Scion xB Interior & Passenger Comfort Questions
beansprout
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Hi there! I actually just have a question that doesn't seem to be in any online description. Does the front passenger seat fold all the way flat? That's it. Thanks!
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1st, I was promised the car with the color and features I wanted was ready to be driven off the lott early one day. Later that same day the sales person tells me that the car was no longer available and on top of that that it will take weeks to get one like it. It took almost 2 weeks and one was found for me. I waited that long because I wasnt in a hurry and Toyota makes cars worth the wait. Right?
2nd, when I drove the car off of the lot it was pulling severely to the right. A week after that I dropped it off at one of the local Toyota service departments here in the Denver area. They said that the alignment was found to be a little off and it was fixed. The car was still pulling to the right, not as bad. I delt with it because I was busy.
3rd, a month passed, the weather got really warm and when I went to turn on the A/C. It did not work. I decided to take the car in to get both the alignment and the A/C checked. They called back to say that the condenser was punctured because a rock apparently flew in through the grill and did the damage. I was shocked to find this out, the car had less than 3k miles and already I have to shell out $1000 on getting it fixed!!!!!! From looking at the grill its apparent that its opennings are large, wide, close to the surface of the road, and begging for debris to fly in to do some damage. Colorado is known for it high amount of gravel on its roads.
4th, I have protested the whole deal with the service department's management and was told that they wont do anything for me. I contacted the people at Scion's customer experience (head quarters). Went back and forth with them for over 3 days and eventually they agreed to cover half of the cost in good will. Although I am not really happy with paying a cent, half is better than nothing. So I set up an appointment to have the car fixed first thing in the morning (7am) next day. I was told the part was in stock and was quoted for 3 hrs of labor so I figured that by noon it should get done. 1pm came along and I hadnt heard from them. So I called (I was always calling them when I was promised a call) and was told that by 2pm it will be ready. No call from them at 2 so I called again and this time to find out that the part they had in stock wasn't the right part. I spoke with the manager and he looked into the matter but only to find that the condenser is nowhere to be found in the US!!!!! It will take weeks to get one imported.
If this were you, what would you do???? Its Friday and come Monday I have to drive this A/C-less brand new car to Florida!!!! :mad:
Allan
Car
http://s49.photobucket.com/albums/f280/vintagefortytwo/Scion%20xB/
Sunroof
http://s49.photobucket.com/albums/f280/vintagefortytwo/xB%20Sliding%20Sunroof/
Leather
http://s49.photobucket.com/albums/f280/vintagefortytwo/xB%20Leather%20Seats/
Manual Transmission Oil Change
http://s49.photobucket.com/albums/f280/vintagefortytwo/xB%20Trans%20Oil%20Change- /
I've bought $100000 worth of toyota products in the past 4 years this is a great thank you.
What I dont get is why the ac costs 5% as much as the whole car???
Wait, why on earth would you want the driver's seat to fold completely flat?? who would drive????
-Beansprout
Certainly not the person sleeping in it.
If there is no armrest added to stick up like an island, folding the front seats back makes the whole front of the car sleepable. Then folding the rear seats forward opens up the whole car but it is all not very flat.
I've been spoiled by my Datsun wagon. I used to be able to pack all kinds of stuff in the cargo area, and the xB just doesn't measure up. I have to fold down one seat and wrap large items with a blanket and then secure them with the rear seat belt to keep them off my daughter. I haven't had the courage to put her in the front seat. She only weighs 50 lbs, and I don't trust the weight sensors with her life. I suppose if push comes to shove, I could move large items by folding down all the passenger side seats and use the seat belt to secure my stuff, but it would mean my daughter or wife would have to ride in the rear left seat.
It only measures 13 feet long. Your Datsun wagon was probably two feet longer.
The xB's 60/40 seat and flattening front seat also have great potential for moving lots of stuff, but the don't fold down completely flat (unless I'm missing something). The interior height is superior, but the xB's interior is a little too ergonimic and plush to make moving practical.
...Or I could just rent a van.
After all, 43ft.³ could be a box 43ft. long x 1ft high x 1ft long.!
The dimensions of the largest rectangular box that could fit through the hatchback and entirely inside the vehicle with the all the doors closed would be much handier for me to know.
I think the volume measurement is a bit more than marginally useful since the interior of most vehicles are NOT in that 43'x1'x1' shape :P
Notwithstanding reports from the D.E.A. that I'm in the #1 or #2 state for methamphetamine production; I just don't think there are that many folks around wanting to know how much anhydrous ammonia(a product generally sold by volume) they can pump into the car they are shopping for.
Where did you get the door moldings for your xB? I would like to get a set for my 2007 Fit..
Thanks.
Regards,
Bubba
http://www.customautotrim.com/products/moldings/index.html
There is a huge selection of profiles. It came in two peices, each about 8 feet long, with tapered ends, and you have to measure and cut what you need.