Considering the Canadian tends to lean toward small cars, it's a shame that the
Scion was not introduced to Canada. The xB seems like a very fuel efficient way
to haul light cargo.

Pars
98 DX Hatch

griffin wrote:

> Ya, that's two people who've suggested the Scion ...altho I have yet to see
> one here. Looks nice tho ...I'll ask my Toy dealer this weekend about them.
> Anyone here have any true values for MPG for the Matrix ...city and highway.
> Those "official" ratings are useless.
>
> Thanks again for the feedback everyone.
>
> >
> > For your needs, and as a Honda err enthusiast, I'd say the Corolla -
> boring
> > but reliable, durable and possibly closer to bullet-proof... and Honda is
> > not offering anything to trump it now... like the superior DW suspension
> > system they used to have - sad that. The old Civic SOHC Honda engine is
> > umm, tired!
> >
> > If you can live with a 2-door hatch - we did with our kids back then with
> a
> > Rabbit and Beetle as 2nd car - take a look at the Scion tC... a lot of car
> > for the $$ if the price stands... and you get Toyota "build". Check out
> > www.scionlife.com.
> >
> > Rgds, George Macdonald
> >
> > "Just because they're paranoid doesn't mean you're not psychotic" - Who,
> me??