2004 Scion xA Consumer Discussions

Scion xA & xD Engine Questions

• Re: replace Vibe with Scion? [annrad]

  Written by: umbo on Mar 16, 2010 12:29:47 PM

  The xA will get much better milage, and is more fun to drive as it is set up for sporty driving -- more or less, a great city car, but in every other way is inferior, and of course it is less safe if it ifcollides with a larger car. I have 60K on my 2004. The A/C is poor, though a simple heater shutoff valve fixes that. There is a ... Read More

The New Scion 2008 xD

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  Written by: ohplezz on Jun 11, 2007 4:58:24 PM

  Here is the comparo that Eldaino mentioned between the fit/xD. Myself I like the fit but its body and lack of horsepower kill the car for me. The car is in its 6th or 7th year of production so that makes it a outstanding car considering how long its been out. When the 2nd gen fit comes out it should be very nice if they update the body and bump up ... Read More

Scion xA

• Re: Honda Fit vs. Scion xA vs. Toyota Matrix [Mr_Shiftright]

  Written by: micweb on Sep 26, 2006 2:35:33 PM

  The xA is the way to go. The Corolla and Matrix will drive you nuts trying to find one that isn't either stripped, or loaded. The xA only comes one way - loaded (except wheels), but at a cheap price. The engine, pickup, cruising speed etc. in the xA are all the same as in the Matrix or Corolla. It has a smaller engine but it is a slightly lighter car ... Read More

Nissan Versa vs. Scion xA

• Re: Scion xA. [flightnurse]

  Written by: micweb on Jul 19, 2006 11:19:30 AM

  The engines and 5 speed were completely replaced in the Focus starting in 2003 when the 2.3 PZEV motor jointly developed by Ford and Mazda was rolled out in "green" states in the hatchbacks. In 2004 the same motor was rolled out nationally (only PZEV in green states), but displacement dropped to 2.0. Still, HP jumped 6.0 over the prior Zetec (in non-green states - in green states you got PZEV ... Read More

Chevy Aveo vs. Scion xA

• Re: Torn between a 2006 Aveo and 2006 Toyota Scion XA [csandste]

  Written by: festiboi1 on Jun 29, 2006 1:32:02 PM

  I am a very happy and proud owner of a 2004 Chevy Aveo that I bought brand new (being 22 years old, it was my first new car). At the time, I had it down to the Aveo and the Scion XA on my shopping list. After much comparision the Aveo to me seemed like the obvious choice. The Scion to me didn't seem very impressive. The A/C took forever to ... Read More

Scion xA

• Re: Scion xa air conditioning [micweb]

  Written by: toyotadrvr on Mar 26, 2006 2:29:12 PM

  Hey micweb, We have had my wife's new 2006 Scion xA for a few days now and I really like driving it. It is a total blast to rip around in...I mean drive in (*cough, cough). Anyway, the ride feels more civil than my daughter's 2004 yet it takes the corners rather well. It has some roll in tight turns but it seems to be more lateral tire roll than suspension. ... Read More

• Re: Scion xa air conditioning [toyotadrvr]

  Written by: micweb on Mar 23, 2006 11:07:46 AM

  Congratulations on your '06! I still miss my '04.... Can you let us know what rpm the car is turning on the freeway? As I recollect, my xA manual turned 3,800 at 80 mph (not that I drove that fast). Also, since you have a 2004 too, will you let us know if the ride/handling of the '06 is the same or different - the '04 I owned had a VERY ... Read More

• Re: Scion xa air conditioning [joey0708]

  Written by: toyotadrvr on Mar 23, 2006 10:36:57 AM

  We bought my daughter a 2004 Scion xA with an automatic transmission. We live in Houston and during the summers experience between mid 90s to over 100 degree temps. Her AC has performed just fine. I read an article in Consumer Reports that stated that the Scion 2004 xA's have had issues with the AC however we have yet to experience that. In fact we pick up a new 2006 xA ... Read More

Scion MPG-Real World Numbers

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  Written by: white99gt on Jan 7, 2006 2:05:42 PM

  To funny.Some get great mileage some dont. Gas mileage depends on more than the sticker on the window. It depends on tire sixe(like 15" wheels vs 18" wheels),tpye of gas used (87 gets the most mileage v 89 or 93 ,because its whats the cars are designed for 87). Type of driving style etc. Mine(06 scion xa auto) has under 1600 miles on it .1st tank 30mpg,2nd tank 34 mpg,third tank ... Read More

• Scion xb's odometer is 5% too low

  Written by: pjl52 on Sep 18, 2005 4:54:43 AM

  I have owned an xb 2004 since April 2004. I noticed pretty quickly that the odometer reads 5% too low. That is if you drive 100 miles, it reads 95 miles. There was some discussion of this at Scion Life and as I recall this problem occured in both xb and xa in 04 and 05. If you do not believe me try driving the car on a highway and take ... Read More

Mazda3 5 door vs. Scion xA

• Re: Mazda3 5 door vs. Scion xA [smaria]

  Written by: mdaffron on Aug 26, 2005 4:26:09 AM

  Someone pointed out that Mazda is near the top of the initial quality reviews in nearly every country except for the US, even though many of their global products are the same in all markets. That was me. Just go to the JD Powers website and look up the initial quality reviews by country, and in ALL cases except here in the good ol' USA you'll find Mazda near -- or ... Read More

Scion Owners: Meet the Members

• Love my tC!

  Written by: seattletcer on Feb 16, 2005 11:58:01 AM

  Bought one in Flint Mica in October 2004 - could not be happier with the car! I only added a security system and floor/cargo mats. Read the "problem" forums and it's like most of those people were either expecting too much or are driving a different car because I have had no issues what so ever! Got exactly what I expected - and am very happy. Nice to see the tC ... Read More

Scion xA

• 12,000 mile report - 2004 xA Manual Transmission

  Written by: micweb on Dec 27, 2004 11:23:05 AM

  I have had the xA for 12,000 miles and about 15 months now, so I thought I'd give an update.   I still have a love-hate relationship with the car. I think it would be more hate than love, if it were the only car I drove, but I rotate it with two other cars (VW Golf and Dodge Neon) for my commute. As it is, whenever I get back in ... Read More

• 04 Neon, 04 Cav,Mustang and VW gone

  Written by: micweb on Jan 29, 2004 10:04:03 AM

  No, its probably costing me. The trade in's aren't so bad - - I buy really really cheap (easy to do these days) and negotiate hard on the trade-in. For example, I bought the V6 Mustang, stick, on an advertised special for $13,000 - much less than the $18,000 sticker. Two years later, I traded it in for $9700 on the Neon, which was discounted $3,800 (rebate plus dealer dough). I ... Read More

• Cruise see post on Xb discussion

  Written by: moparbad on Jan 17, 2004 7:57:41 AM

  moparbad "2004 Scion xB" Jan 17, 2004 8:12am Should be similar for xA.

• Edmunds' Road Test!

  Written by: revka on May 7, 2003 6:17:25 AM

  Check out Edmunds' Full Road Test of the 2004 Scion xA, and let us know what you think.... Thanks for your comments! Revka Host Hatchbacks & Wagons Boards

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  Written by: a_l_hubcaps on Apr 4, 2003 12:40:19 PM

  malibu_jack- I don't think they will, at least not initially, but Canada will be getting the 2004 Toyota Echo Hatchback, which is similar to the Scion xA. -Andrew L

• 2004 Scion xA Compact Wagon

  Written by: revka on Jan 27, 2003 6:45:55 AM

  Edmunds.com now has information on the 2004 Scion xA in their Future Vehicles section. Check it out, and let us know what you think! Look at more pictures here. Thanks for your comments. ;-) Revka Hatchbacks & Wagons Host

• Scion xA at the 2003 LA Auto Show

  Written by: revka on Jan 6, 2003 7:47:29 AM

  Check out Edmunds' coverage of the 2004 Scion xA from the 2003 LA Auto Show. And let us know what you think. Thanks for your comments! Revka Hatchbacks & Wagons Host