2006 Scion xA Consumer Discussions Page 8

Scion xA

Re: 2006 scion xa extra warranty [Mr_Shiftright]

Written by: driley99 on Mar 28, 2006 04:18 PM

I take mine to the Petaluma dealership (or did before 15K quote). My first 2 checkups there for 5K and 10K were about $50 each with oil coupons that came with purchase. $160 seems steep. Thanks for the reassurance. I have a Toyota pickup with 150K with no prob yet except a clutch replacement, so I'm hoping for same quality. Read More...

Re: Scion xa air conditioning [micweb]

Written by: toyotadrvr on Mar 26, 2006 02:29 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. I will purchase ... Read More...

Re: Scion xa air conditioning [joey0708]

Written by: toyotadrvr on Mar 23, 2006 10:36 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 ... Read More...

Well, after researching this car

Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Mar 12, 2006 11:04 AM

for months I finally test drove a 5-speed Polar White 2006 Scion xA yesterday! I like it! It has the audio upgrade, including being iPod ready and it has foglights. Once again the salesman didn't even know what the car offered, but I studied the list of extras added. The stereo is nice and it has steering wheel audio controls, which I think would be really nice to have. ... Read More...

Re: 2006 scion xa extra warranty [driley99]

Written by: Mr_Shiftright on Mar 21, 2006 08:45 AM

$300 is a rip. Should have been about $160, even from a dealer. That's what they charge for the 5K in San Francisco. The warranty rap is giving them some wiggle room. Basically Scion would have to prove that the outside service you got caused a mechanical failure....like if your oil filter fell off in the middle of the highway or they put your brakes on backwards.... Read More...

Re: 2006 scion xa extra warranty [cdoc]

Written by: driley99 on Mar 21, 2006 08:30 AM

When I was told by dealership my 15K service on xA was going to be $300, I went to my regular mechanic who did the warranty service required for MUCH less and he caught something I feel should have been found at the 5K rotation--a nail causing a slow leak. The manual is confusing, but I've heard that as long as I get the service done, the warranty is in effect. The manual ... Read More...

Re: 2006 scion xa extra warranty [joey0708]

Written by: cdoc on Mar 21, 2006 03:53 AM

It depends on how much the extended warranty costs and money you have to spend. I've never purchased an extended warranty on any new car, and I've driven them over 140K miles each - one 210K miles - without anything serious going wrong. Also, it doesn't sound like you'll put that many miles on your car. The best thing to do is take care of the car: change the oil every ... Read More...

2006 scion xa extra warranty

Written by: joey0708 on Mar 20, 2006 07:15 PM

can anyone tell me do you think buying the extended warranty is worth the extra money? i will try to keep the car , i put about 10 or 12,000 miles on a year . i know the first 3 years is all covered, and the power train is for about 5 . i would like some ones feed back , just trying not to miss something . thanks Read More...

cdoc...

Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Mar 20, 2006 01:01 PM

the Scion xa is just the kind of car America needs right now. I have one on my futures list right now along with either a Kia Rio LX sedan or a Kia Rio5. Great gas mileage and fun to drive. I haven't test drove the 2006 Kia Rio's yet but did test drive a 2006 Polar White Scion xA with a 5-speed tranny. Good little cruise and a very "solid" feel to the little car, really. Let ... Read More...

Re: Scion xa air conditioning [joey0708]

Written by: Mr_Shiftright on Mar 20, 2006 09:35 AM

The ride isn't rough...and I've got 38 psi air in the tires, too. But yeah, when I hit a good-sized rut, I feel it....this isn't a Lexus LS430. Ummm...I have a 2006 and with the manual trans. the power is more than adequate...I just put it in the left lane and go as fast as I dare....80-85.... I think that with the automatic say going uphill at higher altitudes, you could ... Read More...