xB = Slowest, non-hybrid car on the market?
10-04-2006, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by hotbox05
Originally Posted by v1_Rotate
Originally Posted by black_sand_box
The Echo has got to be slower!
As for the the questions stated in this thread, the xB is among the slowest stock cars for sale right now. It has to be, because it is SLOW (but getting 30mpg is all good for me).
if both are auto the echo will be faster. cause bot use the same gearing for auto's .
10-04-2006, 03:07 PM
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The Mitsubishi Montero SUV was the slowest car two years ago, not sure if that's still true but I'd guess so. Weak engine coupled with a few thousand pounds of weight means very slow. I haven't broken in the engine and done an oil change yet and I'd say it is not slow. I'm not even revving my auto box to 5000rpm and passing most of the people on the road!
10-04-2006, 03:27 PM
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I really don't think the xB is THAT slow...mines a 5 speed and it's a lot faster than my 5-speed S10. I like driving up big hills...I zoom past people and they give me this "dang" kinda look.
;) j/p
10-04-2006, 11:19 PM
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a ha ha . umm yeah in a vette. yea , um NO.
motorswap should get me into high 13's. just gotta save up and then start collecting tons and tons of parts and such. and 14's on street tires will make me pretty happy.
motorswap should get me into high 13's. just gotta save up and then start collecting tons and tons of parts and such. and 14's on street tires will make me pretty happy.
10-05-2006, 12:09 AM
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Re: xB = Slowest, non-hybrid car on the market?
Originally Posted by seattledave
Is there another car that's slower in it's stock form? ...
"... The Element nips the Scion by 0.1 second in the sprint to 60 mph, arriving in 9.5 seconds."
http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...ment-ex-p.html
The 9.6 seconds for the xB's 0-60 mph is respectable. My 5-speed feels fast around town and up to 60 mph. The smooth and easy clutch and gearbox, and the willing engine, make it seem faster than it really is. Only after 60 mph does the acceleration feel slow.
10-05-2006, 02:26 AM
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Wise man say 'a poor ride better than proud walk'
as far as engine swap, go do a Google search on 'Scion rotary' and read about someone wanting to put a Mazda rotary into his xB. Includes some pics...
i just love my (wife's) Salsa Red xB. I can't wait for weekends when I get to drive it!
as far as engine swap, go do a Google search on 'Scion rotary' and read about someone wanting to put a Mazda rotary into his xB. Includes some pics...
i just love my (wife's) Salsa Red xB. I can't wait for weekends when I get to drive it!
10-07-2006, 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by PIMPmyPride
The xB could give the new MINI Cooper (MINI One) a good run for the money.
Differences: The old Mini makes about 10 more HP, and that plus the smaller frontal area give it about 20 mph more top speed according the the two mfr's specs. A bare old Mini manual also cost about $4,000 more than an xB manual.
10-07-2006, 04:28 AM
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Originally Posted by v1_Rotate
Originally Posted by black_sand_box
The Echo has got to be slower!
As for the the questions stated in this thread, the xB is among the slowest stock cars for sale right now. It has to be, because it is SLOW (but getting 30mpg is all good for me).
