We were out driving around today and saw a Scion. I don't think I've seen
one before. Fascinating. This one was very small looking, not sure what
model it was.

But when I look up the MPG ratings, it looks like they don't get much ( if
any ) better MPG than our Corolla wagon.

27-33?

This wagon gets 25-30. Why would we buy a Scion then?

In article <Xns9AF55E556EA3SntzldfrdSntzldfrdco@216.196.97.14 2>,
Sarah Houston <SHoust@pndfnospam.com> wrote:

> We were out driving around today and saw a Scion. I don't think I've seen
> one before. Fascinating. This one was very small looking, not sure what
> model it was.
>
> But when I look up the MPG ratings, it looks like they don't get much ( if
> any ) better MPG than our Corolla wagon.
>
> 27-33?
>
> This wagon gets 25-30. Why would we buy a Scion then?

It's funky styling.

Seriously, it is very practical with loads of room. I looked at one
while getting my Sienna oil changed and I was very surprised at how much
room it had. The seats and driving position felt like a truck. The
back with the seat folded down almost like my Sienna, but not as long.
I don't know how well it rides, with the shorter WB I would think a
little choppy. I don't think I'll be buying one.
--

In article <Xns9AF55E556EA3SntzldfrdSntzldfrdco@216.196.97.14 2>,
Sarah Houston <SHoust@pndfnospam.com> wrote:

> We were out driving around today and saw a Scion. I don't think I've seen
> one before. Fascinating. This one was very small looking, not sure what
> model it was.
>
> But when I look up the MPG ratings, it looks like they don't get much ( if
> any ) better MPG than our Corolla wagon.
>
> 27-33?
>
> This wagon gets 25-30. Why would we buy a Scion then?

That's a great question.

If ALL you're looking at is MPG, then you wouldn't.

If, however, you're looking for MPG plus a car that's hugely
customizable right out of the gate, with all customizations covered by
warranty, and you like the body style available, then you might look at
a Scion.

On Sat, 09 Aug 2008 04:32:26 -0500, dbu wrote:

> The seats and driving position felt like a truck.

Unfortunately,it's the same in the tC...

On Sat, 09 Aug 2008 06:28:19 -0700, Jeff wrote:

> On Aug 9, 8:29Â*am, "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <el...@nastydesigns.com> wrote:
>> In article <Xns9AF55E556EA3SntzldfrdSntzldfr...@216.196.97.14 2>,
>> Â*Sarah Houston <SHo...@pndfnospam.com> wrote:
>>
>> > We were out driving around today and saw a Scion. I don't think I've seen
>> > one before. Fascinating. This one was very small looking, not sure what
>> > model it was.
>>
>> > But when I look up the MPG ratings, it looks like they don't get much ( if
>> > any ) better MPG than our Corolla wagon.
>>
>> > 27-33?
>>
>> > This wagon gets 25-30. Why would we buy a Scion then?
>>
>> That's a great question.
>>
>> If ALL you're looking at is MPG, then you wouldn't.
>>
>> If, however, you're looking for MPG plus a car that's hugely
>> customizable right out of the gate, with all customizations covered by
>> warranty, and you like the body style available, then you might look at
>> a Scion.
>
> I agree. The one you looked at was probably the xD. It's basically a
> modified Toyota Matrix. It gets slightly better mileage and has
> slightly less horsepower. I went with a more fuel-efficient Ford
> Focus, but the Matrix, Vibe and xD (basically the same cars) were ones
> that I was considering.
>
> Jeff


A Mexican Jumping Bean??

On Sat, 09 Aug 2008 09:26:40 -0400, Hachiroku ???? <Trueno@e86.GTS>
wrote:

>On Sat, 09 Aug 2008 04:32:26 -0500, dbu wrote:
>
>> The seats and driving position felt like a truck.
>
>Unfortunately,it's the same in the tC...
>
>

I test drove a Tc and thought it handled quite well.

On Sat, 09 Aug 2008 16:17:34 -0700, RT wrote:

> On Sat, 09 Aug 2008 09:26:40 -0400, Hachiroku ???? <Trueno@e86.GTS>
> wrote:
>
>>On Sat, 09 Aug 2008 04:32:26 -0500, dbu wrote:
>>
>>> The seats and driving position felt like a truck.
>>
>>Unfortunately,it's the same in the tC...
>>
>>
>
> I test drove a Tc and thought it handled quite well.

Car handles like it's on rails! But the seats are short in the bottoms and
too high. Other than that it's a great car.

On Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:59:46 -0700, Ron Peterson wrote:

> On Aug 9, 1:34Â*am, Sarah Houston <SHo...@pndfnospam.com> wrote:
>> We were out driving around today and saw a Scion. I don't think I've seen
>> one before. Fascinating. This one was very small looking, not sure what
>> model it was.
>
>> But when I look up the MPG ratings, it looks like they don't get much ( if
>> any ) better MPG than our Corolla wagon.
>
>> 27-33?
>
>> This wagon gets 25-30. Why would we buy a Scion then?
>
> I don't think that Corolla wagons are made anymore.


Only as a Matrix. Here, anyway...

On Sat, 9 Aug 2008 18:59:46 -0700 (PDT), Ron Peterson
<ron@shell.core.com> wrote:

>On Aug 9, 1:34*am, Sarah Houston <SHo...@pndfnospam.com> wrote:
>> We were out driving around today and saw a Scion. I don't think I've seen
>> one before. Fascinating. This one was very small looking, not sure what
>> model it was.
>
>> But when I look up the MPG ratings, it looks like they don't get much ( if
>> any ) better MPG than our Corolla wagon.
>
>> 27-33?
>
>> This wagon gets 25-30. Why would we buy a Scion then?
>
>I don't think that Corolla wagons are made anymore.

The Matrix is based on the Corolla chassis, but in my opinion it is
not a Corolla wagon.

A redesign of the Matrix to actually be a Corolla wagon would make me
'think' about replacing my '92 Corolla wagon in ten years or so....

--

Scott in Florida

On Sat, 09 Aug 2008 21:41:31 -0400, Hachiroku ???? <Trueno@e86.GTS>
wrote:

>On Sat, 09 Aug 2008 16:17:34 -0700, RT wrote:
>
>> On Sat, 09 Aug 2008 09:26:40 -0400, Hachiroku ???? <Trueno@e86.GTS>
>> wrote:
>>
>>>On Sat, 09 Aug 2008 04:32:26 -0500, dbu wrote:
>>>
>>>> The seats and driving position felt like a truck.
>>>
>>>Unfortunately,it's the same in the tC...
>>>
>>>
>>
>> I test drove a Tc and thought it handled quite well.
>
>Car handles like it's on rails! But the seats are short in the bottoms and
>too high. Other than that it's a great car.
>
>
Oops, I misread. The testdrive was too short to notice that.