This is a wonderful car with great space and gas mileage.
This is a great car. I purchased it in 2004 and have not had any major problems. Gas mileage is good l am able to fill up for about thirty dollars and drive for the week. It just the right size to fit family and groceries. I was initially taken by the design, the boxy was a throwback to the delivery trucks that use the drop off bread. The sun roof at one time flew off but I took it to the dealership and they replaced it. This is a great dependable automobile.
Thomas K
on January 4, 2021
One of the most important things to know about the car is that it is a manual transmission.
The engine squeaks when it is first started after a while of not driving it. There is a ticking sound in the engine. The gears grind when shifting.
Brett D
on November 20, 2020
Great Gas mileage. Has Control Board issues that must be taken care of.
Comfortable. Drives great. Good Gas Mileage. I dislike the fact everything is controlled by a hard to get to Controller board that gets damaged quickly so I no longer have Warning Sounds for lights and I can no longer use my auxiliary plug to plug my phone into the radio.
Leslie C
on November 6, 2020
Don't buy if you have more than three kids. You won't have enough room for them and their stuff. It's a very comfortable car.
I love that it's spacious. Would like for there to be more room in the trunk. I like that it's compact almost but with plenty of room.
Naomi C
on October 27, 2020
That it has a lot of room inside for a small car.
Just it is not great on gas. I like the room inside that the car itself is not huge that for the most part it runs good.
Anthony N
on October 24, 2020
It runs like new and it from 2004
Its is a 5 door manual with a subwoofer in the back it has a great suspension aux cable bluetooth and CD player DVD player. 5 speed transmission pandora radio FM am radio as well 2 air bags seat belts with good tires. Power locks power windows power seats air conditioning and heating
Jessica B
on July 12, 2020
They don't make it anymore. If they did buy a brand new one (hybrid please).
It's been a really great car. I have over 100k miles on it with no major issues (knock on wood). Roomy, comfortable, great for trips.
Elizabeth M
on June 20, 2020
My car is an affordable, economical choice.
My car is so dependable. I bought it in 2003. Have performed normal maintenance and it has been good to me. Such a roomy comfortable vehicle for a small family. The trunk space is a little small. So not too much storage space. I have always loved it is unique design.
Harold H
on May 2, 2020
It is a very reliable car.
Very economic and reliable. Has a lot of cargo space. If it ever breaks down, it is cheap to replace.
Joseph B
on April 22, 2020
Great. Economic .reliable.car
Recommend this car it is an economic and reliable transportation.handling very good .great for parking .also good for moving things .back seat folds down and it's like a little van.
Jon L
on April 21, 2020
Everything inside and I really like it is its cloth and hard plastic.
The only problem I have is the tall light where the tag is, its very easy to break. It now much more wrong with the Xb. It's a very nice and good running car. I have to say more about the car let see the inside can take anything you can put boxes, bags, tools or anything in it take it and have it clean it looks like nothing have even been in it.
Dana A
on April 21, 2020
Reliable long term vehicle
I have owned my vehicle since 2004. I bought it new and have experienced little problems. At this time it is older but runs well aside from catalytic system constantly causing a misfire error. It causes issues when inspection time comes around. Aside from that this vehicle has been with me forever. It is spacious and dependable. I love Toyota brand and trust the product!
Martha R
on March 5, 2020
Cute, unique and reliable
The Scion xB is the cutest little square of a car you have ever seen. I love the shape and I love that it is one of a kind, even it's gray color is called "thunder cloud"
Bob P
on February 28, 2020
Good family car and great on miles.
My car is really good on gas. I can usually drive it all week to work and my kids' schools and fill up only once. It is also pretty spacious despite how small it appears on the outside. I can fit myself and 3 other people comfortably. All around this is a pretty good family car.
Christine P
on February 3, 2020
The gas mileage is incredible.
I love how roomy my vehicle is! I love that it is so compact! I dislike the gas mileage it gets wish it would get better.
Lindsay D
on January 8, 2020
2004 Scion is pretty great
My only issue is that there's not a good sound insulation in the car, so it's pretty loud when I get on the highway. Otherwise it's a pretty reliable car. The gas mileage is good and it has a good safety rating. The only other minor issue I can think of is that it's not very aerodynamic, so heavily windy days can be a bit worrisome.
Kaitlyn R
on January 3, 2020
All gears, land such work very well. Very nice car.
There's very minor problems. The defrost spinner button is broken just need to buy a new one. Gets extremely good gas mileage. Drives smooth. Very reliable and sturdy. The wheels are kind of small. Has a nice sounding engine. Very loud. Overall nice car.
Tiffany B
on December 13, 2019
It gas mileage is great for a local driver, the box shape does add a little drag though.
It's great on gas and the performance is fine as long as you keep it local. It does have a small defect for opening the trunk that I'd like to fix.
Maria H
on November 24, 2019
A wonderful compact car that Toyota needs to bring back.
I had to replace the transmission seven years after owning the vehicle which was disappointing. Everything else is great about the vehicle. I have had this four cylinder vehicle for over 15 years and it's still ticking. I also love the space in the scion. It is great on gas..It only takes 20.00 to fill up. I also love boxy shape vehicles like it. Its sad that they no longer make scions. If my xb goes, I'll have to look into purchasing a Honda element. The boxy shape makes it easier to see all angles and it's also easier to park.
Katie S
on November 3, 2019
Visibility with comfort and reliability
I love my scion. I bought it used a few months ago, and it is my favorite car that I have ever driven. It is very reliable and safe to drive. This car has really good visibility when trying to park and drive. It corners well and fits easily into normal and parallel parking spaces. It is comfortable even though it has been thoroughly used by many people. The seats are still in great condition.
Vina S
on October 23, 2019
Scion xb is compact but still fast and sturdy!
I bought my used scion xb. I love it. I love that it is shaped like a box and it is very roomy! The only thing is the back of the action handle...it's poorly made.
Marcus Benson
on October 20, 2019
Durable
Bought new 2004 & has dealer installed cruise control. 132k and have replaced fan in the a/c & heater under warranty at 6 months. Nothing has failed on this car. MPG 30/34 even today. Easy to tool around town and have used on long distance. Great car will hold onto as a second for 250k At least!
Chris B
on September 22, 2019
It seems to drive better at night and the air wis terrible.
Always took good care of my cars and this thing is a trooper. It's cost effective, great mileage, and really cheap to maintain.
Melanie D
on September 20, 2019
Great mileage is the most important feature either on highway or in city.
We love its looks. We love that it's a standard transmission. It gets at least 30 MPG.
Susan H
on September 8, 2019
Great car that is easy to drive.
Great gas mileage, easy to drive, people are always commenting about it. Size, length and width, is great for parking. Easy to get in and out of. Great cargo area. Inexpensive to operate. Color is perfect. Good legroom and good head room. Very reliable.
Judy s
on June 18, 2019
It's a good little starter car. Good on gas. Simple and basic.
It's spacious and easy to drive. Parking is easy as it's a small car. I don't like the look too much and I don't like that the air vents are rigid. And there's very little trunk space.
Joseph B
on April 3, 2019
My great little economic car. ??.
It is reliable very good on gas and great for parking on my street which is very tight also good for moving things around the back seat folds down and it is like a small van.
kaisen j
on March 15, 2019
It is very slow to take off. Its kinda scary and dangerous getting on the freeway. The doors are very weak and will damage easily in a crash
It has a lot of room while also being very small and sleek. I like everything about it except the engine power. Only about 97 horsepower
Rachel C
on January 11, 2019
The car is a low cost vehicle to use and maintain due to great gas mileage and low insurance.
My car has great gas mileage and low maintenance costs. The insurance is low on it and I have had it paid off for years so it is extremely affordable to drive. My car is also very comfortable to drive in as it has high ceilings and feels like a minivan on the inside.
Rusty R
on December 5, 2018
Scion wish you were still available.
Low maintenance, roomy and economical. Great gasoline mileage, no major repairs. Paint finish is not very good. Overall I have received my money's worth. I would recommend this brand for an economical and reliable vehicle. Would like to replace this vehicle with a similar model if available.
Dana H
on November 29, 2018
Scion xb review - it is lasted a lifetime!
My husband and I have had this car since 2007. We've really racked on the mileage over the years and haven't had any huge issues with the engine like you might think (it's about 325, 000 miles and still kicking). Original transmission. We just keep the oil changes up to date (sometimes sooner than needed) and do not push the car (driving excessively fast or recklessly). This car has been extremely reliable! I especially love all the interior space this body style provides (the back seats fold down flat). We've used this as a pick-up truck because it has so much space! The only thing I do not like as a passenger, is that I have to put my feet up on the dash, seat, or sit criss cross, otherwise when my legs are down, my hamstrings are being pulled and it strains my back muscles.