2006 Scion xB Consumer Reviews

Kool Car but cheap for a reason!

Written by: xbguy84 on 09/13/2008

Vehicle

2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I bought this car new. I had to pay extra for cruise and a cheap piece of plastic with a cloth covered piece of plastic called an arm rest. my elbow barely fits on. This did add a rear cup holder which made it better. My windshield suffered a stress crack 6 days after i purchased and i have rode around with a cracked windshield ever since. This is a well known problem but not covered under warranty. Have strange rattle in dash that is annoying. Cruise control is a cheap after market piece of plastic. It does not stay at a constant speed so i never use it. Also is not flushly mounted. Over all this is a cool car with great mpg and room but misses the mark on the small things.

Favorite Features

I love how much room this car has. I am 6'2 and could easily fit in the back seat. Have moved 3 times with this car. Great MPG! Love the sounds system. Great base and wheel mounted controls. Unique design.

Suggested Improvements

Sluggish and hard to pass cars. Strange rattle in dash. Cheap cruise control and armrest. Does not come with floor mats??? Windshields break for no reason. No sunroof available or any other luxury options. Just neon lights and tack after market accessories.

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Ugly but GREAT

Written by: Mark on 09/02/2008

Vehicle

2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Ok, the 2006 xb is ugly but because of that design the interior space is amazing! My wife averages 31 mpg in daily commuter driving including stop-and-go traffic. The interior feels cheap and the ride is stiff. You sit very high for a small car which improves visibility. Not much power from the 1.5 liter engine but who cares with that gas mileage. Very cheap to purchase new, only costing $15,000 with the optional cruise and armrest. The rear liftgate is the entire height of the car so its a bit awkward to open. The cruise control is awful to use as it drops 3 to 5 mpg before engaging, but once it does it works fine. This is the best car for the money and thats why the resale is so high

Favorite Features

The 1.5 liter engine from Toyota is one of the most reliable engines ever produced. The 31 mpg for an automatic family commuter is fantastic. With the rear seats down we have hauled most household items including a new chair and ottoman.

Suggested Improvements

Toyota tried to improve the design by lowering the profile but at the expense of interior cargo space and mileage. The new one is longer which adds to the limited rear "trunk" space. The factory tires performed poorly in the rain and snow and our xb routinely spun out from a stop.

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Great value!

Written by: pharklefam on 08/08/2008

Vehicle

2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I've had my Scion XB for about a year and a half and think it's great. It gets excellent gas mileage and visibility is very good. My Scion has a rattle almost from day one on the driver's side dashboard. Dealer has tried two or three times to fix it but can't seem to find it. Also the interior lighting is too dim. Can't find anything at night. Very, very uncomfortable on long trips -- 3 hours plus. I do enjoy driving it locally -- easy to park, brakes work well, low maintenance, etc. But at 27,000 miles, my tires are just about worn out. I have rotated the tires every 3 to 4,000 miles. I guess this must be average. Anyway, I'd buy it again if I had the chance.

Favorite Features

Unique styling, great interior room, EXCELLENT GAS MILEAGE! Love the MP3 attachment. Stops on a dime!

Suggested Improvements

Better interior lighting, more comfortable seats, fewer rattles (which drive me crazy!) Change headlights -- get high beam flashed all the time.

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I love this car!

Written by: megenius on 07/21/2008

Vehicle

2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)

Review

This is actually the second xB that I have owned! I haven't had any problems from this car. I totaled the first xB that I owned, and walked away (from a crash that I shouldn't have) without a scratch. With this xB, I have been hit in the rear, and though the dent was big, there were not injuries. Like most people, I wasn't to fond of the car, and then I got behind the wheel. I LOVED it. My first xB was a manual, and had a little more "get up and go," but I love my automatic for convenience.

Favorite Features

I love the fuel mileage (I have gotten 36) ! I also always end up hauling a ton of stuff around, and there is plenty of space for things like this inside. My husband and I have also laid all the seats down and put an air mattress inside for camping. I wouldn't trade it! Great car, great price!

Suggested Improvements

The only improvement that I would like would be cruise control. Though I do feel like the car could use a little more power, I am afraid that fuel mileage would be sacrificed, and it's not worth that to me.

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Ranks right up there for MPG

Written by: ronnieskar on 07/16/2008

Vehicle

2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)

Review

2 weeks after I bought my 'toaster on wheels', I went on a 1450 mile golfing trip with my golfing bud. Considering the weight of both of us, golf bags and the luggage, about 600 lbs, doing between 70 & 80 MPH through the West Virginia mountains, and running between courses, I averaged 34.5 MPG. Around home I get 36-38 MPG. Great vehicle, lots of room inside and fun to drive. Best purchase I've ever made.

Favorite Features

Gas mileage and styling. Don't like the newer ones (2008-2009).

Suggested Improvements

Better placement of the drink holders in the front.

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It's about the MPG

Written by: sparksinner on 06/20/2008

Vehicle

2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Traded a 2000 Jetta for this because we had a 2nd kid on the way. No chance we'd all fit in the Jetta. It's been fantastic. I used to miss my manual, but I've gotten over that. I'm 6'2" and have plenty room all around. Even the infant seat fit behind me. Plus it has calmed down my driving. There was an instant 10mph slow-down on the highway. Then, as gas prices kept rising I've dialed my old man driving skills way up.

Favorite Features

Best packaged car ever. Tiny outside, huge inside. iPod hardwired, fancy taillights. That's all fine and dandy, but the MPG has been the sweetest feature, sweeter every time I pass by a gas station. Used to do no better than 30 MPG, but recently got 34.4. I think I can do better.

Suggested Improvements

A 5-speed auto would have been cool. Can't help but wonder how it would do with the Corolla 1.8 liter. Scion really messed up a good thing with the 08 model. 600 pounds heavier? Totally missed the whole point of the original.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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My Box

Written by: bayn8v on 04/25/2008

Vehicle

2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Great car, er micro van! Solid build,very reliable, good on gas if you air the tires up to around 35 psi. Just needs 5 spd auto and cruise

Favorite Features

Exclusivity. Only 3 yrs of this model available it will be a classic not too much difference with the bB

Suggested Improvements

Cruise control! 5 spd auto/tiptronic

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economical

Written by: mona on 04/10/2008

Vehicle

2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Bought for 1) gas mileage and 2) interior room has been reliable - 2 warranty issues were automatic door locks sticking and dvd player not working. Only complaint is rough ride and road noise. I bought the year "special model" w/ dvd, I-pod package. Great price for reliable car.

Favorite Features

gas mileage interior room reliable

Suggested Improvements

road noise; smoother ride, armrests

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Why 2008

Written by: Harry on 04/01/2008

Vehicle

2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Why would anyone want a 2008 Xb. I could have bought a new 2008 but I looked for 6 months for a clean, low mileage 2006 because of the better gas mileage, greater headroom and legroom. I own a 2005 Grand Caravan a 1999 Tacoma and the 2006 Scion. The BOX is my favorite and I drive it most of the time. Most things you buy 6 months later you wish you still had your money in your pocket. Not with the Scion, We love it. I think with gas projected to be 4.50 a gallon by midsummer that Toyota screwed up with the new 2008 Scion.

Favorite Features

Headroom, Gas Mileage, Fun to drive

Suggested Improvements

Go back to the 2006 stile in 2009 with side airbags

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Unique looking car

Written by: s moore on 03/31/2008

Vehicle

2006 Scion xB 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Cheap sounding rear hatch when closing. Be careful opening if not unlocked plastic mechanism will break. (replaced under warranty.) Good gas mileage (30) road, less than sticker indicated, checked several times. Arm rest optional, should be std. Little noisy on road at high speeds. Will not hold speed using cruise controls on hills and noisy when cruise downshifts. Std. Cruise would be nice, currently optional. Handles well on mountain curves. Needs additional lighting in rear interior. Wish I had waited for 08 as it is about 1 ft. longer. I need the extra space as I am in sales and need the room for catalogs and samples. Overall this car is acceptable given the reasonable price

Favorite Features

Good interior room. Unique exterior look. Love the burgundy color.

Suggested Improvements

Sound deadening for quieter ride. Little more power.

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