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xA, Great Little Ride
N, 01/03/2006
2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I use my Scion xA for mainly city driving. After driving larger cars this is a great model for moving in and out of traffic. I haven't done a lot of highway driving with it, but it has handled well in all four seasons.
Sciontology
falsesmall, 01/03/2006
2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Scion xA is a funky little "Mini Cooper"-like buggy that is a blast to drive. It has Toyota / Lexus quality with standard power windows, doors, mirrors, ABS, 15 inch wheels, and a kick butt 6 speaker stereo that will even play your MP3's. It is near the top in gas mileage and, unlike the Mini, runs on regular. Despite its size, the front seats are roomy and very comfortable. The driving position / view of the road is similar to driving a minivan or an SUV. It handles well. The ride is a little choppy on uneven surfaces though. The engine provides ample power, but is a bit anemic when the car loaded. For $14,070 out the door (plus tax/tags), how can you beat it?
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36-40 nearly a "smart car"
hidden hollow, 06/16/2008
2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Being fussy, after my corolla station wagon, I was disappointed the Scion gave about the same mpg, with so much less interior space. But after a while the mpg improved, (although the space didn't.) On the road I get an easy 40 mpg. In the city, between 34 and 36. But tools that fit a corner of the Corolla, are enough to fill the whole back of the Scion, making it resemble a dumpster. On the other hand it's nice to drive. The backhatch is practical. The car's prettier than the Yaris. And ith's needed no repairs after 48,000 miles.
Canoes' Ownership Experience - Scion xA
Jesse, 01/10/2006
2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My 2006 Scion xA is rattle-proof, very easy to drive, and has excellent fuel economy. I did 40 mpg on third tank of gas.
Just what I wanted for College
Mike from CA, 10/02/2008
2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
As a 22 year old college student I bought this car 1 year ago to help keep the gas bill down and because of toyota's reliability behind it. What I didn't expect was the amazing MPG, low maintenance costs, great sound system, and the room inside. This car has been everything I ever wanted in a car and I will own it for quite some time.
Great car
bbp2459, 07/01/2008
2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This has been a great car. The fuel economy has averaged between 32 and 38 depending on the driving. Storage space is surprisingly good especially when I fold down the back seat. The display in the middle of the console opens up a lot of visual field but takes a bit of getting used to. The ride is rough for long trips but when you consider what you are paying for gas vs what others are paying, the ride is not so bad. I am really surprised that they stopped making this car.
Been trying to break it for 6 years.
Professor_Goat, 05/12/2021
2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
*first, car does have cruise control as an option* Bought car from father-in-law when I got back from my deployment. Put a hitch on it. Towed my 125 ktm around no problems for years. Drove through Georgia mud trails out to mwa shooting ranges. Laughed at trucks that got stuck and somehow I didn't. Drove with two wheels that had most of their bearings destroyed (sounded like I was riding in a c130). Hoped a wheel would fall off so I could wreck and get a week off work (military sucks, don't join); never happened. Fixed them after a year for pretty cheap. Changed the oil 3-5k miles late every time. Oils always clean and clear. Cruise control works pretty well. There is a variable 2-4mph fluctuation going through up/down the smokey mountains. I can't bring myself to buy a new car when this beater is still perfectly fine despite all my attempts to kill it..it's ridiculously reliable. Down to the actual negatives : - throttle lag will pss any car enthusiast off. -swapping out the heavy wheels with lighter könig's was actually a bad idea..my bearings were taking the brunt of the force rather than the tires. So they went bad earlier than they should have. But that was a cheap repair for the significant ride improvement. -aerodynamics is subpar at high speeds meaning you will need to drive with two hands at 80 mph+ if there is significant crosswinds. -crash test ratings are subpar. Just don't get t-boned. I would never buy this car again. But honestly I'm glad I've been stuck with it.
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Love It
Afaq Syed, 04/16/2006
2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is incredible. I was working on a tight budget. After test driving three cars, the salesperson showed me this car. The long list of standard items was impressive. After taking it out for the test drive I found it to be very responsive and fun driving and decided to buy it. I bought a Toyota Camry 6 months back. I wish I had test driven this car before I had brought my Camry. I think this car is a true value down to every penny.
2005 Scion xA
eporter, 07/23/2005
2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My Scion xA is wonderful. Not only is it different and awesome to drive but the gas mileage is great. This car is perfect because it fits my personality. It is the only car I have seen that you can choose so many different accessories. I picked out everything down to the wheels and it's great. I couldn't be happier with my Scion!
Best Car I Ever Bought
Larry, 02/21/2009
2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Ive owned this car a little over 3 years now and Im approaching 30K miles. It is the best car Ive ever owned. No trips to the dealer except for scheduled maintenance. I live in Ventura and its perfect for parking in tight spots and doing the 7-mile commute to work down the 101. Stereo is great! I average 33 MPG; Lowest MPG was 30 and highest (round trip: vacation to Bakersfield) was 39.47. Im 6 ft. and I can sit behind myself. MPGs would be even better if there was a 6th overdrive gear. Friends are impressed and sad; too bad they stopped making these. The xD is not really a replacement. If I had to replace this car today Id give the Honda Fit a serious once-over.