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Post by mynameiscj on Apr 20, 2005 18:05:22 GMT -5
I bought a Scion XB. I can't afford gas anymore for my beater pickup so I borke down and bought a new car. I'll post some pictures after I get the rims and tires put on.
-cj
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Post by I Am Batman on Apr 20, 2005 18:23:07 GMT -5
Its always cheaper to buy a $20k vehicle than it is to throw down an extra $10-$20 a month on gas ;D Those things are sweet tho, is it black?
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Post by 316atO on Apr 21, 2005 2:18:39 GMT -5
Well the math works out in the long run. Say he's putting 25 gallons in a week in the pick up, and gets 15 iles to the gallon. Say gas costs 2.50 a gallon, so hes spending 62.50 a week in gas. In which case he is getting 375 miles a week out of the beast, and about 19500 miles a year for 3250.
Cruisin' in his xb putting 10 gallons per week and his thing gets 40 miles to the gallon, and at a cost of 2.50 a gallon hes spending 25.00 dollars a week in gas. In this case, hes getting 400 miles a week, and 20800 miles a year for 1300 dollars.
Already a savings of 1950 dollars, but hes getting 1900 more miles than he needs so hes saving another 120 bucks there bringing the grand total up to 2070 dollars saved.
And since the Highest price you can pay for an xb is 16000, in 8 short years he pays off his scion and some of the interest in saved gas money alone.
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Post by mynameiscj on Apr 21, 2005 11:04:08 GMT -5
The color is dark blue. The base price for an automatic is $15,045. My pickup truck gets about 9 miles per gallon and I drive at least 60 miles a day. The Scion gets 31 miles per gallon (city). I justified the just under $20,000 with a savings of over $220.00 a month in gas.(most of the payment) I'm having the rims and tires put on today, after that I'll be rolling in style!
-cj
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Post by crawldit on Apr 21, 2005 20:27:11 GMT -5
If I were smart I'd do the same. With these gas prices I'm spending $120 a week on gas for the Wrangler. Do you think a 6'5" guy could fit in one of those Scions ? I think they look pretty sweet.
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Post by I Am Batman on Apr 21, 2005 20:51:22 GMT -5
Hmm.. Im really not getting that bad of milage in my rig right now & thats with stock gears. Averaging 17ish, but I have a chance to buy a car that gets 25+ for $500. Should I do it?
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Post by crawldit on Apr 21, 2005 21:30:07 GMT -5
Depends how much your drive, really. I'd give anything to get 17 mpg though  |
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Post by Rizzle on Apr 21, 2005 21:45:45 GMT -5
as would i, and no you shouldnt b/c then you have to insure 2 cars.
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Post by I Am Batman on Apr 21, 2005 23:24:53 GMT -5
Depends how much your drive, really. I'd give anything to get 17 mpg though 200+ a week.. Not bad but not good. |
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Post by mynameiscj on Apr 23, 2005 16:17:51 GMT -5
If I were smart I'd do the same. With these gas prices I'm spending $120 a week on gas for the Wrangler. Do you think a 6'5" guy could fit in one of those Scions ? I think they look pretty sweet. They are really roomy inside. I'm only 5'8", but my brother-in-law is over 6' and he drives one. The next time we all go out you can take it around the block to see if you fit. -cj |
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Post by mynameiscj on Apr 26, 2005 11:11:21 GMT -5
The XB looks really good on 18's. I'll work on posting some pics.
-cj
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Post by crawldit on Apr 28, 2005 21:23:03 GMT -5
Where are the pic's man ? You sure got those 18's put on with a quickness. I'm sure it looks pretty good.
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Post by mynameiscj on Apr 29, 2005 9:08:40 GMT -5
Where are the pic's man ? You sure got those 18's put on with a quickness. I'm sure it looks pretty good. I had the car lowered and the 18's done at the dealership. I will try to get some pics up this weekend. Sorry about the delay. -cj |
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Post by mynameiscj on Apr 30, 2005 14:52:26 GMT -5
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Post by mynameiscj on May 10, 2005 10:50:12 GMT -5
Does anyone know of an economical vinyl graphic guy? Scion does not sell/make the graphic I want in a specific color...black. If anyone has a hook up and is willing to share I would appreciate it. Thanks.
-cj
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