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Post by **PROJECTRB240SX** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 4:14 am

WELL I GOT OFFERD A SCION XB FULLY LOADED FOR $18,500 MINUS OUR FLEET DISCOUNTS AND STUFF. IT'LL PROBABLY END UP BEING IN THE RANGE OF $12K - $14.5K. QUESTION IS: IS IT WORTH IT? I'LL HAVE TO SELL BOTH MY 240S FOR IT WHICH ISN'T A PROBLEM. ARE THEY PRETTY QUICK BECAUSE I KNOW THEY ARE ECONOMICAL AND COMFORTABLE. IF I GOT THIS SHOULD I GET IT IN AUTO OR MANI? MANI SAVES AN EXTRA $300 PLUS DISCOUNTS. DO THEY HAVE ALOT OF AFTERMARKET SUPPORT? BASICALLY IS IT A SMART BUY AND WOULD YOU GUYS DO IT?

Post by **Bluefire** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 4:14 am

Haha.... yeah get it and don't forget to post pics with it bagged on chrome 20's, neon lights, and 5 15" subs.... J/K I personally kinda like the way it looks.... but I have to say unless your into lowrider scene I don't think your gonna like it... According to edmunds its 1.5L 4 cyl puts out 108HP/105TQ at 2500lbs. So I don't think your gonna be goin anywhere too quick.... On the other hand it is deceptively roomy inside.... I was amazed when I sat in one. HTH

-Bluefire

Post by **JonPowell** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 4:14 am

Blitz makes a supercharger kit for it, there is quite a bit of AM support in Japland for those.

I like the way they look also, I would go for it, but make sure you get the manual, I hate driving autos unless there is tons of traffic to be dealt with.

Post by **PROJECTRB240SX** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 4:14 am

YEAH THEY ARE COMFORTABLE AND THEY MAKE 30+ MPG. THE WEIGHT IS LIKE 2385LBS AND YES ITS 108HP. EVERYTIME I SEE ONE THEY ARE ACCELERATING PRETTY QUICKLY, BUT WHO KNOWS.

I JUST DON'T KNOW WHAT I WANT ANYMORE. I HAVE ALOT ON MY PLATE I JUST NEED TO MAKE A DECISION.

OPTIONS:KEEP 240 AND DO A RB20/30 3.3L BUILD UP85 BLAZER1999 AUDI A4 1.8T QUATTRO OR 2.8 QUATTRO2004 SCION XB (FULLY LOADED)ANY OTHER NEW CAR WITH A LESS THAN $25K PRICE TAG (BEFORE FLEET DISCOUNTS).

Post by **JonPowell** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 4:14 am

I would highly suggest against ANYTHING in the VW family just because of their wiring. I have 2 cars tied up in my shop waiting for repair harnesses from Germany that have to be hand made to the VIN because the wiring changes so much on their cars.

Just my humble opinion, forget the Audi.

The rest is personal preference.

Post by **PROJECTRB240SX** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 4:14 am

YEAH, I HEARD THAT VW ARE HAUNTED WITH ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, I'VE JUST ALWAYS LOVED THEM. I DUNNO ARE THERE ANY OTHER CARS OUT NOW THAT ARE ROOMY, COMFORTABLE, PRETTY QUICK AND MODERATLY ECONOMICAL?

Post by **JonPowell** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 4:14 am

Sentra Spec V, but I am a little biased towards NissanI think the XB would be great, they call the the bB in Japan I believe...

Post by **PROJECTRB240SX** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 4:14 am

I DON'T LIKE THE SPEC-V, I'VE NEVER LIKED ANY SENTRA THEY JUST DON'T CUT IT FOR ME.

Post by **JonPowell** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 4:14 am

Ok, forget that idea...get the xb. I think they are cool.Just stay away from VW products if you have any desire to avoid electrical issues.

Post by **PROJECTRB240SX** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 4:14 am

WELL IN THAT CASE SHOULD I:A) SELL MY STOCK DRIVER 240SX AND PUT A DOWN OF 3/4 ON THE CAR AND FINANCE THE RESTB) SELL BOTH CARS AND WAIT FOR MY TAX REFUND AND BUY IT OUTRIGHTC) KEEP BOTH CARS AND SAVE MONEY TILL TAX REFUND AND PUT DOWN HALF AND FINANCE THE REST

Post by **JonPowell** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 4:14 am

Or, sell the car, buy a new one and tax time send in one big payment...it will take a buttload off your interest charges that way.

Post by **PROJECTRB240SX** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 4:14 am

WELL IF I WAIT TILL TAX TIME AND SELL MY CARS I CAN BUY THE XB OUTRIGHT.

Post by **JonPowell** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 4:14 am

Thats good also...you could also finance it and use tax money for the Blitz supercharger!

Post by **PROJECTRB240SX** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 4:14 am

LOL TRUE. HEY DO YOU HAVE A LINK TO THOSE? I WONDER HOW MUCH THEY ARE AND THE POWER GAIN?

Post by **JonPowell** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 4:14 am

I will find it now, hang on.. I saw it in an options magazine

Post by **PROJECTRB240SX** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 4:14 am

OHH OK, COOL THANKS!

Post by **JonPowell** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 4:14 am

Here is the link, go through babelfish.altavista.com to get it translated.

http://www.blitz.co.jp/product...t.htm

I dont know what the gains are supposed to be, but I will see if there is anything in the magazine tonight and get back to you later tonight after I get home.

Post by **PROJECTRB240SX** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 4:14 am

THANKS AGAIN

Post by **PROJECTRB240SX** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 4:14 am

ITS NOT ON THERE OR I JUST DON'T SEE IT. I TRIED TAKA-KAIRA BUT IT OBVIOUSLY DOESN'T GO UNDER THAT NAME.

Post by **JonPowell** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 4:14 am

If you look at the bottom there is a pdf but it is all in japanese, Do you know the chassis code for the car, NCP??

If it is NCP35 they only make it for the automatic and the Blitz part number is 10148 for the 1NZ-FE engine.

Post by **JonPowell** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 4:14 am

I am sending you the info nowCheck your email for a pdf from me.

Post by **JonPowell** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 4:14 am

Sorry, try thishttp://www.blitz.co.jp/new-pro...4.pdf

Post by **PROJECTRB240SX** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 4:14 am

SWEET. THANKS FOR THE HELP.

THATS THE ENGINE BUT I DON'T KNOW THE CHASSIS CODE. I'D GET THE AUTO ANYWAY, BECAUSE THIS WOULD BE A CRUISE CAR.

Post by **JonPowell** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 4:14 am

The file says that you need to trade in your stock computer and sometimes it is ok to use the stock computer. I am translating it through babelfish and this is what I get...

First year register July of 02? In case of August of 02, there are times when it is not applicable to the conformity chart by the vehicle. First year register July of 02? In case of August of 02 verification of genuine computer item turn becomes necessary Good luck with that. but in any case, I would look around for the part number.

Post by **PROJECTRB240SX** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 4:14 am

OK THANKS.

Post by **HybridOne** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 4:14 am

i had an A4 and i loved it. I never had a wiring issue. If you were to ever go with the A4...get the 1.8t, there are TONS of upgrades and they can create quite a bit of power. PLUS, they look great. Just a small amount of modifications, and everyone wants it. The interiors are some of the best in the automotive industry.Here is a pic of my old Audi...sorry abou the dog being in the way.

http://www.nissaninfiniticlub....o=504

Post by **PROJECTRB240SX** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 4:14 am

THATS NICE.... WHAT YEAR WAS IT? I'M LOOKING BETWEEN 96-2004 AND THIS 99 I FOUND SEEMS LIKE A GREAT DEAL.

Post by **HybridOne** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 4:14 am

thats a 96. Though it has mods to the front end....thats the S4 front bumper (it's actually cheaper than the A4 one). And those are european projector headlights (called e-codes). Never buy a 97 or earlier. a 99 1.8t is a good car. http://www.audiworld.com is where the A4 forums are. i use to hang out there all the time.

Post by **JonPowell** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 4:14 am

So you got some GDM G-Spec headlights on there, tight!

HA, sorry just had to say it...

Post by **PROJECTRB240SX** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 4:14 am

THANKS FOR THE INPUT. SEE NOW I'M REALLY STUCK BETWEEN THE A4 AND THE XB.

OH BTW THE SCION XB IN JAPAN IS THE TOYOTA SCION BBX.

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