2008 Scion xB Ad

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ZubenElGenubi
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2008 Scion xB Ad

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Saw this ad for the 2008 Scion xB in the latest issue of Houston Press. At first I thought, "Actually, that's a cool improvement on the breadbox." Then, I read the disclaimer on the bottom!

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DOH!well if that was the actual production version I'd say "Cool"
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the body shape has changed though. they just have to say that because it has aftermarket wheels and possibly a body kit. it's a little less squared though!
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I like it a *lot* more than the previous model. The old model looked too much like an even more squared off Honda Element.
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Well, of course it looks better than the old model; it's a project car. Who knows what the thing looks like without all the bells and whistles.
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they actually look pretty cool stock. ive seen a few at my Toyota dealer ship when i went to pick up my rear wiper blade a few weeks ago. very cool
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Here a pic of a stock one... looks like the only obvious difference in the stock vs. the first post is the wheels, it's lowered, and the little light thingies on the bumper.

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it's got an "appearance package" on it too. it looks better than the current model, but it still reminds me of a damn lunchbox
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Funny how Toyota prides themselves on the ability of a customer to customize those hideous things with parts from Toyota without fear of voiding warranties... Yet they turn around and use non-Toyota parts in an official piece of marketing and state it would void warranties if said non-Toyota crap was installed.. Who the hell does their marketing? lolAnyway, I agree - it still looks like a lunch box.
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Thread is really not dead. But I did spot 2 of them yesterday and I actually like them now. They are a whole lot better than the old box stlye.
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Re: 2008 Scion xB Ad (ZubenElGenubi)

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Car and Driver magazine had a quite negative review. The car is 600 pounds heavier with no more room. Basically, they said the cool factor went to zero.
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