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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 08:48 AM
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This is everything I've heard and/or read about the 2008 xB.

It will use a 2.4L engine (taken from the Camry)

The name and body style will be different from the current model.

It will be released early 2007.

the xB and xA will not have a 2007 model year (except for a RS 4.0 and 3.0 respectively)
Old Jun 15, 2006 | 09:07 AM
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no! the replacement for the xb is going to have at least 600 whp all wheel drive and will be crafted in the likeness of god herself... havent you heard? some people i tell ya, must be living under a rock.
Old Jun 15, 2006 | 09:35 AM
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i heard rumors of a turbine engine
Old Jun 15, 2006 | 07:40 PM
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here it it ladies and gentleman. the 2nd gen xB. this is one bad *****...

Old Jun 15, 2006 | 11:12 PM
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How in the world did you get early release pictures of the Scion fT?!

For those that don't know the fT stands for family Truckster. Scion Night is also going to be held at Wally World from now on as well.
Old Jun 16, 2006 | 03:03 AM
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clark, did you overtake a sercuity guard at an amusement park with a bb gun????//
Old Jun 16, 2006 | 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by lonestar
here it it ladies and gentleman. the 2nd gen xB. this is one bad *****...

My Gawd!! A xD Woodie complete with Yakima rack. Got to get at least 12 MPG.
UHHHHH--is that Envy Green???
Old Jun 16, 2006 | 07:26 AM
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its the most bootyful ting id ever sawed
Old Jun 16, 2006 | 09:22 AM
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the color is badassery green and the wood panels are from trees from the rainforest. and if you were wondering those wheels are 27's never seen on a production car until now.
Old Jun 17, 2006 | 04:21 PM
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With escalating gas prices why the Camry engine? Doesn't make sense. Scion is selling as many units to oldsters as youngsters.
Old Jun 17, 2006 | 05:35 PM
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all i can say is thats freakin funny love the fT jokes hahahaha!!!
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yeah the 1.8 1zz motor gets better gas mileage gets pretty close to the same power. just as easily modable. and it's smaller and cheaper than the camry motor....
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Originally Posted by hotbox05
yeah the 1.8 1zz motor gets better gas mileage gets pretty close to the same power. just as easily modable. and it's smaller and cheaper than the camry motor....
I would actually prefer the 1.8 engine over the 2.4. This is just what I've heard from lots of people.
Old Jun 17, 2006 | 09:51 PM
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ft stands for f*cking tarted
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Originally Posted by lonestar
Originally Posted by hotbox05
yeah the 1.8 1zz motor gets better gas mileage gets pretty close to the same power. just as easily modable. and it's smaller and cheaper than the camry motor....
I would actually prefer the 1.8 engine over the 2.4. This is just what I've heard from lots of people.
yeah i'd much rather have the 1zz. but oh well.
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HEY! i just got the news with Toyota... RS 4 will be a shade of red called Mozara!!! call me at crown toyota in cali for more info. Shaun.
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Scion FT?... as in Scion FukThat! xB 1st gen!
Old Jun 18, 2006 | 05:41 PM
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it will have a 1.8 L not hte 2.4
Old Jun 18, 2006 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Cmec2004
it will have a 1.8 L not hte 2.4
I'm just repeating what I've heard from multiple independent sources. If you can shed some light as to how you know it will be the 1.8 I'm sure everyone would like to know.
Old Jun 18, 2006 | 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Cmec2004
it will have a 1.8 L not hte 2.4
i first heard that it would have the 1.8 and be based off the corolla now everywhere i'm hearing 2.4craptastical 2az



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