nest

Actually the xA has the same spring rates as an Echo.

Only the US market xB gets the stiffer "sport" springs. JDM BB's and the Ist and xA get the regular spongey Echo/Yaris springs.

hotbox05

i've been told otherwise. but oh well , i was told xa/xb get same springs all the others get softer springs. oh well , who knows.

AustinxB

I actually like the occasional bouncing that I get on the freeway. Its all good!

buddhafrogsaypeace

You know, I haven't had any problem w/ the power -- at all. I've never owned a sports car, just Saturns and the like, so my comparison is limited. However, I usually drive about 73 mph, sometimes over 80 mph. Not a problem at all. This will lower your mpg, of course, and I should say I'm driving by myself w/ no added weight.

I've found it is pretty punchy when needed. I guess my driving expectations and experience differ than some b/c I honestly have no complaints about the get-up power of the car.

Driving on bad roads is another thing, however. It is bouncy. I don't know how much different than the xA though. I test drove both and didn't notice a difference there, but then again, a test drive is very limited.

I love, love the xB. Go for it.

hotbox05

i'm kinda the opposite , i've come from a few fast cars so my xb is wayyyyy too slow

Pimpe_Ok

i just flor it and go and it passes every realy easly even the cops....

ANashTy

I have the TRD shocks and springs in mine and have no real bounciness issues. I mean maybe the car sways a little in some strong gusts of wind, but thats what u get for driving a box.

And if youre really worried about the power (which I have noticed has become a problem on the larger inclines on a highway/freeway) wait til the supercharged/turbocharged version comes out.

socalscion

its better than a civic

Taknitez

Those Goodyear Eagle LS tires are known for bad ride qualities. Just check out the TireRack ratings. Quite interesting. Thats why my first mod is some Michelin Harmony tires since I cannot upgrade to some better shocks and springs yet.

hotbox05

wishful thinker are ya? unless theyre keeping it super secret theres no way it's happening before they kill the xb.

atomoverride

dude just buy the xB and get a supercharger. done deal.

hotbox05

if you have an xa expect the same performance , only difference is yers weighs 50 pounds less . not a big difference at all. we are all just wanting more.