Hey everyone, Last Wednesday I fell asleep on the way home from my third shift job took out a tree and totaled my car. Walked away with nothing more than a headache and no recollection of the accident at all. Kinda a blessing in a way. Also the State Trooper who arrived on scene was very kind and didn't even write me a ticket. I just heard back from the insurance company yesterday and they will be paying off the remainder of my loan on the car about $4,480 (Wish I had gotten Gap insurance because that would be nice in my pocket) and I will have an extra $900 left over for whatever. I will be paying off some other debt with it along with buying some stuff for the baby on the way. I am currently using my Fiance's 2009 Toyota Yaris for the work commute since she was taken out of work due to the pregnancy. I plan on doing some paying off on other bills before I dive into another 5-6 year loan, but I am still looking around at what's out there and I have narrowed my search down to 2 vehicles.

Nissan Cube
and
Scion xB

I prefer the second gen version of the xB 2007-on just so we are all on the same page.


I am just curious on how these vehicles on mainly on gas and trunk space as I will need to be cramming strollers, pack-n-plays, ect in it in the near future. I am also open to any other suggestions on a good vehicle. Some requirments however are 1) Needs to have leg room for a 6'1" Driver, 2) Needs to come with cruise control (Most newer stuff does, but my 2007 versa I just wrecked didn't), and 3) Needs to be $11,000 and under.

If anyone can shed some light on these (I know a couple people on here have xB's, not sure on cubes) I would much appreciate the rating.


I drive 40 miles one way to work so I need something that gets close to 30mpg like my last car. With a little more room.




Many thanks,

Kevin