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Old Jun 3, 2004 | 12:29 AM
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Hey everyone... tomarrow me and my family are going to orlando for my sisters highschool graduation... I was thinking about taking the xB, but it just occured to me that there might be a high risk of it getting nicks and dings in it. Should i worry about it or should i have fun and take the xB?

thanks a bunch... :D
Old Jun 3, 2004 | 12:51 AM
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first off why is thier a "high risk of it getting nicks and dings in it". With anything in life thier is risk. When i drive down to the 7-11 thier is risk! I would take it - just be carefull. Keep your distance!
Old Jun 3, 2004 | 01:09 AM
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Duh. Of course you take it. You have to do your share of removing chunks of the bug population from the eastern coast highway system.

It's a great road-trip car!

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Old Jun 3, 2004 | 01:29 AM
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i took my on 600 miles trips, take yours

you pay for it, enjoy it



otherwise, garage it for life....hehe, my 2 cents
Old Jun 3, 2004 | 01:45 AM
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take it
Old Jun 3, 2004 | 03:13 AM
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I'm driving from to New Hampshire to Texas this summer in my xB. That's a heavy chunk of miles. I'm not worrying though, as long as the car is well taken care of, roadtrips are no problem.
Old Jun 3, 2004 | 03:18 AM
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I couldnt agree more with everyone else. One week after having my box I took it to Canada....Beautiful way to break in the engine....

As far as the dings, it could hapen on your way to work 2morrow.....So...Dont worry!

My 2 cents!
Old Jun 3, 2004 | 04:46 AM
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thanx everyone!! im taking it!
Old Jun 3, 2004 | 06:06 AM
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Good Answer!!! I am gonna drive the crap outta mine. I mean, thats why we have automobiles. Give it hell!
Old Jun 3, 2004 | 06:53 AM
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Why not, I am taking mine cross country (Washington DC to Arizona) at the end of the month and looking forward to the drive.
Old Jun 3, 2004 | 12:16 PM
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takin mine to west palm beach, and LEAVING it at the airport for 3 days!
Old Jun 3, 2004 | 08:22 PM
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Take it. I just took mine on a 3200 mile road trip. Good time to be driving a Scion with the gas prices so jacked up!!
Old Jun 3, 2004 | 08:24 PM
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bought mine May 7th ..
today it's got 2500 miles on it..
Gotta drive sometime..
Old Jun 3, 2004 | 08:31 PM
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It going to be 3 months since I have had my Xb and currently is sitting at the dealer getting the 7500 maintenance done! Now...Thats driving!!

6 Months worth in only 3....
Old Jun 8, 2004 | 07:27 PM
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I just got back from the trip... 500 miles and only a few scratches.. it was worth it!!! thanx!
Old Jun 8, 2004 | 07:34 PM
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Should I drive mines too?






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