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Used 2005 Scion xB Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Decision

Elliott Beck, 02/15/2005
2005 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
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I really needed a quality but inexpensive car for college and the Scion xB was the perfect thing. It gets amazing gas mileage, the room inside is great and I can appreciate it cause I'm 6'4 and it really is fun to drive. Of course it's no speed deamon but that's what you sacrifice for the gas mileage and price and I knew that going in. Since I've had it, three of my friends have gone into the process of getting one they love it so much.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

SMALL OUTSIDE, BIG INSIDE

ANTONIO GUERRA, 05/26/2005
2005 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
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Looking for an appropriate vehicle in which to drive clients around, I stumbled upon the Scion. Intending to buy a Lincoln or other luxury sedan for space and comfort, I inexplicably fell in love with this weird-looking vehicle with its unique dashboard. At first I kicked myself for what seemed to have been an impulse purchase...a nostalgic regression to my youth- addled tastes in the 60's, when I drove a "psychedelic" VW microbus. But The Scion xB turned out to be an excellent choice. My clients love it, and it's an instant conversation piece that quickly breaks the ice. Even my tallest passengers are comfortable with its ample leg and head room, front and back. And what fun to drive!

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5 out of 5 stars

Toaster Box

Rudy, 12/15/2007
2005 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this little wagon as a "grocery getter" for my wife. But before a month was over I took it as my daily commuter to work. I am 6'4" & drive 50+ miles a day. Nothing on the market offers this much space w/ great fuel economy at an affordable price. My kids love this ride, they ask to take the toaster on trips over our Tahoe. At 30,0000 miles I still average 33 MPG w/ auto transm and have had no problems.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Love car, hate front seats

julie, 07/31/2008
2005 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
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Bought car 1 month ago. Former car Toyota tercel 4wdr which I loved but it got rear-ended. Love the look & mileage. Have a stick and do not have any power problems. Daughter and friends love all the room in the back. 1 BIG COMPLAINT: My husband & I both have backaches after riding more than 1 hr in either front seat (we are 5'6" and 5'10"). Nobody else has written about this and it worries us. Any suggestions?

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5 out of 5 stars

Best little toaster on the road

TAB, 02/17/2005
2005 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I have had my Scion xB now for almost a year and have loved it from the start. I drove it cross country and at some points was actually getting 42 mpg. This is a great little car with a ton of room and heart!

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