Jamie Stavert Johnson - 2006 Scion xB
“When all is said and done, all roads lead to the same end. So it’s not which road you take, but how you take it.”
For some people, cars are phases.
For her?
Cars have been woven into life since childhood.
Raised around the Bay Area her entire life, now 42, working as a Correspondent Legal Purchaser and married to her best friend of 27 years, she didn’t just stumble into the scene — she grew up in it, wrench in hand, learning the hard way, DIY style.
And her 2006 Scion xB Release Series 3?
It wasn’t supposed to be a show car.
It was just meant to be a commuter.
Funny how that works.
Grease Under the Fingernails
Before VIP builds.
Before air suspension.
Before polished engine bays.
There was a BMX bike.
As the “annoying little sister” chasing six older brothers around, she customized whatever she could get her hands on — starting with that bike.
Then came Daric.
Her brother’s best friend.
Now her husband.
Growing up in his household meant one simple rule:
If it breaks, we fix it ourselves.
No shops.
No shortcuts.
Just tools, patience, and figuring it out.
One memory still sticks with her — standing on the side of the road with a distributor cap off an old Mercedes, troubleshooting the issue herself. A stranger stopped, watched for a second, then said:
“I was going to offer help… but it looks like you know more than me.”
That moment said everything.
This wasn’t just an interest.
It was instinct.
Falling for the Box
She didn’t even like the Scion xB at first.
Too boxy. Too weird.
Then life happened.
Her twin brother had one.
A coworker daily’d one.
She rode in it more and more.
And slowly… it made sense.
Spacious. Practical. Fun.
When the 2008 housing crash hit, and she was laid off, she used her severance package to buy something smart and reliable.
She found it:
A 2006 Release Series 3 in Envy Green
Limited color.
Rare spec.
And perfect.
“I’ve collected frogs since I was little… so the green just felt like it chose me.”
That was it.
Game over.
The Accident That Changed Everything
Then came the day nobody plans for.
A lunch run with her mom.
Three cars.
Totaled.
Just like that — gone.
But within a week, Daric found another xB on eBay, drove to Southern California, and brought it home.
That’s when everything shifted.
What was supposed to be a commuter…
Became the build.
Built, Not Bought
For over 10 years, this car has slowly evolved piece by piece.
No sponsors.
No shortcuts.
No handing it off to shops.
Everything done at home — together.
Late nights.
Research.
Imported parts.
Custom fabrication.
Just two people building something that reflects who they are.
And you can feel it when you see the car.
Everywhere you look?
Details.
Little surprises.
Things most people would never even think to add.
The Vision — VIP Meets JDM Meets Personal
This isn’t just lowered-with-wheels.
This is full VIP xB culture.
Elegant. Loud. Unique. Intentional.
Curtains.
Tables.
Hardwood floor.
Jeweled hardware.
Supercharger under the hood.
It shouldn’t work.
But somehow?
It absolutely does.
Build Breakdown
Exterior
- Garson DAD LX Body Kit
- Garson Geraid Spoiler
- bBist Silver Carbon Hood
- Renault Twingo Panoramic Sunroof
- JDM bB Euro HID Headlights
- Chrome JDM handles + mirrors
- Clear Toyota bB glass w/ custom green tint
- Sonar tails
- Release Series 3 Envy Green paint
Suspension / Wheels
- Garson DAD Zuenglein wheels
- Easy Street digital air system
- Custom hardline setup
- Randode front struts + Air Runner rears
- TRD sway bars
- Garson DAD dual exhaust
Laid out or aired up — it hits.
Engine
- Greddy Supercharger
- Weapon-R intake/header
- Perrin fuel rail
- Polished throttle body
- Chrome + stainless accents
- Custom engine cover
Not just pretty — it moves.
Interior (VIP Heaven)
- Clazzio diamond stitched seats (green)
- Garson Italvolanti steering wheel
- Curtains w/ jeweled straps
- Hardwood floor
- Custom sconces
- VIP tables + sliding armrest
- Headrest TVs
- JDM bB panels & trim
- Custom headliner
- Weapon-R cage + brace
It feels more like a lounge than a car.
And that’s exactly the point.
More Than a Car
Ask her what matters most about the build?
It’s not trophies.
It’s not clout.
It’s not social media.
It’s this:
“My Scion wouldn’t be what it is without my husband. We built it together.”
That’s the soul of it.
The shared garage nights.
The learning together.
The problem-solving.
This isn’t just metal and paint.
It’s memories.
The Scene & The People
The Scion community.
Team Elevate.
The OG builders who helped source rare parts.
This car connected her to people all over the country.
Some came and went.
But the real ones?
Became family.
And honestly — that’s what car culture is supposed to be about.
What’s Next?
She’ll never sell it.
Never.
But it might get a little rest soon while she turns attention to her next project:
A 1995 VW Cabrio
Because builders don’t stop building.
It’s just who they are.
Dream Garage?
- Classic VW Bus
- Vintage air-cooled Volkswagens
- 1970s Porsche 911 Carrera
But let’s be real…
This little green box already feels like a dream fulfilled.
Final Words
At the end of the day, her philosophy is simple:
Build what reflects you. Not what impresses others.
Because every show car you admire?
Started as someone’s crazy idea in a garage.
Just like this one.
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