2005 Scion xA Consumer Discussions

Scion Care and Maintenance

Re: Does anyone know how to change the spark plugs on the Scion XA 2005? [aatherton]

Written by: 4_flat_tires on Sep 13, 2006 06:00 PM

awesome!thank you so much. :) Read More...

Re: Does anyone know how to change the spark plugs on the Scion XA 2005? [4_flat_tires]

Written by: aatherton on Sep 09, 2006 06:12 PM

See article: http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=43053 Read More...

Does anyone know how to change the spark plugs on the Scion XA 2005?

Written by: 4_flat_tires on Aug 31, 2006 04:48 PM

it doesn't look like like i can get to them without removing the exhaust manifold. my hands aren't that small. there's gotta be an easier way? anyone have any suggestions? Read More...

Scion xA Prices Paid & Buying Experience

Re: Scion xA: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [elwoodh]

Written by: Mr_Shiftright on Sep 27, 2006 08:05 AM

Doesn't sound like that good a deal. You can buy a used 2005/2006 for maybe $11,500 with 10,000 miles on it + a warranty, so do the math. Read More...

Scion MPG-Real World Numbers

Re: mpg vs. performance [Mr_Shiftright]

Written by: aatherton on Aug 06, 2006 10:45 AM

"... don't think you get any more power out of an xA or xB with high octane." The ball is in your court on the issue of whether the engine makes 5 more HP on high octaine. Let's see if we agree that these are facts: 1. The 2005 xB was advertised by Scion to make: 108 hp @ 6000 rpm 105 ft-lb @ 4200 rpm 2. The 2006 xB was advertised to make: 103 hp @ 6000 rpm 101 ft-lb @ 4200 rpm 3. The ... Read More...

Re: mpg vs. performance [Mr_Shiftright]

Written by: aatherton on Aug 02, 2006 05:07 PM

"... Personally, I don't think you get any more power out of an xA or xB with high octane. I might try to prove or disprove this on a dyno sometime soon. " That has already been done by Scion and reported below. 2005 xB tested on premium gas 108 hp @ 6000 rpm 105 ft-lb @ 4200 rpm http://www.automotive.com/2005/12/scion/xb/specifications/index.html 2006 xB tested ... Read More...

Nissan Versa vs. Scion xA

Re: Scion xA. [flightnurse]

Written by: micweb on Jul 19, 2006 11:19 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 ... Read More...

Scion xA

cabin air filter

Written by: kato8 on Jun 15, 2006 06:29 PM

When I removed the glove compartment on my 2005 XA to access the cabin filter, I found no filter in the filter holder. Has anyone found a cabin filter? I've been told by Scion that the cabin filter is an option. Therefore, it was not installed at the factory. Read More...

cabin air filter

Written by: kato8 on Jun 06, 2006 06:10 PM

When I removed the glove compartment on my 2005 XA to access the cabin filter, I found no filter in the filter holder. Has anyone found a cabin filter? I've been told by Scion that the cabin filter is an option. Therefore, it was not installed at the factory. Read More...

Scion MPG-Real World Numbers

xa milage

Written by: rspellman on May 18, 2006 02:48 PM

Hi all I just bought a 2005 silver xa, on my first complete tank I averaged 36 mpg in mixed city and freeway driving( L.A. freeway traffic jam conditions),for a car with only 300 miles on it im very happy.I traded my Suzuki Aerio for this car,I liked the Aerio but questionable reliability reports caused me to trade it for the Scion.The Scion is a vastly superior car ... Read More...