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2005 Scion xB Wagon

 
 
 
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Scion xB Features and Specs

Features & Specs

  • Engine 1.5 L Inline 4-cylinder
  • Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
  • Transmission 5-speed Manual
  • Horse Power 108 hp @ 6000 rpm
  • Fuel Economy 27/31 mpg
  • Bluetooth No
  • Navigation No
  • Heated Seats No
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Review of the 2005 Scion xB

  • The 2005 Scion xB looks like nothing else on the market and it can haul serious amounts of people and cargo. A must-drive if you're light on cash but don't travel light.

  • Safety

  • Pros

    Massive interior for its size, unusual mini-truck styling, long list of standard equipment, comes with standard stability control, handles well for a budget-priced vehicle.

  • Cons

    The cool stuff costs extra, modest passing power with automatic transmission, can't get xA's side airbags.

  • What's New for 2005

    No changes for the ultrahip 2005 Scion xB, other than nationwide availability.

 
What Others Are Saying

Customer Reviews

  Average Consumer Rating (498 total reviews)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Best value for the $

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Vehicle: 2005 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)

My scion was just totaled after 8 years of ownership. I loved it so much I felt I needed to review it for others to know. I bought it as a salvage in 06 with 16k miles on it and I put 170k miles on it. I did do some routine maintenance but it wasn't super consistent and definitely not on time. I never had a single mechanical problem with it other than replacing some simple belts once. After a few years of ownership I crashed it and had to replace my good, front fenders, front bumper, radiator, and some wiring and even after it ran flawlessly. Im a younger guy and drove it pretty hard and took it On long trips with lots of luggage and it performed great! Minor cosmetic flaws but great value!!


2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Meets or exceeds all expectations

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Vehicle: 2005 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)

I wanted a commuter car and got the xB. It had 20k on it when I bought it. I've put 60k on it. Had a salvage title. It does everything I wanted it to and more. I'm not too diligent about maintenance but it's still rock-solid reliable. Spacious cabin room and very easy for the 3 kids to get in and out of. Not perfect, but just fine driving the occasional 200 mile trip to visit family. Consistently gets 30mpg *in town.* Here are some shortcomings to be aware of, although I don't hold them against the car AT ALL: weak on power; small cargo space in back; stock sound not very good; jeez, I really can't think of anything else. GREAT car. FYI, I'm 6'5", 210lbs and fit just fine in it.


4 of 4 people found this review helpful

250,000 miles and still going.

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Vehicle: 2005 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)

I bought my 05 xb used toward the end of 05 with 23,000 miles on it. Mine is the bright yellow release series. Since i`ve owned it i have driven the crap out of it! Taken it to Las Vegas countless number of times and on several oyher road trips since 05 and it has never let me down. Car averages around 31 mpg hwy so long as i put super in it. Have done a few aftermarket upgrades to it and by far the best one was the Magnaflow exhaust system.Woke the little box up like you would not beleive! As far as reliability...awesome! still on the original clutch. Change oil regularly. gonna try and see if it`ll go 500,000 with no major work.


 
 
 
Gas Mileage

EPA-Rated MPG

  • 27
  • cty
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  • 31
  • highway
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What's New for 2005

No changes for the ultrahip 2005 Scion xB, other than nationwide availability.

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hybrid93hatch
hybrid93hatch
09-21-2011
3rd Generation Xb, When?
With the new Scion models to debut soon, will the xB be discontinued or the 3rd generation be released? The current 2nd gen is now going on 5 years, so I would think it's coming to an end very soon. ...

15501
15501
11-15-2007
Scion Xb Exterior Repair Issues
I have a 2005 XB. On Tuesday, I lifted the hatchback handle and it fell off. I taped it up, took it to the dealer who said, if it didn't work, it would be covered by warranty, but since it broke, it w...

sciontrapper
sciontrapper
02-04-2013
Rear Main Seal Leaking. Do I Fix It?
My Scion xb 2005 (got it in May 2004) now has over 216,000 miles on it. I love it. No. I adore it. But, now the rear main seal is leaking oil. Not too much, a teaspoon or two a night on my garage...


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