Just picked up my 2004 xB. Drove it from CT (through NYC for sightseeing) and back to the Chicagoland area. I'm not quite used to a manual, but I'm getting used to it. It was a hassle free experience, so glad for that! I was actually waiting for the 2006's but found this to be such a better deal with the extra's:
Scion Security system - $469
Fog Lights - $350
Hotchkis Front Strut Tie Bar - $225
Blue LED Light Enhancements - $280
Leather Sport Steering Wheel - $299
OBX Sport Pedals - $79
Stainless Steel Door Sill enhancements - $139
Floor and Cargo Mats - $120
aftermarket rims and tires, which were about $1600 new.
Although I'm not found of the rims, I'm getting used to them for now. and the best thing about this car, besides the fact that I like everything about it....except that my arms need to be about 3 feet longer to reach the cup holder, is that I have no car payments....now that's what I'm talking about! Been showing it off.....and the best compliment I've received on this car is "where are the rolling papers!" :rofl:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4563250828&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEAFB%3AIT

16k, now almost 17k...good deal for all the extras and such!
Congrats on the good find/buy!
The rims are kinda different, but you can easily get new ones!

Congrats on your purchase, and on getting a manual! I chose the manual too, after 10 years of driving automatic, and I love it. But I'm with you; my arms need to be about 3 feet longer to reach the dome light! No love for the 5'3", ha.

you may want to consider the TRD Short Shift kit. - It tightens things up alot! takes away the mush between gears...

Those rims are smurftastic! Congrats!