# I'm sorry, but the Scion XB is an ugly car **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [November 30, 2005, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-sorry-but-the-scion-xb-is-an-ugly-car/333370 "2005-11-30T14:17:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Madd\_Maxx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Madd\_Maxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Madd_Maxx)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2005, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-sorry-but-the-scion-xb-is-an-ugly-car/333370/41 "2005-12-02T01:28:53Z")
Disclaimer: I own a Scion tC. I hate the Honda Element and it’s ugly step sister the Scion xB. I fail to see how Box + Wheels = Stylish car. I test drove the xA with my wife because that is as close to the xB as I would get. I flat out refused to even open the doors on the xB, and told my wife that if she bought it she couldn’t park it in front of my house. She got a Corolla instead. I went back and got the tC later. That is a nice looking car. BTW we are both very happy with our new cars. ---
**Author:** ![Unintentionally\_Blank](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/unintentionally_blank/32/5418_2.png) [@Unintentionally\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unintentionally_Blank)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2005, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-sorry-but-the-scion-xb-is-an-ugly-car/333370/42 "2005-12-02T01:38:53Z")
> [@anyrose](#): > > y’know what tho? a lot of threads state opinions about things. You like the xB - that’s great. Use it in good health. But don’t deny me my opinions! You’re more than welcome to have an opinion, it’s just, in this group, it’s far from a unique one. And it’s rather rude. Would you to a car show and state loudly how you can’t understand how ANYONE could POSSIBLY own such a hideous vehicle. How bout a wedding an state loudly how ugly the Bride’s dress is? How ugly a parents newborn is? It may not seem like the same thing to you, but it is. ---
**Author:** ![WolfpackJeep](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpackjeep/32/2921_2.png) [@WolfpackJeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WolfpackJeep)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2005, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-sorry-but-the-scion-xb-is-an-ugly-car/333370/43 "2005-12-02T02:00:01Z")
> [@Unintentionally Blank](#): > > And it’s rather rude. Well, how do you think SUV or truck drivers feel every time there’s a thread bashing one or both vehicles? How do you think drivers of American cars feel every time there’s a “Ooo, my foreign car is sooo much better” thread? It gets old after awhile. In the end, you drive what suits your needs. Sure, you feel the need to justify your purchase, but in car-bashing threads there’s really no point. ---
**Author:** ![NailBunny](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ecae2f/32.png) [@NailBunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NailBunny)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2005, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-sorry-but-the-scion-xb-is-an-ugly-car/333370/44 "2005-12-02T17:22:14Z")
I was discussing with The Boy last evening over a pint, and it occurred to me that what I think is so odd about the way folks go on and on dissing the xB is that, considering no one is holding a gun to their heads (presumably) to purchase one, they get so very vehement about it. [verystrangecomparison]It reminds me a great deal of when I was 11 or so and the New Kids on the Block were so popular in some circles, and in other circles kids who dared to wear an NKOTB T-shirt or something would be ridiculed and beaten up. It’s like, okay, you don’t like them, I get it. Why do you care so much if I do?[/verystrangecomparison] Honestly just curious. Did I just compare my car to the New Kids on the Block??? :eek: ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2005, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-sorry-but-the-scion-xb-is-an-ugly-car/333370/45 "2005-12-02T17:29:53Z")
> [@NailBunny](#): > > I was discussing with The Boy last evening over a pint, and it occurred to me that what I think is so odd about the way folks go on and on dissing the xB is that, considering no one is holding a gun to their heads (presumably) to purchase one, they get so very vehement about it. > > [verystrangecomparison]It reminds me a great deal of when I was 11 or so and the New Kids on the Block were so popular in some circles, and in other circles kids who dared to wear an NKOTB T-shirt or something would be ridiculed and beaten up. It’s like, okay, you don’t like them, I get it. Why do you care so much if I do?[/verystrangecomparison] > > Honestly just curious. > > Did I just compare my car to the New Kids on the Block??? :eek: did I sound arrogant? or didactic? all I did was state my opinion AND aoplogize for it at that Everyone is putting words in my posts! ---
**Author:** ![Casey1505](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dc4da7/32.png) [@Casey1505](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Casey1505)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2005, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-sorry-but-the-scion-xb-is-an-ugly-car/333370/46 "2005-12-02T17:29:58Z")
Well, they are both square. Kidding, **UB** , just going for the joke. ---
**Author:** ![Leviosaurus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/439d5e/32.png) [@Leviosaurus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leviosaurus)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2005, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-sorry-but-the-scion-xb-is-an-ugly-car/333370/47 "2005-12-02T17:34:00Z")
> [@Unintentionally Blank](#): > > Honestly. I don’t go around telling you your baby/puppy/grandma is ugly. But there’s something about this board…every four weeks or so, my vehicles get slammed. You actually drive one of those things? Ew! 😉 ---
**Author:** ![NailBunny](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ecae2f/32.png) [@NailBunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NailBunny)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2005, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-sorry-but-the-scion-xb-is-an-ugly-car/333370/48 "2005-12-02T17:39:47Z")
> [@anyrose](#): > > did I sound arrogant? or didactic? all I did was state my opinion AND aoplogize for it at that > Everyone is putting words in my posts! Did I refer specifically to you? I was speaking in general. You must chill! 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Unintentionally\_Blank](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/unintentionally_blank/32/5418_2.png) [@Unintentionally\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unintentionally_Blank)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2005, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-sorry-but-the-scion-xb-is-an-ugly-car/333370/49 "2005-12-02T17:41:56Z")
> [@Leviosaurus](#): > > You actually drive one of those things? Ew! > > 😉 Actually, I don’t. I’ve got a PT Cruiser, an Avalanche, and a couple of Vettes. But sooner or later my Cruiser and Avalance get pulled in with ‘I can’t believe someone would OWN one of those ugly things!’ Life’s too short to drive boring cars that don’t offend. ---
**Author:** ![Leviosaurus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/439d5e/32.png) [@Leviosaurus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leviosaurus)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2005, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-sorry-but-the-scion-xb-is-an-ugly-car/333370/50 "2005-12-02T17:54:21Z")
> [@Unintentionally Blank](#): > > Actually, I don’t. I’ve got a PT Cruiser, an Avalanche, and a couple of Vettes. But sooner or later my Cruiser and Avalance get pulled in with ‘I can’t believe someone would OWN one of those ugly things!’ > > Life’s too short to drive boring cars that don’t offend. Avalanche’s aren’t ugly. They’re just indecisive. What year are your 'vettes? ---
**Author:** ![Unintentionally\_Blank](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/unintentionally_blank/32/5418_2.png) [@Unintentionally\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unintentionally_Blank)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2005, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-sorry-but-the-scion-xb-is-an-ugly-car/333370/51 "2005-12-02T17:59:41Z")
> [@Leviosaurus](#): > > Avalanche’s aren’t ugly. They’re just indecisive. What year are your 'vettes? It’s that indecision we like. It’s a family hauler when we need it, a pickup with a locking cab when we need it and a wide open carry a lot of big crap when we need it. Onestarted out as an 89 but is now hard to categorize (Forged 383, race tranny, etc.), the other is a Blown 98 Coupe. So, I drive some odd lookin’ vehicles and some very environmentally unconscious vehicles. And I’m glad I live where I can. ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2005, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-sorry-but-the-scion-xb-is-an-ugly-car/333370/52 "2005-12-02T18:10:05Z")
> [@Unintentionally Blank](#): > > Actually, I don’t. I’ve got a PT Cruiser, an Avalanche, and a couple of Vettes. But sooner or later my Cruiser and Avalance get pulled in with ‘I can’t believe someone would OWN one of those ugly things!’ > > Life’s too short to drive boring cars that don’t offend. and the PTs are very cool indeed - very 40’s retro - plus the back seat actually has leg room! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-sorry-but-the-scion-xb-is-an-ugly-car/333370.md?page=2)