2006 Scion xB

Pros: Comfort, Visibility, Gas Mileage, Generates Excitement

Cons: None

The Bottom Line: This is a great car, that is fun to drive, and saves money on gas.

Review: For the last couple of years, I have greatly enjoyed owning a 2005 Hyundai Elantra. It provided reliable transportation, with no mechanical breakdowns of any kind, and was kind to my wallet with outstanding gas mileage. It was with great...

Pros: Lots of Features, upgrades, great mpg

Cons: Noise from wheels, low to the ground and no standard armrests

The Bottom Line: A very trendy car that appeals to the younger generation with multiple possibilities for cool upgrades and accessories.

Review: The Xb by Scion

A Car for the Future

The Toaster on Wheels...as some call it

Stand Out Features

The first thing that I noticed when test driving the Scion Xb was the speedometer, it is in the center of...

Pros: Styling, fuel economy, fun to drive, inexpensive

Cons: Styling. Not an SUV or a sports car if that is what you want.

The Bottom Line: A great car for those wishing to be different. A sound investment in transportation.

Review: I have had this car for about 3 weeks as a rental. When at the rental agency it was this or a Corolla, I decided I would be bold and get the X-Box.

Speaking of bold, the styling is very bold. You either love it or you just can't see why...

Pros: Comfort for tall drivers, great sound system, great mileage, smart Toyota engineering.

Cons: Wish it had cruise control.

The Bottom Line: No hassle pricing, great mileage and comfortable commuting and general around town manners make this a real winner. I love it!

Review: I have 3000 miles on my new Scion and am delighted. Let me say that I am 6'6" tall and my first question with any car, big or small, is if I can fit in it (hint: the size of the vehicle has no bearing on whether tall folks can fit in it.) Also, I...

Pros: Perfect city car, price, and standard features

Cons: It's a city car and price for extras

The Bottom Line: An ideal car for those single in the city. Gets you and friends around town both efficiently and stylishly.

Review: The City Car that Could

My personal experience is with a 2006.5 Scion xB 5-speed manual that I purchased 3 weeks ago. The differences between the 2006 and 2006.5 is some of the cloth used on the trim and there are radio controls on...

Pros: Price, unique design,sound system, warranty, first 3 oil changes free, cargo capacity, comfort

Cons: Limited stock, low front valance clearance, grained dash that catches every crumb.

The Bottom Line: I recommend this car for price, style and no haggle policy. Forget being 20 this car is for everyone!

Review: Okay okay, after driving various used heaps over the years and vowing NEVER to pay the overinflated prices asked for some of the new cars, I happened to notice a Scion XB parked at my college. Yeah, some pimply faced 18 year old with entirely too...

Pros: Interior room, MPG, has 'character', styling, seats, slick 5-speed shifter

Cons: complex stereo, interior panels scuff easily, paint chips easy, dealer prep poor, rust spots

The Bottom Line:

2 1/2 years 76k miles, almost no problems. An excellent used-car buy, and it's weird-looking too!

Review: 2 1/2 years UPDATE !! After 2 1/2 years and now 76,000 miles, only one strange problem to report. Various check engine lights kept coming on, dealer said code was a timing problem code number. Very strange, said they only see this on cars with like...

Pros: Customizable, Spacious, Unique Looks

Cons: Windshield chips/cracks, sluggish engine, rough on bumps

The Bottom Line: Because of the windshield chipping/cracking constantly; I have had 7 windshields in 6 months, I cannot recommend this car. It is fun, it is unique, it is also a headache.

Review: First off I really did love my xB and I think Scion made an interesting product with its boxy shaped step-child. I have owned my xB since August 06 and have thoroughly enjoyed it most of the time. I had all sorts of bells and whistles added to the...

Pros: Great gas mileage, spacious interior, quality workmanship.

Cons: Awkward stereo controls, car gets buffeted a bit in high wind.

The Bottom Line: Once you get beyond the boxiness, this car makes a great alternative to a minivan, although it only seats five.

Review: I was hesitant when we first looked at this boxy little car. Sitting behind the wheel made all the difference, however.

I cannot believe how spacious the interior of this car really is. I'm 6 feet tall and have long legs. I can literally...

Pros: Roomy, great mileage, unusual design, reliability, great price, etc...

Cons: A bit weak climbing hills or passing giant SUVs, no freels interior, ummm...that's really it.

The Bottom Line: I highly recommend this vehicle for new families, singles who love to take friends out and anyone who wants a great combination of roominess, style, reliability and function.

Review: May 2006

My fiancee and I had grown tired of our elderly vehicles: a very trust-worthy 1990 Honda Accord and a pathetic 1994 Bonneville (yuck). We're not car-fanatics, so we searched for a reasonable, functional, inexpensive car. More...