails and descriptions of all the 2007 cars. They show the 2007 xB as unchanged outwardly from 2006 and call it a "carryover" model. Carryover means the 2006 will be sold as the 2007. Car and Driver was not speculating. This was their report on all the 2007 cars for sale in the US. If anyone wants the current xB, better get it before production stops and the inventory of the so-called "2007" models starts declining. I doubt that the present xB model will have to be dumped at distress-sale prices. It is likely that as the pipeline dries up, there will be less choice of colors and options, and higher market-adjustment fees.

 

So the image posted above of the white bB is not the new US vehicle?

Do you think the US vehicle will be look similar to it?

I know this is all speculation, but I am really hoping for something similar to that new bB in the image above.

I can probably hold out till january but I really would like to get something in November or sooner. Not sure that I want to buy a model that I know will be discontinued in a year.

I would love one of those new bBs with black leather interior and nice Alpine IVA -W200 to operate my ipod - man what a great commuter vehicle that would be for me in Los Angeles.

 

The image may be of the redesigned 2008 xB that may arrive in Spring 2007. The image and the timetable are speculation.

Indications are that the present xB will be discontinued sometime this Fall and the remaining inventory will be sold as a 2007 model until the cars are gone. Perhaps even now the xBs on the production line are being given some little upgraded feature to differentiate the carryover 2006 models as a 2007 and allow a little higher price.

It is not likely that the redesigned 2008 model will come as soon as November 2006 or even January 2007.

If you buy the present 2004-2007 xB, there are a lot of mods and accessories available, and a big knowledge base. If you wait and buy a 2008 xB next Spring or whenever, it would be like buying the first 2004 xB, and waiting for the aftermarket to catch up. The 2008 model might also be bigger, more powerful, more expensive, get worse mileage, and look worse.

 

So is Toyota abandoning lean production for the xB? Building to Fall to meet six months demand?

 

put a 1.8l or the 2.4 in the vurrent xB and ill trade mine in tomorrow.

 

That is a good point about the aftermarket stuff, however, I'm primarily interested in having leather seats and some sort easily accessible ipod control/touch screen. Which will be easy to do. I'm really looking to "hotrod" the vehicle.

I've been talking with a really nice fella from Longo toyota/scion so I think in a month or so I'll make my decision whether to wait or go for the current model.

I'm not in any rush but I would like to get the good mpg, since I commute so much.

thanks for the input.

 

Only after the "aftermarket" gears up for the new model.

Might take a few months for Katzskins to develop new seat covers. I love mine.
Performance aftermarket mods might take longer if the new xB has a different engine and body.

The iPod screen is already a factory option, so there should be no delay.

 

Any info on maybe a sunroof??

 

I dont think there will be a big jump in performance. The 1.8l from the matrix will be in the next xB, not the 2.4l. They need a gap between the xB and the tC. I think the proof that we are getting a bigger engine is pretty obvious. If we were getting the 1.5l they would have just sent the new bB over here. Since they didn’t, we must be getting a totally unique model, and I think the 1.8l is the only logical choice. They sent us the xB and xA because it was the cheapest way to get cars here. They didn’t know if Scion would succeed so they didnt want to put millions into developing new models. Toyota has seen that they can sell cars on styling alone. (cause none of us bought the xB cause of its performance). I think they will continue this trend. Hopefully they stay true to the appearance that makes the xB so popular. And a few more ponys wouldn’t hurt hehe

 

I think all you future scion owners shoulds top worrying about the future and just buy a scion now. Quit making up excuses! You are gonna ponder more and more time away that could have been spent cruising the roads.

Heres a well known secret If you buy a 2006.5 and a new model comes out that you super-like, trade your 2006.5 in towards it or sell it private party. They hold their value like gold.