2006 Scion xB Consumer Reviews

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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I love this car!

Written by: megenius on 07/21/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

This is actually the second xB that I have owned! I haven't had any problems from this car. I totaled the first xB that I owned, and walked away (from a crash that I shouldn't have) without a scratch. With this xB, I have been hit in the rear, and though the dent was big, there were not injuries. Like most people, I wasn't to fond of the car, and then I got behind the wheel. I LOVED it. My first xB was a manual, and had a little more "get up and go," but I love my automatic for convenience.

Favorite Features

I love the fuel mileage (I have gotten 36) ! I also always end up hauling a ton of stuff around, and there is plenty of space for things like this inside. My husband and I have also laid all the seats down and put an air mattress inside for camping. I wouldn't trade it! Great car, great price!

Suggested Improvements

The only improvement that I would like would be cruise control. Though I do feel like the car could use a little more power, I am afraid that fuel mileage would be sacrificed, and it's not worth that to me.

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Ranks right up there for MPG

Written by: ronnieskar on 07/16/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

2 weeks after I bought my 'toaster on wheels', I went on a 1450 mile golfing trip with my golfing bud. Considering the weight of both of us, golf bags and the luggage, about 600 lbs, doing between 70 & 80 MPH through the West Virginia mountains, and running between courses, I averaged 34.5 MPG. Around home I get 36-38 MPG. Great vehicle, lots of room inside and fun to drive. Best purchase I've ever made.

Favorite Features

Gas mileage and styling. Don't like the newer ones (2008-2009).

Suggested Improvements

Better placement of the drink holders in the front.

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It's about the MPG

Written by: sparksinner on 06/20/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Traded a 2000 Jetta for this because we had a 2nd kid on the way. No chance we'd all fit in the Jetta. It's been fantastic. I used to miss my manual, but I've gotten over that. I'm 6'2" and have plenty room all around. Even the infant seat fit behind me. Plus it has calmed down my driving. There was an instant 10mph slow-down on the highway. Then, as gas prices kept rising I've dialed my old man driving skills way up.

Favorite Features

Best packaged car ever. Tiny outside, huge inside. iPod hardwired, fancy taillights. That's all fine and dandy, but the MPG has been the sweetest feature, sweeter every time I pass by a gas station. Used to do no better than 30 MPG, but recently got 34.4. I think I can do better.

Suggested Improvements

A 5-speed auto would have been cool. Can't help but wonder how it would do with the Corolla 1.8 liter. Scion really messed up a good thing with the 08 model. 600 pounds heavier? Totally missed the whole point of the original.

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My Box

Written by: bayn8v on 04/25/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Great car, er micro van! Solid build,very reliable, good on gas if you air the tires up to around 35 psi. Just needs 5 spd auto and cruise

Favorite Features

Exclusivity. Only 3 yrs of this model available it will be a classic not too much difference with the bB

Suggested Improvements

Cruise control! 5 spd auto/tiptronic

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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