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2008 Scion xB

2008 Scion xB
Overall rating:  Product Rating: 4.5

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"New and improved" 2008 Scion xB: many changes, but are they for the better?

by mkaresh mkaresh is a Lead on Epinions in Cars & Motorsports, Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 10
Jun 17 '07 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Distinctive, roomy, value, "new and improved"
Cons: Exterior less pure, cabin less airy, handling less agile, higher price, "new and improved"
The Bottom Line: Not as special as the old car, but still distinctive and a lot of car for the price.

The original xB, literally a box on wheels, was developed for that portion of the Japanese domestic market that goes for small, quirky cars. It was designed to be exceptionally roomy for its exterior size, to provide a home away from home in a land where ...

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2008 Scion xB: This One’s For Grown-Ups.

by drive571 drive571 is a Top Reviewer on Epinions in Cars & Motorsports, Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 100
Nov 04 '07 - Updated Jun 23 '08 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Massive interior space, high feature content, torquey 2.4-liter engine, smooth and settled dynamics.
Cons: Limited visibility and so-so fuel economy are backwards steps; generally less quirky and mischievous.
The Bottom Line: The new xB is bigger, more substantial, and much less iconic than the original. But its key strengths—room, versatility, and strong value—remain good reasons to buy one.

Background The trouble with redesigning an automotive icon is that, now matter how well it's done, a second-generation model can never re-create the "buzz" that surrounded its predecessor. Expectations run higher; enthusiasm runs lower. ...

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Big, Loud, & Beautiful
by jlind4023  
Oct 26 '07 
Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Lots of room, great stereo, great for long trips, love the Ipod feature
Cons: fuel economy isn't the best- too many trips to the gas station
My fiance & I bought this car and traded in our 2001 Toyota Celica. Toyota's run in his family, and he didn't want to go away from Toyota. We were somewhat reluctant to buying it, but fell in love with it. It's doesn't appear big on the outside, but is so much bigger on the inside. The stereo works very well, and I especially love the Ipod feature. It charges and plays your music via the Ipod from the stereo. I really enjoy this much more then the previous year models. As for the cons; We have made a lot more trips to the gas station, which can be somewhat annoying. The gas tank isn't very big, and the fuel economy is not the best. Overall, I would recommend this to anyone.

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