Christmas Break

I will be leaving tomorrow morning for PHX for 10 days to visit with my family. Even though I will not be driving my xB I will post some pictures from trip. We are also going on a 4 day cruise in the Pacific. So I should have a good batch of pictures. I am not sure if I will have access to the internet much on the trip but as soon as I get back I will post some.

Wrecked xB

I found an interesting site worth check out if you have the time. Its called wreckedscions.com. They have a number of pictures of xBs after they have been hit. View Now!

19" and Slammed

Well I finally got some extra money to make the changes that I wanted. I slammed it down 3.4 inches, put Vienna Dish 19" rims on and put the custom windvisors on. What do you think? Alright.. I am lying about all this but when I get some money I think this will be something to shoot for! I really like the way this one looks. 

7" Touchscreen

I was thinking about trying to do something like this. I would build a very small computer and install it under the driver seat and put a touchscreen 7" monitor in the dash. I would run WinXP and be able to play cds, mp3s, dvds, mpgs, install a navigation system, browse the internet, etc. Sounds fun to me.. I wonder if I have enough money?
 

$1.89 and 9/10ths

Sheetz is a great place for gas I just wish they were still charging .97 cents like they were four years ago. 

Stalemate

So it has been a long time since I posted anything... sorry. I have been really busy playing music with three different bands. I am going to post a few pictures tonight from last week. This first picture is just me driving. I am shocked because I was able to hold the camera still going 40mph. What can I say the xB is a smooth ride. Notice the song on the stereo? Stalemate by Project86. Check out the hot pink phone! Don't worry I am going to change the color in the next couple days. 

My First Snow

Well not much to say other than I wish I had a garage and I wish I lived somewhere it didn't snow! 

Incredibles Weekend

This past weekend I had a nice little outing to Meadville, Erie, Meadville and back. I drove Friday to Meadville to spend time with my lady (and spend time driving). The 90 mile trip went fast thanks to my i600 Samsung Smartphone that keeps me talking on the go. The trip to Erie was great mostly because we saw The Incredibles which turned out to be a great movie. I wish I had some kind of super power. Last night I drove home from Meadville and listened to AC/DC the entire trip. I listened to some great songs like Squealer, The Jack, Fly On The Wall, Back In Business, etc. Having a CD player that can read MP3 CDRs is great. I was able to consolidate all of my AC/DC CDs onto one MP3 CD. I am going to start doing this for all my music!

Consumer Reports

"Some of the most expensive cars on the market are likely to be the least reliable, while some modestly priced models are expected to be the most reliable, according to the latest data from influential Consumer Reports magazine."

By Earle Eldridge, USA TODAY

Most Reliable List

Back to the Dealer

Yesterday I had to drive back up to the dealer to sign another paper so that they could send it in so I could get the title. Buying a car is tough work, you have to really stay on top of things. While I was at the dealer I talked with Sarge and Rick. For car salemen these guys are really nice (that isn't saying much). Anyway while I was up there they offered to wash my car for free which I quickly accepted. After signing the paper I left the office and headed out to the parking lot to find my xB. Upon finding my car I noticed it was washed but not dry. What is the point of washing a car if you don't dry it? I will never know but thankfully the wind blowing over the aerodynamic shape of the xB got rid of most of the water left on the car.

Voteology

This morning the xB and I left at 6:30am to find a nice place to vote. On the way to the polls the odometer went into 4 digits as I passed the 1000 mile mark. After arriving I stood in line for 45 minutes before casting my vote! I was the 55th person to vote in the district and my I.D. number is 002478245. I am glad I got up early so I don't have to stand in line later tonight. I hope that no matter who wins, that the decision is clear cut so that we don't have to wait weeks until we find out the winner.

Windmills

Here is a great shot of some of the huge windmills near my grandma's house. I wish I had some of the statistics about the size of these things because they are huge! I have been keeping track of my gas mileage in the xB and it has been averaging 32.8 mpg in the first 1,000 miles. It is crazy I almost have 1,000 miles on the car already. I really need to stop cruising around so much.

To Grandmothers house we go

My grandmother recently moved from Moon Township, PA to Mill Run, PA. So today I will be driving the xB to her new place. The xB (which doesn't have a name yet) was washed this morning and is ready to go.

Distance: 108.33 miles
Total Estimated Time: 2 hours, 15 minutes

My first poo

At work today I parked under a tree. That probably wasn't the smartest idea. A few birds didn't like my shiny, clean car and made a mess all over it. I guess I will just have to wash it again tonight.

Import Racer

Here is a picture of two other xB's I recently bought at Walmart. For ages 8 and up!!!

2005 Scion xB

The 2005 Scion xB 5-speed (ladyfriend sold seperately).

1992 Toyota Previa

Here is the good old van that I traded in. Thanks for 182,000 miles from Toronto to Detroit to Nags Head and back!!!

325 miles =//= 33mpg

I made it the entire weekend on one tank of gas which I have never done before. I traveled 325 miles for 20 bucks and got 33 mpg. I took some pictures I will be posting later today or tomorrow.

Drive 1 //ODO=4//

Today at 4pm I am leaving work to pick up my Black xB 5-speed. Over lunch I stopped at my bank and picked up the certified check to give to the dealer. The car has 4 miles on it and I will be driving it to Meadville tonight to pick up my ladyfriend. I can't wait to spend some quality time cruising around up north. Should be a good weekend.

I bought a Scion xB tonight!!!

Well tonight I finally bought the Scion xB and I will be picking it up tomorrow. Here is the pricing rundown.

Base Price --------------------$14,195
'92 Toyota Previa Trade In ---$1,700
Trade Difference -------------$12,495
6% Sales Tax -----------------$749.70
Transfer Owners Tag --------$108.50
Sub Total --------------------$13,353.20
Deposit ----------------------$1,000
Financing --------------------$12,353.20 for 60 months @ 3.49%

Not a bad deal!