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Used 2012 Scion xB Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Value, Very Low True Cost to Own

Clark, 12/31/2017
2011 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

The Scion xB was cheap to buy and cheap to own. It's our reliable car and it has excellent quality for the money. Highly recommended for those who want a reliable ride that costs very little to own.

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5 out of 5 stars

The best overall vehicle I have ever had

Victor Capen, 05/10/2017
2012 Scion xB Release Series 9.0 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

One of the best handling, efficient, goes like hell vehicles you would ever want (due to the Camry engine). I have hauled more stuff on my numerous trips between Scottsdale, AZ and Los Angeles on the I 10 freeway (75 to 85 mph in AZ and 70 to 80 mph in CA). I know that Scion has now been incorporated into the general Toyota brands but, if you get a chance to drive one you will be pleasantly surprised.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Nice

Ih8reno, 11/20/2010
2011 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

had to return my last car and was checking for 1 month every dealership i could think of. ended up at Toyota and test drove the Matrix. Came close to signing but saw the Xb close by and had to try it. i loved it, and a week later am driving it. Nice looks, fully loaded, and smooth to drive.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Big change but worth it

EW, 06/10/2010
2011 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

After recently deciding that I needed something that was a little more flexible for a family with 2 kids than my previous 2 Tundras, I started looking at smaller utility vehicles. I also wanted to keep the cost reasonable without having to just "get by" with a tiny engine and tiny interior space, or with a vehicle that had questionable build quality. With all of this in mind, I have to say that I love the 2011 xB and it is exactly what I was looking for. It is very fun to drive, has plenty of power around town or on the highway and I can fit my wife and 2 kids (with car seats) in it and still have plenty of covered storage area in the back. Safety features are great as well.

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5 out of 5 stars

Function and fashion!

Mihir Shah, 03/11/2018
2011 Scion xB Release Series 8.0 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

A great car all around. Looks hipster with the reliability of a Toyota (it is made by Toyota). Plenty of space for families, roadtrips, moving lots of stuff besides large furniture. I used it for my small business. Great for families, college students, or small business owners.

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