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**AWESOME BOX**
uknowulikeit, 09/12/2013
updated 09/17/2018
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
47 of 47 people found this review helpful
More than a quarter of a million miles on this machine and still going!! I got this 2006 scion xb when I moved out 60 miles from my work. I ran this car for 5 years driving to work and back. I LOVE IT! Its really fun to drive and made my commute much easier. I get over 300 miles per tank. This is a reliable car.. I have only done minor repairs like oil changes, tires. This is a fun and great car to drive!
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The Box that Rocks
Chelsea, 11/25/2015
updated 11/28/2016
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
34 of 34 people found this review helpful
I had my 2006 Scion xB for seven years. Bought it at 63K miles and crashed it at 228K miles. Totaled on a deer going 70 down the interstate and both me and my boyfriend didn't have a scratch! I never had a problem out of mine besides some basic motor part replacement and I had to replace the A/C pulley once. My dad is a mechanic and said it's super easy to work on and maneuver around the engine. Maintenance and repairs were cheap at other mechanics too, not just my dad. This is by far the best car I could have had and I'll be going to pick up my new '06 Scion xB tomorrow. This car rocks!
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Best car/truck i've ever owned
toolmanlan, 12/15/2011
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
33 of 33 people found this review helpful
I travel on the road over 35,ooo miles per year and have purchased 5 scion XB's,Best of all I've drivin,No major or minor complaints plan on buying another after this one dies,Have not killed one yet, always trade high miles to back to lower miles,only vehicle ive owned that still today i have seen many 2006 Scions advertised for more than list price brand new in 2006 with over 50000 miles on them WHY you ask,drive one or even get in one,2004-2006 only made for 3 years before scion screwed up the whole car nothing the same interior handleing room,seating,all messed up including the mileage,26-37 mpg,
Old Timer's opinion
William Iler, 09/29/2010
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
32 of 32 people found this review helpful
The XB was designed with the young in mind, but I think they missed it altogether! It is a senior's car! It has excellent visibility and performance, and you can get in and out without scalping yourself or pretzelizing your body! We get 38 MPG, which helps on a retirement income too! and we heartily recommend the XB to all Old timers like us. I'm 88 years old.
Love my toaster car!
jacksgrandma, 07/19/2011
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
24 of 24 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Scion XB brand new in "06 with 6 miles on the speedometer. I use it like a cargo van for my business. It can hold two huge white Igloo ice chests with room to spare plus two bikes and a kayak on top for camping. I had mine fitted with a Yakima rack system on top. I get great milage unless its loaded down. Normal Hwy is 36 mpg with two people and minimal baggage. It only gets about twenty when loaded down, but wth, It beats driving my one ton truck.
Possibly the Best Car Ever Made
bagbag, 04/15/2011
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
I bought the Xbox brand new in 2007 and love it. So far I've put 40k miles on it and have no mechanical issues with it. People still comment about its styling and when they get in it they are amazed at the amount of legroom in both the front and back. I don't know how they did it, but I swear this thing is bigger on the inside than the outside. It still cracks me up when I pull into a parking spot and the thing only fills up about half the spot.
Best Box Made...Anywhere
OldDaddy, 05/10/2010
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
Purshased this car new in 2005. I can not say enough good things about it and I have had 57 cars...by actual count. I don't know what the guy is doing that got only 14 mpg, but I think he needs a new calculator. I have never gotten less than 26 mpg and even got 40.1 mpg on one freeway trip with one aboard. I know it looks nerdy but it is more fun to drive than any car I have ever had(the list includes sport cars, Mercedes, Volvos, etc.). We have 90K on the box and expect to go to 200K then give it to a grandchild.
Worth a million
Chris, 03/22/2017
updated 09/30/2024
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
A bit noisy. Extremely reliable with regular maintenance. Would buy this exact car all over again. Will never get rid of it. Just hate that they don’t make this model any longer. It just had its 12th birthday. We are buying another car for the stable soon but KEEPING the XB for tooling around the neighborhood and day tripping. Just had its 13th birthday and still kicking. Replaced muffler a couple of months ago. Back tailgate trim piece has cracked so we have to be a bit tentative when opening. We have repaired short term with super glue. No plans to replace this car. It still runs great. Even with new vehicle in stable the XB is still our main mode of transportation. Coming up on 144,000 miles and 14 years old. Love this car and will drive til it dies. 149K and still cranking after 14 years. Best value of any car I’ve ever owned. 166K and still cranking after 16 years. No plans to replace it. We have had minor repairs involving exhaust system and have replaced the thermostat. An over enthusiastic mechanic punctured the radiator by accident so we received a “ free” radiator. We transferred to a new city and have additional work on the “free “ radiator. Still a great ride. 170K miles and still going strong as we approach the Xb’s 17th birthday. Muffler needs replacement again soon and putting a new set of tires on it. Not giving up now. 3/26/23 Just had its 17th birthday at 174,000 miles and getting new tires today. Had muffler and catalytic converter replaced a couple months ago. Runs great. Still worth it to repair rather than replace. At 181,000 miles the Xb was sold. We were relocating to a mountainous area and after the Xb was inspected by our trusted mechanic, it was determined that there was too much rust on the undercarriage to pass a state inspection. The car would not have been reliable over the mountains carrying a load of any kind. It was time to say goodbye. Parting was such sweet sorrow. Goodbye old friend.
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Great car
Great car, 10/27/2010
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
26 of 27 people found this review helpful
Great car. I was an auto mechanic for 27 years. 147,000 miles and only front brakes, oil change and tires. Only thing i can tell you. It's not for sale. You need a great car buy one. Remember mine is not for sale. P.S. it's also fun to drive.
Wow
Christoph2, 01/15/2007
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
I bought the xB for it's cheap price tag and great gas mileage. It has a very spacious interior and great gas mileage. I use less than a tank of gas for driving under 300 miles a week. The sound system is awesome. The 1.5L engine has quite enough power for this light weight (2,500 lbs.) vehicle. It has more get up and go than the 2003 Saturn 2.2L I had with better gas mileage to boot. What more could you ask for? It has good reliability with its Toyota drivetrain, spacious interior, and "unique" exterior. The xB is a nice highway cruiser too, and it's fun to drive. Don't believe the naysayers. I don't need the cruise control. I've never really used it in the other cars I've had cruise control in.
Love this car!
Fern, 07/02/2016
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
This car is awesome! I've had it for 10 years now, bought the bright green RS series 3 brand new. It has 107,000 miles on it and I've had no major mechanical problems with it. Just the usual maintenance. I've had to replace the exhaust gasket twice already, minor. I've also had to replace the engine belts twice due to squealing. The only things that I've had problems with are the power door locks will stick if someone tries to open the doors as you are hitting the unlock button. The cd player also gives me trouble, it wont eject the cd when I press the button, I have to keep pressing it multiple times and it finally spits it out with alot of grinding sounds.. I remember bringing it to the dealership within the first 3 years because the ipod plug was giving me issues. These problems don't bother me enough to fix in a 10 year old car unless they stop working completely. I've also had to replace my windshield twice, this model has some sort of design flaw which places stress on the windshield causing it to crack. By reading other reviews, I seem to be lucky to only have replaced it twice. This car is super roomy, lots of rear leg room. I can fit large pieces of furniture in it, bureaus,dryers, a washing machine. It has high seats, feels like you're sitting upright in a chair. Great visibility all around. I have a roof rack so I throw a 13 foot canoe on top of it very frequently. I also love the tow hooks you can install on the bumpers! Very handy for tying down the canoe! My only complaints are the weak engine, I also will not pull out in front of cars as it has no pep on take off. The front seats have no lower back support, very uncomfortable for long trips. No cruise control, also not convenient for long trips. I personally think the pros outweight the cons with this vehicle. Pretty excited at the super high mileages some of these other reviewers are reporting on these reviews! I'm the type of person who hates having a car payment! I'll drive it into the ground before I buy a new car. Thanks for reading!
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Best Car Ever
forkdora13, 01/12/2011
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
I absolutely loved this car. I bought it used and had it for a little over a year. I couldn't design a better car. It's small size and abundance of windows made it easy to parallel park. It was fun to drive - I never had a problem accidentally speeding on the highway or passing other cars. I could fit an amazing amount of stuff in the trunk (with seats down, of course). When you're sitting in the backseat there is an amazing amount of head and leg room. The wind didn't blow it around on the highway like it did my Geo Tracker (i was worried about this when buying another boxy car). Love it so much I am looking to buy another one right now!
Most car for you Money.
kingmb08, 09/23/2013
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
23 of 24 people found this review helpful
I always thought these toasters were so ugly. Well I needed a car and this car at the time you got the most for your money. I can fit a dryer in the back of this thing ( yes a dryer to for your clothes). I do feel less manly driving it but you can't beat the interior room, gas mileage and price. It is a little sluggish and I am hesitant to pull out in from of other cars. I think this would be a great car for a business or someone who just drives in the city. . I think this would be a great car for older people with knee or hip problems because it is so easy to get into and out of or for someone who is getting in and out of the car all day long.
good in a rollover
ct84, 03/09/2011
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
I had this car for almost 5 years and put 82K miles on it. I never had to bring it to the shop outside of oil changes, breaks, and a new set of tires. The car is very light and the wind can push you pretty hard. I got into an accident and rolled the car four times landing on the roof. I walked away without a scratch. Its a good car for the money cheap to maintain but not very comfortable for long drives. The engine is very loud over 40 mph.
2006 and 400+K miles and still ticking!
K Kapitan, 04/03/2016
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
I am doing this review for my sons car. 2012 my son bought a 2006 Scion xb. It had extremely low miles on it when he bought it. Being a newby buyer he didn't want my help, lol. Last yr he decided to try and sell it and odometer read 92K miles on it (9 yrs old at the time). Someone loved it and ran a carfax on it. To his dismay it said that it had around 350K on it at the time he bought it, which leads to the fact that someone turned the odometer. Anyway - He has owned it 4 yrs and still owns it. He has never had to put any work into it other than the normal maintenance. This car currently is 10 yrs old and has over 400K miles on it and just keeps on ticking. I am just amazed what a phenomenal little car this is despite the mileage issues. I just had to rave on my sons behalf!!! OH! There is one thing that was bad with the car and that was the back latch which I guess is a history on this car breaks. We had it fixed and just an amazing car. I will describe my son in the "Describe Yourself" below part.
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Best All Around Car Ihave ever had
marinerfh, 06/02/2011
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
21 of 22 people found this review helpful
Exceptional headroom and legroom, front and rear. Flexible cargo options with 60% split, folding rear seats plus passenger seat folds flat for those long items. I find the center mounted gauges and speedometer in the xB a definite plus, not obscured by the Steering wheel.. Could use an additional 4"-6" of space behind the rear seats, side airbags, more sound insulation, an upgrade to the economical 1.8L Corolla Engine, the split front bench seat as sold for the Japan market, and a true console. city car. The 2006 xB appeals to both youth and to seniors. Ideal car for service workers as well. The 2008-2011 xBs are too heavy with too big an engine, killing fuel economy.
Longest I've ever owned one car
Rocker Dad, 08/07/2010
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
I bought my Scion after news of our second baby arrived, so the xB replaced a V8 Magnum Dodge Dakota 4x4 with extended cab (sweet truck). Hard as it was to trade in my cool & manly truck, I was thinking about 3 things: Ease of getting baby and belongings in and out; passenger room; and gas mileage (my truck guzzled gas!). I test drove several cars, including a new VW Jetta, but none of them had the gas mileage, ease of entry and egress, and passenger room as the xB. Considering my needs it was a no brainer. I've never had a failure, breakdown, broken part, etc. with this car. It drives great in deep snow with cables, and the Pioneer stereo kicks. The features for the price were unbeatable.
Great, sensible, affordable
Erik, 07/08/2010
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
Very unique, Everyone comments on the "Toaster on wheels" shape of the car love walking out to my car, cant help but smile when i drive it around at 30- 32 MPG with a/c blasting against the Texas sun. Loads of room inside, ergonomics make a lot of sense. its very simple and roomy everywhere. (looking around before buying a saw a lot of them, if you are in the market make sure to check several things, the front and rear plastic clip on bumpers in many cases seem to get damaged and should be checked as getting replacements color matched will be expensive. Also beware of certain aftermarket wheels in some cases they trigger the Indicator lights b/c of the way it reads MPH.
Makes sense
phyzxtchr, 05/18/2010
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Very few cars available on the USA market make sense at any level. The original Scion xB (example 2006)is such a car. I check the mileage at every fill up. Worst ever, 33. Best ever, 35. The 2006 is light weight (good) small engine (good) and cheap (great). I drive the 5-speed. Owners with the automatic have themselves to blame. The xB proves that "It is more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow." I go past everyone in my xB and they have twice the engine, they just drive like slugs because they bought big hoggish cars and they are disgusted with the driving experience. Don't add weight, horsepower, or engine size! Too late, the newest xB did all three. Whoops! USA marketing!
So Ugly It's Cute
Layout1, 12/15/2006
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
The Scion xB was meant to be for the younger generation, but it appears that a good number of older folks are finding it to be quite the car. The gas mileage does not lie. We get 31-32 mpg in town and 33-34 hwy. This car has plenty of zip to merge onto freeways. It has lots of glass and and it easy to see out of. All of the glass except for the windshield can be cleaned by standing outside. Sometimes the rear window is a bear to get to. The back seats lay down to allow more cargo space. We like to think of it as a poor man's SUV. One thing I've found odd is that most used xBs seem to cost more than the new ones. Maybe that is because they have more extras when bought new.
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Robert J. Cahill, 12/08/2006
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
The handling for a small car is wonderful. It is tight, compact, maneuverable in traffic, and its gas mileage is always over 30 mpg. I am used to large luxury vehicles but find this car refreshing and a joy to drive. I continue to appreciate the visibility from all angles. I do resent it being discontinued however.
Love my little 2006 XB
DMichael, 05/07/2010
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I had a Camry Hybrid, which was great for fuel economy and comfy to ride, but the huge battery ate up all the trunk space and that was a problem getting several guitars and amps to rehearsals and gigs. I wanted something small but with max cargo space, so I gravitated to the XB. I was blown away by the space inside this little car. I recently drove from LA to NYC in 3 days, with 4 guitars, a banjo, a mandolin, a couple duffle bags, my miniature schnauzer and my little sister. We drove through desert, over mountains and through a day and a half of pounding rain, and I love that little XB even more now!
Wheeeeeee!
sk8teacher, 12/08/2010
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Bought my xB a year ago with 28K miles on it. Pure stock with automatic. Driving around the Northern VA/DC area averaging 32-33mpg, max mpg was a trip between NVA and Williamsburg - 38mpg. Ride is OK for a small car, handling fantastic. Keep the RPMs around 3K and your mpg will be great (that will give you 70mph on the highway). I call it my mini-truck. Hauls a LOT of stuff. I plan on running until it dies! Maintenance costs are a bit stiff if you follow the book and go to the dealer, but overall a fantastic little car.
My Favorite Car
W, 12/27/2018
updated 12/27/2022
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
My Xb is 12 years old. Undoubtedly the best around town car I have ever owned. Big enough inside to bring home a refrigerator. Comfortable. Bulletproof reliability. I'm a car guy and own Alfas, Porsches, Toyota and Ford Trucks a BMW M2 and an old Jeep.....This is my daily driver. Never fails to put me in a good mood......Not even sure where the gas stations are....too bad they stopped production
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I loved her so much...
Mo Why, 11/21/2015
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
My 2006 XB was my first new car purchase and I researched and researched and compared and compared until it was obvious she was the one. The only thing I ever regretted was thinking maybe I should have gotten the blue instead of the thundercloud silver. That's it! This car was perfect and even kept me safe when an 18 year old driver gunned her engine and smashed her head on. This car was so reliable and had such great gas mileage and the cargo space especially, MUAH! With the front seats and back seats down there was nothing I couldn't haul. Amazing. Oh the visibility and height! They should have kept with this design it was near flawless. It it had better interior lighting and wasn't so light on hills and wind this would be the perfect car for all families and types. I'll miss you ThunderCloud but this is LA I'm sure she'll be on the streets in other forms her parts were too perfect to truly die.
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Great value!
pharklefam, 08/08/2008
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I've had my Scion XB for about a year and a half and think it's great. It gets excellent gas mileage and visibility is very good. My Scion has a rattle almost from day one on the driver's side dashboard. Dealer has tried two or three times to fix it but can't seem to find it. Also the interior lighting is too dim. Can't find anything at night. Very, very uncomfortable on long trips -- 3 hours plus. I do enjoy driving it locally -- easy to park, brakes work well, low maintenance, etc. But at 27,000 miles, my tires are just about worn out. I have rotated the tires every 3 to 4,000 miles. I guess this must be average. Anyway, I'd buy it again if I had the chance.
Ban Boring! Unexpectedly Nice xB!!!
Synthetic, 07/20/2009
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Fun to drive, very versatile, reliable, economical, and safe. 1. Fun: with decent tires this handles like a mini-BMW. Firm yet smooth ride, with good cornering. Noisey, but the 160 watt stereo takes care of that. 2. It's a minivan & SUV with a cavernous interior. "Ten gallon hat" headroom and expansive leg room front AND rear. Both front seats fold flat creating a double bed (don't tell your teenager), OR fold the rear seats creating a minivan cargo space. 3. Toyota reliability and smart simplification. 4. It gets 30mgh city and 34mpg highway, its True Cost to Own is among the lowest in the world. 5. Dual airbag, ABS, stability control, brake assist, and great visibility.
Kool Car but cheap for a reason!
xbguy84, 09/14/2008
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new. I had to pay extra for cruise and a cheap piece of plastic with a cloth covered piece of plastic called an arm rest. my elbow barely fits on. This did add a rear cup holder which made it better. My windshield suffered a stress crack 6 days after i purchased and i have rode around with a cracked windshield ever since. This is a well known problem but not covered under warranty. Have strange rattle in dash that is annoying. Cruise control is a cheap after market piece of plastic. It does not stay at a constant speed so i never use it. Also is not flushly mounted. Over all this is a cool car with great mpg and room but misses the mark on the small things.
I love "The Box!"
BeachDad, 07/29/2010
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought this used after owning a Ford Explorer SportTrac. I'm a 52 YO dad with a 9-year-old kid and this is the first truly cool/hip vehicle I've ever owned. I find myself smiling uncontrollably as I bop around town in this thing. Even my kid thinks it is/we are cool. The headroom is amazing The seats are beyond comfortable. I love paying $30 to fill it, rather than $60. I haven't had this much fun since the Fiat 124 in the 1970s (also a misunderstood vehicle).
It's about the MPG
sparksinner, 06/20/2008
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Traded a 2000 Jetta for this because we had a 2nd kid on the way. No chance we'd all fit in the Jetta. It's been fantastic. I used to miss my manual, but I've gotten over that. I'm 6'2" and have plenty room all around. Even the infant seat fit behind me. Plus it has calmed down my driving. There was an instant 10mph slow-down on the highway. Then, as gas prices kept rising I've dialed my old man driving skills way up.
Ugly but GREAT
Mark, 09/02/2008
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Ok, the 2006 xb is ugly but because of that design the interior space is amazing! My wife averages 31 mpg in daily commuter driving including stop-and-go traffic. The interior feels cheap and the ride is stiff. You sit very high for a small car which improves visibility. Not much power from the 1.5 liter engine but who cares with that gas mileage. Very cheap to purchase new, only costing $15,000 with the optional cruise and armrest. The rear liftgate is the entire height of the car so its a bit awkward to open. The cruise control is awful to use as it drops 3 to 5 mpg before engaging, but once it does it works fine. This is the best car for the money and thats why the resale is so high
VW Van Fun, but Cheaper
Klyde57, 12/07/2006
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have been told that my car is ugly but I love it inside and out. It gets 30 mpg in town and 35 mpg on the road usually, which equates to about 33 to 34 mpg average. This car reminds me of the VW van I drove for years with the view and the roomy feeling inside. It runs quietly and has plenty of get up and go power to pass when I need too.
Scion xB
F Elliott, 07/26/2005
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Best small car for long trip I have driven. Lots of space inside and with the flat roof can put rack on, to carry kayaks and roof box. These do not interfer with handling of vehicle. Around town only gas up every other week. People like to see the car.
Best car ever
MAB, 06/27/2019
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought my xB in 2008 with 42K miles on it; it now has 105K miles and the only thing I've had to replace is brakes, once. It still gets 31+ mpg and is fun to drive. Best of all, I am 5'1" and I've never driven a car with visibility remotely as good as the xB.
Reliable and steady
Colby Gibson, 03/09/2017
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Wins- mpg, price, reliability, value, cargo room, seat comfort, head room, visibility, maintenance, easy to drive, good looking. Opportunities- interior material quality, rough ride, engine noise, cargo space when you have back seat up
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Scion xB Newbee
Happy Mororist, 06/03/2006
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The xB has a great ride with super visibility. It handles well with very tight turning radious. It is easy to park in city parking slots with good road handling and comfort. It is slightly under power for high end passing on the freeway however up to 50-60 mph it has plenty of power. So far so good!
Love my Toaster
jeffieboy, 08/08/2006
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
From day one, I enjoyed owning this car. I got the Special Edition RS 3.0 in Envy Green and it turns heads. With the front and rear sway bars and cold air intake package installed, its performance seems to have increased and it handles very nicely. Everyone that rides in the rear seat remarks on how roomy it is. With the rear seats down it swallowed a 5,500 watt generator in the box with room to spare. At 9,500 miles, nothing has broken yet, and I do not expect any failures. So far 31.8 mpg I am getting on average and 34 on a 1,600 mile trip at highway speeds with the a/c on.
I love my Toasty
Toasty's Mom, 12/19/2009
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
What a super car! I've owned many cars before, but none even come close to my stylish, fun, zippy little Scion XB. I've had my car for three plus years and have very few complaints. The most pressing is the number of times I've had to have my windshield repaired. Because of the angle it seems to attract every stray stone or pebble. Also, my ground effects have been damaged a couple of times (mostly my fault). Aside from that, it runs great, looks great, good gas millage, fun to drive, great stereo, I-Pod compatible, very reliable and totally COOL! I strongly recommend that any cool people, who want an equally fun, reliable and affordable ride, run, don't walk, and get yourself one!
2006 Scion xB
nzl, 10/30/2006
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
It can be a fun car and for most people it probably is, but the construction is POOR. If I had to do it over again I wouldn't buy it. If you want a car that is fuel efficient and performs reasonably well on the freeway, this car is it. But it is really noisy. All the doors and dashboard rattle so loudly that you can hear it over the radio, unless you set the volume high all the time. It's been to dealer three times, the first two times they fixed it, now they claim they don't hear any unusual noise. If you don't mind loud rattling noise they buy this piece of junk. Note: the dealer's loaners with less than 10,000 miles were extremely bad with rattling noise as well, so this is a pattern is all their cars.
Not so Happy
dee, 10/14/2005
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
My 2006 Scion xB has a bumpy ride. I've only had it since May 2005. I thought it was a fun car in the beginning but it has no pickup upon take off. Is anybody else having the same problem?
My Popcorn Popper
Inez, 08/21/2005
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I purchased a used 2004 Scion xB that I found on the Internet and drove it from CT to IN with no problem. I wanted to buy a new car, but this car had $2,000 in accessories and he sold it for $1,000 less than the blue book price. The previous owner tinted the back windows with a darker tint, and I was concerned about seeing other drivers. After almost 3 weeks, I am finally getting used to driving a manual, now it just comes natural. My hubbie calls it a popcorn popper, because it gets good gas mileage! I am totally pleased.
The best care we've ever owned!
Diana, 05/22/2010
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I do a lot of highway driving and this car is great. I get about 34 MPG sometimes more. People always say it's so small, but when you get them inside, they're always impressed with the space. We've hauled a lot of big stuff in it while moving, have had 5 adults fit for a comfortable ride, and have never had any problems with the car itself. We live in WI, and I've never gotten stuck in the snow, even when we had 19 inches this winter! The only thing i wish was different would be the suspension, it's pretty bumpy on some roads. We also had to have the windshield replaced from a random crack that split all the way across. We bought a Yaris this year - Love Toyota's small cars!
Fun but watch the windshield.
NJ, 06/12/2009
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
8th Toyota product. Bought for price, fuel economy and room. Not disappointed on any of the three.
Affordable and Efficient
wolverines1012, 12/19/2006
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Though I've only had this car for a few months, I've taken it on five 800 mile trips (13-14 hours each). The car is very comfortable. I only wish I has sprung for the cruise control. It is very fuel efficient (30 mpg), yet less powerful than my '94 Ford Mustang, but for what I save in gas I wouldn't even consider complaining. The back seat is extremely roomy; everyone is surprised by how spacious the entire car is. I wanted a inexpensive and fuel-efficient vehicle that would be able to fit some cargo without any problems, and this is it. I like that this "toaster oven on wheels" looks different. If you are concerned about style, get the wheel upgrade, it really makes the car look nice.
Southern Scion Lover
Larry Stewart, 12/13/2006
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Although I have only owned this car for two weeks now, I feel confident that I made a fantastic purchase. It handles well, the interior is well thought out, and it's "tight as a tick."
Love the Bread Box
Richmond, Va, 12/10/2006
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The Scion xB is comfortable, reliable, and fun.
Still Love my Black Box!
Kelley, 10/27/2005
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've had my Scion xB since February 2004 and still love everything about it. The gas milage is great and I haven't had any trouble of any kind at all. I travel a lot and find it comfortable and easy running. I saw a white xB on a Tuesday and bought my black one the very next Saturday. I have lots of room for my grandson and my dog!
I Don't Miss the HEMI!
Staley, 02/05/2006
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This "car" is phenominal! I can't believe how much fun it is! I traded in a Hemi Ram due to gas prices and praticality's sake. I originally wanted a Mazda3 Hatchback, but I was too upside down on the Ram to keep my payments reasonable. I always thought the xB was cool in a weird way, but figured it was slow and poorly made. How wrong I was! I haven't had this much fun since my 1990 Mazda Rx-7. What the the xB lacks in horses, it more than makes up for with zippy handling and uniqueness. Even my big truck driving friends, who laughed and threatened to disown me at first, gave it the respect it deserves after they drove it. I'm 6'2, and I can even sit in the BACK seat with plenty of leg room. Buy one!
Lowest Total Cost of Ownership
Clinton, 10/26/2006
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
After doing research (we are talking spreadsheets) on hybrids and other fuel efficient vehicles, I settled on the xB. I am 6'3" and commute at least 80 miles a day, 5 days a week. Additionally, I truck around clients to show real estate and needed good legroom all around. Lastly gas mileage, dependability, and resale value were taken into account. This little box financially makes sense and is fun and comfortable. Doing it again, I would have gotten silver instead of black (had to try black once in my life) and an automatic transmission as I wear dress shoes to work (little pedals and Rockports don't mix), but this is no fault of the car's by any means. This vehicle is so functional it makes you question ALL other vehicles.
Great except for the windshields
DUCricket, 02/21/2008
2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've had this car for almost two years. I loved the unique design and interior room. The interior design looks a little cheap, but better than the TC. I still love the vehicle, except for the fact that I am going onto my third windshield in two years. I just replaced the windshield three months ago and the new windshield is cracked already. There's a whole section on this site about the windshields always cracking. Great car except for the windshields. Be prepared to pay money for replacements.