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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 02:19 AM
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Default I finally got my Boxen!!

A special thanks to Raul at Elmhurst Scion for pulling through where others didn't!

So, after an accident that totalled my SAAB, the clutch failing on my Porsche,
and two weeks of running around, test driving, and eventually scrambling to get
*something*, I finally got my BOP xB!

I'll be writing a full review later (I'm bushed after all this), but lets just say that
I took the long way home tonight, and I just enjoyed the box more and more as
each mile passed!

Thanks to others in the forum who helped me make my final decisions, avoid
spending too much on accesories that I could install myself, and helped me
keep on track when I was about to give up and just get something used rather then
new.

I have a feeling this is going to be a long cool ride!

I'll be seeing you all at whatever Chicagoland meets happen to be coming up!!

~Eric~
Old Feb 3, 2005 | 02:31 AM
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Time to take care of that "a future scion owner" box!
Old Feb 3, 2005 | 02:45 PM
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you've maid a wise choice welcome
Old Feb 3, 2005 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Max2k
Time to take care of that "a future scion owner" box!
Yeah, I hit that right after I posted this thread.

I'm stuck at work right now, but I've taken the time to RTFM and read more
FAQ on lowering springs and wheel guides.

I'm happy!
Old Feb 3, 2005 | 04:09 PM
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Congrats....
Old Feb 3, 2005 | 04:12 PM
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Way to go!

That was my second choice of colors for my xB.

I bet you'll drive it a lot in the 1st couple of months.
Old Feb 3, 2005 | 04:20 PM
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congrats man! good choice! welcome to the family.
Old Feb 3, 2005 | 05:27 PM
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Congrast and welcome!
Old Feb 3, 2005 | 06:30 PM
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props to raul at elmhurst..he's the man.
Old Feb 3, 2005 | 07:09 PM
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congrats!
Old Feb 4, 2005 | 03:51 AM
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congrats
Old Feb 4, 2005 | 04:24 AM
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Congrats!

Did you opt for the 5 spd or the auto?
Old Feb 4, 2005 | 04:50 AM
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Congratulations and good luck with the new box.
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