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#89 of 345 Love It! by yellotoaster49 Jul 15, 2005 (9:33 am)
I purchased my Solar Yellow 2.0 xB in March. I saw an ad for it in a magazine and immediately called the saleman that we were working with and he was able to get one of the first ones released. I have #49 or 2500. It was a great buying experiance and have had no problems with the car at all. The no haggling price is also a great feature. With the Release Series package and some other added in features that I wanted, the total came close to 18,000$ which wasn't that bad. I got the automatic with added the extra $800 or so in and the package and few more minor options. I love this car and have nothing bad to say about it. Replies to this message: yb5 (Sep 22, 2005 2:25 pm)
#90 of 345 Re: Bras [crazedcommuter] by jamesgang Jul 16, 2005 (3:07 am)
Replying to: crazedcommuter (Jun 20, 2005 7:13 pm) I've put the bra off and on numerous times (a very simple process I might add) - for rain and/or car washes. It seems to retain its original integrety. That is, it hasn't become loose at all. It absolutely does not flutter at highway speeds. The bunji type hold downs are still very tight. All in all I have to rate this as a very good product. I don't know who makes it for Scion, but it is the actual xB bra _ I kindof like that as well. Crooked Chris Camo
#91 of 345 Wheels 17inch by jimk4 Jul 19, 2005 (11:01 pm)
Hi, I drove an xB and loved it except it sits so low to the road. Would 17's improve road clearance? And how would 17's affect gas mileage?   Thanks, Jim
#92 of 345 Ground Clearance by jamesgang Jul 20, 2005 (1:34 am)
The xB has a ground clearance of 6.1" 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
#93 of 345 which trans by sheila_917 Jul 26, 2005 (6:19 am)
I'm a 50 some yr old woman and will be buying a XB within the week. I live in So Calif (desert-not alot of traffic for So Cal). I can't decide if I should get it with automatic or stick. Thought the small engine would need a stick to give it some "ump", but test drove the auto and it seemed to have quiet alot of pick up. Haven't had the chance yet to drive a stick, dealer seems to have all automatics. Any thoughts on this? Replies to this message: fosman77 (Jul 27, 2005 9:38 pm)
#94 of 345 stick or auto by tundradude Jul 26, 2005 (4:29 pm)
I personally have a stick and its a wonderful shifter. Its also cheaper to get a stick. The automatic will give you slighlty better gas mileage though, because it is not geared as low. However, the differences are not to lose sleep over; 1mpg.   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. Replies to this message: sheila_917 (Jul 26, 2005 5:27 pm)
#95 of 345 Re: stick or auto [tundradude] by sheila_917 Jul 26, 2005 (5:27 pm)
Replying to: tundradude (Jul 26, 2005 4:29 pm) OK, going to show my ignorance....... What's a front strut tie bar? Do they keep the car more stable? I thought all cars built had them....(things that make ya go "hummmm")... Thanks for the info..
#96 of 345 tie-bar by tundradude Jul 26, 2005 (8:08 pm)
Its a tie bar that goes across the top of the engine. It makes the vehicle handle very well. Thank of it as a big saftey device. Plus it makes the car more fun. Replies to this message: sheila_917 (Jul 26, 2005 9:28 pm)
#97 of 345 Re: tie-bar [tundradude] by sheila_917 Jul 26, 2005 (9:28 pm)
Replying to: tundradude (Jul 26, 2005 8:08 pm) Ok, well, I'm off tomorrow to purchase one (with the tie bar! Hey, I"m all for a little more fun in life!), if I can find the green or blue in a stick. Thank you so much for all of your help, it's appreciated.
#98 of 345 Re: which trans [sheila_917] by fosman77 Jul 27, 2005 (9:38 pm)
Replying to: sheila_917 (Jul 26, 2005 6:19 am) I'm a fifty some year old male. I just purchased a new xb with automatic. I am very happy with it, it has enough power for me, but I tend to drive the speed limit. I am using it to for a work car, about 35 miles each way and it does well on the freeway. I filled up today and got 30mpg. It only has 260 miles on it, so maybe better mileage after break in.

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