Thoughts on a Scion XB?

"G. Homer" (goyshahomer) 02/18/2014 at 21:11 • Filed to: None

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Hey folks,
Strongly considering leasing a new Scion xb. They are giving killer deals, 215/mo with zero down. Include tax and license. 36k miles. Question, I have two kids (6&3) both in pretty large car seats (Britax) will they have enough legroom? How is cargo space with seats up in place? Is it suitable for my suburban lifestyle? Trips to Home Depot, Costco and grocery store all in one day? I know with seats folded it's comparable to a crv. Would get snow tires for Minnesota. I have had many Toyota's, no Scion. I really like Toyota reliability. Never let's you down.

Milky > G. Homer 02/18/2014 at 21:17

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Did you say "suburban lifestyle"? Because pretty sure its not for you then, the XB is made for the urban crowd bro.

Forgetful > G. Homer 02/18/2014 at 21:20

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I can tell you the FR-S is a great car.

There are anchors in the back for the car seats, but they probably won't fit.

It has a trunk and the seats fold flat. You can get a bike in it.

I got snow tires for mine.

and it tackles snowy roundabouts with style

Pretty much just like the xB, only you'll have to make more trips. Win, win.

G. Homer > Forgetful 02/18/2014 at 21:24

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Love the pic with the milk in back seat. Maybe in another life that car would be possible and or fun. I really like the versatility of the xb. I also like that not everyone has one. Rarely see them.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > G. Homer 02/18/2014 at 21:33

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Ford Focus.

G. Homer > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 02/18/2014 at 21:36

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Isn't that really small In back? Backseat is also tiny tiny. I wish they offered a wagon focus.

Local Miata Bro > G. Homer 02/18/2014 at 21:36

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While it is a good car I'd recommend a Honda Fit Sport. There is tons of room and has a very fun little suspension. My dad got one in 08

IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK > G. Homer 02/18/2014 at 21:39

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Honestly if you're looking for a boxy kid hauler get a Honda Element. They hold their value really well and have a crapton of space inside. Seriously you won't believe how big they are on the inside until you sit in one.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > G. Homer 02/18/2014 at 21:41

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Old body style looks better.

Your money. Could do better. Certainly could do worse.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > G. Homer 02/18/2014 at 21:41

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It'll be fine.

G. Homer > G. Homer 02/18/2014 at 21:41

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Anyone have dimensions of the focus hatchback? Am I wrong about the interior space? Isn't it really small in backseat?

G. Homer > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 02/18/2014 at 21:43

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Reliability?

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > G. Homer 02/18/2014 at 21:47

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Avoid the DCT and you'll be fine.

G. Homer > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 02/18/2014 at 21:50

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What is dct? It says it's only 33 inches in backseat legroom. That's pretty small. Smaller than scion xb, vw golf.

Bad Idea Hat > G. Homer 02/18/2014 at 21:51

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I have an 1st gen xB, and I love it. It's reliable, has a tons of legroom in the back, and gets amazing gas mileage. The back seats fold down and can carry, literally, and entire computer lab. I know this from first hand experience. Yes, that is insane.

The only downside, at least on the 1gens, is that they don't have a ton of oomph at times. If it's just me, and I've emptied all the kid stuff out of the car, and I'm on flat land in the snow, the thing is a rally car. It starts to show a lack of power sometimes though.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > G. Homer 02/18/2014 at 21:57

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Dual Clutch Transmission.

I'm 5'10 and I can fit in the back of my brother's sedan. Plus, the Focus is really great to drive. The Scion is a Camry.

MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig > G. Homer 02/18/2014 at 21:57

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I like the old ones way more than the new ones, but that's just me.

AthomSfere > G. Homer 02/18/2014 at 22:20

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Best comparo I can make is a first gen Honda Fit I had. I am 6' and fit comfortably in the back seat. The Xb looks bigger to my eyes when I look.

Kids seats - Front facing in the fit was zero problemo. Rear facing car seats, no way in hell I could sit in the car with two of those in the back.

RazoE > Bad Idea Hat 02/18/2014 at 22:37

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This. I love my first gen. It can carry tons of stuff with the seats down.

Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 02/19/2014 at 01:25

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As much as I love the Focus...

I'd have to disagree. If he's just looking for an everyday vehicle, an xB can be fun, too.

Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura > IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK 02/19/2014 at 01:25

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They're also freaking dangerous in slight wind.

-Former '03 owner

Rico > Local Miata Bro 02/19/2014 at 09:54

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Agreed between an Xb and a Fit the Fit takes it.

mike in So Cal > G. Homer 02/19/2014 at 15:30

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a friends doing that lease. loves the car. she also has 2 young nephews, car seats are no problem and theres still plenty of room in the back for a costco run.

hethoughtofcars > G. Homer 02/20/2014 at 01:02

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I owned a 2005 xB, but I've test driven the second gen (actually test rode, I was with someone in the market....they ended up with a Nissan Cube). The Scion xB has a huge backseat with massive legroom, especially considering it's length. I only have one child who was in a carseat when I owned the xB, but three (3!) kids in bulky infant/toddler seats could fit back there easy. Passengers in excess of 6 feet tall will comment on how much room they have. The Scion was also exceptionally reliable and decent on gas considering the xB's shape (high 20s usually). Of course the current xB has a bigger and more powerful engine than mine did, and the gas mileage probably suffers a bit. I would highly recommend test driving one with the whole family. You'll see just how much space is back there. Conventionally shaped hatches like the Mazda3 or VW Golf are not only more expensive but will not even compare in terms of backseat. The other thing that is useful for installing/removing car seats and the kids that go with them is that it has ridiculously easy access. You don't need to bend over awkwardly each time unlatching or latching a kid (or digging in between the seats for those LATCH connectors) into their seat, and they ride up high so they can see well out the rear windows. As for cargo space with the seats up, it's not much admittedly. For that you might actually want to check out the Cube which has more space and an extra storage bin available that fits where the spare would go. But with the seats down it's plenty. It's probably pretty obvious, but I highly recommend it!

hethoughtofcars > Forgetful 02/20/2014 at 01:07

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I went to the auto show with the express purpose of seeing if my six year old son could fit in the backseat of the FR-S. Sadly, no way. There are seats in back, but pretty much nowhere for even the smallest of legs to go. Depressing, because the
FR-S has been at the top of my list.

Dennis Leboeuf > Local Miata Bro 02/20/2014 at 21:22

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Would you mind telling me what rims those are?

Local Miata Bro > Dennis Leboeuf 02/20/2014 at 23:12

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They are Honda Factory Performance (HFP) wheels 16'' in gun metal grey

Local Miata Bro > Local Miata Bro 02/20/2014 at 23:12

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kinja'd