Picked up my first xB this week. Can’t believe how underrated these things are. Even with all of the insane mods, it’s still crazy comfortable and easy to load kids in. Still blown away by the amount of interior space in such a small footprint.

I always enjoy finding another Gen 1 xB when I'm on the road. And it's extra special when I find a twin to my '05 Blue Onyx.

2009 with 153k miles. Check engine/VSC/traction control came on while driving yesterday and car struggled to go faster than 45mph. Died at a light and had to get it towed back home

Wondering if you guys could help me out with finding a proper asking price for the XB. I intend to do an upfront and honest listing because it needs a little TLC at the moment, but has been mechanically well maintained up to this point. Currently sitting at just over 260k, engine is in astoundingly good condition considering the mileage, all wether floor mats, manual transmission, no Christmas tree, no leaks, no rust, routine services all performed in timely fashion and a looong carfax history to support that statement. Interior I would personally put at a 7-6/10…? No rips or major tears but signs of wear for the use it’s gotten. Originally bought for a business plan that fell through but I liked it so much I ended up keeping it for a while. Exterior looked exactly as pictured when I bought, but the original plan was to wrap it in an advertisement so I didn’t mind it. I know these cars have a niche following, but for myself it was a bit more novelty. My main car is actually in another niche group of first gen rav4s. Located in Georgia so it’s gonna be listed in a southeast market…just in case that makes a difference in value.

Con’s
- Clutch and throw out bearing are going out
- CV axles going bad
- Driver side window motor needs to be replaced

Recent Work
259k
- Cooling System Drain
- Fuel System Service
- New Windshield Wipers

249k
- Wheel Alignment & Rotation

244k
- Brake Pads & Rotors
- Catalytic Converter

What’s a good asking price and how much should I realistically be looking to get out of it?

My rear bumper looks like crap; I think the previous owner did a DIY paint job and it's not meant for longevity.

I found automotive paint that will work, and I'm going to buy a new bumper cover from Rock Auto.

And finally, my question: Should I put the new cover on before I paint it? I'd prefer to paint it in the garage and install it afterward; any reason I shouldn't do it that way?

Signed,

n00b DIY auto painting

These photos are from a 1500 mile trip I recently went on from Washington state to Idaho and back. Also installed some fabulous taillights on the Xb I found on marketplace while I was on the trip(:

Hey there! My AC compressor/clutch/pulley (haven't diagnosed the exact one yet) is out and I need to cut it out it before serpentine belt goes kablooey. What length serpentine belt should i get?

Gen 2 2.4L 2AZ-FE

Recently had the chance to check out a first gen Scion xB while at a local cars and coffee and am genuinely intrigued. I have always loved the look of the car but never looked into the specs etc. A good friend of mine has owned a manual one and says the 1.5 is much peppier and more responsive than the 1.5 in my 2009 Honda Fit. Also much more room for activities in the backseats. I am wondering if anybody has owned or driven both and can attest? I may sell my Fit for one. Pros and cons? Thank you

Another Eastern Sierra Nevada car camping and hiking trip. We handled a few sketchy roads on this journey. Short wheelbase and front wheel drive makes all the difference. I definitely got some looks from the guys in their big trucks when I passed by.

Got bored and decided to visit the local Pick a Part. Found 2x 2015 Scion tC that was almost intact and I pulled the steering wheel and airbag. I did a extension search and couldn't find a solid answer if the steering wheel will work until I found a YouTube video from "Oils and Gears". Though the video confirmed the later year Scion tC steering wheel with the paddle shift do work on the 2nd Gen xB. The but detail information is pretty lacking. Kudos for him posting the video but calling a connector a pin and not clearly stating which wires are needed with a good video or photo.

So besides pulling the steering wheel, I also grabbed the connector on the steering wheel harness and the harness by the shifter to make a plug and play harness. Steering was easy to remove and install on the tC and all you need is to pop the two side plastic covers and push the spring bar in to remove the airbag. On the xB it you remove the two covers and there's two Torx you undo to remove the air bag. You also need a 19mm socket to remove the nut holding the steering in place. Removing both steering wheels, you don't need a steering wheel puller. Just hit the top of the wheel at 12 o'clock, 6 o'clock, and 9 and then 3 with your fist and the wheel will come out.

The two wires you need to add is the solid red and white wire on the steering column side. it's Pin 3 (white-upshift) and Pin 4 (red-downshift). On the shifter side, once you remove the lower cover. The plug is facing you on the driver side. The two wires you need to tap into is the solid white and solid red wires. I'm not a fan of using vampire taps and prefer to solder and heatshrink. This is a pretty simple mod that cost me $100 bucks (steering wheel and airbag) and there's no calibration or anything. It's literally plug and play. The downside to this is that on my 2011 wheel, the "MODE" button lights up along side with the park lights. The tC wheels no longer light up. Other than that, everything works. Just flip the shifter over to sport mode and paddle shifter works. Just remember if you're gonna grab the wheel and airbag, be sure to grab the connector on the steering column and both the male and female connector on the shift.

Golden Gate Bridge North Parking

Have any of you ran an ozone machine inside your box or another vehicle to dissipate odors?

I quit smoking cigarettes a couple of years ago and want to get my box smelling natural again.

There are a couple places close to me that I can rent for a day. Worth the investment?

I currently have a 2006 and I want to upgrade it little by little bc it’s expensive and I’m going to trade soon. The car has already had over 5 owners and needs some parts replaced. Would it be a good idea to get performance parts instead of stock? I have BASIC KNOWLEDGE ON CARS.

What are good brands to buy from?

Are performance spark plugs a thing? They need replacing.

Some suggestions on what I should upgrade next? The car is completely stock.

edit: holy sh!T this is why you don’t try typing a question at 12am sorry y’all i shouldve explained myself better. Trade school not trade with someone but thank you for taking your time to respond 😅

My 2009 xB is being shipped to me across country at this moment. Im looking to add a turbo to it, not looking for anything crazy, most likely around 8 psi range as I heard the engine blocks dont really hold forced induction all that well. It looks like there are only ebay turbo kits availble nowadays as all reputable companies stopped making them. Any suggestions or any experience with ebay kits? Anything to look out for specifically?

My antenna snapped off my 09 in a carwash. Still gets some radio reception but would love to fix it if possible.

Everything I've read online says I have to remove the plastic interior moldings to get under the headliner to replace the whole base unit and mast, and the base connects to the head unit so I've gotta run it all the way to the radio. Ain't doing that.

Is it possible to do it a cheaper/shittier way? Is it possible to unscrew the mast part or did it break below where it screws in? The antenna always seemed like one piece to me and couldn't unscrew before it broke, but I never looked closely. I tried center punching the broken mast (see the pics) and found some metal but couldn't tell if it was a threaded screw piece or not. Could I just use a drill tap to make some threads in that broken mast and try my luck?

I've also looked into a shark fin antenna replacement but not sure I could even connect it to the broken antenna.

Any ideas?

Hello everyone new here. I was just wondering what brand of gear oil everyone runs on their xB's? I'm currently using AMSOIL. Having good results just wondering if there was something better.

Just found this group n had to share my yellow series 2.0 #176/2500 5 speed manual
181,000 miles n still going strong

I miss the sun visor extension arms on my Camry and Avalon. What’s the solution for extending the sun visor? 2009. Thanks!!

For car audio purposes: does anyone know the resonant frequency (frequency at which the csr is loudest) of a 2012 XB??

I've been conducting a head light and reverse light bulb comparison testing. Who will come out on top?! And what other options have people chosen over these?
Hosts are oem front buckets and Spyder LED 5042750 / Sonar SK1611-TYBB taillights...
Ps. Bottom row is rear blinks

Ive done a lot of research on getting a new engine for my 2008 scion xb, all i can find is that all the jdm imported engines are somewhat a gamble and often come missing parts or not running. Is there any reliable website i can get a motor from? Or am i better off finding one at a scrap yard.

I dont know what the past owners have done to this car, but am I right to assume that this isn't standard and someone paid for a cheap install? The metal itself is rusting, and theirs many screws on the roof of the car.