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Nice handling car with good storage.
Gerry Coffey, 06/04/2017
2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car handles great around corners. Good in snow with snow tires. With back seats down can store a lot. Gas mileage 36mpg.
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Great Car
rodgerterrey, 05/13/2013
2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have been looking for a O.K. priced mpg 2 wheel F.W.D. ...I have had 4x4 trucks, off road "ROCK CRAWLERS" & they all get poor mpg 10 to 13 was best!!!! I have gotten out of "OFF ROADING" &wanted a good ,fun , reliable, car for myself & after much, much, much reserach I bought a "SCION XA" & I'm loving it!!!!!! I have found after driving it for 5mo. there is a awfull glare off the dash (after getting used to the speedo location) so I bought a "DASMMAT" cover & had all windows tinted....MUCH BETTER....
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Best Bang for your Buck!
GYNUWYNE, 06/04/2010
2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I Love Love Love my Scion! Its stylish, comfortable, great gas mileage, unique, reliable. I want to keep my car running a long time so I perform reg. mntc. on it. Reg. oil changes, tire rotations, breaks, fluid flushes, spark plugs replaced. At my last oil change, the technician said my car is in great condition.
The Little Car that is Often Overlooked
bryan, 07/02/2006
2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I absolutly love the Scion xA. It runs a bit rich from the factory so changing to iridium spark plugs and a performance filter will increase fuel mileage to over the EPA rating. This car has kyb shocks and will carve a curvy road like a knife with the TRD upgrade springs. The interior takes a bit to get used to but once you do you find it extremely convient. This is the finest Japanese engineering I have seen in along time. The engine internals are forged including cast iron sleeved cylinders. I find the automatic to be more fun then the manual, we have one of each. The automatic has more top end and goes through the gears better giving you better gas mileage. I cannot think of a better car to recommend.
Absolute Gem
Stephen Buckley, 11/12/2016
updated 11/21/2018
2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
After twelve years, and now having forty-seven thousand miles on the odometer, my 2006 Scion xA is still going strong. It's the most reliable and economical vehicle I have ever owned.
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Still Adore Mine
sigh-on_not_sky-on, 08/12/2010
2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought my Scion (release series 3) new at the end of '06 and I still love it. Everyone who gets in loves it. Great fun to drive.
Reliable car @ 130,000 mi
Birdy, 01/15/2023
2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I purchased a used 2006 Scion xA in February 2022 as a second vehicle as my daily driver to help counter the high gas prices that my SUV was racking up. It had 121,000 miles on it. I live in Pittsburgh, PA which is nothing but steep hills. I wanted the manual transmission option as I feared the automatic would strain on the hills. The body and undercarriage were in very good shape and after tax & title paid just a little over $4,100. What a great value for the money. Pros: Fun, responsive, lots of cabin room, fuel economy, cargo space (with the rear seats collapsed) I read a lot about fuel economy in the reviews but the manual transmission I am able to get around 28 MPG driving daily on very hilly streets. I get about 35 MPG when doing mostly interstate driving. Every 3,000 miles I spend $5 to add Lucas Oil (or Gumout) Complete fuel system cleaner which boosts my Horsepower and gives me about another 3 MPG. Cons: Even after four new all-weather tires the xA slides on wet roads...not just snow. I am a seasoned winter driver who has been driving through some significant noreasters. The xA should be treated with extra caution in wet road conditions. The front tires will spin significantly starting on a hill in wet roads. The only reason I removed a star One of the front two cup holders is located below the power port (aka cigarette lighter) so that if you have anything but a small-sized fast-food drink cup, it will bump up against the cell phone charger, causing it to lean over significantly or force you to remove the charger all together. The oil filter is a bit tricky to get to if you do your own oil changes but completely doable. I use full synthetic oil for older engines when i do mine. Of course if you are reading this in 2023 to buy a 2006 car... the overall quality and reliability will rely heavily on who owned it and how it was maintained. I've had a leak in the A/C repaired 06/22 at around $349. The air is ice cold and the cabin is very cold at medium fan speed and recirculating cabin air. This is the only money I've put into it aside from brakes and tires (which I knew were low at the time I bought it). My inspection was due in December. If you see one they are worth the money in my opinion IF they have been well maintained. Before buying anything though, do your research, get a Carfax and if possible have it examined by a mechanic as if it needed a state safety inspection. Though Scion is out of business and there are no Scion dealers, it is still a Toyota product and uses all the same Toyota parts so that's a plus when you do need repairs. I would by another used Scion based on my experience with this one. Good build quality and high reliability. But, I will do my due diligence. Cheers!
Poised for the Future
Sippin' Gas, 12/17/2005
2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've been attracted to the Scion xA from the first test drive. It's utilitarian, reliable, fuel efficient and fun to drive. And it's so darn cute! But I almost didn't buy it because Toyota does a terrible job of supplying dealers with cars that have both a 5-speed transmission and side head/torso airbags. Finally, I found one with the side balloons and bought it. I'm glad that I did. The first tank of gas delivered 35 mpg overall. I knew that Nissan, Honda and Toyota (with the Yaris) will debut similar little hatchbacks next year. The spy photos of those cars revealed they lack the elan and classy look of my xA. I'm sure that the xA's cache', and it's excellent fuel economy, will ensure it retains a high resale value.
What Gas Crisis?
Rich, 05/10/2006
2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The average gas mileage for my xA at 2,100 miles is 35.8. I keep it at 65 mph for the most part. This car is comfortable enough for my 55 mile drive to work. I would recommend this car to anyone.
Scion xA
slnthntr, 11/29/2006
2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
This car is a blast to drive, with the 5-speed manual I am getting 36 mpg in the city. It handles the corners great and has outstanding acceleration.