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Scion xB
Anyone took a close look at that wild vehicle? I did and I'm not laughing anymore because it is a very practical vehicle and for the money it would be hard to beat. You can even get dealer installed neon lights under the dash ! Google "Scion xB" and take a look see.
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Originally Posted by Huney
Anyone took a close look at that wild vehicle? I did and I'm not laughing anymore because it is a very practical vehicle and for the money it would be hard to beat. You can even get dealer installed neon lights under the dash ! Google "Scion xB" and take a look see.
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Rep Power: 348 They fill a segment the Civic left a long time ago. It has a great amount of space inside and doesn't have a lot of length. There are a lot of cool options, but there are a lot more worthless ones. I could understand lights on the inside of the car in certain places, but some of the other ones are just pointless. Its affordable too.
I don't know if they're "wild". They're aight. I'd buy one if I were strapped for cash.
I don't know if they're "wild". They're aight. I'd buy one if I were strapped for cash.
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Originally Posted by swifty2k
They are practical...but WAY too ugly IMO.
Id go for a matrix if I wanted a practical toyota.
Id go for a matrix if I wanted a practical toyota.
I just burnt my tongue
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Rep Power: 321 i'd get an ae86 hatchback because its a hatchback which can hold a lot of stuff and its fun...plus with a 20 valve 4age black top u can get 240 hp easily with its stock ITB's
the xb is a nice car.. for its price and the quality is amazing! My friend has one in toronto (got it from the states) and considering the price tag on it, its freakin' amazing! It beats a civics quality by far. But i like my civic because of its styling. So it all depends on personal preference.
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Originally Posted by booba5185
yup, my mom bought a matrix and it's actually really nice, PLENTY of room, and it comes with removeable D rings, ratcheting nets, elastic nets, the back seat fold down completely flat and the passenger front seat does as well so you can fit 10 foot long argo in it, i'd get the xrs (like civic ex)tho, it's got 160 hp, the xr (basically like our civic lx) is 127, and the normal matrix (like our dx)is also 127
PSSST....the Xrs has optional 4wd too hehe weird it's like they're channeling the Gt-s alltrac ....
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Originally Posted by Shroomster
PSSST....the Xrs has optional 4wd too hehe weird it's like they're channeling the Gt-s alltrac ....
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Originally Posted by CivicsRdBest
The XRS model is too high strung to have 4wd. The 4wd version has the weakest hp ratings @ 118 hp compared to the regular 126 hp for a 4 x 2.
wasn't trying to make a case about I was just saying it is an option on the Xrs
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Originally Posted by CivicsRdBest
It is not an option on the XRS models. It is only availabe on XR and base models.
hmm..(researched)..damn...oh well...thanks for the intended 'cleanup' on my input...I still like the matrix regardless...it'll keep the 'wife' from buying a minivan
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gearbox, that # I got, was from mag, dynoed a 5 speed xB at 87WHP.
gearbox, that # I got, was from mag, dynoed a 5 speed xB at 87WHP.
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Originally Posted by gearbox
ya i guess i should say barely slower than an auto civic (around 90whp)
I love xB's. its the only car my auto ex has ever beaten in straightline racing....
. They can keep up until 80mph, then i walked him and put 1.5 car lengths on him by 100mph and shut down. I probably could've done it even before 80 if i didn't have these heavy *** 17's on. 
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Nah, just jokin, but I heard for '06 they're going to install a factory rack that comes with a optional upright box that looks and is painted like a piece of toast.
jokin again.
Nah, just jokin, but I heard for '06 they're going to install a factory rack that comes with a optional upright box that looks and is painted like a piece of toast.
jokin again.
yeah, those darn scion's, they're very wild!
edit: look at the guys profile:
Date of Birth:
September 10, 1940
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65
bump for oldest member on the boards! i guess thats why he made the statement about the neons, ricers <3 neons.
edit: look at the guys profile:
Date of Birth:
September 10, 1940
Age:
65
bump for oldest member on the boards! i guess thats why he made the statement about the neons, ricers <3 neons.
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Originally Posted by swifty2k
They are practical...but WAY too ugly IMO.
Id go for a matrix if I wanted a practical toyota.
Id go for a matrix if I wanted a practical toyota.
Anyway I bought one when they first came came for the wify.
I love it, the suspension stock is great. Better than my civic.
Plus there is alot more for the XB than my civic.
Turbos, superchargers, and so. All this and more, before the car hit the US market place!
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