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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 11:10 PM
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Default Side entry wheelchair xB2, gullwing door

I have a 1gen rear entry wheelchair xB, but saw this on the site I bought it from and had to share it. If you know someone disabled and they're looking for something that's not a minivan, they may want to check this out.

http://www.fminow.com/index.cfm?fuse...Scion_exterior

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Rear entry model


I don't work for them and am not posting this as an ad, just to spread awareness for those with mobility impairments.
Old Mar 5, 2008 | 11:22 PM
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if they can do both sides, that would rock
Old Mar 6, 2008 | 03:49 AM
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Man that side access one is pimp as hell!
Old Mar 6, 2008 | 04:00 AM
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Too Cool!! To most of us, it's not a question of if, only when. And when I need it, I will definitely be checking this site out.
Old Mar 6, 2008 | 04:05 AM
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The side entry looks great! It is awesome to see companies making products like this.
Old Mar 6, 2008 | 04:15 AM
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hella cool. Like the side entry the best
Old Mar 6, 2008 | 04:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Boxer_Rebellion
Man that side access one is pimp as hell!
+1
i've always wanted to do this and i dont even have a wheelchair
Old Mar 6, 2008 | 04:35 AM
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Haha yeah, do it to a VIP car with air ride... nuts.
Old Mar 6, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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Try getting into that side-entry model in a mall parking lot.....not gonna happen. The rear entry model may not look as cool, but it is much more functional
Old Mar 6, 2008 | 02:16 PM
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That looks sweet! Until the handicap douchebag driving the GMC Yukon parks next to you and takes up 4 1/2 posts including yours .
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^ LOLOL

very honda element-esqe ;]
Old Mar 6, 2008 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by bigpapa
Try getting into that side-entry model in a mall parking lot.....not gonna happen. The rear entry model may not look as cool, but it is much more functional
This is why they have the handicapped spaces labeled "Van Accessable". The white crosslines between spaces are wide enough to accomidate a side entry ramp, usually found on full size vans but also, in this case, the xB. I'm assuming that if you need this car, you also have plates or the window pass and can legally park there. Doesn't stop A-holes from taking those spaces illegally or parking between them in the white lines, but works well enough in most cases.
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