I bought the dorkiest car today (but it suits me).

[Pale Blue Dot]

This is my new Scion Xa:



It's boxy, not at all sporty, and it's a kind of turbulent ride. But it's inexpensive, very fuel-efficient (31 city, 38 highway), has a personality ("total geek") and, since it's made by Toyota, probably very reliable. Sort of like me, except for the "made by Toyota" part.

This is a car that proudly announces to the world "I really could care less what you think of me." :D

So what does your car say about you?

46 1/2 hours!!:woohoo:

[Maat]

1. I think it's cute.

It really says 'progressive.'

[Langis]

2. I like it

and I would really like that kind of Gas milage.

[tk2kewl]

3. congrats

:toast:

my car says i don't give a shit about anything :) 11 year old S-10 pickup with no a/c

[givemebackmycountry]

4. That's a cool ride...and I'm no geek.

The right color and the right wheels and that's a cool ride.

And I agree, "who cares, it beats walking and it beats public transportation"

[Redstone]

5. I don't know "what my car says about me."

I'll listen to your opinion, though...if SB likes you so much, you must be a decent sort, and have a brain or two as well.

Here's Missy:



Redstone

[Pale Blue Dot]

14. It says:

"I'm really cool, and I want to give Finnfan a ride with the top down."

I'll get a convertable after my first million. :D

[Redstone]

23. Whenever you're around, we'll go for a ride.

If you're competent with a manual tranny, you can even drive.

But just for a little while. I'm a lousy passenger.

Redstone

[Zomby Woof]

6. I have a 2005 Nissan Sentra

30/37 mpg, emissions standards even stricter than California's (the strictest in the US), rated as one of the Top 15 Green cars due to this fact, and affordable.

Nissan builds them in Mississippi and Tennessee, so I can have the economic and reliable Japanese car factor going while keeping Americans employed in the shitty Bush era. Everybody wins.

I love my car.

[greeneyedpookie]

7. Granted, it is a gas guzzler

but I love my truck!



plus tricked out with a black bug guard, window guards, and a chrome headache rack in the back.

Need it out here in the country!

Glad that you found a car for you need. (to go on a trip to see SarahBelle ;) Very happy for you two!)

GEP

:bounce:

[Pale Blue Dot]

15. I'm going on a trip to see her in 45 hours and 26 minutes.

Give or take. :D

[greeneyedpookie]

26. I wish you both

the best of love and luck! I met my husband online and it was the best thing that has ever happened to me!!

GEP

:bounce:

[leftofthedial]

8. "I'm old and beat up."

[hickman1937]

9. Happy for you,

but I see more lay off's in my future. I work for ford.

[Pale Blue Dot]

17. Sorry, hickman1937

I was born and raised in a Toyota family. I'll consider a Ford next time. :-(

[Clintmax]

10. Red 1996 Mazda Miata

That's starting to nickel and dime me to death. I want a Scion as well, Finn.

[chaska]

11. I love those things....

want one, too.

[GOPisEvil]

12. A "turbulent" ride?

That doesn't sound very comfy, but if you're happy, then that's what matters. :D

[Pale Blue Dot]

19. I was singing along (loudly) to a Rufus Wainwright CD

... and I noticed more vibrato in my voice than normal. Oh well, you can't have everything. :thumbsup:

[GOPisEvil]

21. Nope...you sure can't have it all.

Where would you put it? :silly:

[Wapsie B]

13. No. A Rambler would say you really could care less what others think.

This looks cool to me.

[Pale Blue Dot]

20. When I first saw it, I said to myself:

"This looks like it came from the island of misfit toys." :D

[Wapsie B]

24. Hey, it ain't a Ferrarri.

But I think they look cool enough. Original styling. I've got a Hyundai Sonata. Nice car, but it looks like so many other cars on the road. Yours is original.

[ronnykmarshall]

16. It's too cool!

Rock on w/ your badass car.

[CatholicEdHead]

18. Not the xB?

I like that boxy model.

[caty]

22. I have a Toyota

that is 19 years old. It drives like a dream and the millage is so good I only have to fill it up once a month. I had a spark plug wire replaced recently, and the mechanic said the engine is still in excellent condition. Every two years I take it to have any rust on it taken care of. I will drive this car until the mechanic throws his hands up in the air and says "it just can't be fixed". With money I save on gas, no monthly car payment, and no interest on a car payment, I'd be a fool to give this car up.

[LeftyMom]

25. "secure self-image"

Insecure people don't buy plastic 4 cylinder station wagons. Nobody's going to be impressed by a car with a stock tape deck in the dash, stained cloth interior, french fry packets and 7up cans on the floor and a backseat dominated by a car seat the size of a barcolounger. However, it was cheap, it works, it's safe and the insurance is reasonable. I think if it says anything about LeftyDad and I it screams "too fucking practical for thier own good."

When we replace it, it will be with an AWD minivan. We're so wild and daring. :eyes:

[SarahB]

27. It's adorable!

Just like you. The only thing is that I'm not sure how her namesake will feel (well, unless it was the convertable Mustang :P).

It's Wednesday. Can I say "tomorrow" now? :bounce:

Thank you for almost saving my butt tonight. :loveya:

[Seabiscuit]

28. Scions aren't dorky. They're COOOOOOL!

[kittenpants]

29. I like your car and can only assume

I like you. Are you fuel efficient too?

[SarahB]

30. Since I know he's sleeping and ...

I know him better than anyone around here, I'll answer for him and say "yes"! He's an efficient force to be reckoned with.

:bounce:

[kittenpants]

31. thanks SarahBelle!

I can now sleep soundly knowing that!:)