How would a 55 year old man look driving a xB ?
11-16-2004, 10:03 PM
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The only objection that Olde Folkes seem to have with the xB is the ride. If you can live with that, go for it!
The one thing that my older friends really like about the xB is the ease of entry and exit. Very important for those with joint problems!
George
The one thing that my older friends really like about the xB is the ease of entry and exit. Very important for those with joint problems!
George
11-16-2004, 10:14 PM
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I'm 55 and have had my camo xB for a month. Most people my age think it's stupid looking and is a "high school kids car" Most people who are somewhat to significantly younger think it's cool.
I say the calendar doesn't matter as much as a frame of mind. I hope to keep my mind into the "cool" stuff and out of "old-foggy-land" for as long as possible.
Hope this is helpful.
I say the calendar doesn't matter as much as a frame of mind. I hope to keep my mind into the "cool" stuff and out of "old-foggy-land" for as long as possible.
Hope this is helpful.
11-17-2004, 04:49 AM
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Originally Posted by rollotomassi
" Go out and get one, drive toward the sun and don't look back..." -BLeek
I mean this, BLeek, that was some poetry you just layed down. Bravo! Seriously.
That could be Scion's line in their ads. I say again, BRAVO!
I mean this, BLeek, that was some poetry you just layed down. Bravo! Seriously.
That could be Scion's line in their ads. I say again, BRAVO!
but really, thats how my xB makes me feel as cheesey as it sounds....thanks for the nice words though....
and boombox my bunny is well taken care of...
11-17-2004, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by XION
I know a guy who can fit your box with an "always on" left blinker. Check the scion catalog- there is a fit-over-sunglasses and gilligan hat option for like $50. I say go for it.
Oh, wait....., there its off, sorry my mistake.
11-17-2004, 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by XION
I know a guy who can fit your box with an "always on" left blinker. Check the scion catalog- there is a fit-over-sunglasses and gilligan hat option for like $50. I say go for it.
HAHAHAHAHAHA
11-17-2004, 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe M
I'm 62 and I bought my xB the end of the summer. If it makes anyone feel any better (or worse), I bought it for my winter car. My summer car is an RX8. And I'm way past my MLC...... :D
11-17-2004, 11:08 PM
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Disappointed??? Absolutely not! Mazda reported, at first, that it had 250 hp then later lowered it to 238. I sure didn't buy the car for straight line speed, if I had wanted that there are a lot more cars that could have given me that. I bought it for the looks and handling (and the rear seat). The 300Z TT that I had would have eaten the 8 for breakfast but it is best overall sports car that I have owned. My only complaint is the gas milage ~16-17 city, 20-21 highway. But if I want milage, I drive the xB. It's funny, I get a lot of questions about the 8 from "car people" and a ton more questions about the xB from EVERYONE.
Oh, and by the way, I hope marcelino wasn't talking about me when he said they had sold a "pretty old guy" that "wouldn't be with us for very long" an xB recently. I did buy my xB from his dealership....
:D
Oh, and by the way, I hope marcelino wasn't talking about me when he said they had sold a "pretty old guy" that "wouldn't be with us for very long" an xB recently. I did buy my xB from his dealership....
:D
11-17-2004, 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe M
Oh, and by the way, I hope marcelino wasn't talking about me when he said they had sold a "pretty old guy" that "wouldn't be with us for very long" an xB recently. I did buy my xB from his dealership.... :D
:D
07-21-2005, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe M
...Oh, and by the way, I hope marcelino wasn't talking about me when he said they had sold a "pretty old guy" that "wouldn't be with us for very long" an xB recently. I did buy my xB from his dealership.... :D
:DNever say never again...
07-22-2005, 12:03 AM
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Hey
I resemble that remark!!
I'm in my 5o's and have an xb thats all tricked out 18"s graphics etc (see it on scionetics .com car show)
And I love my Box.........
wingsaseagles
I resemble that remark!!
I'm in my 5o's and have an xb thats all tricked out 18"s graphics etc (see it on scionetics .com car show)
And I love my Box.........
wingsaseagles
07-22-2005, 01:00 AM
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I know a retired guy that just bought one
and had seen a handicaped women that owned one. They are easy to drive and offer lots of room in a small pkg. Toyota corolla was made for the 20 30something guess who the average buy is 50+.