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

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Re: The new xB2 [aatherton] by hbgti1
Feb 14, 2007 (7:27 am)
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Replying to: aatherton (Feb 13, 2007 4:34 pm)

I was wondering what source you used that specified the 700 lb increase in weight. If this is true, then that would definitely make a big difference. I was hoping for at most 500 lbs.
 
Thanks
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April 2007 Release for xB by nowakj66
Feb 20, 2007 (1:54 pm)
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Autoweek noted an April 2007 release for 2008 xB. Can anyone else confirm?
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Great feature content, exterior styling reminds me of a Chevy Tahoe by sduff68
Feb 23, 2007 (9:09 am)
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I really like the improved feature content of the 2008 Scion XB. The new styling reminds me of a mini 2007 Chevy Tahoe; especially from the rear/side view.
 
I really like my 2005 Scion XB for the following reasons:
 
Great handling, interior room, rear seat room, ABS, traction control, stability control, unique styling, cavernous cargo space with the rear seats down.
 
However after driving it a while I realized that I missed cruise control, trip computer, exterior temperature, and the car also lacked storage space with the rear seats up. The vehicle also lacked passing power on the highway.
 
The new XB has addressed all those issues; and most important my wife likes it, so she might let me trade in the 05 to get an 08.
 
I just hope they keep the pricing in the same price range. I am also concerned about the gas mileage...I can only hope that they tuned down the 2.4 liter to get the same gas mileage as the 1.5 liter, while still taking advantage of the increased torque and power from the larger engine.
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Re: Great feature content, exterior styling reminds me of a Chevy Tahoe [sd by z9z9z9z9
Mar 03, 2007 (11:03 am)
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Replying to: sduff68 (Feb 23, 2007 9:09 am)

I would expect the fuel economy to be about the same as a FWD RAV4 with the same engine and tranmission. That was 24/30 in 2007, which will translate to about 21/27 using 2008 test procedures.
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2008 XB is Here by redbrien
Mar 02, 2007 (9:55 pm)
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Late Spring is approaching very fast; as a result, the All New 2008 Xb will be here soon. I been looking around the web for as much info as I could possible get on this XB. Scion(Toyota) has leaked alot of info, just not of alot of sites post it. The best one I have seen is http://www.leftlanenews.com/2008-scion-xb.html
 
That will give you a taste of the '08 Xb. Also wondering if anyone has talked with dealers about ordering their Xb's. Alright guys. Later
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Re: Great feature content, exterior styling reminds me of a Chevy Tahoe [sd by aatherton
Mar 14, 2007 (8:40 am)
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Replying to: sduff68 (Feb 23, 2007 9:09 am)

"... I really like my 2005 Scion XB... However after driving it a while I realized that I missed cruise control, trip computer..."
 
Bought the Rostra cruise control for $195 and had it installed for $150.
Bought a ScanGuageII for $170 that plugs into the diagnostic port behind pull-out dash cubby. It goes in the ledge above the steering wheel, and displays all the info that the car's computer knows about the engine, as well displaying any trouble codes, and also doing trip computations.
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Re: 2008 XB is Here [redbrien] by gunga64
Apr 09, 2007 (12:02 pm)
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Replying to: redbrien (Mar 02, 2007 9:55 pm)

Any idea on what month they will be selling the 2008. It really needed a new engine bad and it may now be possible for me to get one.
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Re: 2008 XB is Here [gunga64] by arumage
Apr 27, 2007 (6:56 am)
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Replying to: gunga64 (Apr 09, 2007 12:02 pm)

You can build one on the website now. Word is that it will be on sale by May.
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2008 xB by lingnan
May 08, 2007 (5:48 pm)
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According to the dealer, they already have the shipment in for California and I am supposed to test drive the new vehicle tomorrow.
Will inform of the result afterward.

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