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Thanks for the info on the grilles, sounds like that's a nice way to customize mine without going for the paint decals or other options. Re color, there seem to be very few white xBs out there, and the few I've seen look really sharp. Plus you can touch up white paint really easily (even use WhiteOut in a pinch) The xB does come with an ashtray, but it's too small to even store the car lighter in. If you smoke, you're probably better off getting one of those mug-looking things that fits in your cup holder and has a funnel-shaped hole in the top (get it at any car wash). They're easy to hit with ashes and butts, and they actually seem to contain a lot of the odor. I went ahead and bought the bumper protector today. Toyota of the Desert had one in stock and discounted it to $38 plus tax. It comes with four pages of directions, but it went on really easily...just clean the bumper, spray soapy water on it (so you can slide the decal around before you finalize it), peel off the backing and stick it on. They say to use a squeegie, but I just used a clean dry cloth. As far as your daughter liking to ride in it with you, kudos! It might be that the damn thing is so much fun to drive that you just exude happiness, and she feels it too. 3000 miles on mine, but driving to SF Friday so will be just about due for my FIRST FREE OIL CHANGE when I get back!
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Replying to: mnikos (Oct 05, 2005 7:32 pm) well worth every penny. also ordered a custom velour dash cover last night for $43.70 shipping included. now i just need to go get the xb middle of next week (just waiting for my deposit to clear the bank). i'll buy it, then off to tire shop for those cool wheels for  $80 each (silver alloys by Konig), then home to apply new grille and dash cover. within one day it will already look a lot different and custom within a week of that i will order the bumper mat, armrest, and pick up a windshield tint strip for Pep boys.  p.s. there appears to only be like two very accessible mounting tabs on top of grille which makes it simple to install (no mods needed) even comes with the hardware! |
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i got an email today from an ebay member who had bought one of those chrome bezel rings for the xb speedometer. he says that it really looks good and quality is fine but he thought that it wasn't worth $50...... that was my concern. just thought you might like to know......... |
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bought my new 2006 xb tonight at toyota of the desert. it was the only one they had on the lot. all dealers in my area were sold out. i got real lucky! got a silver one with auto, remote locks,side spoilers, and xb carpet mats. it had just come off the truck and was still waiting for them to put on the rear bumper and stereo. it only had two miles on it........... i drove it, looked at it, then bought it on the spot! $15,300 before tax and license. sales guy made it a very smooth transaction. they have to finish it and will deliver it to me tomorrow so they gave a camry as a loaner for the night. THANKS TOYOTA OF THE DESERT!!!! 
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Welcome to the club!
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Replying to: tundradude (Oct 13, 2005 11:47 am) it just reminds me of a big toy. oh, dealership also threw in a full tank of gas and a scion keychain with chrome license plate frame
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| Im located in central Florida and was wondering if anyone could tell me the best dealer to do business with. | |
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I "ordered" my Scion Xb about 4 weeks ago (Continental Scion, Countryside, Illinois). I ordered a few options worth about 1.5K. I knew about the "no haggle" price... but yesterday I asked the dealer if they could at least do first 3-4 oil changes for free (I know it's important to use the right oil especially when the car is new). They said "no" -- so I didn't buy the car. It seems I wasted 4 weeks for nothing... I think I"m going to go to another dealer tomorrow. Is it normal that the dealer doesn't give you anything "for free"? Maybe someone could recommend a better dealer in the Chicago area? Thanks, tom |
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Replying to: tomb3 (Oct 28, 2005 4:29 pm) Don't sweat the small stuff. |
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Replying to: tomb3 (Oct 28, 2005 4:29 pm) That said, though I've not ordered a new vehicle, I would have thought the negotiating would have taken place BEFORE the order was placed. As the other poster said, these cars have a very short 'on lot stay' - so you were left with little or no leverage. |
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