2005 Scion xB Review

Name: 2005 Scion xB Review
Brand: Scion
Price: 1338 USD
Rating: 4.9 (510 reviews)

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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

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

Edmunds says

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.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.52 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$153/mo

$180/mo

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Best value for the $ hands down!

jonbreeze, 02/07/2014

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. …

long lasting toyota product

Pat, 01/21/2017

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

Bought this car brand new in 2005. has about 260,000 on it now. bought it because I have three sons over 6 feet tall and this seemed to be the only car at the time that could easily accommodate the height of all us in both the front and rear seats without being crowded. repairs on this car are extremely minimum...I have replaced the water pump, rear wheel bearing, climate control …

Meets or exceeds all expectations

rutabaga, 08/29/2013

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 …

250,000 miles and still going.

bigtbronco951, 05/29/2012

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 …

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2005 xB Highlights

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$13,730
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	28 MPG
Cost to Drive	$153/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	21.2 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the xB include:

Stability Control

2005 Scion xB Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.52 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

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Best value for the $ hands down!

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250,000 miles and still going.

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.52 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.

Most helpful consumer reviews

Best value for the $ hands down!

long lasting toyota product

Meets or exceeds all expectations

250,000 miles and still going.

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.52 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}