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4.5 out of 5 stars

A Car For Any Age

xFistsClenchedx, 07/26/2008
2009 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I love my xB! I have 800+ miles on my xB at the moment. It's quick, I'm averaging around 27mpg, rides nicely and is comfortable. It really is a vehicle for everyone. Older/disabled folks will love that it's easy to get in and out of and younger people will love how amazing xB's look lowered with different wheels/tires. I purchased the floor mats, sport steering wheel, upgraded pioneer head unit and rear bumper appliqué. The sound system is great for stock. Although it's not recommended, some people do light towing with their xB's (such as one Waverunner or one ATV). Visibility is quite good. Windows are large and you have a great view of everything. The xB is very safe as well.

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5 out of 5 stars

oldvet53's '9 scion xb

oldvet53, 10/11/2010
2009 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

i love this little car! it get's good mpg. and love's twisty back roads. i drive to the V.A. at Little Rock, Arkansas which is 100 miles away and usually spend about $20.00-$22.00 on the round trip. i am able to get 24 mpg. around town.

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3 out of 5 stars

Wish I can get help to fix my car

Freddie, 10/23/2018
2009 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 12 people found this review helpful

I got my 2009 Scion xB 3 years ago from drive time. Carmax just gave me apreasal for only 2000 dollars that my car is worth I pay 189 every 2 weeks and owe $13,000 still and paid 4,000 already from day of purchase. I’ve felt like this car is fast as hell and can be amazing if problems were fixed. Mostly recalls. Had no issues but now horn out, breaks make grinding noise when stopped sometimes but has plenty pad still. Iac needs cleaning car rpms go up and down making car shake when stopped at light but also every week to 2 weeks have to add oil but no leaks anywhere it’s burning off my oil I had guy look at it saying possibly blown head gasket or something with rings inside. But car doesn’t overheat. But I just reasearched and saw that my car has a air bag recall and recall for lose of oil burning off. Anyone else have this? Or if it’s true. I don’t want to take it and them say it’s something stupid just to get my money and hope problem gets fixed not screw me. Cause sry to say it’s happened. But car is great if these things can be fixed before it’s to late and already messing up my car.

Safety
2 out of 5 stars
Technology
3 out of 5 stars
Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Interior
3 out of 5 stars
Comfort
5 out of 5 stars
Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Value
4 out of 5 stars
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4.25 out of 5 stars

Scion xB Special Release 6.0

xBR6.0303, 07/24/2009
2009 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

This car is more a mini minivan than a urban sedan. As a 40-something couple with a toddler, this car fits us nicely. We bought this car because it met ours needs for reliability, affordable price, interior room, good power on hills, adequate gas mileage (barely), & overall value. After 4k miles and plenty of reflection, I would still buy this car, but with different options: Base car in blue, Standard radio-touch screen version is difficult to use, Upgrade suspension, C-pillar & rear net storage (have), Rear seat/cargo area cover (have), Splash guards/wheel flares (ebay), auto dim rear view mirror (far to reach), all weather floor mats, and see other stuff below.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Not great but a good compromise

Ron, 08/24/2009
2009 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I just finished reading a review about the Soul,Cube, and the XB. Scion is head over shoulders over the competition. I love the comfort, unlike Honda’s board covered up with fabric, when you sit on a Scion you feel like you’re on your lazyboy at home not as though you’re in some Chinese torture camp bench. Safety was a must for me, side curtain airbags, dual airbags, ABS, VSC, 4 wheel disk brakes, etc. I also love how everything is included in the pricing, none of this “oh you wanted a steering wheel? Well that’s extra” crap. This thing is loaded. Gas mileage. The 4 speed automatic transmission has got to go and be replaced with a 5 speed. This is key for MPG. As it stands now the gas mileag

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