Hmmm I think these experiences will change when the Cube hits the market and will be slotted against the XD and the XB

 

I agree.

We got in early on the information from Nissan about the Cube. They kept on pushing back the introduction date, and now it seems like sometime in May. We could not wait. Too bad Nissan.

The Cube has a lot to offer for the money, BUT, I still think the xD, and the xB 1 for that matter, have a little more for the money.

The Cube would have been right up there as a number one pick if it wasn't for that stupid rear suicide rear hatch door. Those things are so useless. Ever see a vehicle going down the road with the rear door hanging in the other lane of traffic while hauling large cargo?

That makes our Scions that much more useful when it comes to hauling stuff.

 

not designed to haul huge cargo. is that type of door stupid on a RAV4? they have that too

 

well, it looks like hubby and i will be getting a scion xD. i cannot wait!

i have a few questions....this is my first new car (or car i have had to purchase) so i am a NOOB!

1. do you think living in WI i should absolutely get VSC? i know that there is a manual, gray on order (or in by now), but i want to be sure that i really do need it.

2. when do the 2010 models come out usually? do you think this will effect the 2009 models much? aka, worth the wait?

3. what is the best brand bike rack read mount? iyo.

4. what is the best brand of hitch mount platform?

i hvae posted some of these questions, but i am LAZY right now and would like to know what people think...thank you!

OH, do you think a bike rack and platform would be possible for an hour ride to a campground?

THANKS IN ADVANCE!

 

EVERYONE should get VSC. It is going to be standard on ALL cars, trucks, and SUVs by 2012. Biggest safety advancement since the seatbelt. It doesn't matter whether the roads are wet, dry, or snow-covered... it is a HUGE safety advantage.

Hard to say. I think the xD looks way better than the xA... but on the other hand, a lot of people still want gen 1 xB's because of the boxy look. So... it probably depends a lot on how the public perceives it.

Curt. Here's a copy of what I wrote in another post:

 

thanks mcbrew....you rock!

i want my car now! hehe!

 

YEah, what a crappy dealership. I went to one in the middle of nowhere California, the city of Hemet, and they were super helpful.

He was very nice, helpful, non-pressure, and honest with us. He even told us what he makes for each car he sells and that he receives no commission whether he sells one or not, told us to feel free to walk out at anytime we didn't like what was going on.

He saw that I was a music fan and he threw in a stack of scion CD's, a METAL keychain in a Scion Tin. He also gave his private cell number if there were any problems.

I traded in an old beat up 96 Avalon, and he lied to his bosses about the obvious existing problems on it too so that we could squeeze a little more money out of it towards trade in value.

Sorry you went through that, but I'm quite happy with my experience.

 

^so.... what does he make for each car he sells?

 

He made a regular salary, not commission because they wanted to keep a pressure free selling environment. He actually tried to get us to go home and think about it a few times.. I think he was working on getting another job, haha, probably why he was so care free.

 

thats prolly why the dealer by me doesn't sell Scion's hardly. those guys won;t make any money and it isn't "worth their time". I hate that mentality