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Scion xB Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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scion xB driving in hilly terrain and interstates by southern1
Nov 07, 2005 (4:52 pm)
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How is the xB on interstate travel plus of hilly terrain. The horsepower is low, but torque seems reasonable. What can I expect?
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comments by tundradude
Nov 08, 2005 (11:21 am)
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The first three oil changes is at whatever interval you like.
 
Since the xB is geared low, you never have a loss of power in terms of interstate travel.
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Re: comments [tundradude] by jamesgang
Nov 08, 2005 (3:01 pm)
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Replying to: tundradude (Nov 08, 2005 11:21 am)

The three oil changes, according to the owner's manual, can be any time during the warrenty period. They do not have to be the first three.
Also, they go with the car if traded and not used before 'times up'
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Air vents by thundercloud
Nov 10, 2005 (12:32 pm)
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Have had my xB for about a week now. I love it more each day!
 
Does anyone know if air is supposed to come out of the dash vents even when the air flow dial is set to "floor"?
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Re: scion xB driving in hilly terrain and interstates [southern1] by crazedcommuter
Nov 10, 2005 (3:59 pm)
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Replying to: southern1 (Nov 07, 2005 4:52 pm)

I drive my XB daily on a 110 mile roundtrip commute. I run a combination of 2 lane country roads over a mountain and interstate travel. There is sufficient power on the interstate as I cruise at 70-80 mph daily with no trouble. On hills you will have to downshift, but the vvt-i pulls like a champ at 6k rpm, and I have no trouble. My thundercloud automatic has 22,500 miles on it since April 3, and has been running great. I got 34.6 mpg on my last tank. I have not yet taken the car in for service as I do all my own oil changes and run it down to a local garage for an $11 tire rotation. I just changed from regular Castrol and Penzoil oil to Castrol Syntec synthetic to see if it made any difference in mileage. At the 1/2 tank level, it looks like I'm getting a little better mileage but I'll know more after another tankful for comparison. Oil changes are a snap and take 10 min. I went with my wife the other night to look at the new Chevy HHR just for curiosity sake. I got in and pulled on the armrest to close the door, and the armrest came off in my hand!!! Salesman said it "must've come loose". More Chevy junk!!! I never had issues with the XB's quality, and wiil now begin searching for one for my wife. We're going to be a 2 XB family.
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Re: scion xB driving in hilly terrain and interstates [crazedcommuter] by scootertrash
Nov 10, 2005 (6:05 pm)
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Replying to: crazedcommuter (Nov 10, 2005 3:59 pm)

Be sure to let us know how the synthetic oil affects your mileage
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This is a pricing forum... by kyfdx HOST
Nov 10, 2005 (7:04 pm)
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If you wish to discuss general features or performance, please do so here:
 
Scion xB - Hip to be square
 
thanks,
kyfdx
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thundercloud by tundradude
Nov 10, 2005 (9:15 pm)
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Its a Toyota thing to have the two side top vents flow air even though its set for the floor. Every Toyota I have had since 78 has done this.
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crazed commuter by tundradude
Nov 10, 2005 (9:16 pm)
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You have really put on the miles. I almost have 9000. I will admit that I have done some carpooling some days with my wife to keep the miles down.
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Help...Can't decide on Black Sand Pearl or Thundercloud by brazuca
Nov 17, 2005 (2:53 pm)
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Hi Everybody....I found a xB in stock, automatic, BSP for $15,195. I looked the color and it's really nice, but I was decided on the Thundercloud Metallic.
 
Any opinions ? Does anyone here have a BSP ? I'm afraid it's gonna be tough to keep it clean ? What about marks from car wash, etc.
 
I really liked it and it's not easy to find a basic one.

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