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Re: crazedcommuter [geekay]
by crazedcommuter
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Apr 05, 2005 (3:11 am)
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Replying to: geekay (Apr 04, 2005 3:03 pm)
Yeah...the cardboard radio was a real turnoff when I shopped at Younger in Hagerstown. All the Xb's on their lot had it in place of a real stereo. 5 speeds seem to be on the rare side in the DC area. I know that Darcars Scion in Frederick had 2 on their lot last week. I'm pretty happy so far with the Xb. My wife who is usually nonchalant about my vehicle buys, made it a point to drive the Xb on every errand last weekend while I tore the dining room apart.
'05 XB--Thundercloud Metallic
Fog Lights
Strut Tie Bar
Floor Mats
EM 7 Rims
Cargo Net
97 Chevy Astro All Wheel Drive
95 S-10 blazer 2 door
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Re: crazedcommuter [crazedcommuter]
by geekay
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Apr 05, 2005 (2:23 pm)
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Replying to: crazedcommuter (Apr 05, 2005 3:11 am)
I have a set of 17 inch performance wheels that my son uses some times on his Honda CRX.. They will do just fine. The car is doing great, more so on our country roads. Only problem, he/she who gets out of the house first in the morning takes it. I think my kids will finally start rising early. One more thing, I talked to my local scion dealer and he says he and some other dealers are attending some kind of orientation training on 18th of this month, it will be Scion products in general and the limited series XA coming out later this year.
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Re: crazedcommuter [geekay]
by crazedcommuter
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Apr 06, 2005 (7:13 am)
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Replying to: geekay (Apr 05, 2005 2:23 pm)
Good way to get your kids up, but then you'll never get to use it.. My 16 yr old wants to drive it all the time, but my 18 yr old only wants to drive our old blazer. I'm amazed how smooth the XB handles on our country roads. It hugs the curves and cruises over the bumps and ruts just fine. I think it's a good thing with the Scion orientation. They might update the sales teams on new options for the XB. What color did you get?
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Re: crazedcommuter [crazedcommuter]
by geekay
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Apr 06, 2005 (1:57 pm)
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Replying to: crazedcommuter (Apr 06, 2005 7:13 am)
Mine is also Thunder Cloud, there was a yellow special edition on the lot at Tyson's but I did not want it. Are you planning to take it back to the dealer at 5,000 miles for the free oil change? I am getting about 28-29 mpg but I think it will improve.
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Re: crazedcommuter [geekay]
by crazedcommuter
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Apr 07, 2005 (6:31 am)
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Replying to: geekay (Apr 06, 2005 1:57 pm)
Yes, I will take it back to the dealer for oil changes. You get 3 free oil changes with new Scion purchases. I'll get the oil changed at about 3000 miles on the 1st change, then 4500-5000 on the subsequent ones. I just finished my 2nd tank and I avg. 33.4 mpg, of course that was at 60mph and under. You should get better mileage after a few thousand miles. I also looked at the yellow special edition but I like the Thundercloud better. I think a special edition black with the CAI, TRD exhaust, chrome rims, and a spoiler would look good.
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color
by tundradude
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Apr 07, 2005 (12:19 pm)
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That yellow is nice, but it has a sport tune muffler that I would not want.
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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color
by geekay
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Apr 07, 2005 (2:24 pm)
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I think the design, specially the slab sides can carry off most colors with ease, like a big canvas. Deep purple would be good color, but even the black cherry that they have on the XA would be great.
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bc
by tundradude
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Apr 07, 2005 (4:40 pm)
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Black Cherry is one of the main colors on all models.
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Re: color [tundradude]
by crazedcommuter
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Apr 08, 2005 (2:51 am)
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Replying to: tundradude (Apr 07, 2005 12:19 pm)
Is that TRD muffler the "buzzy" sounding one? I haven't heard one yet but if it sounds like a chainsaw I would be annoyed. I just installed my Zeta Storage armrest last night. It looks great!! It matches the interior perfectly and looks factory. The armrest installs in about 10 minutes and attaches to the seat tracks without impeding the operation of the seats. My 9 yr. old son and I installed it and it was so easy that I just gave him a few hints and then watched him do the work. It flips up out of the way if needed and does not cover the rear drink holder. This is a good product for Xb owners.
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Re: color [crazedcommuter]
by kirstie_h HOST
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Apr 08, 2005 (5:20 am)
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Replying to: crazedcommuter (Apr 08, 2005 2:51 am)
Please share that information with other owners in our regular (non-pricing) discussion about the Scion xB. Thanks!
kirstie_h
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