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Used 2008 Scion xB Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Can't Be Beat!

Daren, 09/15/2008
2008 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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The second I saw the redesigned xB I knew it was only time before one was mine. Being right out of college it is a fantastic car everyday and has taken everything I have thrown at it. I just loaded a mountain bike in the back without taking off the wheels and it fit! Gas mileage has been fantastic, went from Cleveland to Chicago and back and got 32.5 mpg round trip! All city driving hasn't went below 24mpg. I am young and like to go fast so I dont pamper the gas pedal! I smile every time I look at this car and have been noticing a lot more on the roads as more people are catching on to how practical this car is!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

A fun step down to a smaller vehicle.

Paul M, 04/02/2009
2008 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I purchased this vehicle after happily owning a series of Toyota 4Runners over the past 17 years. I wanted something that cost less and provided better mileage but I did not want to sacrifice Toyota quality or reliability. I've been more than satisfied with the Xb. It's a fun car to drive with plenty of power and great handling with lots of room.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

After one year and 18,000 miles...

Rob, 04/05/2009
2008 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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... my Scion xB is still living up to my expectations with zero problems and gas mileage consistently over 30mpg. With 69.9 cubic feet of storage with the rear seats folded (more than a Jeep Grand Cherokee at 67.4 cu.ft.) The xB can carry a lot of stuff if needed. Bottom line is that the Scion xB is a great value, reliable, efficient. Negatives are few at this price point. Ride can be a bit intrusive on bad roads but still solid. Interior plastic scratches easily... that's about it really. I am always looking for a replacement for the car that I currently drive. Just to see if there is something that would work better for the price. I haven't found it yet.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Gas Mileage

AK, 12/30/2007
2008 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I have gone 1800 miles so far and am averaging just over 32 miles a gallon. Those getting less must have a lead foot. Car is better than expected and glad I did not get the Fit, Maxima or Versa which I test drove. The safety features in this car are great.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best kept Secret

Dan, 04/28/2009
2008 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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The xB may be the best kept secret of the year.Mine is an awesome conveyance, [this, from someone who has owned about 30 vehicles and did for over 25 years, drive over 40K miles per year. As with my '94 Previa AWD van that has 260K and still runs well, my xB is no disappointment when it comes to reliability,[not a single problem yet],and now that it has 20K and the engine has settled in, I just observed over 30 MPG [only got about 25 whthru the Mt.s of WV, and the hills of VA/PA, [this, with over 500 lbs of luggage/demo gear plus my 230+ wt.]. It has plenty of acceleration and although suspension could be stiffer, [I could cure that for a few hundred $ in factory add-ons], it's fine, as is.

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