2006 Scion xB Consumer Reviews Page 2

Exterior Design Flaw

Written by: OneDriver on 04/01/2009

Vehicle

2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)

Review

The front and back end designs are poor. The front end drags on anything too high, pulls the front end bumper and grill off very easily. Then, the plastic fasteners break, leaving the front end hanging. Pushed back in, even the wind can pull it off. Dangerous. Should be a recall.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Front and rear end design changes.

2 out 10 people found this review helpful

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GREAT CAR...

Written by: Dan on 02/14/2009

Vehicle

2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I have long been a Toyota fan and loved this little "xbox" from the get go. I purchased mine a year ago and I have really enjoyed it. I am a big guy and I find that most cars are uncomfortable and cramped. Not so with this one!!! I can sit in the front or back and have plenty of head and leg room. I work as a REALTOR and all of my clients are surprised by the roominess of my xB. Mine has the TRD cold air intake and exhaust, so I have improved horsepower and gas mileage. I average about 30 in town and I have gotten 38 on the highway, while loaded with 4 people, and luggage, driving at 80 mph. This car had my full approval and gets a great big thumbs up!!!

Favorite Features

Power windows, power locks, pioneer stereo system, passenger room, cargo room, GAS MILEAGE.

Suggested Improvements

I like mine just the way it is.

9 out 11 people found this review helpful

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I would buy another....

Written by: oldskool55 on 12/08/2008

Vehicle

2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I looked at Honda, Hyundai and Toyota cars and suv's and the xb won hands down. My local dealers didn't have any in stock so I found mine at seeger Toyota in St. Louis, mo. I flew in and my salesman even picked me up at the airport and was truly a great guy that had my xb washed and full of fuel. I am in my 50s and own and drive street rods and race cars I still have a blast driving my little"xbox" I also get a chuckle out of the other old guys that don't get it.

Favorite Features

The gauge pod and all the cubby holes for maps,glasses and stuff not to mention all of the space for my Mastiff to ride in style and comfort.

Suggested Improvements

The front bumper lower valance is too easy to damage and thats easy to forgive.

3 out 4 people found this review helpful

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It Fits Me!

Written by: Josephus on 11/28/2008

Vehicle

2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)

Review

My 2006 Scion xB is definitely a "fun car" to own and drive. It fits me like a comfortable pair of shoes, handles reasonably well -- no, exceptionally well for a car of its size, engine & transmission -- in both city traffic and on the interstates, and never fails to elicit comments even from complete strangers. When I pay attention to the tach, I can generally get almost 30 mpg in stop and go city traffic, barring a complete traffic jam, and almost 34 mpg on long trips at sustained speeds up to 75 mph if I keep the tach at or under 3000 rpm.

Favorite Features

The zinger when I bought my Scion xB was its headroom. I am 6'3" with most of my height being in my torso; but, lack of headroom is a problem even with most full-size cars. I fit the Scion xB; I can sit up straight in the driver's seat and still several inches headroom.

Suggested Improvements

I agree with the complaint about the faux lowrider trim; the front end snags on most sidewalks and curb bumpers. Raise it or delete it! Toyota relies too heavily on cardboard wheel wells and front bumper supports; even plastic would be better! Put the audio jack on the dash not in the console.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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My Little Box Car

Written by: sigjuliussen on 10/13/2008

Vehicle

2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Love this car. I get 31.5 MPG all city driving. Just had first snow fall and this car handles great. I'm 6'4" and 310 lbs and I fit fine in front or back seat. Best small car it you need to hall big people. I have fit 4 6'+ adults.

Favorite Features

MPG and Comfort for big people

Suggested Improvements

None

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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What a great car!

Written by: Bubba K on 10/12/2008

Vehicle

2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)

Review

So glad I bought this thing before the new one came out (yuck!). It's the best car I've ever had. Fun to drive, gets good mileage, extremely useful to haul large objects, I could go on and on. You can even push the front seat to connect the back and take a nap. This is not a performance vehicle, so don't expect much of that. With the stick, it merges just fine on the freeway. My only gripe is the cheap plastic faux-lowrider crap around the outside of the car. If you want a great little car that's a blast to drive, this is a good choice.

Favorite Features

5 spd stick, huge interior, good handling, good mileage, decent stereo, all power, traction control, ABS, Stability Control, reliability.

Suggested Improvements

a/c is weak, cleaner exhaust, better mileage (new Xb is a thumbs down!), airbags all around (now in new Xb), raise the plastic lowrider wannabe crap tacked all around the car up a few inches, or just take it off completely. I hope Toyota makes a better Xb than what they have in '08.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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great great car

Written by: RDT on 10/12/2008

Vehicle

2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I honestly do not think you could get more for your money than the Xb this is a great little car, great style and great fund to drive. It's everything we wanted and so much more.

Favorite Features

Fuel economy is as good as it gets about 34 mpg. It fits my big frame i'm 6.0 and about 260 so it's great and easy to get in and out of.

Suggested Improvements

it's fine just as it is.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Kool Car but cheap for a reason!

Written by: xbguy84 on 09/13/2008

Vehicle

2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I bought this car new. I had to pay extra for cruise and a cheap piece of plastic with a cloth covered piece of plastic called an arm rest. my elbow barely fits on. This did add a rear cup holder which made it better. My windshield suffered a stress crack 6 days after i purchased and i have rode around with a cracked windshield ever since. This is a well known problem but not covered under warranty. Have strange rattle in dash that is annoying. Cruise control is a cheap after market piece of plastic. It does not stay at a constant speed so i never use it. Also is not flushly mounted. Over all this is a cool car with great mpg and room but misses the mark on the small things.

Favorite Features

I love how much room this car has. I am 6'2 and could easily fit in the back seat. Have moved 3 times with this car. Great MPG! Love the sounds system. Great base and wheel mounted controls. Unique design.

Suggested Improvements

Sluggish and hard to pass cars. Strange rattle in dash. Cheap cruise control and armrest. Does not come with floor mats??? Windshields break for no reason. No sunroof available or any other luxury options. Just neon lights and tack after market accessories.

5 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Ugly but GREAT

Written by: Mark on 09/02/2008

Vehicle

2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Ok, the 2006 xb is ugly but because of that design the interior space is amazing! My wife averages 31 mpg in daily commuter driving including stop-and-go traffic. The interior feels cheap and the ride is stiff. You sit very high for a small car which improves visibility. Not much power from the 1.5 liter engine but who cares with that gas mileage. Very cheap to purchase new, only costing $15,000 with the optional cruise and armrest. The rear liftgate is the entire height of the car so its a bit awkward to open. The cruise control is awful to use as it drops 3 to 5 mpg before engaging, but once it does it works fine. This is the best car for the money and thats why the resale is so high

Favorite Features

The 1.5 liter engine from Toyota is one of the most reliable engines ever produced. The 31 mpg for an automatic family commuter is fantastic. With the rear seats down we have hauled most household items including a new chair and ottoman.

Suggested Improvements

Toyota tried to improve the design by lowering the profile but at the expense of interior cargo space and mileage. The new one is longer which adds to the limited rear "trunk" space. The factory tires performed poorly in the rain and snow and our xb routinely spun out from a stop.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Great value!

Written by: pharklefam on 08/08/2008

Vehicle

2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I've had my Scion XB for about a year and a half and think it's great. It gets excellent gas mileage and visibility is very good. My Scion has a rattle almost from day one on the driver's side dashboard. Dealer has tried two or three times to fix it but can't seem to find it. Also the interior lighting is too dim. Can't find anything at night. Very, very uncomfortable on long trips -- 3 hours plus. I do enjoy driving it locally -- easy to park, brakes work well, low maintenance, etc. But at 27,000 miles, my tires are just about worn out. I have rotated the tires every 3 to 4,000 miles. I guess this must be average. Anyway, I'd buy it again if I had the chance.

Favorite Features

Unique styling, great interior room, EXCELLENT GAS MILEAGE! Love the MP3 attachment. Stops on a dime!

Suggested Improvements

Better interior lighting, more comfortable seats, fewer rattles (which drive me crazy!) Change headlights -- get high beam flashed all the time.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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