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4.63 out of 5 stars

Loved it...BUT

RicochetDave, 01/10/2008
2008 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I came from a Nissan Frontier to the Scion. I was originally going to get a Tacoma P/U but the newly designed xB really caught me by suprise. I loved the options. The nav with the Alpine audio is a must ! Great quality sound and a whole host of sound quality options. I got 26-27 MPG consistantly (60%HW, 40% city). The center dash gage mount is a bit funky. The first week I had it I got a speeding ticket, I did not realize I was going that fast and with the speedo to the right of driver's sight, I did not know. The multi color neon floor lights were fun but not worth the option cost. Unfortunately, the car was broadsided (pass side) and totaled. If it were not for the curtain AB, my wife would have died.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

08 Scion XB

08 XB review, 01/14/2008
2008 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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08 XB=car is OK but very noisy at freeway speeds. Mileage is low at nfreeway speeds...26mpg at 75mph. Engine just revs too high which is noisy and high revs also reduces mpg. Needs 5sp/6sp auto as in 07Camry. Traction in snow excellent for front wheel drive with standard traction control. Performance is good. Handy as heck...short vehicle yet big room inside.

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5 out of 5 stars

Outdoors man

outdor guy, 10/19/2008
2008 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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A very fine car. I pull a small boat and still get 29 mpg on the highway. A fun to drive car. Room for all my gear and then some. A very good car for the times. The mpg I get on this car is 39 highway 34 all around. Fog lights are a must have item. The sound system is very good and the air is great.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

I would do it again.

Scionhappy, 06/09/2009
2008 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I love my scion xb. I am happy with just over 24 mpg in town driving and over 30 on the interstate. I was unsure at first but quickly fell in love with this car.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

The Little Box Can Hang

AZ xB, 01/21/2008
2008 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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This car feels big, but drives small. The xB covers the fundamentals very well for an inexpensive car. There is enough room behind the rear seats for regular stuff and a ton of room with the seats folded for big stuff. The base stereo sounds really decent, which was a concern because head units are not installed until after you buy the vehicle. Power is good. I have yet to find myself wishing for more. Shifts can be a little chunky, between first and second especially, but it’s not too bad. Manumatic will probably go wholly unused. Overall, the pros of this vehicle dwarf the cons and I would say to anyone that the xB is worth a look, even if you’re shopping the small SUV market.

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