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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 02:57 AM
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Default Scion xB spontaneously combusts during dealer service

I wish My tC would do this.

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/08/s...ealer-service/
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 02:59 AM
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that sux.....
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 03:06 AM
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and reading the blog there was no reason for that car to go up in flames..... even though it went in for a TSB, im still trying to figure out what was the cause
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 03:08 AM
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That was here in Portland. The owner has been on here a few times. I'll try to find his name.
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 03:11 AM
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wow
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 04:51 AM
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wow is right!!!

looks to be an electricle issue
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 04:55 AM
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^not anymore
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 05:24 AM
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wasn't that already posted on here, but then it was deleted because he resolved the issue with the dealer, and then somebody started a thread wondering where the original thread went?

so this is a repost of a follow up of a repost...or something...
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 05:27 AM
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^^yep, that's how it went down
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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umm guys it was ROBO's XB and yes they are taking care of this. please get rid of this one as most of know the dealership involved hosted a christmas event and has a good rep. please lock this before the trolls start comming around. it was just a bad day and they are taking care of it.
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 06:55 PM
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Scary...IBTL
Old Apr 18, 2008 | 12:03 AM
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Sorry I have been busy at work the last few weeks I did not know this was already posted or that there was a history behind this incident.

I was not targeting a dealership or anything. I came across it and thought it was an interesting event. You don’t hear about a car doing that let alone a Scion.

Stuff happens and in this case it is interesting to know and look at.
Old Apr 18, 2008 | 12:17 AM
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Accidents happen and that sucks that it happen to one of our fellow scion owners, but I am very proud of the dealership to help him out 100%.
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