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Old 05-08-12, 10:57 PM
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Default Scion xB 7.0

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...nal&listType=1

Is this a comfortable or fun car to drive.

I need something roomy to carry my dogs in but not overly expensive. 15k is my max for 3rd car.

Any previous owners out there.

Can the 4 cyl get a boost from a SC TRD
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Old 05-09-12, 12:20 AM
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Scion xB will definitely have lots of space thanks to its "box" design. I was actually surprised how much room they have the first time I sat in one. Would definitely be great for your dogs. As far as comfort goes, it depends. For me, although the car drives like you'd expect a car for its price range to drive...I can't get over the placement of all the instruments on the dash!!! Just felt weird driving the car and having to look more in the center of the dash at the speedo and everything. It would have bugged the crap out of me If I had bought one.
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this or the honda Element are very friendly for dogs. Element doesn't have carpet floor so if your dog make a mess, you can water hose it.
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Not a bad little vehicle if you like the look. I hope you're not a short person because if you are - you'll look even SHORTER when driving it.

A former co-worker has one and he loves it - problem is that he's about 5' 5" - flat out looks like a little kid driving it since he has what looks like 18" of space between his noggin and the roof.

Not personally a fan of the color of the one in the link - but it's better than the ones in refrigerator white.
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Old 05-09-12, 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by jimxo
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...nal&listType=1

Is this a comfortable or fun car to drive.

I need something roomy to carry my dogs in but not overly expensive. 15k is my max for 3rd car.

Any previous owners out there.

Can the 4 cyl get a boost from a SC TRD
its plenty fast for what it is already and trunk is pretty big as well... you should check it out.
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Old 05-09-12, 07:49 AM
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I think they are great cars. I've driven both the 1st & 2nd Gen xB's and really liked them.
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Originally Posted by Nick2JZ
this or the honda Element are very friendly for dogs. Element doesn't have carpet floor so if your dog make a mess, you can water hose it.
Not only that, but the Element has had the same excellent reliablity that most Scions have.
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I like the color and the bodykit, funky but cool.
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Originally Posted by blacksc400
I like the color and the bodykit, funky but cool.
I agree, I think the 7.0 is the best of their release series. The color looks good in person.
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Thanks for the feedback, I may check out the Honda as well.

Cheers!
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