Used 2006 Scion xB Consumer Reviews
Excellent Automobile Experience
I've loved this car since day one. The interior cargo room is phenomenal for such a compact auto. Its tremendous gas mileage is a huge plus. I'm also impressed with the overall feel of the large windows. They give a great view of the road while minimizing blind spots. Overall, the xB gives you a tight ride.
Good mileage with an xB
Our experience with the xB has been pretty good to date. We average about 35 mpg with mostly highway driving. The ride on the interstate is a bit bumpy and noisy. Our Camry rides better on the interstate and is better for longer road trips. This vehicle is fine for everyday driving or for commuting to work. It fits well for tall drivers - my husband is over 6' and it fits him very comfortably. I wouldn't purchase this unless it has cruise control installed.
- Base WagonMSRP: $10,995106 mi away
- Base WagonMSRP: $5,950113 mi away
- Base WagonMSRP: $6,999136 mi away
loved it... so we purchased 2 xB's
My wife and I each have an xB. They are roomy on the inside, very dependable, and quite fun to drive.even though Scion aims for the younger generation. I am 56 and the wife is over 50. These little "toasters" are much easier for the older drivers and passengers to enter and exit. Parking is a snap. It's as easy as a golf cart. although it does not have a "luxury ride" the "Toaster" will do what retiree's need without breaking the bank (even on a fixed income). The fit and finish are superior to nearly any car on the market, reguardless of price. The xB is an excellent value both in purchase price and cost of operation. I highly recommend at least driving the xB before purchasing any similar vehicle.
Wanted it since it came out...
This toaster is everything I wanted. It has great fuel economy, a low operating cost, a simple design, Toyota reliability, styling, features... I could go on and on. I have 2 complaints (both of which I knew going into the purchase). 1) The box has ZERO aerodynamics, therefore, it is impossible to keep all of the bugs off of your windsheild. 2) The gearing in the transmission is very short. Toyota did this to get the most acceleration out of this ice cream truck. At 80 mph in 5th gear (manual transmission), you are at 4,000 rpm's. Other than that... It's great. It looks so small on the outside, yet you have so much room on the inside. Plus the aftermarket tuning comminity has taken this car and ran with it.
xB = Fun
The xB is fun to drive in the way that my VW van was fun to drive. It has lots of room inside and it is cheap to run. Load it up and go to the beach, or river or whereever.