View Full Version : Fabulous dilemma
BigVIPness 11-13-03, 09:29 PM Ever since I found out the Ist/vitz was comming to the states I wanted to snatch one up and mod it. I think I found the perfect kit/wheels but everytime I look at it it screams rice. I was wondering what everyone else here thought about it. On top of that my freinds that I ask say "you are way to white for that car" or "white boy ______" ect... So far the plan for the GS has there seal of approval (heh like it matters what they think) what do you guys think?
http://www.fabulous.co.jp/domestic_car/toyota/popup/ist/images/01.jpg
Thumbs up? Thumbs down?
I know many on here like it, but for my opinion, there is not a thumbs down big enough. Sorry
:thumbdn:
James
Captain Bone 11-13-03, 11:37 PM Originally posted by jet864
I know many on here like it, but for my opinion, there is not a thumbs down big enough. Sorry
:thumbdn:
James
Likewise. I never liked the look of those types of cars. To me, it screams minivan with the way it looks.
Sorry again.
-Anthony
I'll just say if you're gonna get that car, make it look like that. I'm not a big fan of the car itself, but that thing looks evil and badass
RobSoVIP 11-14-03, 07:00 AM I like the way it looks with the fabulous kit... but then again I do have strange taste every now and then- haha- I do like some of the VIP mini vans and modded Scion Xb's... the way I see it is if you think its cool- then go for it... others will think it is cool if you take time and use some class and judgement in your modding decisions.
Rob
BigVIPness 11-14-03, 02:04 PM Heres the thing, I'm really content with the plan I have now for the GS and I think that if I have a "Classy" Sedan (http://www.waldusa.com/images/GS_(93-97)_f.jpg) then it'd be cool to have a crazy car that I could take out every so often. Its like...
Pros:
In your face styling
Lightweight
Toyota
5 Speed
Unique
Turboed to 250+ hp makes that a fast little bugger
Cons:
In your face styling
Getting my ass kicked/shot/stabbed
I still would like more imput though.
1SICKLEX 11-14-03, 02:23 PM Is that the old VItz? I thought it looked different? And Scion is coming with a 2-door coupe with the 180hp I-4 from the GTS Celica.
I say do it dude.:thumbup:
Kajukenbo 11-14-03, 03:12 PM looks like the xA Scion that I just build online. Nevermind....they are the same car.
BigVIPness 11-14-03, 03:16 PM Toyota Ist = Scion xA
I think i'm going to do it as a winter project (seeing as how it'll take 2 months just for the kit to arrive)
I think the thing that keeps me away from it is those eyelids, any thoughts on those?
Kajukenbo 11-14-03, 03:41 PM I prefer the car without eyelids.....it reminds me of Honda Oddyssy.
BigVIPness 11-14-03, 03:47 PM So get this, seeing as how I have like... 24/7 munchies I figure i'd go down to wendys and get something to eat. I drive by the toyota dealership and i'm looking at there used lot.
They've got the GS that they STILL havn't sold and a IS and a few RXs and a Scion xA and a GX... but wait... a xA? WTF A xA??
So I pull in and look at it and sure enough! it was a xA! Ever since the bently I saw at red lobster i've had a (crappy) digital camera in my car at all times. Here it is:
BigVIPness 11-14-03, 03:48 PM Other side
BigVIPness 11-14-03, 03:49 PM Rear shot
BigVIPness 11-14-03, 03:52 PM Heres my attempt at getting a picture of the inside
Kajukenbo 11-14-03, 04:11 PM have you tried to build one from the Scion website? It was a pretty unique experence.
I pretty much added all the options. It came out to be $17,000. Blue, with blue paddles, blue shift knob, blue lights...... pretty cool
Too bad I don't have the $$$ though.....:(
MrJohnTan 11-14-03, 07:17 PM You are WAY to white for that car.... j/k
Id say go for it.. .I see plenty of those modded here in socal and they dont look rice with the right mods. Id personally pick up an xB for a second car, but I cannot afford one right now.
Is it me or is the rear cambered like crazy!?
no2faber 11-14-03, 10:24 PM Vitz is the BEST! haha. That was my first car in gran turismo 3! Now i'm a millionaire (in GT3 money of course) all b/c of the Vitz. Living in asia for quite a few years i got accustomed to seeing small cars like that. the peugeot 206 hardtop convertible is so sexy. I'd get that over the vitz. but i don't think we import french cars here in the states.
GlobeCLK 11-15-03, 01:13 AM Toyota of Canada is getting the VItz (Echo Hatchback) but not the RS version with 150hp. Just 108hp like xA and xB.
I think the IST (xA) is not good looking in stock form but can be transformed into something very nice.
I would personally get the bB (Scion xB) tho. Wait I already have one in my garage :D
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