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Re: xB Pricing and the salesman you get. [mydingo] by moparbad
Aug 19, 2004 (11:57 am)
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Replying to: mydingo (Aug 16, 2004 8:42 pm)

In IL an xB with automatic may be purchased for $14,995 wfreight included with only addtional fees the $53 doc fee and tax, title and license.
The doc fees and prep fees charged in the southern states is a complete ripoff.
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Re: WHAT OTHER VEHICLE COMES CLOSE? [moparbad] by mydingo
Aug 19, 2004 (1:15 pm)
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Replying to: moparbad (Aug 19, 2004 11:48 am)

Yes, I know what an XBox is, I have one. The xB (notice the small "x" and the capitalized "B") is a BOX shaped Vehicle. Hence the nick name "Boxx". I prefer to use the "x" and "xx" in xBOXX to distinguish it from the cute little game box from Microsoft. Some people hate it and some people love it. Either way its cheaper than a full blown computer but does the job (mostly) when it comes to gaming. Just like the xBoxx does when it comes to being a utility vehicle.
 
I disagree with you that people buy it for the price. I found cheaper Autos from Nissan, Susuki and Kia with more options for even less cash. None had the style or character of the xBoxx.
 
Its about the looks of the Vehicle. Do you think people buy the Aztec or the Element for the price. I wouldn't even take one as a gift. They are the ugliest cars on the road today. The owner for some reason fell in love with the style of the vehicle not the price. If it was just the price they would have gone with something more conventional. By the way my other cars are a Volvo s70 which is a very sweet ride and a BMW 325i Sedan which drives like nothing else. I am thinking about selling the BMW and keeping the xBoxx as my primary vehicle.
I ,like many others, bought the xBoxx for it's style not it's price.
 
It "sounds" like you just don't like the xBoxx, and that is fine. I am happy that you know what you don't like. But why are you wasting your time here critizing a vehicle to the people who own them. (EDITED)
 
By the way I just moved a couch and a small frig using my xBoxx. So I guess its more a VAN than it is a CAR. I also have 2 car seats and 3 passengers in the rear seat with plenty of comfort. Lets see, thats 2 in front and 3 in rear that sounds like 5 (I believe).
 
In Florida the basic xBoxx is between $14000 and $16000 depending on the basic options (Manual, Auto and misc. If you get crazy with the options you can drive away in a $21,000 "MINI-MINIVAN" with about a 138 HP motor and a serious aero-package.
 
Either way you look at it, its a head turner, period.
 
Peace
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Re: WHAT OTHER VEHICLE COMES CLOSE? [mydingo] by moparbad
Aug 19, 2004 (1:34 pm)
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Replying to: mydingo (Aug 19, 2004 1:15 pm)

quote y dingo -It sounds like you just don't like the xBoxx, and that is fine. I am happy that you know what you don't like. But why are you wasting your time here critizing a vehicle to the people who own them. Maybe you can be more helpful in a forum where people are "thinking" about buying a vehicle.-end
 
My earlier comments are not "critizing" the xB. xB is a great small vehicle. Are you able to understand English?
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Re: WHAT OTHER VEHICLE COMES CLOSE? [moparbad] by mydingo
Aug 19, 2004 (1:41 pm)
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Replying to: moparbad (Aug 19, 2004 1:34 pm)

I got that. I misunderstood your point. You had a conflicting comment about the utilitarian use of the "xB". I still don't agree with the comparison of the "xB" to a "car".
 
Oh yeah...... I do understand english, thanks for checking.
 
Peace
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by lee_w
Aug 19, 2004 (5:42 pm)
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Let's try to get back to Prices Paid and Buying Experiences. This is not the place for debates, comparisons, or fighting. We want to hear about Prices Paid. Thanks,
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Re: xB Pricing and the salesman you get. [mydingo] by miemanie
Aug 24, 2004 (7:29 pm)
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Replying to: mydingo (Aug 16, 2004 8:42 pm)

I'm just wondering any one in this forum know about the crash test for XB. People in this forum talk about all the goodies about XB, and some say about it is not giving the gas mileage that was promised which is 30/35. I'm not sure how well it will handle on the crash test with out a side air bag. When I went for the test drive to the dealer I found out the exterior the Metal part didn't impress me at all I felt like it is not a strong metal flexes very easily for the new car. If it is not for the cheap metal I would buy this car closing my eyes off.......Any help from any of the forum members or Edmunds's Team will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for you time and Help.
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2005 xB in Santa Fe by santafedude
Oct 16, 2004 (10:06 pm)
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I just recently purchased a new Scion xB at Beaver Toyota in Santa Fe. The buying experience at this dealer was very pleasant. It has been by far the best car-buying experience in my life! I chose the options I wanted, put down a $500 deposit, and had it ordered direct from Japan. The salesman updated me regularly with a call when it came into the port of entry (L.A.) and called me again when it arrived in Albuquerque, NM. I waited about 4 weeks total before it arrived at the dealership. I spent less than an hour and a half at the dealership signing paperwork and getting everything squared away - no aftermarket sales demos, etc.
As for price, it seems that they have a no-bargaining policy. I, for one, find the vehicle to have great value; so, I paid what the same price I calculated while adding options on the scion.com web page. No vehicle can compare to this one - styling, economy, and standard features for the price. Although a bit underpowered, my little "toaster on wheels" is roomy, different and fun to drive.

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