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View Poll Results: Scion Xb or a Mini Cooper
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POLL: MINI cooper OR Scion xb?

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Old Apr 4, 2004 | 10:19 PM
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alex-ya gonna trade in the evo?mini all the way
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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 08:00 AM
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The xB has far more utility as a daily driver.
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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 08:04 AM
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^ I agree and though I prefer the mini for "fun to drive" the Xb is way more practical

so it gets my vote
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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 08:47 AM
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I'd take the Scion for a driver......I'm tall and big so would like to have the room. I love Mini's though but would only want one if it was the "S".
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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 10:10 AM
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The Mini is a great handling, good looking car. The Scion.... isn't.
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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 11:37 AM
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Mini Cooper. Definatly. There's NO question about that...
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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 12:06 PM
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That was a no brainer, Mini
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 01:36 AM
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Mini Cooper S or nothing. I should've been more clear.
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 02:37 PM
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no comparison, no discussion, MINI COOPER.

not cause it's the coolest car in the world (although i am a fan), but because the Scion is the uglyest piece of garbage on the planet.
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 02:49 PM
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Originally posted by vegasboy301
scion xb


gotta love 15,000 HUB CAPS......how is this even a choice? the scion is a POS vehicle that has barely enough power to pass cars at 65mph ................a big POS....and waste of 15Gs

Last edited by Gleason; Apr 7, 2004 at 02:52 PM.
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 03:52 PM
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Bb!

Hey

Go test drive an Xb and unless you're expecting a sports car I doubt you willl be dissapointed.
It weighs 100 lbs less than a cooper and more than 250 lbs less than the S. Do your homework if you don't believe me. It comes stock with traction and stability control as well.
I can't fit in a mini and I don't think anyone of any size would want to sit in the backof one. I'm 6'6" and a big dude, the Xb has room for me in the front or back seats. Being a bit of a performance **** (as any evo fan would) I was skeptical of he Xb's power. Last week I test drove an Xb w/ auto trans and was surprised by it's power. It held it's own just fine on the highway and that was with 3 large people in the car. Also the aftermarket is good for the Xb cause it already has a following in Japan (toyota Bb), there are Turbo and Supercharger kits available now and I read Scion is going to eventually release dealer installed and warranteed Supercharger kits for it.
Unless you are trying to win a popularity contest, don't worry about what everyone thinks of looks but I think the Xb looks damn cool
The new Mini is overrated and I personally think it's for fogies who are trying to be trendy but I've always liked ripping on the compact lead weight that is the mini.
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 09:17 PM
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the mini is fun to drive?????? did i missed it when i drove it?????? under power....steerin is not as good as most people think....small as hell....in a way kindda ugly compare to the old mini....the break is horrible too....feel like i have to stomp on that thing to stop...although it was not a cooper S...i m guessin it'll be a lot better in the cooper S...but if u comparin a xB and a regular cooper....i'll take the xB....if both is crappy...i'll rather have a crap that is useful
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 09:20 PM
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i love the cooper...i say get the cooper!!!
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Old Apr 8, 2004 | 04:41 PM
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i personally love the cooper, so if i were you, get the cooper ASAP
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 05:46 PM
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Put it this way, you get in a nasty wreck, the mini cooper is a death trap. On the other hand, the scion is like a damn bus. Plus they make some nice bodykits for it!
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