mixed feelings about the "Pure Pricing" concept...but finally chose the XD over yaris (felt and drove cheap, lack of standard equipment, high price despite only
slightly better MPG) & honda fit (buzzy 1.5, more performance oriented but didn't feel quite as quiet/refined as the XD, not lovin' the honda theft history).
couldn't get the gray color i wanted so settled for 2nd choice black. i'm a 30-something transitioning from midlife crisis, so ditched the manual transmission and more sporty cars. the less drama the better, so back to Toyota for the longhaul.
the modbug is inescapable for me. future plans include coilovers or spring/shocks, high performance tires and 16" wheels, some exterior cosmetics ie. smoked tails, dark tints, foglights, decals and such. sucks no CARB legal intake from AEM. will go to K&N drop filter then.
Impressions in the first week of ownership:
- what, no cruise control?
- love the headroom, simplicity of the gauges, general interior layout
- quiet, comfy ride
- 1.8 liter is peppy enuff for the Squid's needs!
- pudgy looking exterior has grown on me, like a black bullfrog
- i'm not missing the stick shift....so far.
