2005 Scion xB Consumer Reviews
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It grows on you...
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
When i first saw this vehicle, which was inside the mall, i really didn't like it. One of my friends bought one, so i rode in it around the block...ever since that, i have loved them. They are very unique cars love the "box-look". I got the Thunder Cloud Metallic one. This car is not for everyone, but it is for me.
Favorite Features
Not only is it very roomy inside, there is so much stuff you can do to it. VERY CUSTOMIZABLE !!!
Suggested Improvements
The only thing needed to make this the best car out there, is MORE POWER.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
Proud Owner
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I purchased my Scion new and plan on keeping this model for many years. It is fun to drive, the visibility is exceptionally good, my mileage is anywhere between 30 and 35 MPG depending on how many people are in the car or, what I am transporting to college. Compared to the 2008, which is larger and not as pretty am mine, I'll stick to my 2005 XB.
Favorite Features
Visibility, comfort, position of dash gages, seat configuration, ease of parking. I could go on and on. The Xb is a fun car to own and drive.
Suggested Improvements
The windows could stand a little more tinting, but they are ok. I really do not have any suggestions for improvements.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
great car for a snowless climate
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
The roof is a little high for loading kayaks. The snow collects heavily and gets quite packed in the wheel wells causing the front tires to loose their turning mobility. On both rear wheels the packed snow had to be broken up with the windshield ice scraper. The wiring to the side lights is located in the wheel wells and it pulled away and is now broken and hang down. The garage said the whole unit would have to be replaced. I've never had this happen before. Other than that I really love this car.
Favorite Features
Great mileage average 34 mpg. Wonderful space with seats down for 8' lumber and ladders. Tremendous leg and headroom.
Suggested Improvements
The plastic bumpers are very low and get caught on curbs and break easily. The wind noise is loud on the highway.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
Family gas saver
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I'm the second owner of my xB, but I feel like the first because the owners kept it like new. I traded in my WRX which got around 15 MPG (with my driving). I have no regrets at all. Although the xB is under powered it makes up for it in gas mileage. I can get around 280 miles per tank and I get 32 mpg on average. The interior is really roomy. I'm 6' 4" and still have about 3 inches of head room and plenty of leg room. I can even sit in the back seat with the front seats moved all the way back. Once I drove to the zoo and fit 5 full grown adults in my xB. The back seat passengers were a tight fit, but it still worked out.
Favorite Features
32 MPG on average! Room for 4 large adults(250 lbs each)! a feature i recently discovered was if you go to the beach or drive in movie, you can take out the head rests in the front seats and recline them all the way to make lounge chairs in the back (very cool)! The stock stereo is decent too.
Suggested Improvements
Cruise control would be nice. more sound proofing, but it's around $400 if you have it professionally done. needs reading lights. larger mirrors on the sun visors. scissor jack with an attached handle(like 2001 VW). locking glove box. storage drawers under seats. rear disc brakes. panoramic sunroof.
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
Great, Fun Car for the Price
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I test drove all of the current compact vehicles in 2005, and this was by far the best value, the most fun, best looking and by far the roomiest. We drive it exclusively around town with our 3 kids. We even took it on an overnight trip with the kids--had plenty of room for a large suitcase, overnight bag, small cooler and the kids' DVD players. It handles well in Iowa winters with it's traction control. We were lucky to snag one only a few months old, and it's still worth close to what we paid for it 2 1/2 years ago. Love it!
Favorite Features
Roominess for back seat, visibility, overall funky look.
Suggested Improvements
Audio controls on steering wheel, better/easier to use radio controls on radio, center arm rest, iPod jack.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
60 year old xB Driver
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
This is the best car I have ever owned. It is fun to drive, has lots of interior room for its size, gets great gas mileage and has a unique appearance. Even in the snow it handles very well. Unlike most small cars, the passengers sit high up, which allows better visibility.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
6 out 7 people found this review helpful
Toaster Box
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I bought this little wagon as a "grocery getter" for my wife. But before a month was over I took it as my daily commuter to work. I am 6'4" & drive 50+ miles a day. Nothing on the market offers this much space w/ great fuel economy at an affordable price. My kids love this ride, they ask to take the toaster on trips over our Tahoe. At 30,0000 miles I still average 33 MPG w/ auto transm and have had no problems.
Favorite Features
Head/leg room (in front & back), excellent fuel economy, quality product at great price.
Suggested Improvements
Factory cruise control.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
My Little Toaster
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I bought this for a family vehicle and couldn't be any happier. We go everywhere and do everything in it. I'm looking into gettin another one soon. The gas mileage is great and the space though small can accommodate a lot.
Favorite Features
Gas mileage, even with me so that I'm not climbing into an SUV or bending into a car.
Suggested Improvements
Maybe an arm rest here and there and some cup holders in the back, but other than that nothing to complain about.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
I love my Fridge!!!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Whether people call my car a fridge or a toaster, it is anything but a small appliance. It is the first car I have bought and I couldn't have picked better. Very roomy to fit my friends for long drives, or to haul around my art things. The dealership also installed black and white contrast leather interior, so I feel like I am driving a much fancier car. Also, with the toyota name behind it, I feel safe. Someone hit me recently and for the impact I felt, there was very little damage. Great gas mileage, too, so affordable at purchase time and thereafter.
Favorite Features
Love my leather interior! And that it looks like a fridge (mine is white). I think it is one of the few cars with a unique design (not a fan of the new toned down styling on the 08) for the artist in me.
Suggested Improvements
Cruise control would be nice. I drove it across country and it made it fine over the mountains, but my legs were cramping from holding down the accelerator. Also, maybe just a tad more power in the engine.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
Not bad
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 3 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
My Scion was a very dependable and reliable car. The interior is very versatile, and roomy. My only complaints are lack of power, and rather harsh road noise. Other than that, it was quite a nice vehicle, excellent for a daily driver.
Favorite Features
Lots of room for cargo and passengers.
Suggested Improvements
A little more power from the engine, and a lot more sound-proofing.
2 out 3 people found this review helpful
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