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2008 Scion Xb

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What is this discussion about? Scion xB, Concept Cars, Future Vehicle, Hatchback

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#293 of 312 2009 XB by natatac

Dec 10, 2007 (11:38 am)

I know the 08's had an early intro, wondering if anyone knows when the 09's will be inro'd any rumours? new colors?

#294 of 312 Re: 2009 XB [natatac] by dreasdad

Dec 19, 2007 (7:34 pm)

Replying to: natatac (Dec 10, 2007 11:38 am)
Nautical blue will be replaced by Stingray Metallic (same color from the 2006 xA) April Release date, thats the only news from the Production meeting earlier this month on the 2009
 
2008 will get a 5.0 Special Edition in gold Rush Metallic with factory
roof, body kit,color tune interior and dash

#295 of 312 They've Ruined it For Me. by highmarcs

Dec 21, 2007 (6:22 pm)

As a creative professional, the original XB apealed to me like NO other car ever. I have been in auto lust with them from the beginning. Unfortunately, my financial situation has just recently allowed me to start considering buying a new car.
 
Alas, Scion have decided to ruin the XB. Boxy designs are classic. They don't need updating. That's the whole point of a boxy design. Now the once cute XB looks like a futuristic hurse! I don't want a coffin carrier, no matter how up to date the design.
 
It looks more feminine as well. So many of the small SUV's are so...feminine looking with their swoopy madness and flowing curves. I want something that looks more trucklike, boxxy, and manly! Grrrr.... But I don't want some behemoth that cost a fortune to buy and fuel. My options are limited to say the least.
 
However...Honda has come to my rescue. I gave the Element a look and it's quite a deal! Comes in under 20k with the features I want. It's the perfect size and it has a manly utilitarian shape that realy fits my needs cargowise. I love...the sweepable floors!
 
So sad that Scion had to go ruin the XB. If they were hell bent on making it bigger, why not give it more gargo capacity? No. They wasted room on the hood, stretching the nose out longer! It doesn't seem to have the high roofline it use to have either.
 
Oh well. If VW's had Japanese reliability and didn't cost a fortune, they'd have a buyer in me IF they brought back "The Thing"!
 
I'm sick of all these look alike feminine looking mini-utes like the Rav4, Sorento, Sportage,Rogue,Santa Fe,CRV etc. You have to check the name to see which car is which!
 
The way for someone to "break out of the box" so to speak is to actually create a box. I like the looks of that Dodge Nitro. I saw it online and it seems like a buthed up version of the Element. If I had any faith in American auto quality, I'd very seriously consider one! Unfortunately, I was badly burned by U.S. cars in the past and made a solemn vow to NEVER even consider them.

#296 of 312 Is Scion xB big enough? by david2

Dec 25, 2007 (5:14 pm)

Hi all,
I drove an xB as a loaner car last time when I had my Solara serviced. Liked it! But I didn't try out the rear seats. Now I wonder if the rear seats are big enough for 2 skinny adults (5'1~5'3, 95~105lb) + 1 car seat. Any owner can share some experiences with me?
Many thanks!

#297 of 312 Re: Is Scion xB big enough? [david2] by texases

Dec 25, 2007 (6:33 pm)

Replying to: david2 (Dec 25, 2007 5:14 pm)
Should be no problem, I'm 6'5" and fit in the back seat, after adjusting the front for me.

#298 of 312 Re: Is Scion xB big enough? [texases] by david2

Dec 26, 2007 (9:24 am)

Replying to: texases (Dec 25, 2007 6:33 pm)
Thanks, texases!
I'm more concerned about the width (shoulder room). Maybe I should borrow a car seat and bring it to the dealer.

#299 of 312 headlights auto-off? by chicagocamry

May 06, 2008 (7:11 am)

I read a review elsewhere that the headlights don't turn off automatically after you turn the engine off in the Scion xB. Is that true? If so, I am surprised. My old '95 Corolla has auto turn-off of headlights.

#300 of 312 Press Request by KarenS HOST

May 07, 2008 (4:36 pm)

A reporter with a large national newspaper is interested in talking with new owners of the Scion xB. If you recently purchased this vehicle, please contact Chintan Talati at ctalatiedmunds.com no later than Monday, May 12.

#301 of 312 Re: to All who have questions about Alpine Nav on xB [eldaino] by altont

Jun 08, 2008 (1:13 pm)

Replying to: eldaino (Jul 20, 2007 11:09 am)
Look at the price of diesel. VW service in San Antonio, TX is horrible. Too overloaded and they don't have simple parts. Took 6 weeks to get an EGR valve and that did not cure the Check Engine issue. XB has been a dream car and I have had it a year.

#302 of 312 Frozen Windows by bingles

Jul 06, 2008 (9:29 am)

This is a warning to those living in cold climates who are considering buying the new generation of the Scion xB. I bought the 2008 xB in February and was soon surprised to learn that as often as not there would be one or two windows that I could not roll down (electronically) when the temperature was below freezing. There is apparently some problem with the design of the gaskets that allows moisture to creep in. When it freezes, the motor "decides" that it's better to stop trying than to burn itself out, and the window stays put. I live in upstate New York, and park my vehicle outdoors.
    Apparently Scion believes that this is normal behavior, though they said that they added some grease. As this was done late in the season, I don't yet know if it will have any effect. They warned me that there have been customers whose doors have become frozen shut.

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