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#95 of 345 Re: stick or auto [tundradude] by sheila_917 Jul 26, 2005 (6:27 pm)
Replying to: tundradude (Jul 26, 2005 5:29 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 (9:08 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 10:28 pm)
#97 of 345 Re: tie-bar [tundradude] by sheila_917 Jul 26, 2005 (10:28 pm)
Replying to: tundradude (Jul 26, 2005 9:08 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 (10:38 pm)
Replying to: sheila_917 (Jul 26, 2005 7:19 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.
#99 of 345 I'm lovin' it by mnikos Aug 04, 2005 (12:19 am)
Just bought a 2006 xB, my fifth or sixth Toyota (first was a 1974 Celica; most recent was the 25th Anniversary Celica GT convertible in 1997). In between, I've mostly driven Buicks, and I love both. I got the Black Cherry Pearl, which I had read was discontinued for 2006 but it was the first 2006 my dealer (Toyota of the Desert, Cathedral City, California) received; I called to see if they had any 06's and this one was just getting detailed. Drove out with it start-to-finish in a couple of hours. I LOVE the no-hassle 'pure pricing'. First time I've bought a car from a dealer without stomach cramps. I paid about $17000 including tax, license, 6-year 100,000 extended warranty, floor mats, arm rest and new radio option that accepts iPod. I used a 97 Buick Regal GS as trade-in. When I first checked at this dealership last week (before they got the 2006) I was offered between $750-1000 for trade-in. When I went in Monday and bought this car, a different salesman brought back $1200 as the trade-in, so trade-in is subjective even at the same dealership. Minor complaints: steering column is a little too short; a telescoping column would make it more comfortable for me. Haven't had it long enough to note much of anything else, except that it feels like I'm driving a sports car for the first time in my life. I commute into the mountains above Palm Desert on a steep winding highway, and this little guy takes it like a scalded rabbit. I love my xB, and am amazed at the value for the price. I'd recommend it to anyone. Replies to this message: jimw0238 (Oct 01, 2005 3:30 pm) mnikos (Oct 01, 2005 11:37 pm) jimw0238 (Oct 03, 2005 12:59 am)
#100 of 345 P.S. from mnikos by mnikos Aug 04, 2005 (12:21 am)
Forgot to mention mine is an automatic. I also noted that mileage on the window sticker dropped for the 2006 by one mpg for both highway and town driving, from the 2005 stickers on the same lot, same transmission. Anyone know why?
#101 of 345 mnikos by tundradude Aug 04, 2005 (11:18 am)
Maybe they geared it lower for that drop in 5hp between the two years.   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.
#102 of 345 armrests by mnikos Aug 04, 2005 (11:21 pm)
Just got a call from Scion that the armrest I ordered was in. I think it was $120 or so, and I assume that includes installation, but didn't ask. But after going to the Zeta website and seeing pictures of their armrest with storage, I'm going to tell Scion to keep theirs, and order the Zeta. It's about $170. I also ordered the radio upgrade that accepts iPod. Now I guess I have to buy an iPod...
#103 of 345 armrest by tundradude Aug 05, 2005 (8:52 am)
My wife keeps bugging about that armrest, I need to get that Zeta one.
#104 of 345 buy your poor wife that armrest! by mnikos Aug 06, 2005 (1:57 am)
Tundradude, you've been promising to get her an armrest for months now (I just read the entire thread last night, so all of your empty promises are fresh in my mind). Just go online to their website, order it and install it for her. I'd bet there's a homemade apple pie in it for you... I ordered mine this afternoon. $184.99 including shipping, for the Zeta with storage. If you want some kind of cup holder that hangs on the back that's $10 more, but it didn't sound like it would add to it. I like the idea of storage, and it looks more like a real console cover, whereas the Scion armrest they took out of the box to show me today looked kind of like a piece of foam with black velvet wrapped over it, and none too neatly. Replies to this message: scootertrash (Aug 06, 2005 8:40 am)

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