New to the New Scion xB Forum

zzouriparts · 02-10-2013, 05:43 AM

Hey folks, new guy here. I purchased my '08 xB last summer to replace a gas guzzling truck. I like the xB style and I can still haul stuff. My xB will be non-typical because I am a DIYer and will us it like a truck and for weekend excursions. There are probably others that do the same so I hope to learn some tricks on getting the most form my xB. I'm an old fart too so I have a lot of experience that I hope to share. My xB has OEM fog lights, overhead console, OEM aluminum wheels, removable roof rack, illuminated thresholds and xB floor mats. I have purchased a Bushwhaker rear bumper guard, a cargo net, C pillar storage nets and will bet getting a 1-1/4" receiver hitch to haul bicycles with. I've added a K&N filter (OEM style) and I want to put different tires on it although that will not happen this year. I love owning the xB and this will be a 200K mile car before it goes...I know Toyota quality will easily take it there with proper maintenance.

boomee · 02-10-2013, 08:03 AM

congrats on your purchase I just purchased a 08 xb a couple of weeks ago myself

zinger · 02-10-2013, 09:07 AM

Welcome to the site! I'm glad you're happy with your xB.

How do you like the overhead console? What do you use it for? I thought about getting one, but I hate rattles and I imagine anything you put up there (sunglasses, etc.) would bounce around and make noise.

**Damaged** · 02-10-2013, 10:31 AM

Welcome!
What color did you get?

Cadillac · 02-10-2013, 11:23 AM

Welcome to the site. There is a lot of good information here.

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Originally Posted by zinger

Welcome to the site! I'm glad you're happy with your xB.

How do you like the overhead console? What do you use it for? I thought about getting one, but I hate rattles and I imagine anything you put up there (sunglasses, etc.) would bounce around and make noise.

The only thing I have ever heard even a little in mine was when I had a single spare key and a set of sunglasses in there at the same time. Otherwise, I have 3 sets of sunglasses up there and they never make a noise, it is all padded.

08xB-Tsedan · 02-10-2013, 12:01 PM

Welcome, I bought mine for the same reasons and what do you consider old fart I ain't no spring chicken anymore LOL... Post some pics of your xB..

Dale · 02-11-2013, 07:18 AM

Congrats on your B. I too have done a lot of mods to mine '09. One that I really like was adding a variable time intermittent control to the wipers as written in one of the forum areas. Another was to change the lamps to LED's,adding a usable cargo light, and HID head lights.So, have fun with your B now that the weather will get better. Looking forward to spring!

zinger · 02-11-2013, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dale

Congrats on your B. I too have done a lot of mods to mine '09. One that I really like was adding a variable time intermittent control to the wipers as written in one of the forum areas. Another was to change the lamps to LED's,adding a usable cargo light, and HID head lights.So, have fun with your B now that the weather will get better. Looking forward to spring!

Ha! Sounds like a list of my favorite mods too. I'm also loving the switchback led bulbs I just bought from Myles. I wish I would have done it a long time ago.

**TartanJack** · 02-11-2013, 07:36 PM

Welcome!!!

troyy03 · 02-16-2013, 04:30 AM

hello,i am troy.i am really excited to join this forum

02-10-2013, 05:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
zzouriparts Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 8	New to the New Scion xB Forum Hey folks, new guy here. I purchased my '08 xB last summer to replace a gas guzzling truck. I like the xB style and I can still haul stuff. My xB will be non-typical because I am a DIYer and will us it like a truck and for weekend excursions. There are probably others that do the same so I hope to learn some tricks on getting the most form my xB. I'm an old fart too so I have a lot of experience that I hope to share. My xB has OEM fog lights, overhead console, OEM aluminum wheels, removable roof rack, illuminated thresholds and xB floor mats. I have purchased a Bushwhaker rear bumper guard, a cargo net, C pillar storage nets and will bet getting a 1-1/4" receiver hitch to haul bicycles with. I've added a K&N filter (OEM style) and I want to put different tires on it although that will not happen this year. I love owning the xB and this will be a 200K mile car before it goes...I know Toyota quality will easily take it there with proper maintenance.

02-10-2013, 09:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
zinger Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 669	Welcome to the site! I'm glad you're happy with your xB. How do you like the overhead console? What do you use it for? I thought about getting one, but I hate rattles and I imagine anything you put up there (sunglasses, etc.) would bounce around and make noise. __________________ RS 6 WeatherTech digital-fit mats Fog lights WeatherTech in-channel visors TRD rear sway bar 5000K HID's Oznium 3rd brake light

02-10-2013, 10:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
Damaged Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Grande prairie, AB, Canada Posts: 374	Welcome! What color did you get? __________________ 2008 RS 5.0. Hotchkis front and rear sway bar Python remote start/alarm Interior LED's 2 10" subs under seats, amp, touchscreen deck 220 psi train horn/compressor

02-10-2013, 12:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
08xB-Tsedan Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 56	Welcome, I bought mine for the same reasons and what do you consider old fart I ain't no spring chicken anymore LOL... Post some pics of your xB.. __________________ 2008 xB Red LED plate lights Red LED rear logo Red LED cup holder light Red LED puddle lights White LED DTR lights Tinted windows Aftermarket OEM style spoiler Aftermarket OEM style fog lights

02-11-2013, 07:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
Dale Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore,Md. Posts: 637	Congrats on your B. I too have done a lot of mods to mine '09. One that I really like was adding a variable time intermittent control to the wipers as written in one of the forum areas. Another was to change the lamps to LED's,adding a usable cargo light, and HID head lights.So, have fun with your B now that the weather will get better. Looking forward to spring! __________________ HTM 5spd, vent shades, mud guards, LED b/u lites, steelies w/ chrome lug nuts & chromed dust caps, beauty rings, TRD black grille, Oznium vert.vent lites, HID's, black vinyl head light eye lids, sun shade,side glass tint, variable delay wiper switch,all weather front mats, rear spoiler, front running lights LEDs w/ dual color, electronic flasher, LED turn-stop-tail rear lights, LED glove box light,footwell lights,cup holder lights, amber fog lights,Bazooka sub,front black matt bumper cover.

02-10-2013, 08:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
boomee Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 34	congrats on your purchase I just purchased a 08 xb a couple of weeks ago myself

02-11-2013, 07:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
TartanJack Royal Floor Sweeper Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sticks, South Carolina Posts: 3,783	Welcome!!! __________________ Traveller 09 xB -scikotics-Upstate Chapter I don't eat nuts . . . I'm not a cannibal. _______ //__\|___\___ Ethanol is for drinking, NOT engines. [(+)____(+)_) Industrial SportsBox

02-16-2013, 04:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
troyy03 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1	hello,i am troy.i am really excited to join this forum

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