The new xBox

So we bought a Scion xB (I’m sure I’ll be calling it The Boxcar) today. I think it’ll be ready for us tomorrow. It’s black with an automatic transmission. Gets 31mpg around town and 35mpg on the highway. We just did the base model, but it’s still pretty loaded: A/C, AM/FM/CD that’s satellite and MP3 capable, six speakers, power mirrors, windows and locks, remote keyless entry, traction control (front wheel drive), ABS brakes, tinted windows, etc… They market the things at GenY people, so there are all these really silly accessories out there (cupholder backlighting, anyone?) which we passed on. I guess you could load the thing with stuff and make it upwards of $20k if you really tried, but like I said, most of it is pretty silly. The craziest thing about the car is the abundance of passenger seating in the rear. It is unreal. I can sit back there and still have 6″ of space between my knees and the back of the driver’s seat (with the seat all the way back). The tradeoff, of course, is trunk space. But we checked my sister’s Mazda mini-van and the xB has easily as much trunk depth, if not more. Height is another matter, since the van is so tall…

Anyway, it’s our first new car (as opposed to “new to us”) and we’re pretty pleased. Truman digs the dark windows…

6 thoughts on “The new xBox”

  1. So what you are telling is us that Truman has his own personal limousine service. If you tell me he owns sunglasses the circle will be complete.

  2. Bren,

    Congrats! Sounds nice. Hey, I’d still unload the Suby if you hear of someone interested. Paying the payments while we’re here is a bummer!

    Troy

  3. Yo yo yo, you gots ta be da hippest family in da Berg Yo! Congrats on the new ride! We’re still shopping, but hope to land a new set of wheels soon. Have fun, and don’t forget to go out and buy the new Roots album so you can really roll large!

  4. it’s quite a cool car! got that whol boxy mini come family car kinda look. and the fact that it’s an automatic – well, ‘nough said. happy driving!

  5. Matt–

    We’ve been Tru’s personal limo service for some time now. 🙂 And yeah, he’s got shades, yo.

  6. Congrats on the new ride!! And you’ll be Tru’s personal limo service for years to come!!

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