Used 2008 Scion xB Consumer Reviews
Used xB for sale
Fun, reliable and cheap
Paul, 06/18/2010
2008 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought new and now have 50,000 miles. Have not had a single problem. Does not burn any oil. I've used synthetic since 5K. Does well in snow. AC works well and iPod hookup is nice. Lots of room is nice. I knew I would be putting a lot of miles on this car and I wanted something practical that would deliver with no hassles, that's just what the XB does.
Fill it shut it and forget it !!!
Urbandale XB 2008, 01/03/2010
2008 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Very practical, no nonsense reliable car for the long run. This car is a glue in snow and the stability control (VSC) works amazingly in snow. Had 2 blizards each amounting 16 inch of snow within 2 weeks and it drives amazingly with VSC taking care of skids. I have a Nissan Quest minivan which has VDC same as VSC but it doesn't work this good. I felt very secured driving this car in ice and snow
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Love the Box
ronhawk62, 06/06/2007
2008 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've put about 1500 miles on the box in two weeks and it has been excellent, so far. I've been getting over 32 mpg on trips and about 27 in everyday commuting, way better than expected. I'm 6'3" and have plenty of room and the ride is surprisingly quiet on the highway. The engine has excellent power and the transmission works seemlessly. It handles very well and I'm more than pleased with my purchase. I like this car better than my previous car, a 2002 Lexus ES 300, and I really liked it.
My Oil Burner, w/ no warrentee
Oil burner,not warr., 02/02/2010
2008 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
We purchased a new efficient car 6/2008 when gas prices spiked to $4 per gallon. Well I thought I was making a good decision, but instead our car has had a constant spongy brake pedal, blown transmission at 22000, which was fixed under warranty. The brakes still are spongy and car does not stop well in snow! But this is the kicker My car burns 2.5 quarts of oil every 5000 miles! Toyota's engineers says "There standards are 1 liter of oil burn per 5000 miles is acceptable" The dealer and Corp. Toyota say they WILL NOT put an engine in! So the reallity is I'm paying $400 per mth + insurance for something we don't drive. I will NEVER buy a Toyota Again!!!
My Second XB
2nrmom, 06/07/2011
2008 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
My first XB was an 04 auto white. With the guidence of my son I did some modifying of it. It was pretty cool! Improved horsepower with a short ram intake, header and exhaust. Rota bronze wheels, lowered and a CF hood completed the look. I loved it but after a time I needed something bigger. Fast forward to present day.. I needed to downsize. While I was very partial to the 04 boxy style and room I knew I would love to have a bigger engine. Also didn't like the huge flat windshield of the 04 that had to be replaced every year. I bought an 08, dark blue, auto, used with 47k. So far I have had no problems with it. So nice to zip around again! Will make improvements to customize.
STAY AWAY FROM SCION ANY MODEL
br2120, 03/15/2011
2008 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
The car came right out of the show room . from about 3 month there were issues. Transmisson rough shanging , jerking. Now at 70k it uses oil like 3 / qt per oil chaanges.Iam woking w/ deler on a oil consumption test . they tell me that 3 qt between oil changes is normal? One of the mechanics told me they were having lots of problems out this engine which is in the later modles of corolla and camery. Dont buy one.
Best Box
Imaredwine, 04/11/2019
2008 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Pro’s-Seriously great gas mileage. Very dependable. Easy upkeep. Comfortable. Con’s- one...JUST ONE cigarette lighter/power port in the ENTIRE car.
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Less Impressed than I'd Hoped to Be
callisto9, 02/21/2012
2008 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 12 people found this review helpful
Bought used in 2011 with just under 50K. I researched this car for about a year before buying, so I knew what I was getting. Been less than impressed during the past year of ownership. I wanted so badly to like this car, but the little things are added up to an unpleasant driving experience. If I could go back and do this all over again, I'd likely have gotten a different car, or an automatic.
Great little, around the town family car
irene, 02/14/2008
2008 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I really love this vehicle. Getting in and out is very comfortable and easy. Especially when you are driving your kids to and from everywhere in town and have a baby car seat and stroller to deal with. The only thing I have noticed, as far a being negative, is the rattling noise the car makes when idiling.
A Shoebox on a Toyota Camry
SHOOBOX, 08/29/2008
2008 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
With the 2.4L engine from the Toyota Camry makes the xB 2.0 a sporty little box that actually turns heads in a positive way. While I wish the automatic had the 5 speed transmission of the Camry, it shifts without a sudden jerk and scream of the revs from the down shift. I love the lounger configuration that allows you, as a passenger, to sit with your feet up from the back seat. Handles like a sports car. I couldn't imagine how it would handle with all of the TRD options: supercharger, racing springs, sway bars, etc. Interior has enough room for my son to sit comfortably behind me (6'3" driver, 6'4" in the back seat. Wish it came with roof rack option. Load cap. 850 lbs., that's four adult males.