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#51 of 306 What about 2008 xB's specs? by schreftb Mar 11, 2007 (10:49 am)
I found a big magazine on the newstands called Car & Truck...(something) that shows specs (from mfr.) on every car made. Think it is a monthly or quarterly.   I thought I checked every car's specs for driver leg and headroom because I am 6'3" and 280 lbs. Scion seemed to lead the pack!   Even if I missed the Lincoln Navigator, the XB certainly stands out.   My question is can I believe the numbers re 2008?
#52 of 306 Re: Is the Xb now a direct competitor to the Element? [mrvfr] by robt2 Mar 13, 2007 (12:02 pm)
Replying to: mrvfr (Mar 08, 2007 2:21 pm) What about the specs that really matter? Interior dimensions, for example. The original xB had more headroom than the ELement, and extremely generous leg room in the back as well (besides holding one more person). Anyone know how head and leg room in the new xB has compares? In any case, it's got the Element beat in many ways, including more seats and better mileage. Don't your back seat passengers want doors they can open (without assistance from the front) and windows that roll down?
#53 of 306 Release Date & Gas Mileage by l310cc Mar 26, 2007 (8:14 pm)
Has anyone heard about the release date and MPG? I think the gas mileage might be the one factor that will keep me from buying it and the price. I can live with the price if under 17000, but if it gets the same or worse mileage than the tc it will be off my list. Too bad because the standard equipment is the best on any car under 20,000.
#54 of 306 - by dudleyr Mar 27, 2007 (6:18 am)
Yes mileage was my biggest concern. I actually went ahead and bought a stick shift Accord at EPA 26/34. About 5 mpg better than the TC. I looked at Camry as well (and actually would have preferred one - with trac/stability), but stick shift Camrys are very rare, and no dealer I tried could locate one without a sunroof.   I really prefer a hatch, and like the trac/stability, but I do a lot of long distance high speed driving (75 mph limit in SD, and nothing is close) and I feared the boxy shape would be noisy and use a lot of gas - especially with TC gearing.   I certainly gave up some versatility, but I do have a Sienna if I ever need the extra space.   Boy would I love a Camry wagon with a stick - never gonna happen though.
#55 of 306 matrix vs scion by rwh Mar 28, 2007 (12:58 pm)
I test drove a Matrix last weekend and generally liked it. If I bought one it would have the two things the original Scion XB lacked that I refuse to compromise on; cruise control, side impact and side curtain airbags.   I'm not in a huge hurry and would consider the XD as well as the XB, assuming I can get cruise control, traction control, 4 wheel ABS (preferably 4 wheel disk ABS), and all those air bags.   So the choice is, buy an end-of-cycle Matrix or a beginning-of-cycle Scion? And while cost is a factor, 20k for a Matrix or 17-18K for a Scion isn't the major consideration.
#56 of 306 Matrix vs XD by crazedcommuter Mar 28, 2007 (4:21 pm)
Well it probably won't matter which car you do choose because it looks like they're both essentially the same car. From what I've read, the XD is a Matrix with a few changes. The sheet metal is a little different as well as the interior. The motor and tranny are straight out of the Matrix but I hope the suspension has been changed to eliminate the front end problems that have plagued the Matrix and Vibe. I would like to see the XD with a sportier suspension. I hope they appear on schedule as I'm getting antsy to to take them out for a test drive. I now have an '05 XB auto and it's been a great commuter car but I need more power with comparable fuel economy. Replies to this message: nippononly (Mar 28, 2007 8:45 pm)
#57 of 306 Re: Matrix vs XD [crazedcommuter] by nippononly Mar 28, 2007 (8:45 pm)
Replying to: crazedcommuter (Mar 28, 2007 4:21 pm) EXCEPT xD is on the Yaris platform, which means it is very likely that the xD will be smaller and lighter than the Matrix.
#58 of 306 suspension problems by rwh Mar 29, 2007 (7:01 am)
I realize this is a Scion XB discussion and have read the postings on the Matrix suspension problems causing problems with tire wear. But maybe this board attracts a more random collection of Toyota/Scion owners.   How serious are those suspension problems on the Matrix? Should a person be wary of purchasing one because of it?   Right now I'm undecided in purchasing the Matrix or waiting for the new Scions.
#59 of 306 so they announced by nippononly Apr 05, 2007 (4:24 pm)
the price of the new model: $16,230 base price for the stick, $17180 for the automatic, including destination - an increase of about $1700 over the last 2006 models.   TOLDJA' the price was going to go up a lot!
#60 of 306 Sorry, Nippon, but let me keep it real, by drfill Apr 05, 2007 (8:14 pm)
While breaking the exclusive!      Here's the real pricing:      http://pressroom.toyota.com/Releases/View?id=TYT2007040318137      $15,650 is the starting price.       As you were.      DrFill Replies to this message: aatherton (Apr 07, 2007 4:39 pm)

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