Thinking about buying a Scion XD,...

[CXTKRS1]

Originally Posted by JDMJim Wow, Veloster is a 1.6?! that's alot of weight to be pushing around. Jus tthe hood is ridiculously heavy. Honestly tho, I know we are all in a hurry, But I have been keeping me highway speeds at 70. waaaaaay better highway mileage as for foglights, I can't do it since I made the left panel into an airvent

The 1.6 I think produces more power than our 1.8.

[CWB211]

Originally Posted by CXTKRS1 The 1.6 I think produces more power than our 1.8.

Yeah, their 1.6 liter gets 138 hp I think, and better mpg.

[cvriv]

Thanks guys but I think im sold on the Veloster! I took it out for a test drive and holy hell that car is nice! fully loaded I can get it for around 24000. I am thinking I like it

As for the XD rpm range,... thanks for the info guys. 3250rpm for 75mpg isnt that bad. BUT HOLY HELL THAT VELOSTER IS NICE! LOL. I think im jsut going to go with it. But then again im going to a ford dealer tomorrow to run some numbers. Their new focus hatchback is nice as hell too. But it's running a bit higher in price though.

I heard that next year theres going to be a turbo charger Veloster I love turbos but I need something that is going to last a long time. Turbos do last a long time but they tend to fail here and there with all the stresses they endure.

So we'll see what happens

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Originally Posted by JDMJim it's a tough call between those cars actually. altho HP rating is higher with teh Hyundai, torque figures are nearly the same for both cars. Weight is almost the same too which could make the Hyundai feel a bit sluggish. I guess it all depends on how the weight is distributed in the chassis for handling.

The Veloster was hardly sluggish. That little car has some decent pull. Pretty much as quick or maybe quicker than the corolla s im driving now and just about as fast as my mothers Focus. Its an impressive little car.

[CWB211]

While I do love the idea of a turbo engine also, I just don't like having to fuel up with premium gas. I got my xD originally for a good daily driver that won't break the bank, so even if the mpg isn't bad the fact that I have to fuel up with premium kills the economy to me.

But yes... there is just something awesome about driving a turbo, haha.

[cvriv]

Originally Posted by CWB211 While I do love the idea of a turbo engine also, I just don't like having to fuel up with premium gas. I got my xD originally for a good daily driver that won't break the bank, so even if the mpg isn't bad the fact that I have to fuel up with premium kills the economy to me. But yes... there is just something awesome about driving a turbo, haha.

I totally agree with you. AND if you do go turbo,... you need to seriously go TURBO! LOL. 300hp+ TURBO

[CXTKRS1]

Originally Posted by CWB211 While I do love the idea of a turbo engine also, I just don't like having to fuel up with premium gas. I got my xD originally for a good daily driver that won't break the bank, so even if the mpg isn't bad the fact that I have to fuel up with premium kills the economy to me. But yes... there is just something awesome about driving a turbo, haha.

No one knows what kind of the fuel the car will use yet. Kia has 2.0 DI injected turbocharges inline four that makes 270HP while running on 87. HP rumors are around 180 for the 1.6 which is possible on regular gas.

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Originally Posted by cvriv Exactly!!! This is why im nervous about going to the Ford dealer tomorrow. He said they dont have what im looking for but there are other vehicles i might like. I know theres a good chance he wont have what I want. I know he's going to do everything in his power to sell me anything. I wont fall for that. I really like the Veloster. This guy will seriously have to impress me for me to even consider buying a ford.

You're 33, tells the sales person to piss off and will you call them over when you want to go for a test drive. They give a rats ass which car is actually better for you they just want a sale. Do not relay on them on for any information, heck you're better off searching google for an answer than asking a salesmen.

[cvriv]

So,..... I went to the ford dealer this morning. I set up an appointment to amuse myself. Just to see what they could do for me. I really didnt think anything was going to happen. Well,... I am friggin impressed. First,... I sat inside the new focus hatchback. Its like being inside the cockpit of a spaceship! The first words out of my mouth was,... holy shit. Swear. There was such much coolness there I could barely contain myself. A color LCD between the cool looking tach and speedo. The my touch screen with all the other colorful buttons and shit I have no idea what they all do. It looks damn cool!

Anyways,... this guy found me the very car I wanted. He got me a bangin apr and monthly payment as well. Everything I wanted, no problems. I cant believe it went that well and that easy.

Im getting a black titanium focus,.... with EVERYTHING. Everything. It has so much shit I dont even know all of it off the top of my head. Im as happy as a fat rat. They will have the car on the lot this monday. But toyota wont be giving my check till thursday Hopefully by that friday the check will clear my account. Fingers crossed.

[randyP]

It is easy to get a great deal on a new car if you know where to go. You can try going to each car dealership and ask, but that is a long task if you live in Atlanta like me. There is actually a site I found, which shows all the prices and lets you compare cars. That is how I found my Scion dealership. With Sandy Springs Scion you'll receive the best automobile purchasing experience possible.

[Whack-A-Mole]

Originally Posted by CXTKRS1 The 1.6 I think produces more power than our 1.8.

Hyundai states it does at 138hp, and it has direct injection. I think it looks butt ugly though, and I believe you said before about our power band "it looks like an old V8 truck" referring to how low and flat the power band was. So it's peak power may be more, but I doubt it would be similarly broad.