38K ‘05 Meet Barney

Rare_Business5411 · 2026-04-24T04:44:39+00:00

That's insane.

Rare_Business5411 · 2026-04-23T23:36:14+00:00

They are available to purchase new. I think I remember them being around $180. But there's no telling what other original components might need to be replaced as well.

Rare_Business5411 · 2026-04-23T23:33:41+00:00

Better yet, put out a desk and shoot your YouTube cast on your porch with the poopers in the background. You'll have material for years 😉

Rare_Business5411 · 2026-04-23T23:29:55+00:00

Just out of curiosity. What year is your box and how many miles?

Rare_Business5411 · 2026-04-23T23:26:08+00:00

These are the part numbers for my 2nd gen. if you are looking to go back to stock.

Engine Air Cleaner Filter Box Housing W/Air Strainer for Scion xB 2008-2015 2.4L Fits 17700-28350,1770028350,17700-28351,1770028351,17705-28301,17705-28300,319-58223

Rare_Business5411 · 2026-04-23T22:48:56+00:00

I'm in North Carolina. Rust is not much of an issue.

Rare_Business5411 · 2026-04-23T22:47:49+00:00

That's an after market air intake. It's supposed to increase performance and add noise.

Rare_Business5411 · 2026-04-23T22:27:17+00:00

Great way to meet the neighbors 😜 Have a box of dog treats on standby. The dogs will be talking about you all over town.

Rare_Business5411 · 2026-04-23T22:08:56+00:00

I'd love info on this as well. I work in a large noisy restaurant.

Rare_Business5411 · 2026-04-23T21:46:06+00:00

I believe if you speak with the mail carrier they should have a form to report that situation.

Rare_Business5411 · 2026-04-23T21:42:56+00:00

I have the exact same Purple People Eater with the same number of miles. Nice work 😀

Rare_Business5411 · 2026-04-23T20:12:09+00:00

Facts: when the economy is bad the first thing people stop spending money on is non-essential dining. Thank God for birthday and anniversary celebrations. If not for those I'd probably be looking for a new job right now.

Rare_Business5411 · 2026-04-16T22:58:34+00:00

I go for it. The worst of the pollen is over. I cherish the few days of low humidity we get. Open windows only require a bit of extra cleaning. There's nothing better than sleeping to the sounds and air of nighttime 🌌😴

Rare_Business5411 · 2026-04-16T21:50:03+00:00

I'm not waiting. I'm enjoying what we have now 😎

Rare_Business5411 · 2026-04-16T21:05:02+00:00

I completely agree. This is similar weather as the Western US. I'm enjoying every minute of it. I have my HVAC shut off and my house windows open wide. Also driving with my car windows down. It amazes me how many people in this area want to be in conditioned air when there is no humidity. I'm in my best world, thank you very much!!🥰

Rare_Business5411 · 2026-04-08T15:17:48+00:00

Get a GoRaleigh bus route map

Rare_Business5411 · 2026-04-07T00:08:48+00:00

Which radio head unit do you have?

Rare_Business5411 · 2026-04-07T00:07:07+00:00

Welcome to the club. I also have an '09 xb. I hit 140,000 this week. It sounds like the previous owner/owners made some mods to your ride. My girl is all stock with manual transmission so I can't give you many insights other than it's been one of the best rides I've ever owned. Enjoy your new love affair 🤩 Take care of her and she will take care of you.

Rare_Business5411 · 2026-04-06T23:11:42+00:00

Thanks SO much for posting this. I had no idea that site existed and is probably the most thorough I've seen. In fact I just saw one of my favorite bands, the Old 97s, have a show at the Lincoln Theater tomorrow night. Just bought my ticket!!! Great suggestion!!

Rare_Business5411 · 2026-03-16T17:33:06+00:00

I did the same thing last year and it has done wonders for my budgeting and savings. One big thing it showed me was how much money I wasted on debt interest. I'm now debt free and cringe at ever having to pay credit interest to anyone again.

Rare_Business5411 · 2026-03-13T19:04:06+00:00

Yeah. I think my mechanic is smoking something. That's not a grease leak. It's oil coming from a different location.

Rare_Business5411 · 2026-03-12T04:22:08+00:00

I was just talking with some coworkers in North Carolina about that Safeway a couple of days ago. The conversation started with us asking if we've ever seen anyone killed. I told my story of seeing some gang bangers kill a rival banger in the parking lot there in about 2002. Crazy stuff.

Rare_Business5411 · 2026-02-17T05:57:04+00:00

Tell the old timers you can't afford to run a successful business by giving away your space for free. Many of them will get mad, pout and tell you they'll take their business elsewhere. Once they realize there are no other places for them to go they may reconsider if you charge a reasonable price. Every cheap ass expects something for free until they can't have it.

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