After taking a test drive this morning and falling in love, I just signed the paperwork and put down a deposit for a 2008 XB (black).

I'm waiting because the dealership won't have the XB in black until the end of the week.

I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve waiting for the morning when he can open presents.

I just hope it arrives in time for my folks to see it when they come to visit the grandkids next weekend.

Not sure what the first mod will be (other than installation of infant car seats in the back). Probably new wheels.

Stupid question: Do most new XB owners find the sequential shift useful, or do you just leave it in "D" all the time? I'm asking because this will be my first vehicle with a sequential shift automatic.

 

Only have a couple hundred miles, but was useful on some hills the other night and slowing down when I saw a cop. Ultimately though so far it is a toy.

 

I us eManual around town for stop and go and Fun and the auto for thehighway commute back and forth to work. i like the option. Has enough torque to chirp the tires in 1st which surprised me.