Is Scion XB a good car ?

Question

Any weekness ? Or advantage about this car ?

Answer 1

I recently sold my Honda Element for a second generation Scion xB and couldn't be happier.  First of all, I take special delight in driving a car that doesn't look like everything else on the road and the Element sold me on the boxy, big on the inside, small on the outside concept.  Second, the Scion xB is a terrific value.  It's well equipped with stuff you expect like power steering, brakes, windows and locks, plus it has a decent stock audio system and features you don't always find on cars in this price range, like six air bags, ABS, traction control and stability control.  Beyond that, it has the Camry four-cylinder engine, gets decent gas mileage (about 27 mpg on average and up to 32-33 on the highway), and is fun to drive.  The interior is a little bland, but the seats are comfortable and very roomy.  The ride is smooth and the xB is very quiet on the road for what is basically an econobox..  The xB is available in only two versions...either a stick shift or automatic.  All other options are dealer installed, or DIY if you are mechanically inclined.  It's also highly customizable with TRD performance parts and other Scion or aftermarket accessories.  Scion has a true no-haggle pricing policy which makes it easy to buy an xB.  Just watch out for dealers that try to pack on unneccesary extras like paint sealant, upholstery protection and strange dealer "fees" that basically just boost the price.

The xB isn't perfect, but I haven't found anything I can't live with.  The center console is pretty useless, there's no lock on the glovebox and some people don't like the center mounted gauge cluster (although I love it).  It's a giant leap forward from the original xB design, and hopefully has Toyota's reputation for quality and reliability.

Answer 2

I have an 06 that I bought new in October, and I LOVE it. I don't know what these other guys are referring to as "poor visibility".. i can literally look over my shoulder and see anything near the car. I am in mine for about 14 hours a day because of my job. I am in downtown Dallas daily, and I love it because it maneuvers so well. I can parallel park in places that I shouldn't be able to. I can make a 3-point u-turn in a one lane street. And I get about 26-27 mpg in town and around 33 or so on the highway. Interior passenger space is excellent. Cargo space is lacking, but who buys a 4-cylinder economy car to haul giant objects? It serves its purpose very well. It's very cheap both to buy and to maintain, and very reliable. I plan on buying another one in the next few months for my wife.

Answer 3

yes and no

they have made it bigger but it gets a less mpg and the poor visibility

remains.

I've also heard some owners complaining about windshield cracks. I'm not sure if this is a defect or a problem resulting from the way the windshield sits rather straight up and down. do a search on Scion windshield cracks and see what you find.

Highs: Access, interior room, rear seat, standard ESC, neat interior details.

Lows: Driving position, dark cabin, visibility, fit and finish.

The second generation of the boxy, funky xB has grown. It is now two inches wider and a foot longer. The new 2.4-liter, four-cylinder performs much better than the old engine, but fuel economy is worse at just 23 mpg overall. The previously choppy ride has improved and handling is responsive. The interior is quieter, but the gauges are still centered on the dash and the radio controls are a bit unintuitive. As before, the rear seat is enormous and cabin access is very easy. The cargo area is generous, but visibility is impaired by low windows and thick roof pillars that make the cabin dark. Curtain air bags and electronic stability control are standard

recommended alternative Honda Pilot

similar but not recommended are the HHR it suffers from even worse visibility and poor performance and the PT Cruiser that has reliability problems.

Answer 4

Hey scion is not a car ,It's an SUV,Handling much better,luxurious interior,acceleration is also better

Huge size sometimes create problems,police will viloate the passage through rush streets

http://www.courier-journal.com/blogs/cjb...

Answer 5

it's kind of awkward looking, but other than that, it's a good car.  it's also manufactured by toyota (toyota owns scion) so it should be very reliable.

Answer 6

Of course not.Weakness,It's Japaneses,nough said.