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Used 2009 Scion xD Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Great little car for NYC - Reliable, Easy to park

Bernard, 04/16/2019
2009 Scion xD 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

If you don’t know it’s made by Toyota sharing a lot of the mechanical parts of Corolla. Very reliable and never a breakdown. My daughter bought it brand new in 2009. I was supposed to sell it for her about a year ago but after driving it back from Massachusetts to NYC I loved the ride quality on the interstates and ease of driving in the city and ability to park it in some tight lots that I decided to keep it for shopping, commuting, even though my wife and I each have our own cars already. But going to sell soon because I have too many cars. It’s got 59,800 on the odometer and only regular scheduled maintenance. New battery and brakes and rotors this past year.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Owned mine for awhile...

fitzpatrick925, 12/30/2010
2009 Scion xD 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I haven't seen anyone review who's owned their xD for a while. I bought mine brand new in December 2008. (I remember some of the reviews I see here from my research!) I test drove both the xD and the Honda Fit the same day. I was not impressed with the Fit, and fell in love with the xD after I made a right hand turn out of the dealership-the car takes turns beautifully. Since then, the performance has remained steady-surviving long trips and daily commutes. It's run excellently and has only had oil changes thus far. I just had my first problem today-the car wouldn't start-going into the dealership tomorrow. I wish it did a little better in snow/ice-it's kind of wimpy. Otherwise, love.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Fun to drive & great mileage

Carol, 09/15/2009
2009 Scion xD 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have only had the Xd a few days. Did a clunker trade in. Bought the Wasabi Green Release series in the manual transmission. First tank of gas averaged 37.6, mostly highway at 70-75 mph. Refueled, and then got 44 mpg at 60 mph on the highway, carrying 2 adults and 3 children. Very fun to drive, accelerates very quickly and nimble handling. Eye catching design and color. Was able to carry myself, 2 children, a dog, and a bike inside. A bit tight, but it worked. Yakima makes a roof mount bike rack for this car, and I will probably get that in the spring. So far, we are really enjoying the car.

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5 out of 5 stars

What A Great Car

NC Rob, 09/17/2008
2009 Scion xD 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

It is fun to drive, gets great gas mileage (43 mpg, first fill up) and hauls my wife, two labs and groceries with no problems. Salesperson was wonderful - no surprises and all the tech info I needed. I would recommend this car and dealer to anyone wishing for max value and pleasant, safe and fun driving.

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4 out of 5 stars

It's ok.

Communter!, 11/03/2009
2009 Scion xD 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful

I really like all of the XD's features. The IPOD connection, steering wheel controls, and mpg calculator. I love the styling of the car. The downsides: I seem to be too tall for the car. I am 5'9, and my knees touch the bottom of the steering column. I try to get comfortable since I am driving 200 miles each day...but I just can't. I installed an aftermarket armrest...but it's just not the same. The seats are not as comfortable as you would like, and they force you to sit up, and do not hug you like many cars.

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