Is a Scion xD (2010) a good first car?
I'm 17 (and male) and by the end of this month my parents are getting me a car. I've been on borderline several times about which one to get. I've brought up the xD and other cars (Toyota Matrix, Honda Fit, and Scion xB) with my parents as well to consider. I'm swinging toward the xD since I've searching up information about it and finding good results, and also just a few bad results here and there that doesn't really discourage me to not get it.
Mainly I'm looking for a good hatchback that has good mpg, decent space, isn't that cost effective, and won't be that much of a burden with insurance. I'll be mainly using the car to go to school and work.
So would you choose the xD in my position or should I choose it?
Thanks for your time, very much appreciated.
Matt how no idea what he's talking about. First off, having any of those cars would not indicate that someone is gay, as was more then suggested. At least not to anyone with half a brain.
Second, Scions are not bare bones. They have alot of standard features that most other cars have as options. So much that there is only one trim level. Nice standard features include a premium radio with MP3 connectivity and a USB port, steering wheel audio controls, and vehicle stability control (standard for 2010). Actually looking yourself or reading professional care reviews would tell you that.
The Fit also has nice standard features and is a good contender for this class.
Ok, the xD. I just bought one for my fiancee. As far as small cars in the class you're looking at goes it's the one that looks the most like a car in my opinion. The Fit is a nice car, but I think it looks like a shrunken toy, proportion wise. The new Matrixes (Matrices? Heh.) I think are slightly goofy looking.
Anyway, beyond the opinions on styling, the real question is how are the cars? Well, I don't know about the Matrix or Fit. She wasn't interested in those so I never put the work into the research. As far as the xD does though, I can share some details.
The engine is nice. It's the Corolla 1.3 liter engine. It seems smooth and quiet. It not my 2 liter turbo engine, but it's fine for everyday driving. The interior is hard plastic like most other cars in this class, but it looks and feels nice. I'm actually impressed by it.
There is a good amount of space ont he inside and the back seats can fold flat. The back seats are also roomy and comfortable for other people and can lean backwards, which I'm not sure if many other small cars can do that as well. The driver's position can be hit or miss though.
My fiancee loves the way the driver seat feels and sits. I find it to be a bit small for me though. You'd have to try for yourself to see if you like it or not. The passenger seat feels fine to me, although anyone above 6 foot may find the front of the car a bit cramped. The view from the driver seat is pretty good, unlike the Dodge Caliber which is awful.
Her insurance is fairly low. With the amount of insurance required for a financed car she's paying about $90ish a month. For my used car, although being a male under 25 makes things rough for me insurance wise, I was paying about $170. Ouch.
Personally, although the xB looks nice, I HATE the fact that the insturment panel (speedo, tach, etc) are in the MIDDLE of the dash instead of in front of the driver. It's a pain in the butt to me.
Anyway, I can only really speak for the xD, but it's a pretty nice little car and i think it's worth a look. Also, if it matters to you, there aren't too many out there so it'll be more unique.
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