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BEST PURCHASE EVER

DaveyBob, 11/25/2016
2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful

Best car I've ever owned. Drove it for 215,000 miles with out doing anything other than oil changes, brakes, spark plugs and one wheel bearing. Window sticker said parts and made in Japan. Apparently they have superior quality control because I've never owned a car so reliable as this.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Nifty Thrifty Handy Dandy

cats_meow, 05/08/2012
2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful

PRos: -Excellent on gas (better than my bf's 03 civic hybrid) -Standard Mp3 AUdio Aux -Sits high which gives the illusion of more space & provides the driver w/false bravatto in traffic -Rear-seats fold down for strange situations that require adequate storage Cons: -Blind Spots -WIde handling on turns -Slippy-slides in rain -Poor AC power (On the highest setting, its not comparable to a low setting on my 03 Saturn Ion) -Low placement of cup holders, similar to a truck (I dropped a tea on the floor of the car, a wk after I owned it trying to get it into the cup-holder) Conclusion: It can provide flat-bed space, low maintanance costs & poor AC power but your pockets will smile!

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Car for the Money

Rocco1, 12/24/2006
2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful

You get tons in this car for the price. It is agile, quick, and responds well. It has strong brakes, too.

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5 out of 5 stars

Damn, I never thought I would leave Corolla

dalboysoccerstar@gmail.com, 04/26/2016
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2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful

This car has been a fantastic investment. I bought it brand new ( my third Toyota ) at now 650,000 miles of money in the bank. I loved my Corolla's and my Scion X/A has been excellent in every capacity imaginable. I am quite serious when I say, I have never had a single repair. Tyres, wipers, one battery and oil changes, that is it in almost 10 years. 95% of my driving is highway, so I have never changed out brakes, repaired transmissions or my clutch, it has been so maintainence free, I forgot where the latch was to open the engine compartment when I first changed my oil. It does have a higher road profile, so wind can push you a bit..... I wish I had bought two of them and mothballed one. I coach football ( soccer ) it is dirty, grassy, full of 30 balls, pitch disc's, target jerseys, and filthy kid's. PERFECT!!!!!!

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5 out of 5 stars

Cannot Find a Better Value

Dave, 12/06/2006
2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful

I have had my xA for eleven months. You cannot find a better value. For the standard price I got an engine with variable valve timing, automatic transmission, anti-lock brakes, side airbags, air conditioning, power steering, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, rear wiper, rear defroster, a tachometer, a Pioneer radio/CD player and 6 speakers with controls on the steering wheel, a 60/40- split-folding rear seat, first aid kit, etc. Checkout Edmunds.com's True Cost to Own and note the five year depreciation compared to other cars. I have maintained gas records. The worst tank mileage was 26.32, the best 36.71, average for 39 fill ups: 30.51 mpg.

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