Yeah. . . I fairly sure that the true percentage of "older" buyers is higher. In fact, I get more "older" people running up to my car asking question than the younger kids. . . (back in Marin, there aren't very many Scion's yet, let alone xA's).

 

I reviewed the post before the vote, Thank You to all the real people out there. I am 40, traded a 2000 GMC 4x4. I love this car, but I have an underliing love for little cars. Owned a sprint, a colt, and a corolla. I've done the full TRD suspension, Strut brace , and this Spring plan rims and rubber. this car harkens back to go-kart racing days. Makes me smile on every approach, and keeps me tuned to my driving experience for a lot less than the porsche I dreamingly planned to buy at 40.

 

You sound like me. I currently have my 2000 Silverado ext. cab 4X4 up for sale so I can get an xA. Let me ask you...how often do you miss your truck? I'm a home owner, so I know for a fact that there will be times when we'll be sorry I got rid of the truck. The thing is, the times I need a truck are few, yet I'm driving that big thing every day.

 

Neal, I know how you feel, small cars are great....they're like toys. My xA does remind me of my old Honda CRX only way more practical, especially now that I am married and have kids. It's the best of both worlds and fun for all ages!

 

I am 24, married, no kids yet, but just found out one is on the way. I got the xA because I fell in love with Scion the day I saw the writeup on the bB in an audiophile mag a few years ago. The xA was the best choice, pricewise as well as mileage related. I drive about 100 miles a day, so I need something I wasn't going to have to spend 75 a week in gas on. Right now I am getting like 34 to 35 mpg on average between city and highway. I plan on doing something to the car, but for now I just have the exhaust, the TRD clutch, and the strut bar. I have a set of TRD springs sitting in the trunk, just can't get them put on yet.

 

I happen to be 24, but probably think more lke 30+... I am engaged, needed a replacement for my previous daily driver, (2002 Echo), and found the xA. I am trying to save up for marriage, starting a family, etc. and the xA made sense. Especially the bang for the buck of the RS 1.0 that I got! I basically have the same reliable/fuel effecient drivetrain that I traded in wrapped in a much more exciting package... I am happy with my decision and have my friend Ricardo and fiance' Meghan to thank for it.

 

I'm 44 and I feel like i am 16 again with my Xa. I can't wait to get the air intake and strut tie bar.
Then......then come the wheels :twisted:

 

Dude, check this out:

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36480

an 84 year old just joined the Scion family of xA owners!!! That tips my "old" demographic!!!

 

Whoa...84 and got an xA?! That's awesome! He'll probably do the under-dash neons and bazooka tube.

 

Yeah, that would be my dad, he's not too computer savvy, so I registered myself, but the car is indeed solely his. But if it helps, I'm 39 and my buddy around the corner is 41 and he has an xB.

 

41 year's old
Single Father of a 5 year old girl
Retail manager
Liberal Republican or Libertarian
Mid 40K per year
Rent in So Cal
Alway's had small car's, Renault LeCar (1) even a Turbo charged R-5 Alpine (very fast great handling and brake's). Was looking to buy a Mini Cooper(S). Saw a Xa on the freeway and followed the owner to a store to determine what the hell it was. Was put off by 4 door's, however after lifting my sleeping 38 pound daughter from the back seat of my than car, VW Cabriolet (for the 1 millonth time), decided 4 door's made sense. Test drove the Xa after the Cooper (oop's) took 6 more month's to decide. Decided that the 10k + or - difference, recalls, insurance and 2 door's was enough to motivate me to the Xa.
Very Happy.
Remind's me of my old LeCar, no one can pass by with out smiling at my Xa.

 

I'm a very young 39! + wife and 3 boys ( 16,13,8 ) and they love the car too!

I was looking at a Civic/Corolla to get better gas mileage. I was in a an Explorer Sport Trac and simply wanted to get a "zippy" fun-to-drive car for my commute everyday... and then I read about the xA... and the rest is history.

Now I'm on-line everyday reading about Scions!!! I think you'll all agree I made the right decision....

 

I love reading these positive testimonials. I'm here everyday too, even if for just five minutes. I'm picking mine up tomorrow (Indigo Ink Pearl) after two long weeks of waiting for it to arrive. I'll have to come back to have my TRD parts installed when they arrive at the dealership (short shifter, clutch, muffler), but I'll be stylin' in the meantime :D

 

@ 48 yo.....it's only beginning to sync in.....little inexpensive car=big fun..

 

Picking up my RS 1 in a couple days.. 49, married with 2 kids. But hey, I like Tom Waits, Sonic Youth, play records and saw the Pixies, so I'm kinda kool, right? Gotta tow the demographic line..

 

im also in the 21-30 group

 

Sonic Youth and the Pixies, huh.....I guess you're into early 90s stuff. I'm 34, and I saw the Cranberries, Phish, Cowboy Junkies, and Concrete Blond in concert in the early 90s.

 

Hi, everybody, I just drove my brand new Phantom Gray XA home from the dealership. I wanted to keep driving it, but morning comes early and I am exhausted. I love my car!

For the record, I am a 46-year old woman. I am married, and have a 24-year old son. The options I went for were automatic transmission, XM radio, and mats. I know the automatic is not the most powerful, but I have been driving a standard for over 12 years and am just sick of it, it's a pain in Houston traffic. Literally! I have arthritis.

Oh, and we went ahead and got extended warranty and Lojack. And then, driving it home from the dealership, I was nearly in a wreck when some jerk in a big pick up swerved into my lane. I learned where that horn was real quick, but over swerved myself and nearly hit the car in the other lane next to me. Gotta get used to the handling of it. My other car is a Ford Escort, also a small vehicle, but it handles so differently! The XA feels more like my husband's Explorer.

So far, I am crazy about this XA! It's smaller than the Escort, but it feels so much cozier. Had fantastic service from Champion Toyota on the Gulf Freeway. They really went out of their way to make us happy. I want to get the Boomerang armrest. No regrets so far, don't think I'll have any either.

 

I'm 53 and I bought the xA because of it's good fuel economy, low price, high seating and reliability. I drive about 600 miles per week.

Although, if the Honda Fit were available at the time I purchased the xA and if it were a similar price, I would have bought the Fit because they get 40-60 MPG and can hold up to 4 mountain bikes inside! It's good to know that the Fit will be around when the xA eventually wears out.

I do enjoy driving the xA. It's an automatic (why shift if you don't have to?) and it has more zip than I need.

I took out the entire rear seat and built a simple carpeted platform to maximize the cargo space and make it more compatible for my dog.

 

Wow those are exactly the same reasons and situation as me. Except I'm 26