2008 Scion xB

Good but Pricey Maintenance

By Kalyuzhnaya (CA) on Thursday, June 06, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 74,000

Pros: "Roomy, Comfortable, Great on Gas, Reliable,"

Cons: "Pricey Maintenance"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"We enjoy the car, it is perfect for our small family however the maintenance is pricey. I can see how it balances out due to the great gas mileage and reliability but ouch."

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HARD TO SEE FRONT END

By JONO (FL) on Tuesday, June 04, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 4,000

Pros: "good gas mileage"

Cons: "too many gadgets/functions on the steering wheel."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 2

"This car is hard to park in parking lots as the view from the driver's seat is blocked ahead by the hood design. The turning radius is very long as well. The shift lever has park, drive, drive 1/2/3/4, and reverse, making shifting errors possible- very possible in one of my cases!"

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Lots of little problems that not easy fix..

By Mel (GA) on Saturday, June 01, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 60,000

Pros: "Like the size of car"

Cons: "Hate the stupid problems I have with car"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1

"The scion service department in Columbus, GA is junk.. I have been in there two times first because when I changed my plates to GA the screw heads broke off and they told me I have to replace my whole back door on my scion xb to have a license plate on the back of my car.. The time I was just in there the hood latch on my car broke and I could not open hood (most time's you can open it through grill) All I asked them was how to open the hood with out the latch on the inside and to have someone show me.. I told them what was wrong with it that the latch did not work.. Needless to say they charged me $75 for looking at it and telling me the latch is broke.. telling me I can't open hood unless I lift car up and go up from bottom.. Said the part alone was going to be $259 (just for part not them put on)... I did not order from them and part number was on paperwork.. I ordered part on line and with shipping I paid $35!! My car runs good and I love it but with all the stupid problems I have with my car I will never deal with the scion dealer ship again!"

1 person out of 1 found this review helpful

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I love this car! Fun to drive and lots of room

By Bowenarrow7 (CA) on Tuesday, May 07, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 18,088

Pros: "A lot for your money, fun to drive, lots of room"

Cons: "not enough power outlets"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

The coolest car I have owned

"I have so much fun driving my xB. It is cheap to fill up, has great get up and go! Looks cool. The Release Series is the way to go! Mine is fully loaded and I plan on keeping this car forever!"

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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Reliable, quick, a lot of get up and go, comfort

By sdbutterfly on Saturday, May 04, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 41,500

Pros: "Great price, reliable, quick, maintains value"

Cons: "No navigation system."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"While there may not be as many bells and whistles as fancier cars, this car has everything I need. Comfort was important since I had a previous back injury. Rear passenger room was important with a son that is 6'3". We always have plently of leg and head room. Never feel crowded with 5 in the car. If I am alone I can even get a 6" ladder in the car. Great acceleration for getting out onto a busy street or manuervering on the freeway. Has some really interesting features with the transmission. Mileage around town could be better, average 23 mpg, but that is lower because of the way I drive. Has MP3 plug in in addition to CD player."

1 person out of 1 found this review helpful

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