[metrictundra]

I have owned the regular 05 xb witch I still have and a 06 release 3.0 xb. As far as running around town you cant beat them. Both of mine got 35 mpg in town and 38 on the road. Prior to the 08 they were to small and boxy for freeway speeds. The 08 should be much better, but when you cut the mpg down to 21 city and 31 freeway, that is quite a hit. With that said I traded my 06 in on a 08 Camry that does get 23 city and 32 freeway. I like the 08 xb other than the no trunk thing. The experience I have had with the 2 I have owned is nothing but great little cars as long as you use them within there means.