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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 05:00 PM
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i'm actually starting on my way to getting a xB for myself. i have a few hurdles to overcome (upside-down on my current vehicle), but i have confidence that i will perservere.
Old Feb 1, 2007 | 05:06 PM
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Good luck, and you better hurry if you want to buy new current (1st gen) xB.
Old Feb 1, 2007 | 05:41 PM
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You'll be thrilled once you get one!

Also, be aware that the second gen xB will be debuting in Chicago in a week.
It might be worth waiting just in case you like the new one better than the old one.
The current gen will certainly still be there in a week.
Old Feb 1, 2007 | 05:45 PM
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i like the original style, i'm not worried about next-gen.
Old Feb 1, 2007 | 06:15 PM
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If you like no power get the 1st gen, if you want more power get the 2nd gen it has the tC motor in it.
Old Feb 1, 2007 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Shutterbug
i like the original style, i'm not worried about next-gen.
That's what I'm talking about. It's not about power. It's about the style of the original xB. The new one may say xB on it but it really won't be an xB. xB was only suppossed to be around for 3 years and be replaced with something totally new and unrelated, not re invented because xB is a popular name.
Old Feb 1, 2007 | 06:28 PM
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yea but the 1st gen looks WAY better than the 2nd gen coming out
Old Feb 1, 2007 | 06:36 PM
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I know ...I love my 1st gen and not gonna get rid of it but everyone is about i need more power so i can race everyone, just was letting ya know the info on it. Any who what ever you get hope you like it .
Old Feb 1, 2007 | 06:59 PM
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now is a good time to buy. as the new model comes in, dealers will wanna get rid of what they have. if you are working with cash, you have a good amount of leverage while haggling with the prices. they say they can't budge on the price but some dealers have been known to throw in a freebee or 2.
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 07:01 PM
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If anyone is on the fence the sooner they get one the better color choices they will have.
Old Feb 1, 2007 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by bB2NER
If anyone is on the fence the sooner they get one the better color choices they will have.
Very true... soon, if not now, you'll be limited to whatever is on the dealer lots.

And yea, as much as I might want more power every once in a while, I wouldn't trade mine for anything.
Old Feb 1, 2007 | 08:59 PM
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i have power, i have a turbo "project" car in my driveway. i'm just looking to get rid of my gas guzzling F150.
Old Feb 1, 2007 | 09:53 PM
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Best of luck - let us know what you end up with!
Old Feb 1, 2007 | 10:43 PM
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i definately will post up when i get one....looks like black sand pearl is the color that is mostly available around here
Old Feb 1, 2007 | 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Shutterbug
i definately will post up when i get one....looks like black sand pearl is the color that is mostly available around here
Good luck with BSP. It looks great when clean but is a pain to keep clean and will show any and all defects. I have BCP and wish I had gone with PW or TCM. They look clean longer and are more forgiving when it comes to touch ups and scratches. Choose wisely.
Old Feb 2, 2007 | 01:47 AM
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ok, i have a question....what color is Torched Penny anyway?

ok, nevermind...found it
Old Feb 2, 2007 | 02:37 AM
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good luck man, and from experience polar white is the ish





not tryin to threadjack, just trying to sway your decision. lol
Old Feb 2, 2007 | 02:45 AM
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i'm really not a fan of white, i have a really hard time keeping them clean.


but on a side note, it's a beautiful box
Old Feb 2, 2007 | 03:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Shutterbug
i'm really not a fan of white, i have a really hard time keeping them clean.
White is one color that stays clean looking longer after being driven in the rain. It also doesn't show much dust either. Dark colors are the absolute hardest to keep clean. Mine, I wash it then drive it 5 miles and it will be filthy from road dust and dirt.
Old Feb 2, 2007 | 03:38 AM
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Good luck--hope to see you in one soon...........



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