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Old Dec 20, 2004 | 06:52 PM
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i thought this was different i sold my 02 camry v6 xle(obviusly not as cushy or gizmo loaded but) i thought the xb was fun and
differnt and i was right i love this car more and more i get a new car every 3-4 years
i cant help myself so this time its acutualy more fun. i spoke to one of my customers
asking them what they traded in and they said a tdi passat and a jetta to get their box
(i cant say i dont blame them but everyone makes mistakes)
Old Dec 20, 2004 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by kacosta
i thought this was different i sold my 02 camry v6 xle(obviusly not as cushy or gizmo loaded but) i thought the xb was fun and
differnt and i was right i love this car more and more i get a new car every 3-4 years
i cant help myself so this time its acutualy more fun. i spoke to one of my customers
asking them what they traded in and they said a tdi passat and a jetta to get their box
(i cant say i dont blame them but everyone makes mistakes)
I traded in my 2003 Matrix XR/Auto paid 3000 cash to get my xB 5speed
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2000 ford f-150 Quite a change. I moved to the city and changed jobs. Didn't need that much automobile anymore. Went for the auto xb for it's over all practicality. Love it!!!
Old Dec 20, 2004 | 07:16 PM
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sold a 93 nissan sentra. Good little car, maintained it well, and pretty quick(it had the factory spoiler, so you know it was fast )

Needed a four door and the xb fits the bill perfectly.
Old Dec 20, 2004 | 07:23 PM
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91 mustang lx 5.0. It was a heads/cam car, pretty fast but really bad on gas and something was always broken. I wanted a cheap car that was good on gas that looked nice and was not american so I got the xB.
Old Dec 20, 2004 | 07:34 PM
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Sold my restored '71 Beetle while my RS1 was on order...
Old Dec 20, 2004 | 07:39 PM
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I actually upgraded for my xB. I had a 2002 VW Jetta that was about to implode! Wound up paying less than $14k for my xB but I neglected to look for the infamous "hidden fees." I took them at their word in the "pure pricing" department. DEFINITELY an upgrade though.
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My 2001 Eclipse GT V6

Old Dec 20, 2004 | 07:51 PM
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Traded my wifes 96 Honda Accord
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1996 Honda Accord. Who hasn't had an accord? I wanted something different.
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97 safari and 95 contour
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Traded in my 2003 Nissan Frontier,was SOOO GLAD to get rid of that heep!
Old Dec 20, 2004 | 08:33 PM
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Sold my 94 Chevy 3/4 ton 4X4. and love the xB. Man am I catching s$#t for it at work.
Old Dec 20, 2004 | 08:33 PM
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i will be trading in the car i have now which is a ... 90 toyota corolla then my
dad will have a new truck and i take his 99 toyota tacoma then trade that in for a
box lol
Old Dec 20, 2004 | 08:34 PM
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traded in a 04 matrix XRS for my british bus.
Old Dec 20, 2004 | 08:38 PM
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94' Ford Ranger Splash step side... 175,000 miles.. Sold it for $3k and paid off loan and had $1k left over.. Spotted the extra $500 dor my DP. Finance $15.9
Old Dec 20, 2004 | 08:39 PM
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I traded a 2002 WRX, stage 2, It went as fast as the money escaped from my pocket.
I still miss the car, but the XB is much easier to love financially.
Old Dec 20, 2004 | 08:42 PM
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93 Dodge Spirit........UPGRADE!
Old Dec 20, 2004 | 09:25 PM
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Traded the wife's 03 Altima. So glad she could sacrifice that dime a dozen ride for her new toy box =D
Old Dec 20, 2004 | 10:43 PM
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Traded in my '99 Miata that I had just painted. It was black and I painted it light metalic silver/green. (chevy trailblazer color) just to get a better trade in on the Xb. I got $3000 more for trade after I painted it. The Xb is just like the Miata except for the extra 2 doors, more room, better stereo, more unique apperance, yeah just like the Miata...



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