THE SCION xB: THE OFFICIAL iPHONE AUTOMOBILE

doron · 06-14-2007, 01:05 PM

...i chkd out rishio's topic
http://www.everythingiphone.com/forum/iphone-accessories/iphone-and-existing-car-audio-interface-398.html

..then i recalled the thread i posted (which was quite ironic)
http://www.iphoneforum.info/iphone-forum/viewtopic.php?t=1184&highlight=

...along with the reports about the 2008 scion's being ipod compatible...
Scion today announced that its entire 2008 lineup will come with standard iPod connectivity
http://www.macnn.com/articles/07/02/08/scion.ipod.integration/
A choice from three new head units will be available on all 2008 Scions. All sound systems feature six speakers and standard iPod connectivity.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scion_xB

...and based on its shape, i am convinced that the scion xb is THE official iphone automobile...

...what yall think...

mav · 06-14-2007, 01:20 PM

I hope not because the xB isn't all that great of a car.

spacerog · 06-14-2007, 01:25 PM

Talk about pulling disparate pieces of information together to come up with a hair-brained, off the wall theory.

First Apple does not need any sort of co-branding with iPhone.

Second, if they did need co-branding it is unlikley to be in the form of an automobile.

Third, if they did need co-branding with an automobile (see points one and two) it would most likely be with a brand with whom Apple has worked with before like BMW or Saturn. My bet would be Saturn and specifically the Ion Redline since it fits iPhone's demographic. Actually I take that back as the Ion is getting discontinued. Probably be the Cobalt SS.

But seriously there ain't gonna be an iPhone official anything for quite some time. I mean Apple doesn't need it and dilluting the brand just doesn't make sence right now.

- SR

azwilly · 06-14-2007, 01:35 PM

Actually MINIs have been iPod friendly since 2004....

Spin This! · 06-14-2007, 01:53 PM

Actually I take that back as the Ion is getting discontinued. Probably be the Cobalt SS.

Yuck... I hope Apple customers are smarter than to buy a rebranded Cavalier.

gt1948 · 06-14-2007, 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by mav

I hope not because the xB isn't all that great of a car.

Was wondering, do you own one; what do you based that observation on if you don't?

I have had one for a month now and lov it......
Teal, slush box, Nav System and the Ipod works like a charm and I am sure the IPhone will too after speaking with Apple rep.

doron · 06-21-2007, 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by gt1948

Was wondering, do you own one; what do you based that observation on if you don't?

I have had one for a month now and lov it......
Teal, slush box, Nav System and the Ipod works like a charm and I am sure the IPhone will too after speaking with Apple rep.

thanks gt- for stickn up for a brother...yeah!...i co-sign that man...if you don't have one, then don't talk negative about one...so, gt what year is yours man...the 2008 models are going to have it intergrated...did you have to install the iPod intergration yourself...

gt1948 · 06-21-2007, 09:01 AM

Originally Posted by doron

thanks gt- for stickn up for a brother...yeah!...i co-sign that man...if you don't have one, then don't talk negative about one...so, gt what year is yours man...the 2008 models are going to have it intergrated...did you have to install the iPod intergration yourself...

nope, ordered the Nav system when i ordered the 2008 car. Just plug the Ipod in with the supplied cable and it shows up on the hugh 6.1 inch screen,,,,same controls as on the ipod really nice.

doron · 06-21-2007, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by gt1948

nope, ordered the Nav system when i ordered the 2008 car. Just plug the Ipod in with the supplied cable and it shows up on the hugh 6.1 inch screen,,,,same controls as on the ipod really nice.

yoooo...you got the 2008 model...yooooo...word...if you don't mind me askn, is the 2008 model reasonable in price...since its already iPod intergrated, do you really need the Nav syst...how much is the Nav syst....and is it bluetooth intergrated...man that will hot it the iPhone sync with the systm in the 2008 model

gt1948 · 06-21-2007, 09:10 AM

Originally Posted by doron

yoooo...you got the 2008 model...yooooo...word...if you don't mind me askn, is the 2008 model reasonable in price...since its already iPod intergrated, do you really need the Nav syst...how much is the Nav syst....and is it bluetooth intergrated...man that will hot it the iPhone sync with the systm in the 2008 model

Nav system adds 2000 to base price....no BT

will let you know next friday if Iphone works, apple thinks it will......