I think that you're right on the mark, Revan. $16,000 would be a great price point for this car. The only thing that worries me is the Nissan part. To me, they're somewhat low-rent and in general, tend to use cheaper materials than their Japanese counterparts. My wife has an Infiniti I30 (2001) that has 80,000 easy miles, and is starting to rust. She and I care for the car well (garage kept, washed frequently, regular service intervals, etc...) but it's not withstanding the test of time. But, for me, cars are emotional...and who knows....I may fall for the Cube and take my chances!
Yes, the new xB sucks! It's bigger, bloated, more plasticky, and un-hip. Crappier fuel economy too. I recently drove a used xB with a 5-speed manual, and it was pretty entertaining! The only thing missing was side impact airbags, which is somewhat of a deal-breaker for me. I still might consider one, though.
Toyota has definitely ruined the xB. In fact, they seem to be out to scuttle all of their models (xD is uglier & bigger than the xA, and who knows WHAT they'll do to the tC). If they produce anything close to their Hako concept (http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/19/embargo-3-19-3-15pm-est-new-york-2008-scion-unveils-odd-lookin/), they're screwed.
Have you checked out the Toyota iQ forum that Amnesiac has set up? Check it out: http://www.iqcolony.com/forum/index.php This is the car that Toyota should bring over as a Scion to fight the Smart. I'd consider the iQ in a minute.
Yes, the new xB sucks! It's bigger, bloated, more plasticky, and un-hip. Crappier fuel economy too. I recently drove a used xB with a 5-speed manual, and it was pretty entertaining! The only thing missing was side impact airbags, which is somewhat of a deal-breaker for me. I still might consider one, though.
Toyota has definitely ruined the xB. In fact, they seem to be out to scuttle all of their models (xD is uglier & bigger than the xA, and who knows WHAT they'll do to the tC). If they produce anything close to their Hako concept (http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/19/embargo-3-19-3-15pm-est-new-york-2008-scion-unveils-odd-lookin/), they're screwed.
Have you checked out the Toyota iQ forum that Amnesiac has set up? Check it out: http://www.iqcolony.com/forum/index.php This is the car that Toyota should bring over as a Scion to fight the Smart. I'd consider the iQ in a minute.
