What's your take on Scion's xA?

[vibeless]

I would love to get myself a vibe, but being a college student makes me pretty poor! I happen to see a TV ad for the xA and thinks it looks pretty cool, plus they are owned by Toyota, right?

[damronjr]

Quote, originally posted by vibeless »I would love to get myself a vibe, but being a college student makes me pretty poor! I happen to see a TV ad for the xA and thinks it looks pretty cool, plus they are owned by Toyota, right?Initially that is what I wanted, but after looking at one up close I realized they were WAY too small for what I needed. Not enough cargo space, that was my only complaint, otherwise I would have bought one! They are made by Toyota. Very cheap for poor college students, too! They already have a lot of aftermarket stuff for them too, lots of options!

[vibeless]

I haven't had a chance to see/test one...are they much smaller than the vibes?

[damronjr]

Quote, originally posted by vibeless »I haven't had a chance to see/test one...are they much smaller than the vibes?Cargo space-wise, much smaller. I couldn't see how I would fit a stroller back there. That is what I was looking for. It fit perfect in the Vibe!

[tecton]

i got my vibe for 9000$look aroundyoull find one cheap enoughhttp://www.autotrader.com

[ColonelPanic]

Yep, they are Toyotas. I believe the xA and xB both share the Echo's mechanicals, if I remember correctly. The xA is probably my most liked Scion. Not sure how to describe it, but it's just got this low to the ground go-kart thing going on that I find interesting. Makes me think of a cheap Mini in some aspects...The price is very good on those, plenty of goodies for very little money. Worth a look if you're interested! They're probably one of the better deals you'll find on a Toyota lot, IMHO. My opinion has always been that Toyotas are overpriced, but the Scion line to me seems like you'll get more bang for your buck.

[ShadowRuleZ]

It's way to small. Go see one in person and you'll be surprised.

[damronjr]

Quote, originally posted by ShadowRuleZ »It's way to small. Go see one in person and you'll be surprised.That was my take.

[GMJAP]

I test drove a Matrix (ie a Vibe) and an xA on the same day:The back seats have no leg room, and I'm just 5'11". Also, the cargo area is a joke without the back seats down.Also, the xA has ZERO power. Someone mentioned having a go-cart look. It also moves like a go-cart with 500lbs of extra metal on it.That said, it comes with a host a great standard features, including ABS.If it were me, I'd consider a used Vibe or Matrix first, though.

[Psychobroker]

I look at the Scion xA and think "mini vibe". I don't like it at all though, just my opinion.

[cohocarl]

I don't know why, but I'm oddly fascinated by the Xb.

[GMJAP]

Quote, originally posted by cohocarl »I don't know why, but I'm oddly fascinated by the Xb.Can't stand the body style (MAIL TRUCK!), but one would be better off with it than the xA. At least it has some interior room.Despite my opinions on the xA and xB, I would say to the Scion bashers that the tC is really a great car, especially for the money. If I didn't need a 4-door family vehicle, I might be driving it instead of the Vibe....

[damronjr]

This was an awesome xA!

[Mase]

umm...I think that's a mini cooper, dude.

[drunkenmaxx]

Quote, originally posted by Mase »umm...I think that's a mini cooper, dude.by golly i think you're right. the xa looks like a miniature matrix! the xb is pretty cool looking though! kind of so ugly it looks cool. if that makes sense

[damronjr]

Quote, originally posted by Mase »umm...I think that's a mini cooper, dude.Oops, Guess I'm a dumb-@$$!! Shoulda realized with only 2 doors ! Looks cool anyways!Let's try these:

[Z600]

I would LOVE to have one of these! If I hadn't already bought my Vibe, and if I could fit in it (always an important question when you're a tallfellow), I wouldn't hesitate. I wouldn't go for the factory options, though. $500 for lighted cupholders?!?!? I don't think so! ~ Z600

[Turbo5Speed]

The engine is a 1.6 VVT-i with 108 hp. It has rather sad pick-up to it, but it handles decently enough.I'd rather get a Suzuki Aerio SX than a Scion XA, and the Aerior is basically a motocycle with 4 wheels

[Psychobroker]

Quote, originally posted by Turbo5Speed »The engine is a 1.6 VVT-i with 108 hp. It has rather sad pick-up to it, but it handles decently enough.I'd rather get a Suzuki Aerio SX than a Scion XA, and the Aerior is basically a motocycle with 4 wheels Anything with 108hp won't be exerting enough g-forces to handle poorly lol.

[kep427]

I love the previous posts!!Guess I can't add much more. Thought I liked the look of the Xa until I watched one go by on the highway. Thats just a personal preference though. You may like it.It's basically a redesigned Echo. Cheap, fantastic mileage, not much power, probably reliable (not always a guarantee with Toyota-I got a story of a POS RAV4), and definately less cargo space than the Vibe.Good luck on your choice "Vibeless"

[Turbo5Speed]

Quote, originally posted by Psychobroker »Anything with 108hp won't be exerting enough g-forces to handle poorly lol. Lol, good point.It was mind-boggling to take it on the highway. I had it floored all the way up the ramp and got on and like 55-ish

[Psychobroker]

Quote, originally posted by Turbo5Speed »Lol, good point.It was mind-boggling to take it on the highway. I had it floored all the way up the ramp and got on and like 55-ish That's aweful And to think ricers all over expect to fool us? haha. I love rolling up to a Scion They're like ANTS here in SoCali

[MJN2]

Thankfully, I haven't seen too many Scions around here in N. Illinois. Both are too small for my taste. The xB looks like a 5 year old designed it in a kindergarten class.The tc though, I like that. Nice, clean design, IMO.

[Z600]

For some godawful reason the xB's are selling like hotcakes here in northern Georgia. I hate to see them... it's like finding roaches in your pizza box... "BLEAGH!!! What the @#$%* is that ?!? Kill it!!!" ~ Z600

[pwarren4]

Just curious...What is the proper pronunciation of Scion?I was thinking "Schawn" or "Schon".A friend of mine thought it was "Sky-on" or "Sk-ion"Any thoughts?

[damronjr]

As far as I know it is like Psi-on. That is the only way I've heard it and the way I always assumed it was pronounced.

[Mase]

Quote, originally posted by damronjr »As far as I know it is like Psi-on. That is the only way I've heard it and the way I always assumed it was pronounced.http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dic...scionKinda like "s'eye-yon" or "eye on" starting with an 'S'"

[damronjr]

Quote, originally posted by Mase »http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dic...scionKinda like "s'eye-yon" or "eye on" starting with an 'S'"YEAH, THAT'S WHAT I WAS SAYING. iN pSI THE p IS SILENT. sO i GUES IT'S MORE LIKE "SIGH-YAWN".

[Mase]

Quote, originally posted by damronjr »GUES IT'S MORE LIKE "SIGH-YAWN".Yes exactly! Nice comparison.

[pwarren4]

Quote, originally posted by Mase »Yes exactly! Nice comparison.Oh, OK, SCIon as in SCIenceGotcha, thanks

[Turbo5Speed]

Scion is is indeed pronounced "Sigh-Yon" and the words refers to either an heir ro a legacy/throne/etc, or a descendant. Personally, I believe it refers to the fact that it's a descendant from Toyota. Makes sense to me, and that's the story I'm sticking to.

[NascarXprt]

Quote, originally posted by tecton »i got my vibe for 9000$i got mine for bout $10000 NEW...(only the base model.) before i got my vibe i was looking at both Scions but didnt get on e B/C there were no crash tests out for them and my dad didnt know if they were as safe as the vibe..

[Luna]

Wowsers! I can't believe how little some people paid for their vibes, new. Even with GMS pricing, I couldn't afford one with the features I needed, like automatic transmission. I bought a used 2003 that has more upgrades than I would have been able to put into a new one.I've been eyeing the Scion xAs for a whlle and really wanted to test drive one, but didn't get a chance to. The price is good and I like their looks. We were kind of concerned if they would have enough room...one of the reasons for the new car was to have a 4-door and have more space. When you're used to driving a smaller car a Vibe has awesome amounts of space.Hubby likes the xBs, for some unknown reason. He drools over Honda Elements,too...must like boxy vehicles. Anyhow, I think my vibe is sort of like a big xA. Just don't call it a station wagon!

[NascarXprt]

Quote, originally posted by Luna »Anyhow, I think my vibe is sort of like a big xA. Just don't call it a station wagon!i like that quote you have.

[ib2loud]

my next vehicle will be a scion tCI really like the xAs but I talked to a guy who put his on the dyno and got a whopping 80 something horse to the wheels.. and that was WITH intake and exhaustthe tC is rated at 160hp so that should pump things up a bit. If they ever made a xA with the tC motor, i'd be all over it.

[drunkenmaxx]

i saw my first tc this morning, those things are pretty nice!