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2004 scion xB - 205k+ miles and drives like new
Dave Mishalanie, 01/11/2019
updated 01/11/2021
2004 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We bought this 1st gen xB new. Just turned 207,000 miles with no major repairs. In fact, has the original battery, original shocks, has never had (or needed) an alignment and it still drives like it did when it was new (not a rattle anywhere). I have done routine maintenance (fluids, tune-up, belts and hoses) which seems to be about all the little box needs. I would drive it cross country tomorrow without any reservations. We have 2 newer vehicles (Mazda CX-5 and Honda Ridgeline) and although they are both great vehicles as well, my go to daily driver is the xB. No plans to sell it . . . . ever.
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ferndale, 09/25/2004
2004 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love the fact that I get great gas milage. My teenage sons really like the way the car makes heads turn. The ride is a little rough because the car sits close to the ground. You will feel EVERY bump in the road. It takes a little getting used to when driving at night. There is NO dash panel that US driver's are accustomed. The 6-CD changer is a MUST. You will hear some wind noise when driving even with all windows up and doors locked. I think Toyota could have had a tighter build with the door panels.
Coot Scoot
xB Coot, 10/23/2006
2004 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I wanted a van w/o the huge size so I bought an xB. It fits me to a "T." It is fairly comfy for long trips, not too noisy and easy to drive. It fits my dog and two passengers plus our luggage, or me plus 3 HS Football players and their equipment with legroom to spare. I hope it'll last at least 16 more years!
Over 40? Easy Entry, Easy Exit
Smitty, 09/28/2006
2004 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My Thundercloud Blue Metallic 'B' was the first one ordered and delivered to the MIDWEST via Molle Toyota, KC, Mo. Ordered it with AEM, H-strut, security system, amber footlights, and chrome doorsills. I added an armrest this past year, it wasn't available in 2003. It gets between 29 (summer heat) and 36 MPG. I only drive 5 miles to work, but it will double next year to 10. I use it weekends for short trips, chores, jaunts under 200 miles; drive it roundtrip once a month to St. Joe MO. My wife loves it - after I got the armrest. I expect to drive it as a commuter until I retire next decade... unless a better 'B' comes along! My only problem with it was a broken driver's door latch, which was fixed under warranty.
140K Upright Go-Kart
George, 06/14/2008
2004 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
140K and still tight! Handling is very nimble. Vehicle stability control works great in the snow when driving on snow and anybody spins out in front of you (or when deer shoot out from nowhere on dark rural wet roads like where I live. VSC compliments the ABS, EBD & TRAC control. The shape makes it look lower than what it actually is (measure it!). It has the same ground clearance as my Corolla). VERY good in snow I run all season tires all the way around and if the snow is substantial I'll lower the tire pressure on the front tires to 26lbs and it's super stable and tracks great. I'm impressed and I live in a very rural area with many hills (ski resort area in northern NJ).
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