Original 1st Gen owners
2005 BOP still terrorizing the streets with 84k miles.
Was originally an Urban Cruiser in Orange Park, now a Rural Workhorse in Southwest Georgia, holding its own with all the bubba trucks in the area.
Only had to replace a windshield due to some brat thinking its funny to shoot at cars going by on the highway with a BB gun , and it needs an A/C fan. Other than that its been reliable and runs great.
Was originally an Urban Cruiser in Orange Park, now a Rural Workhorse in Southwest Georgia, holding its own with all the bubba trucks in the area.
Only had to replace a windshield due to some brat thinking its funny to shoot at cars going by on the highway with a BB gun , and it needs an A/C fan. Other than that its been reliable and runs great.
Took a test drive in summer of 2005, and bought one in winter of 2006. Now has 35,000 miles.
I should have sold the xB two years ago when I got an automatic Forester for long trips, towing and snow. But the ad has not been placed, as the 5-speed xB with leather, moonroof, sway bar and TRD muffler is just too much fun for daily use around town. Also cheap to run, as it gets over 30 mpg and has never been to a shop even for oil changes or the 30K service.

I should have sold the xB two years ago when I got an automatic Forester for long trips, towing and snow. But the ad has not been placed, as the 5-speed xB with leather, moonroof, sway bar and TRD muffler is just too much fun for daily use around town. Also cheap to run, as it gets over 30 mpg and has never been to a shop even for oil changes or the 30K service.

how much did you get your sunroof or moonroof done? Thats sick!
Thought I would bump this about every year to see who's left/how their box is doing. Don't drive mine much at all anymore. Had to put it in a storage unit to clear out the garage for more crap. Still less than 24,000 miles on it and plan to keep it until I'm an old retired fart and drive it to shows. Should be an antique/classic by then
I bought a '06 xB new in '06, and it turned out to be a total lemon. I bought another used '06 last week do I count
I am also suprised by the number of people with low mileage ones. My "new" one has 108k on it and runs and looks great.
I am also suprised by the number of people with low mileage ones. My "new" one has 108k on it and runs and looks great.
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Music City Scions
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Joined: May 2004
Posts: 11,808
From: West TN - Land of twisty roads
Mine is still kicking. Bought it june 04'. Just topped 45K on the trip to Vegas back in Jan. Plan on keeping it forever also to do shows when I'm 70 plus.
Bought mine in November 2006, and another '04 in November 2009. Sold the '04 last month with 115k miles for a Nissan Juke.
Still have the 2006 though, only 55k miles on it but it's had a rough life.
22k miles - broke a (several) connecting rod w/ Greddy supercharger
22k miles - replaced engine w/ another used w/ 20k on it
52k miles - engine overheated, blew head gasket w/ Greddy turbocharger
52k miles - replaced motor w/ built short block (rods / pistons / bearings)
55k miles - transmission slippage w/ Garrett GT2252 turbocharger
Currently installing a new transmission (automatic) and will be running a cooler from an F-150 w/ tow package. That should keep it nice and cold.
Still have the 2006 though, only 55k miles on it but it's had a rough life.
22k miles - broke a (several) connecting rod w/ Greddy supercharger
22k miles - replaced engine w/ another used w/ 20k on it
52k miles - engine overheated, blew head gasket w/ Greddy turbocharger
52k miles - replaced motor w/ built short block (rods / pistons / bearings)
55k miles - transmission slippage w/ Garrett GT2252 turbocharger
Currently installing a new transmission (automatic) and will be running a cooler from an F-150 w/ tow package. That should keep it nice and cold.
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Music City Scions
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Joined: May 2004
Posts: 11,808
From: West TN - Land of twisty roads
I've had my black onyx xB, 5spd since early April 2004, fresh off the boat. I'm pushing near 110k now, and haven't had any problems with it all. basically just kept up on the reg maintainence. This car is durable as heck. Love my BLK BAWX




