I would be buying from ebay...but I want factory. Is it easy to install? Are there other manufacturers that offer quality? I was hoping for some kind of lock box. Any advice?

 

Read this:

https://www.scionlife.com/parts/?sub=37

 

I installed the factory armrest in my 06 xB. The instructions were very clear. The hardest part was getting the retainer wire / bracket thing over the base. I am 5"11 @ 209 lbs so I needed somewhere to lean and rest my arm while driving. Before the install I just held onto the shifter. It looks good but it is a very small armrest. Can only be used by one person at a time just about. (if you have a passenger.)

 

I just installed one for my '06 XA,
Love it. The previous post was right in that only one person can use it. I think you will enjoy it though.

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Do any of you have an armrest on a 5-speed? Does it get in the way of shifting?

 

I have it on my 5 speed XA. Love it. Very comfortable.

 

I've got the boomerang on my 5-speed xA. It took a couple days to get used to it because you do have to shift a little different, but it is not in the way by any means once you get used to it.

 

I wouldn't have it any other way.

I <3 my amrest.

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-S...spagenameZWDVW

I got this one, it is very nice... plenty of room.

And it is adjustable bach and forth for those stick shift guys/gals

 

I have had both the OEM armrest and the Boomerang...I prefer the Boomerang with the storage, myself...VERY easy installation

 

I have the one from the dealer, and also have a manual. Works great. The only issue is grabbing the parking brake becomes a bit harder, but after a few tries it's not a problem.

The one 99SVT posted looks nice. How does it stay in place? Reading the description it just sounds like it straddles the console and could easily be "bumped" out? I do like the fact it has some nice color choices.

 

yes, it actual just shoves inbetween the seats, but its a tight fit... it don't move, and takes a considerable amount of force to move it. You actually have to try and move it to make it move.

I thought the same way when I got it, that it would move also, but it don't.