New xB owner from Oklahoma!!

candicole · 11-16-2009, 12:14 AM

I just bought my first xB about 2 months ago. It is an '05 dark blue with cloth interior. I have always wanted an xB and I am very happy to have one. I have to say it is a little discouraging trying to find stuff for them though. I have spent about two weeks trying to find a front spoiler lip and I just don't know where to find one. I have found about 50 of them in NY but with shipping its outrageous! I am in love with my cd changer. I love the color changing display screen. The manual transmission is a bit discouraging but hopefully I can get the hang of it soon ( and before I break it)! If anyone has any suggestions or tips please pass them on. I wanna get my xB looking as pretty as princess ASAP!

DTRAIN619 · 11-16-2009, 02:52 AM

Welcome, but I'm kinda confused.

Quote:

Originally Posted by candicole

Only 73,000 miles. Dark blue with black interior. Very clean and runs great. 5-speed with about 33 mpg. Has a crack in the front ground effect (which you can see in the photo below) and has a crack in the front windshield. None of these affect how it drives. The tires are like new with one of them being only 3 months old. Has spare. Have many records for the car but not all. All orginal manuals are still in the car and the title is clear. If you have any additional questions please call 405-240-9668. Email for additional pics.

Technical
Electronic Brake Assistance
Vehicle Anti-Theft
Vehicle Stability Control System

Safety
ABS Brakes
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Child Safety Door Locks

Interior
Air Conditioning
Tilt Steering
Tilt Steering Column
Second Row Folding Seat
Second Row Removable Seat
Cargo Area Cover
Cargo Area Tiedowns

Exterior
Premium Wheels
Rear Window Defogger
Rear Wiper
Interval Wipers
Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror
Front Air Dam

Electronics
AM/FM Radio
6-CD Player w/ color changing display screen
Power Door Locks
Power Windows
Keyless Entry
Tachometer
Oil change reminder light

Are you selling it, or keeping it? And I'd really like to see the removable rear seat in your xB!

ketchup_xb · 11-16-2009, 03:24 AM

welcome to your new addiction? stay while? smiley face question mark? lol. i'm scratchin my head as well. do clarify candicole.

candicole · 11-16-2009, 05:09 PM

I am not sure yet. I love my car but I am having such a hard time finding what I need to fix it where I live I am not sure it is wise to keep it. I have wanted an xB since I first saw one but living in Oklahoma in the middle of nowhere I have no access to the stuff I need to keep it maintained. I am really at a loss as to what to do. If I could find what I needed to fix it like I want I would love to keep it but I feel I am loosing that battle.

DTRAIN619 · 11-16-2009, 05:21 PM

Well, before you consider selling it, why not take a look at the Sponsored Sales forum for the parts you need? You can also put out an APB (aka a "Want To Buy" ad) in the classified section.

Parts aren't too hard to come by, just takes a little research, and a question or two. For instance...

1. Are you looking for an OEM, or aftermarket front lip?

2. What type of maintenance are you referring to? The DIY section has lots of threads on general maintenance - spark plugs, oil change, etc.

3. Personal mods? Again, the DIY forum is a great place to start. Lots of low buck (or no bucks) mods to be found there, I've used many of them myself.

Don't be discouraged, you can find the help you need right here on Club xB.

Now, about that removable seat you have listed...

candicole · 11-16-2009, 05:23 PM

At this point I am just wanting to find the front spoiler lip. The previous owner cracked it and I would like to replace it. Also the windshield is cracked and I would like to find a new windshield. After this I would be happy for a while. I just hate how bad it looks from just one piece being broken. When I looked up all the specs on it, it said the seat is removable. I have not tried.

DTRAIN619 · 11-16-2009, 05:34 PM

Nope, we don't have removable seats like the PT Cruiser does, ours is a fixed unit.

Here's a thought? Try asking about parts in the Southern Region.

Click here---> South - Scion xB Forum

Edit: I see you've already been there, so now just ask away! Good people down there (My Mom has a home in Ada).

candicole · 11-16-2009, 05:35 PM

I spent about a week trying to figure out which region I was in and then about 2 minutes before you told me I figured it out. I am definitely going to do that though! Thanks!

DTRAIN619 · 11-16-2009, 05:36 PM

Good luck!!

kiko1906 · 11-18-2009, 06:38 PM

welcome!!! its nice to see another peep from OK! youll love it here, bunch of good folks.