XB is gone...
04-06-2010, 03:06 PM
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I was expecting to see that you were from upstate NY or something.
We don't get so much snow in the mid Atlantic that a trade would be necessary (maybe a handful of snow days out of 365). I'd be more worried about trading from 36mpg to about 17mpg of that Jeep. A good set of snow tires with lowered PSI will do wonders in the snow in most cars.
We don't get so much snow in the mid Atlantic that a trade would be necessary (maybe a handful of snow days out of 365). I'd be more worried about trading from 36mpg to about 17mpg of that Jeep. A good set of snow tires with lowered PSI will do wonders in the snow in most cars.
04-06-2010, 04:01 PM
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I was also surprised to see the trade when I saw your reasoning. I live in an area where 6ft of snow is normal and have never had an issue with my RS2, xB2, or previous xB. My first xB kept my family and I safe when it was wrecked. I guess good luck then man. Congrats?
04-06-2010, 05:59 PM
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Well when you get hit with two blizzards in one winter, and your box is parked in the driveway for a week straight becuase you dont have the ground clearance. You tend to want something alittle more reliable. Yes, maryland isnt known for getting alot of snow, but you never know. So it wasnt worth keeping, when i was able to get something alittle more reliable in any weather condition. as far the mpg goes, the jeep gets about 26 mpg not 17.
04-06-2010, 09:53 PM
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I'd say you traded down
the B can get through the snow..even my lowered one here in Wisconsin..
if I were a betting man..I'd say you will regret getting rid of your box
good luck with your new purchase..I hope she stays together for you
the B can get through the snow..even my lowered one here in Wisconsin..
if I were a betting man..I'd say you will regret getting rid of your box
good luck with your new purchase..I hope she stays together for you
04-06-2010, 10:42 PM
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Well when you get hit with two blizzards in one winter, and your box is parked in the driveway for a week straight becuase you dont have the ground clearance. You tend to want something alittle more reliable. Yes, maryland isnt known for getting alot of snow, but you never know. So it wasnt worth keeping, when i was able to get something alittle more reliable in any weather condition. as far the mpg goes, the jeep gets about 26 mpg not 17.
EPA highway readings are very inaccurate.
As far as reliability is concerned, Scion is #1 as a brand overall and Jeep is somewhere near the bottom. (problems per 100 vehicles Consumer Reports data survey)
Good luck man. You had a very nice looking xB.
04-06-2010, 11:56 PM
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Really? I live in the hills to the east of Lake Erie, where it is not unusual to get a foot of snow while I'm at work for half the year, and my lowered box with snow tires has never let me down.
It's 30 yards to the street from that spot, and I made it without issue.
It's 30 yards to the street from that spot, and I made it without issue.
04-07-2010, 07:29 PM
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HI! EVERYONE. Well i am reverse! I have always wanted a compass but in my price range I could not get all the bells and whistles. Guys! The jeep isnt bad anyway! && plus leave him be lol.. His loss is my gain!!! haha!!!! Here ya go? That good looking BMORE BOX?? is now my Toasty!
04-07-2010, 08:41 PM
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HI! EVERYONE. Well i am reverse! I have always wanted a compass but in my price range I could not get all the bells and whistles. Guys! The jeep isnt bad anyway! && plus leave him be lol.. His loss is my gain!!! haha!!!! Here ya go? That good looking BMORE BOX?? is now my Toasty!
04-07-2010, 11:28 PM
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The Compass does have an unusually high rating for a 4x4 -- 23 city / 28 hwy.