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2008 Scion xB - new design... love it or hate it?

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#46 of 63 Re: 2008 XB Safety Features [johndintexas] by bigfieroman Jul 03, 2007 (5:29 am)
Replying to: johndintexas (Jul 02, 2007 1:15 pm) Unfortunately, there is no such thing as "side crumple zones". It is just the door, the impact beam/B pillar, and the airbags. The 2008 xB has side airbags (protects your body) and head curtain airbags (keeps your head from bouncing off of hard things).   There is no real way to tell how well it will take a side impact until the test is performed. The doors are heavier than the last generation, which is a good sign, but your question cannot be answered until the test is performed. I would venture a guess that it will do considerably better. Replies to this message: tonyklo (Jul 03, 2007 11:23 am) w9cw (Jul 04, 2007 6:04 am) natatac (Jul 03, 2007 6:04 pm)
#47 of 63 Re: 2008 XB Safety Features [bigfieroman] by tonyklo Jul 03, 2007 (11:23 am)
Replying to: bigfieroman (Jul 03, 2007 5:29 am) Hi! If you find the crash test results or other interesting info please post a link to it. Before I bought my 2008 xB, I spent time on www.scion.com using the build your xB. It shows the car in zoom and you can open the hood, doors, and tailgate to see inside. Notable items: Power brake vacuum assist chamber and master cylinder is on the Passenger side actuated by a cross-rod, and the Power steering is Electric Motor assisted, not driven by belt drive from the engine as the norm. Also, on my 2005 xB the standard Pioneer radio display could be changed to display any message you want upon power-up (didn't try the 2008 yet). Replies to this message: w9cw (Jul 04, 2007 6:04 am)
#48 of 63 Re: 2008 XB Safety Features [bigfieroman] by natatac Jul 03, 2007 (6:04 pm)
Replying to: bigfieroman (Jul 03, 2007 5:29 am) http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=825
#49 of 63 Re: 2008 XB Safety Features [tonyklo] by w9cw Jul 04, 2007 (6:04 am)
Replying to: tonyklo (Jul 03, 2007 11:23 am) Re. the display message on the radio during power up . . . yes, this can be done on the 2008 as well.
#50 of 63 poor choice of OEM tires by subjective Jul 07, 2007 (1:10 pm)
The only serious problem with our 08 XB has been the Bridgestone EL400-02 tires. At 1300 miles we had a sidewall failure, a perfectly straight separation from the edge of the tread to the rim. We did nothing to cause this failure and Bridgestone refused to replace this tire which we strongly believe is a manufacturing defect. Reviews from most customers of Tire Rack owning this tire reviewed it to be poor in wear and driveability. If others buy a new 08 XB my advice is to make a serious attempt to immediately trade these tires out for a better tire such as the serenity, but it seems to me that customer service with Bridgestone is nonexistant. They did not answer my emails and I could not find listed anywhere an 800 number such as the other tire manufacturers list. Replies to this message: toronado455 (Jul 18, 2007 3:17 pm)
#51 of 63 Re: poor choice of OEM tires [subjective] by toronado455 Jul 18, 2007 (3:17 pm)
Replying to: subjective (Jul 07, 2007 1:10 pm) Yeah the Bridgestones are dogs. But on the west coast the 2008 xB has Goodyear tires.
#52 of 63 I Like Both by slrman Jul 26, 2007 (3:43 pm)
I Really Like Both Designes, How The New One Is More Wavy And Old One Is Boxy. Overall I Love The Scion xB!!!
#53 of 63 Bridgestone EL400-02 tire replacement by subjective Aug 01, 2007 (5:32 am)
With assistance of Scion and Bridgestone Corporate customer service overriding the local mgr., the tires were replaced with the Bridgestone Serenity which are much better. I hope this will help other Scion XB owners with the Bridgestone EL400-02 tires. I would strongly recomend if you have this tire immediately change it out for a better safer tire. Replies to this message: waps (Jul 07, 2008 4:17 pm)
#54 of 63 Re: Looks good... [iluvmysephia1] by waps Jul 07, 2008 (4:10 pm)
Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (Feb 11, 2007 9:03 am) Place small close-up mirror on outer edge of both L/R rear view mirrors. Adjust until blind spot is gone.
#55 of 63 Re: Bridgestone EL400-02 tire replacement [subjective] by waps Jul 07, 2008 (4:17 pm)
Replying to: subjective (Aug 01, 2007 5:32 am) Bridgestone and Firestone owed by same company. I'll stick with the Goodyears that's what's on my 2008 xB. Great ride and no worries.

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