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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 07:38 PM
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Is this simply a case of getting caught up in the fun of bidding or is it really that expensive?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OEM-2...22120784QQrdZ1
Old Dec 16, 2005 | 07:49 PM
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yeah, all the one's I have seen are between $75-$100
Old Dec 16, 2005 | 07:53 PM
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Damn it!

Ive been looking for one for a few weeks now.

You think they are more expensive than $100 (for the set) thru the dealer?
Old Dec 16, 2005 | 08:04 PM
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This started with a By It Now price of $60!
Guess someone wanred to pay more!

This is only manual one of two. The set costs about $120 new.
Old Dec 16, 2005 | 09:08 PM
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shill bidding!
Old Dec 17, 2005 | 02:11 AM
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What does it gives to have it? Any question can be answered in here in a few minutes....what's the deal in buying the owner manual for this price? ?
I don't have any book on how to repair or drive my Xb and I dissasemble almost 50% of the screws that can be found on it....No need for this book....am I wright?

Eric
Old Dec 17, 2005 | 02:16 AM
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yes, you're "right"...
Old Dec 17, 2005 | 02:26 AM
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That you're USDM xB Bible. Mucho $$$.
Old Dec 17, 2005 | 02:50 AM
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$66.00 is a very good price for that manual; I paid about $100.00 on eBay (bought from jcmanuals -- highly recommended!) for a repair manual for my xA. Scion wanted over $200.00! For me, there are two main advantages to the factory repair manual: Diagrams of how systems work, and torque specifications. But you were right, Rider; one certainly does not need the manual to do every day repair/maintenance/mods to their car.
Old Dec 17, 2005 | 03:44 AM
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Become a premium member on here and get Free access to the factory manual.
Old Dec 17, 2005 | 04:20 AM
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wow, thats just dumg. I'd rather have somthing else then a manual that can be dl'ed.
Old Dec 17, 2005 | 04:58 AM
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$129 for both of the factory shop manuals.
Do a google search. You may do better!
Old Dec 17, 2005 | 05:01 AM
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Ouch.... reminds me of my VW TDI days... their repair manuals were insane....
Old Dec 21, 2005 | 12:54 AM
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Originally Posted by jethro_b
Become a premium member on here and get Free access to the factory manual.
mmmm....good point This manuel is also helpfull. But what about getting friend to someone who is a premium member on here?

Eric
Old Dec 21, 2005 | 02:45 AM
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just bought both for 60 dollars at auto parts auction
Old Dec 21, 2005 | 07:30 AM
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if you only get one, i suggest getting the second one.
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