I've always been a fan of xB's and have the opportunity to buy one that was used as a salesman's vehicle for a company owned by a family friend. He said it has been maintained and recently had some work done to it (i'll find out the specifics when i look at it today)

I was wondering if anyone has an xB with high mileage, if there are any known issues that arise, or if this thing will rock over 200k+ miles like most toyotas?

The kbb is over $6k but that price isn't reliable since the same price is returned on their site if i put 175k or 300k miles - so I'd figure I'd ask some real experts their opioion! Thanks!

 

Yes it is worth buying........ you can get a low miles engine for $500 and put it in if ever there was a problem.

 

If the body is in good shape, do it. You can always swap the engine later.

 

That would be a good one to get. From what I've seen, the motor has been proven for over 300K on many vehicles. Check the body for severe damage of any kind and get a carfax report if you don't trust the guy who's selling it.

 

if the body is good and the carfax report comes back good.. i would buy it.. i mean.. 3 grand?? even if you only get 50 thousand miles out of it for some odd reason.. that is well worth it.

 

I agree with all these dudes. if the body is in good shape take it. You can swap the motor or drivetrain for the cheap later on.

 

Do it and swap engines if your worried and mod it out.

 

I too say go for it! Get an engine AND gauge cluster from a wrecked xB and do the swap. That's such an easy engine to take out of the xB body.

 

buy it!!

 

For 3K I'll take it!!
Body and interior are key, beyond that the motor if it has had service done should be fine for 50K or more with no (or minimal) hassles just do the maint as needed and use synthetic oil. If it's an auto ask about tranny service and consider a fluid & filter change there. Shocks & struts may need to be swapped if they have been neglected but all in all what else can you get for $3K that is comparable? Used car values seem to be going up as new car sales slow!

 

Agree with what has already been stated. If you get it start looking for a low mile engine/trans setup for when you need it.

 

For 3 grand ?,,, buy it , even if the interior screwed, you can get near new interior replacements at any good wrecking yard..

 

Well it turns out I'm not going to be able to get it for $3000...I talked him down to $2500!!!

...and the mileage isn't 175k...it's 165k!!!

I'm always wary of too good to be true deals but I'm gonna keep my fingers crossed.

The windshield is cracked so that's gonna run me around $300 from what I gather.

The interior is super clean, the body is solid, and it runs fine from what I could tell during my little test drive-a-roo. (I heard the hatch rattlin a bit and a little brake squeak is all)

I'm gonna pick it up this afternoon and will post pics as soon as I can.

THANK YOU everyone for your comments - this xB n00b appreciates your help!

 

great buy!!!!!!

 

Hell yea, dude. That's awesome. What color is it? Post pics!

 

congrats

 

Oh man! I was going to snipe it from you. Great job on the find. I'm sure you'll be rocking with it for quite a while.

 

Great buy!

 

Woot Woot!!

 

what is your deductible from insurance? Sometimes they will pay to get a new windshield replaced.

Oh, and post pics...I want to see what mine is going to look like in 10+ years lol.