The Priory of Scion

No Boss · May 2nd, 2006, 9:57 PM

I know the Gen. Auto. section is our most popular thread, and I don't wanna muck it up with polls. But I just wanted to see what this community's overall feelings are on the Scion xB. I think it's a great car for the money as far as practicality, roominess, dependability, and economy goes.... but what about the looks???

I just realized that some of you guys might not get the xB or any Scions in your country. So thanks to monkeymax, I'm including some pics.

http://www.dewhurstphoto.com/Gallery%20images/Thumbnails/XB%20Cutout%202aflat.jpg

-xB

http://images.securedwebform.com/stock/300/scion/xa/2005/5ha.jpg

-xA

http://images.securedwebform.com/stock/300/scion/tc/2005/3co.jpg

-tC

Those are the 3 main cars, but I'm mostly just worried about the xB since it's the most.... well, different.

jayjaya29 · May 2nd, 2006, 10:08 PM

Looks like a toaster.

Kebab gud · May 2nd, 2006, 10:10 PM

and toasters are COOL!

monkeymax · May 2nd, 2006, 10:19 PM

Where's that smiley saying that this thread is useless without pictures?

http://img275.imageshack.us/img275/9595/scionxb2cs.jpg

http://img273.imageshack.us/img273/9319/scionxbf345qz.jpg

Anyway... my opinion is images/smilies/yucky.gif

and

Sorry, I just think it's horrible. I can see where they're coming from but even the Transit Van has managed to make a rectangular vehicle look much nicer...

Dark_Templer_102 · May 2nd, 2006, 10:21 PM

I don't think its good nor the worst, but my parents says it looks like a herse! (the station wagons that carry the dead to their funeral)

Firecat · May 2nd, 2006, 10:25 PM

I prefer other Scion models....

47 · May 2nd, 2006, 11:13 PM

never heard of Scion, but this is unspeakably ugly!! just, horrible!! images/smilies/thumbdown.gif

looks like an overgrown Perodua 'whatever model' images/smilies/biggrin.gif

jayhawk · May 2nd, 2006, 11:27 PM

Here is my wife and her 2005 Scion xB, aka "the toaster". We love the car. Everything about it is Toyota quality, and it has a massive amount of room in it. My frined who is 6' 5" can sprawl in the backseat, and still have 8 inches of head room.

http://img336.imageshack.us/img336/337/7702930r1051241vp.jpg

watto · May 2nd, 2006, 11:57 PM

Are we sure it's not a rebadged Ssangyong? images/smilies/yucky.gif

Viper007Bond · May 2nd, 2006, 11:58 PM

I like the tC, hate the rest.

YF19pilot · May 3rd, 2006, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayhawk

Here is my wife and her 2005 Scion xB, aka "the toaster". We love the car. Everything about it is Toyota quality, and it has a massive amount of room in it. My frined who is 6' 5" can sprawl in the backseat, and still have 8 inches of head room.

So it has no soul is what you're saying?

Quote:

Originally Posted by watto

Are we sure it's not a rebadged Ssangyong? images/smilies/yucky.gif

No, iirc, it was originally the Toyota bB...at least that's what it's called in Japan...

I'm kinda indifferent about it. Not a pretty car, and that bumper makes the front seem odd...like a chin that pokes out. Though it meets the demands of it's market segment. Maybe if it had that turbo V-8 like the one I had on Tokyo Xtreme Racer 3 (I did it for shits and giggles) I'd consider it...

jeffy777 · May 3rd, 2006, 12:15 AM

I'd much rather have a Sienna

fbc · May 3rd, 2006, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayjaya29

Looks like a toaster.

No Boss · May 3rd, 2006, 12:33 AM

Crap I wish I could do two polls at once. Scion is trying to get the 18-35 male segment of the market, I'd love to see what our ages are as it pertains to the results so far.

jayhawk · May 3rd, 2006, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by No Boss

Crap I wish I could do two polls at once. Scion is trying to get the 18-35 male segment of the market, I'd love to see what our ages are as it pertains to the results so far.

Ahh. Well, im 30 and wife is 31.

Quote:

So it has no soul is what you're saying?

Not...yet. She adores the car to death, it is as reliable as the sun rising, but I cant answer for her.

Ethan · May 3rd, 2006, 1:05 AM

Nah.. it's a van with electric windows

images/smilies/thumbdown.gif

watto · May 3rd, 2006, 1:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YF19pilot

Quote:

Originally Posted by watto

Are we sure it's not a rebadged Ssangyong? images/smilies/yucky.gif

No, iirc, it was originally the Toyota bB...at least that's what it's called in Japan...

P.S. I was being completely sarcastic.

YF19pilot · May 3rd, 2006, 3:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watto

Quote:

Originally Posted by YF19pilot

Quote:

Originally Posted by watto

Are we sure it's not a rebadged Ssangyong? images/smilies/yucky.gif

No, iirc, it was originally the Toyota bB...at least that's what it's called in Japan...

P.S. I was being completely sarcastic.

Ah, sorry, I failed it. I'm up to my sinuses in final exams, work, and a head cold that has left me stuffed up. To say I'm in my right mind might be stretching it a bit. At least I don't have to spend 24 hours in the computer labs...yet...

bartboy9891 · May 3rd, 2006, 3:38 AM

i dont really care about the XB, but it DOES look different

BlaRo · May 3rd, 2006, 3:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by No Boss

Crap I wish I could do two polls at once. Scion is trying to get the 18-35 male segment of the market, I'd love to see what our ages are as it pertains to the results so far.

I still think the notion of selling a 13" hubcapped 103hp box to children, with the idea of pimping 'em to death, is a terrible idea, just begging for the worst in Carbage. Then again, Toyota could sell a self-destructing fecal-smelling go-cart lined with HIV needles and decapitated babies, and it'd still sell 300,000 per year.

The tC isn't bad. But it's pretty heavy. And what the hell's the xA?

View Poll Results: Do you like the looks of the Scion xB??
Yes.	18	25.71%
No.	42	60.00%
Don't Care.	10	14.29%
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May 2nd, 2006, 9:57 PM	#1
No Boss Neener, neener, I banned your title! Joined: Oct 8th, 2005 Last Online: November 8th, 2009 Location: 'mericuh, someday the UK. Age: 24 Posts: 6,859 Car: 2005 Volvo S60 R Rep Power: 86	The Priory of Scion I know the Gen. Auto. section is our most popular thread, and I don't wanna muck it up with polls. But I just wanted to see what this community's overall feelings are on the Scion xB. I think it's a great car for the money as far as practicality, roominess, dependability, and economy goes.... but what about the looks??? I just realized that some of you guys might not get the xB or any Scions in your country. So thanks to monkeymax, I'm including some pics. -xB -xA -tC Those are the 3 main cars, but I'm mostly just worried about the xB since it's the most.... well, different. __________________

May 2nd, 2006, 10:08 PM	#2
jayjaya29 Joined: Mar 18th, 2005 Last Online: 7:01 AM Location: Lindenhurst, NY Age: 21 Posts: 5,241 Car: 2000 Nissan Altima Rep Power: 35	Looks like a toaster. __________________ Check out my Gallery. Check out my Car.

May 2nd, 2006, 10:10 PM	#3
Kebab gud Joined: Apr 2nd, 2005 Last Online: June 29th, 2008 Location: somewhere in yupe Posts: 1,511 Rep Power: 0	and toasters are COOL! __________________ The Kabab Hut: http://the-kebab.blogspot.com/ (working on a better layout)

May 2nd, 2006, 10:19 PM	#4
monkeymax Joined: Dec 7th, 2004 Last Online: March 3rd, 2009 Location: England Age: 26 Posts: 1,023 Car: Toyota MR2 Mk1, Toyota MR2 Mk1 SC, Peugeot 309 Rep Power: 23	Where's that smiley saying that this thread is useless without pictures? Anyway... my opinion is and Sorry, I just think it's horrible. I can see where they're coming from but even the Transit Van has managed to make a rectangular vehicle look much nicer... __________________ Yup, two too many cars, but I love 'em: 1991 Peugeot 309 - owned it for four years, currently the only runner and the daily driver... but great fun to drive! French though, so gotta treat her rough to keep her happy. 1989 Toyota MR2 Mk1 - owned it for two years. Love it loads. Currently undergoing a suspension upgrade... 1987 Toyota MR2 Mk1 SC - A project car that had Headgasket issues when I bought it. I've never driven it... yet...

May 2nd, 2006, 10:21 PM	#5
Dark_Templer_102 Joined: Jul 17th, 2004 Last Online: 5:48 PM Location: Alpharetta, Georgia. U.S.A Posts: 1,677 Car: Subaru Legacy GT Rep Power: 0	I don't think its good nor the worst, but my parents says it looks like a herse! (the station wagons that carry the dead to their funeral) __________________

May 2nd, 2006, 10:25 PM	#6
Firecat Politically Charged Joined: Mar 23rd, 2005 Last Online: 6:49 AM Posts: 4,448 Rep Power: 48	I prefer other Scion models.... __________________

May 2nd, 2006, 11:13 PM	#7
47 Joined: Mar 6th, 2006 Last Online: 6:56 PM Location: Croatia Age: 25 Posts: 1,430 Car: Focus 1.6, Kawa ER6n Rep Power: 30	never heard of Scion, but this is unspeakably ugly!! just, horrible!! looks like an overgrown Perodua 'whatever model' __________________ 47 - tuned by Medtronic

May 2nd, 2006, 11:27 PM	#8
jayhawk Cigar Smoking Man Joined: Dec 11th, 2005 Last Online: 7:43 PM Location: Aurora, IL. Age: 34 Posts: 6,474 Car: 07 Subaru WRX, 09 VW Tiguan. Rep Power: 234	Here is my wife and her 2005 Scion xB, aka "the toaster". We love the car. Everything about it is Toyota quality, and it has a massive amount of room in it. My frined who is 6' 5" can *sprawl* in the backseat, and still have 8 inches of head room. __________________ Instead of attending the circus, I visit Autoblog to see the clowns comment instead.

May 2nd, 2006, 11:57 PM	#9
watto Unloved and lacking a title Joined: Jun 13th, 2005 Last Online: November 16th, 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 24 Posts: 5,707 Car: MY06 Impreza 2.0R Hatch Rep Power: 73	Are we sure it's not a rebadged Ssangyong?

May 2nd, 2006, 11:58 PM	#10
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May 3rd, 2006, 12:15 AM	#12
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May 3rd, 2006, 12:33 AM	#14
No Boss Neener, neener, I banned your title! Joined: Oct 8th, 2005 Last Online: November 8th, 2009 Location: 'mericuh, someday the UK. Age: 24 Posts: 6,859 Car: 2005 Volvo S60 R Rep Power: 86	Crap I wish I could do two polls at once. Scion is trying to get the 18-35 male segment of the market, I'd love to see what our ages are as it pertains to the results so far. __________________

May 3rd, 2006, 1:05 AM	#16
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May 3rd, 2006, 3:38 AM	#19
bartboy9891 I'm not Moe Joined: Dec 1st, 2004 Last Online: November 17th, 2009 Location: University of Michigan Age: 20 Posts: 8,810 Car: 1996 Grand Am SE sedan, and dad's 2006 S60 2.5T Rep Power: 79	i dont really care about the XB, but it DOES look different __________________

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