Used 2009 Scion xD 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Good ride without the superfluous stuff
Test drove Fit, Versa, Corolla, Camry, Civic. Liked the xD the best. Honda cars didn't respond well and the Versa didn't have a flat cargo space when the seats folded down. The xD responds right away when I push the gas. The manual transmission is geared better than the Fit's. I don't find the dials as hard to read as others say. The actual gas mileage is always less than the electronic meter on the car tells me it is, but I still get around 35 highway (~75mph) and easily 32 mixed. At lower speeds (~65mph) on the highway I've gotten higher. The cup holders are in weird places, usually low and not within reach without leaning. No armrest, but I don't feel like it needs one. Overall great car!
PUG-nacious
Some say "bulldog". I say "pug". Some say "entry level". I say "downsizer". Nimble "runabout", says Consumer Reports. "Most reliable in class" got my attention. Scion for the kids? If we already have experience and established identity and we forget the extras (really unnecessary with such a complete list of standard features) the xD has real value. Throw in Toyota quality. Dependable point A to B with a good dose of personality. For me it was dump a clunker, a great, old gas sucking Pathfinder SE. I'm glad I found the xD. This little "pug" is going to do me well for a graceful, long-term, downsizing glide. And with luck a smooth landing. As is said, "May you live in interesting times."
- Base 4dr HatchbackMSRP: $3,90070 mi away
- Base 4dr HatchbackMSRP: $8,500168 mi away
- Base 4dr HatchbackMSRP: $6,590177 mi away
This is a great little runabout in all weather!
When we bought ours Scion XD new we had a clear bra installed as well as had the windows tinted an additional %. We traded in a Toyota Corolla which is another great vehicle. Although they both had the same trans an engines the Corolla got better mileage. Our best thus far with our XD has been 38mpg on highway the corolla got 40/41mpg on the highway. One big note is that these 1.8 motors do not run as well on 5W30 motor oil. Many shops these days still use that verses what the motor requirements are. The 1.8L oil filler cap shows 0W20/5W20. We changed our 1.8L from 5W20 to Synthetic 0W20. Our MPG is better an runs cooler overall this is a great runabout. Great for Small family or college students. Our 2009 Scion has had minor interior an exterior upgrades added armrest W/storage compartment, mud flaps, hubcaps, etc. With 56K its perfect for city/Highway.
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