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I have an excellent dealer for service for all the work on the Scion. Its not the same dealer where I bought mine. Funny how that works.
Here's one to throw out. Imagine Deep Purple as a special edition.
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I paid 14100 for the xb, 945 for the springs and alarm. They paid 220 to Dodge City Toyota for installing the springs. The price seems reasonable. I've seen used '04's for the same money.
timcsim7
"05 Polar White
5 speed
Toyota Alarm
18" Diable X-Calibers
Sprint Suspension springs
'05 TCM auto.
Scion alloys
strut tie bar
fog lights
floor mats
First I had to decide if the xB was the car for me (long, long time since I drove a compact). To make this decision I needed to find an auto to test drive. The dealer in my town had now xB's or any coming in - except the 'special'. The next closest dealer did have an auto, but I struggled to get there during open hours. The third closest had none - didn't know when they would - then had one in only a couple days. That one I drove. Still wasn't sure. Spent all last Saturday doing some serious shopping xB and otherwise. Drove another auto at the 2nd dealer. Both the dealers I drove cars at did not know when they could get the 'rare' camo color for me.
I went on line Sunday - designed my 'camo' - no big deal (nothing but auto) and listed my local dealer. They called Monday to confirm my interest. Called again Tuesday to say they found the camo. Got together Thursday to take delivery. No high pressure to add on extra warranties etc. They even met my on-line financing quote.
Best car buying experience I've ever had.
Oh yeah, the 2nd dealer called me Thursday morn to tell of having a camo-auto on the lot. I returned the call today while driving mine.
Also, the dealer I bought from said it was the easiest dealer/dealer trade he ever made. Camo-autos all over the place.
I think I'm gonna like this camo-box.
Chris of the JamesGang
Thanks for suggestion re using a net dealer.
ThanksMuch
Chris of the JamesGang
'05 Polar White
5 Speed
18" Diable X-Calibers
Sprint Performance Springs
Both visits were pleasant. We originally thought we wanted an automatic, but decided the manual was more fun to drive. We got the Solar Yellow 2.0. It's bright!
But with all the rain in the Norhwest, we don't dissapear into the pea soup. The xB is totally different than our Saab wagon which has every option you can think of. But both of us find that we like taking the xB out for most everything 'cept the long trips. We were pleased with the "no haggle" pricing which Toyota did purposely to attract Gen Y buyers. Scions are hardly limited to younger buyers; in other forums I am finding that the age of xB buyers ranges from 16 to 91 (retired Eastern Airlines pilot in Florida). Admittedly, it's an odd design which is not universally liked, but there are surprising numbers of folks of all ages who like it a lot. We've never been waved at so much in any car we've ever owned!
ThanksMuch
Chris of the JamesGang
Crooked Chris Camo
Thanks, Jim
I don't know how this compares to comparable vehicles. I do know I had to modify my ramps for oil changes
Upsizing the wheels will likely not gain you significant ground clearance. You end up with less tire sidewall. So, will not gain in the total outside diameter of the tire. You will get a better look with the larger wheels (subjective of course), and the ride quality will suffer. But then, cornering will improve.
TheWife had 16s on her cougar (now 15s). There is a significant difference in the ride. 17s would make the xB ride and handle like a go-cart
ThanksMuch
Crooked Chris Camo
I drove an automatic and it has plently of power, but the manual (in my opinion) is more fun. It would be fun in the middle of the desert(no congestion), too.
By the way, don't forget to get the front strut tie bar. Its worth every bit of $225.
How is the Scion armrest?
I got an 05 Blue Onyx Pearl xB before the armrest option was available. Crazedcommuter has the aftermarket armrest from zeta products and I heard it was great. Just curious.
One is big and has a flip up lid with storage for $99 with free shipping
The good news is that I live in the woods and have a 32 mile commute to work and I have been driving my Ford Explorer for the past 6 years. I am keeping the Exp for our nasty winters,but the xB should save me significant gas dollars! Plus it looks cool,LOL!
Babe,the Blue OxB
You really need that armrest. I am enjoying the heck out of mine. I've looked at all the other armrests out there and the Zeta still is the best. I just turned 12,000 on my XB and avg. 34 mpg. The last experiment with the car was to fill it up to the neck and just drive as far as I could before filling up. When I finally pulled in for gas I had logged 368.3 miles and re-filled 11.1 gal. of gas. I left that whole .8 gal in the tank as a safety net. This shows up to 33.1 mpg cruising around the Wash., DC area at 75 mph with the A/C on to combat the 95 degree heat. I laugh at my co-workers that complain about their Tahoe's and Explorers 11 mpg and the $80 price tag to fill them up. I've performed all of my own oil changes with Castrol 5W-30 and Mobil 1 filters. The 1 gripe that I do have is that the Scion floor mat on the driver's side has worn out. Right under the gas pedal it just wore out. I suspect cheap carpet process and will try to get Leesburg Scion to ante up for a new mat. Other that that I'm very pleased with the overall performance of the Box.