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Best new driver car and more
mszo23, 10/09/2013
2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
33 of 33 people found this review helpful
I got this car in 2010 a few days after I passed my driving exam. This was the first car I drove on the highway, and it taught me everything I need to know about safety driving. I bought it with 40,000mi on it and now I'm up to 90,000. This car has taken 4 1300mi trips from Upstate NY to Florida, a trip to Myrtle Beach, monthly trips to NYC, weekly trips to Niagara Falls, and much MUCH more. It has never failed on me and I only had a minor issue (around a hundred bucks in repairs) once. It's a fantastic car and I'm planning on driving it until it can take no more, which I know will not happen for another few years.
The SCION XA Durable beyond belief.
dave, 12/13/2009
2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
20 of 20 people found this review helpful
Bought the SCION XA new for my wife in 2006 it has over 60K miles and 4 wrecks. 1. Hit a deer. (8 point buck) wiped out front grill/hood/radiator/fender.2, Truck rolled into her.(new rear hatch)(F350) 3. Lady rear ended her while stopped pushing her into another car.. Rear hatch/bumper front end rear new exhaust. 4.Hit and run wiping out passenger doors and rear quarter. Car looks and drives like new still yet.
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Excellent Little Car
lowryder@bikerider.com, 05/22/2016
2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
33 of 34 people found this review helpful
I bought this 2005 Xa Scion in 2007 with 31,200 Miles. I have driven it for nine years so far. Regular oil changes,tires, and spark plugs. It has been the best car I have ever own so far. Now at 315,000 miles I can not complaint. I have replaced the alternator once at 260k miles., One driver side rear bearing around 279k miles, the water pump at around 302k miles.Front brakes only one time. Battery about 3 times. I have done the work myself so the cost of parts is the only expense. Most of my driving is freeway miles. I drive it about 100/150 miles a day. A/C works very good since I bought it no problems. I love my Xa scion , I wonder how many more miles I can drive in this vehicle.
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Great little car
j, 11/15/2010
2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
This has been the BEST car I've owned. Yes, it's little. Yes, it's basic. But if you want something that is awesome on gas mileage--39-40 mpg mixed and extremely reliable, this is your car. I have put over 86,000 on my XA w/o any problems. It handles great in the snow w/ decent tires, you can park anywhere and it always started--even when it dipped around 30 below.
The Little Car That Does
Jeff Davis, 02/19/2016
updated 08/19/2016
2006 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
We bought this for our daughter who had been driving a Civic Coupe. The Honda was a great car without question, but she transports people and having 4 doors would be better. I was a little skeptical about it having a smaller engine but the performance is surprising. The interior room is surprising and the seats are comfortable. We researched the car on carcomplaints.com, NOTHING! Edmunds and KBB. The overwhelming reviews were of a positive nature. After all the research was done, it was a slam dunk! 7 months in and still no complaints. Rides solid even on the small wheels.
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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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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!
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.
Damn, I never thought I would leave Corolla
dalboysoccerstar@gmail.com, 04/26/2016
updated 10/26/2018
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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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.