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5 out of 5 stars

This Scion is so much fun

Lysiana, 01/07/2005
2005 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
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I purchased my Scion Xa in July of 2004. The interior design, where speedometer and all is placed, has reduced nighttime driving glare, resulting in less eye strain. After 40,000 miles, I have had to spend only $30 in maintanance. My highway mileage has reached up to 42 mpg. The stock stereo is better then most premium stereos.

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5 out of 5 stars

new scion

2005 scion xa, 05/15/2005
2005 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
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before this purchase we owned a 2000 toyata corolla. A great car but the scion xa is roomier and eaiser to get in and out of, as well as handles so well.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Groovy little car, and runs great too.

James, 03/05/2009
2005 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
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This was my 1st new car and it was worth every penny. I put about 15thou/miles per year and it's still going strong w/just regular maintenance. The only major cost has been new tires at 40,000 and tune up at 30 and 60thou-miles. Hope to still have it when it gets to 120.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

New owner

brooktroutchaser, 07/18/2009
2005 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
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Purchased 2 weeks ago with 16.5 k miles. The first 2 days the ride was hard; lowered the tire pressure to 29 and it improved. Love sitting up high; I have a bad back and this car sits like a small SUV. Very nimble and a great grocery getter. It is O.K. on the highway for perhaps a half day ride; it isn't a cross country vehicle. In town it is delightful if a bit stiff. It does not like pavement imperfections. I expect to keep it for many years. Everyone says it is cute. Good car for 1-2 people; the back seat is small. Good legroom up front. Easy to park. Oh, I am six feet, 200 pounds, and have gray hair.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Value

smalls77, 01/11/2005
2005 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
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The Scion xA really surprised me. I was originally looking at the Mini Cooper (for fuel economy and style), but since I'm starting a family I decided to check out four door cars. After seeing what this car had to offer for such a low price, it was the clear winner. My brother purchased an xB shortly before I bought my xA, and they weighed heavily on my decision. We're both extremely satisfied with our purchases. The xA is deceivingly roomy inside. I drive about 90 miles per day (round trip), so the fuel economy was the biggest selling point for me. The interior size, sporty styling, and spirited ride are just icing on the cake.

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