I was impressed with the Xb when I test drove one a few months ago. The stick gives you a bit more power, but the automatic is quieter on the highway due to taller gearing. The room inside is pretty amazing. My wife was concerned about taking out the front bumper on curbs, but otherwise I saw nothing wrong with it. People either like it or hate it. I like it.

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1985 380SE Blue/Blue - 230,000 miles
2012 Subaru Forester 5-speed
2005 Toyota Sienna
2004 Chrysler Sebring convertible
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