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jamal1984 · 06-20-2007, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by grampi

Why would anyone want an xB? They're so ugly, they have to sneak up on gas pumps so they don't scare them off!

yeah i think the xb are ugly, boxy....but that what make me love it.

thomasward00 · 06-21-2007, 04:02 AM

The new XB isn't even J Vin anymore....

grampi · 06-21-2007, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamal1984

yeah i think the xb are ugly, boxy....but that what make me love it.

You can love an ugly child, but that doesn't apply to vehicles.

nsmitchell · 06-21-2007, 11:11 AM

Obviously some people like the xB because they are selling like hotcakes. The space inside them is simply incredible. Have you ever sat in one? You should. Not to mention they are one of the most troublefree cars that Toyota has ever built.

TOOL · 06-21-2007, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by nsmitchell

33MPG city! That's friggin phantastic. So i guess the sticker MPG is on the new system, and it doesn't look as good, but yet can still deliver good MPG. That is great news and I will inform my brother that all is not lost with the new xB. Thanks!

BTW - I wouldn't mind getting an xB if the mileage is still in the same ballpark as the Yaris.

Yeah owners on ScionLife.com forums are saying there getting in the mid 30's, thats really great gas mileage!

roxy84 · 06-21-2007, 02:38 PM

ive read several threads on scion life and other forums. my take is that a majority of drivers are getting around 30 mpg or a little less even with mostly highway miles. my best friend in chicago traded his xa for the new xb 2 weeks ago. in 3 mostly highway commuting tanks, his highest mpg was just over 29. granted, the engine isnt broken in, but mid 30's mpg with that hulking car (compared to the xb1) is wishful thinking.

yes, a few people may get this, but my buddy lives and breathes for fuel efficiency. i warned him not to trade in the xa for an xb2 if fuel efficiecy was a priority. the buyers remorse has already begun. the xb2 shouldnt really appeal to someone with fuel efficiency as a high priority. id say the same thing about a nissan versa or dodge caliber, as the real world mileage of those has been a hot topic with their owners.

TOOL · 06-21-2007, 03:27 PM

Yeah i heard a few guys saying 34MPG, i dont know if its true or not. Gas mileage isnt THAT big of a deal for me. I dont want some big gas guzzling SUV but the xB2 is far from that.

For the money your really getting alot with the xB2. Its a totally safe car aswell, side airbags are a huge factor for me and if im not mistaken i cant get them on a Yaris LB. Plus im a drummer in a band so i kinda need some cargo space and the xB has plenty. Nothing against Yarii but there just to small for me right now..

Nigal · 06-21-2007, 05:24 PM

One good thing about the Xb is that they actually make the Honda Element look good. LOL!

grampi · 06-21-2007, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsmitchell

Obviously some people like the xB because they are selling like hotcakes. The space inside them is simply incredible. Have you ever sat in one? You should. Not to mention they are one of the most troublefree cars that Toyota has ever built.

I wouldn't waste my time even sitting in one. They're just way too friggin ugly for me. I can't stand any of the box-mobiles.

churp · 06-21-2007, 11:13 PM

Their new stying must be trying to pull in Hummer and Suburban lovers...way too massive for me, and the gas milage would only appear to be good for those same people.

ECHOKnight2000 · 06-22-2007, 12:16 AM

I personally don't care for the new xB either. Ugly! But I got a chance to sit inside of it and its a mini-SUV. Good or bad I guess that's up to you. But its an alternative to SUVs or small families for a spacious wagon that is a good deal as far as amenities. But must endure the ugly outside. I only saw one on the road once. Now the xD looks promising. I did and still like the xA so the xD should be cool. I'm more interested in that.

With the xB I know it doesn't share any components with the JDM bB. The xB has been "Americanized" meaning its "Supersized" which is too bad cause now it has lost its unquieness, not to say it has to small, but instead of a funky cool looking box its a hiddious bulk of crap but useful crap

woof · 06-24-2007, 12:06 AM

Reminder: Wait for the xD if you want better mpg. It still won't match Yaris mileage but it will be much better than the new xB.

06-21-2007, 11:11 AM	#22
nsmitchell View User's Garage Drives: LB-Auto-PWR-ABS-Cruise-Springs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,065	Obviously some people like the xB because they are selling like hotcakes. The space inside them is simply incredible. Have you ever sat in one? You should. Not to mention they are one of the most troublefree cars that Toyota has ever built. __________________ Other car is a 2005 Mustang Convertible 4.0L V6 Manual - Legend Lime Get YarAss in gear! RIP - Casey Tatum

06-21-2007, 11:13 PM	#28
churp Clean and (dis)Functional View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2dr--Black Betty Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tropical Minnesota Posts: 562	Their new stying must be trying to pull in Hummer and Suburban lovers...way too massive for me, and the gas milage would only appear to be good for those same people. __________________ ____________ Old School Cobble Jockey

06-22-2007, 12:16 AM	#29
ECHOKnight2000 Small Car Lover View User's Garage Drives: A Super Car Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Minnesota, US of A! Posts: 830	I personally don't care for the new xB either. Ugly! But I got a chance to sit inside of it and its a mini-SUV. Good or bad I guess that's up to you. But its an alternative to SUVs or small families for a spacious wagon that is a good deal as far as amenities. But must endure the ugly outside. I only saw one on the road once. Now the xD looks promising. I did and still like the xA so the xD should be cool. I'm more interested in that. With the xB I know it doesn't share any components with the JDM bB. The xB has been "Americanized" meaning its "Supersized" which is too bad cause now it has lost its unquieness, not to say it has to small, but instead of a funky cool looking box its a hiddious bulk of crap but useful crap __________________ You may look good on the beach but in reality you're a pompus, egotistical jerk. "I was never on the beach with you..."and you never will.

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06-21-2007, 04:02 AM	#20
thomasward00 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Orleans, La Posts: 100	The new XB isn't even J Vin anymore....

06-21-2007, 02:38 PM	#24
roxy84 Drives: 07 black yaris 5 speed lb Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: michigan Posts: 54	ive read several threads on scion life and other forums. my take is that a majority of drivers are getting around 30 mpg or a little less even with mostly highway miles. my best friend in chicago traded his xa for the new xb 2 weeks ago. in 3 mostly highway commuting tanks, his highest mpg was just over 29. granted, the engine isnt broken in, but mid 30's mpg with that hulking car (compared to the xb1) is wishful thinking. yes, a few people may get this, but my buddy lives and breathes for fuel efficiency. i warned him not to trade in the xa for an xb2 if fuel efficiecy was a priority. the buyers remorse has already begun. the xb2 shouldnt really appeal to someone with fuel efficiency as a high priority. id say the same thing about a nissan versa or dodge caliber, as the real world mileage of those has been a hot topic with their owners.

06-21-2007, 03:27 PM	#25
TOOL I <3 Cars! View User's Garage Drives: Honda Fit S Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 40	Yeah i heard a few guys saying 34MPG, i dont know if its true or not. Gas mileage isnt THAT big of a deal for me. I dont want some big gas guzzling SUV but the xB2 is far from that. For the money your really getting alot with the xB2. Its a totally safe car aswell, side airbags are a huge factor for me and if im not mistaken i cant get them on a Yaris LB. Plus im a drummer in a band so i kinda need some cargo space and the xB has plenty. Nothing against Yarii but there just to small for me right now..

06-21-2007, 05:24 PM	#26
Nigal Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: May 2007 Location: Piqua, Ohio Posts: 302	One good thing about the Xb is that they actually make the Honda Element look good. LOL!

06-24-2007, 12:06 AM	#30
woof Drives: Yaris 3dr Hatch/Black Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Deep South Posts: 114	Reminder: Wait for the xD if you want better mpg. It still won't match Yaris mileage but it will be much better than the new xB.