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Used 2005 Scion xA Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

One Happy Owner

Patrick, 02/14/2005
2005 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I have driven my Scion xA 1,800 miles and am extremely pleased with all aspects of this car. It lacks an outside temperature gauge, but other tham that it is a 10.

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4 out of 5 stars

Cost effective excellent performer

Chris Thomas, 06/29/2005
2005 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
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From a commuting standpoint, I find the 2005 Scion xA to be an excellent performer. The basic vehicle comes with many desirable features (AC, CD/MP3 player, etc), and the no-haggle buying is nice. The automatic transmission is very sluggish until the engine warms up, particularly around 30 mph where it tends to stick in a low gear while struggling at high RPMs. This is definitely not a car to haul people around in - adults in the back seat will feel some discomfort; however, there is a lot of room for carrying other things.

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5 out of 5 stars

Go for the Special Edition

f_tahesh, 11/11/2004
2005 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
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This seemingly tiny car has exceptional style, performs famously, and handles unbelievably well (more like a German car than a Toyota) due to the traction and stability control (only offered on the red Special Edition).

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5 out of 5 stars

JJ'S RIDE

JJINVEGAS, 11/05/2004
2005 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
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I HAVE OWNED SEVERAL TOYOTA VEHICLES IN THE LAST 15 YRS. THIS ONE RATES AT THE TOP OF MY LIST. RIDE, ECONOMY AND OVERALL OUALITY ARE EXCELLENT,HOWEVER THERE HAS BEEN ONE BIG DOWNFALL. AFTER A COLLISION, THE PARTS ARE ALMOST NON EXISTANT. IT HAS BEEN MORE THAN 6 WEEKS AT THIS WRITING AND STILL THE BODY PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

xA Release Series 1.0

Larry, 07/07/2005
2005 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
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The Scion xA is economic transporation with an attitude. This review is on one of the 1550 Absolutely Red special release versions of the xA. This car is fun to drive, drinks gas from a sippy cup instead of from a can, and causes heads to turn when it drives by. Cruise control was an added option so longer trips aren't out of the question, although don't pack the big bags, especially if there are four of you, because there isn't a lot of cargo space. The xA won't win any quarter mile races but it doesn't do horrible when the accelerator is mashed to the floor for passing. With its light weight, it's easy to stop quickly when required. If you are looking for economy+quality+fun, it=Scion's xA

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