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"Takuro Spirit" (takurospirit) 09/22/2015 at 11:28 • Filed to: notacamry

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Took a ‘09 xB home to try out. 100k on it, clutch grabs high, headliner is filthy, and there’s just too much body damage/rust for me to consider it.

Plus fuck these useless sunvisors

This isn’t even a redeeming quality. Feel is vague and sloppy. Might be fixed with new solid bushings from what I found on scary Scion forums though. Lots of old people there, its weird.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Takuro Spirit 09/22/2015 at 11:32

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That’s a lot of rust for an 09...

Also pointless fact, that’s the same basic shift knob as the higher spec Peugeot 107s.

Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! > Takuro Spirit 09/22/2015 at 11:33

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Good thing they kept plastic down to protect the $40 floor mats.

I say it's probably a good thing you passed on this. So, the search continues!

Takuro Spirit > Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! 09/22/2015 at 11:37

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Now I know why it’s such a great deal, and why it’s been sitting here so long...

Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! > Takuro Spirit 09/22/2015 at 11:42

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What's your budget and where are you located? I'll search when I get bored of working. Which usually takes about 30 seconds.

Takuro Spirit > Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! 09/22/2015 at 11:47

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$100~ a month, Milwaukee WI.

Must be stick, hatchback/wagon preferred if I have to spend the money.... otherwise I’d just dump a G into the Camry and keep it.

B/Xmrrmvr > Takuro Spirit 09/22/2015 at 11:50

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You can’t slide the visor? Never drove an xB so was wondering.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Takuro Spirit 09/22/2015 at 11:58

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See if you can find a 4.0 manual pre 1995 explorer with less than 150k miles on it. They can be had for cheap and if maintained correctly can run forever

Under_Score > Takuro Spirit 09/22/2015 at 12:00

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My dad has a 2015 model with the automatic transmission. It’s a good car.

Takuro Spirit > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s 09/22/2015 at 12:01

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I like getting 30mpg. I have a 60 mile commute.

Takuro Spirit > B/Xmrrmvr 09/22/2015 at 12:02

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NOPE. Worst thing in the world when driving South in the AM, and North in the PM.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Takuro Spirit 09/22/2015 at 12:06

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How much of it is highway? Because if you can keep your foot out of it, those OHV 4.0s can put out 22 highway MPG

RazoE > Takuro Spirit 09/22/2015 at 12:07

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Get a 1st gen xB. Tons of headroom, incredibly capable with the rear seats down, tons of aftermarket, and it’s light as hell, while pimpin’ 30mpg.

Takuro Spirit > RazoE 09/22/2015 at 12:24

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None available in my area with a steek

Takuro Spirit > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s 09/22/2015 at 12:24

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90%

22 is not 30 tho.

RazoE > Takuro Spirit 09/22/2015 at 12:29

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Not willing to drive out for one? The only truly downside I can see is it has a tiny gas tank. Still love mine, though.

Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! > Takuro Spirit 09/22/2015 at 13:05

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Hmm, I’ve got a couple if I think I’m correct in guessing the ballpark price range based on the xB you were looking at.

Toyota Matrix http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/…

Saturn (Opel) Astra http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/…

Takuro Spirit > Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! 09/22/2015 at 13:55

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Didn’t see that Astra before.... hmm, I could own TWO orphaned GM vehicles!

Takuro Spirit > RazoE 09/22/2015 at 14:21

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Have no car to drive out for one :P

Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! > Takuro Spirit 09/22/2015 at 14:43

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At least in the case of the Astra, it was a decent vehicle that didn’t deserve to die (although it technically didn't, just the parent company).