© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/auto_Make-2004_Scion_xB Recent reviews written about 2004 Scion xB en-us 80 80 http://www.epinions.com/auto_Make-2004_Scion_xB http://img.epinions.com/images/newworld/206/486053548929-auto-resized80.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_333169331844?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author freeat62 - I recently purchased a Scion XB (by toyota) I wanted something to replace my old & tired 1991 Chevy Sports van. It need to be roomy, as you get spoiled with all the room in a full sized van & unlike a 3/4 ton van, it needed to be fuel efficient. it also... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~333169331844 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 12:04:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_333169331844?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_221368716932?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pete4tune - Owned 6 mo. The box is alot of fun. Better commuter/city car than highway cruiser. Waiting for more aftermarket... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~221368716932 Mon, 20 Feb 2006 18:43:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_221368716932?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_196736749188?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author socalxb - I have a 2005 polar white xB, manual trans, bought in May of '04, and have about 13K miles on it now. I'm 45 years old, and am having a ball with this car. It's inexpensive to own, operate, and insure, and the kids love riding around in it, especially... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~196736749188 Tue, 20 Sep 2005 20:18:25 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_196736749188?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_170565865092?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bbdriver - I absolutely love this little car, when I first purchased it there where few on the road, and people would look at me as if I were in a space ship. I had originally intended on buying another Toyota car, but when I sat in the XB in show room I couldn't... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~170565865092 Fri, 21 Jan 2005 19:11:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_170565865092?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_161482706564?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jmcecena - I bought mine a couple month ago and I am having a blast driving it around. The ride is very smooth and on the freeways very quite. I can't believe I only paid $14,500. I love that you can customism yours the way you want it. I recommend this car to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~161482706564 Mon, 15 Nov 2004 00:45:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_161482706564?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_160512315012?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author habitatsk8r73 - I had been driving a Mercedes C320 and I have had some bad luck with it, so I decided to go on the hunt for a reliable and more affordable car. My girlfriend was telling me about this new type of car Toyota was putting out and although I'm not a very big... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~160512315012 Thu, 4 Nov 2004 03:54:04 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_160512315012?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_160226774660?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author houseproject - Overview : The Marketing for the Scion vehicles is targeting the young, first time car buyer market. A recent need identified during my Grandparents's car shopping has revealed another possible market. Background : My grandfather just turned 90. He... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~160226774660 Mon, 1 Nov 2004 17:03:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_160226774660?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_158451404420?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author northernmantis - I love this car! However, I did not have a good experience with the dealer (The Toyota/Scion dealer in Riverdale, UT). I will review the exterior, interior and options, performance for automatic AND manual transmissions, and my buying experience... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~158451404420 Sat, 16 Oct 2004 00:55:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_158451404420?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_158370532996?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author xbabe - I have to admit the xB is pretty ugly, but it's ugliness is kinda cute. I either had to get an xB or have nothing at all because my dad wasn't going to buy me an Audi TT or VW Beetle which I had originally hoped. He has a stigma against German cars. I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~158370532996 Thu, 14 Oct 2004 15:43:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_158370532996?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_152860331652?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author phodsdon - I have owned this Scion now for over a month and I decided to update the review, now that I have lived the Scion experience. Check up the one month update at the bottom. I am not your typical xB profile car buyer; however I do have two teenage... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~152860331652 Mon, 23 Aug 2004 10:55:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_152860331652?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_149238353540?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jimbenton - I looked at a lot of cars trying to find a vehicle that was safe and easy to drive for an unexperienced driver. The Scion was a great pick because the dash pod is near the windshield so she doesnt have to take her eyes off the road to look between the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~149238353540 Tue, 27 Jul 2004 16:44:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_149238353540?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_147948277380?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author oarias - Scion - The world's best car - The world's sleaziest dealers! Hmmm... a little over the top? Perhaps... But after almost 6 months of owning this car, I still have little to complain about.... except for my car dealer. However, I won't... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~147948277380 Fri, 16 Jul 2004 10:15:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_147948277380?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_147020811908?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ayliesmom - I can't understand why there aren't more of these on the road. Most people are probably afraid to take a chance on a different looking car. I'm not and I'm glad I did! I bought this car without any options except a dealer-installed roof rack. It came... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~147020811908 Fri, 9 Jul 2004 13:19:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_147020811908?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_143855947396?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dmiked - Being a Gen-Xer, the xB has been my first new-car purchase ever. I've had it only a little over a week, but I can say this is one of the best decisions I've ever made. I bought the xB for four main reasons, in order of importance to me: 1. Fuel... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~143855947396 Thu, 17 Jun 2004 16:00:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_143855947396?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_143163362948?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author scottonium - I would have never expected to be driving a hot lava 1500cc shoe box, however, I am. This unique little auto has everything I wanted in an inexpensive, solid, reliable, economical, urban commuter. The rising cost fuel motivated this 40 something... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~143163362948 Fri, 11 Jun 2004 09:55:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_143163362948?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_137739406980?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author strangedayz - June 2004 I've lived with my '04 Scion xB for a month now, and am nearing the 3,000 service interval. Fuel economy with the automatic tranny (and a/c cranked) has climbed from 27 mpg to 30 mpg in mixed city and highway driving. I've already repaired... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~137739406980 Fri, 23 Apr 2004 13:39:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_137739406980?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_136348601988?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author xbrose - Love the head turning looks! Fun ride, good gas mileage, roomy inside this box, easy to maneuver due to its compact size, great standard extras, and love that... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~136348601988 Sat, 17 Apr 2004 00:07:04 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_136348601988?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_134625922692?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author njcruiser04 - The whole concept of the newest car division from TOYOTA is that of offering a whole different car buying approach for the consumer. Toyota's targeted demographic is at the generation Y group ages 9-23. Why 9 year olds are in this generation group is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~134625922692 Sat, 27 Mar 2004 01:13:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_134625922692?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_133962305156?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author drive571 - My Experience I test-drove a Scion xB five-speed at a local dealership. My test drive lasted about half an hour, and covered city streets, winding secondary roads, and the freeway. Performance I wasn't expecting much in the way... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~133962305156 Sun, 21 Mar 2004 18:06:09 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_133962305156?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_132635987588?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jumperless - Making a trip to the Toyota Dealership to have some routine maintenance done on my car, I was looking forward to testing the 2004 Toyota Prius. But, their tester was loaned out and I was out of luck&#133until I saw a strange looking, boxy ride, the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~132635987588 Tue, 9 Mar 2004 14:50:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_132635987588?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_132029910660?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mkaresh - The Scion xB is one of those things you either get or you don&#146t, and I don&#146t. Perhaps at 36 I&#146m just too old. Toyota created the Scion brand to attract twentysomething consumers. So far two models have been introduced in a limited number of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~132029910660 Thu, 4 Mar 2004 00:21:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_132029910660?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_124949335684?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author toyotatruckguy - I just purchased a Scion XB with an automatic transmission. After several test drives in this vehicle as well as other makes/models, my conclusion was that this is the best car for the money. I have always owned and sworn by Toyota cars/trucks (my wife... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~124949335684 Tue, 6 Jan 2004 22:19:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_124949335684?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_123164593796?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Kegman - I remember, last year, seeing the Scion xB featured in an import car magazine. The vehicle looked strange, boxy, silly, and, well, UGLY. Why, I thought, would anyone buy this, or even build it? Fast forward to 2 months ago, when I noticed a new Scion... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~123164593796 Sat, 27 Dec 2003 02:34:04 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_123164593796?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_117881867908?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author amadeusw - Let me first say, this is my first review for a car. But I feel so strongly about my new Scion that I just had to put in my two cents worth. When I first got into the market to buy a new car (or used), it was because my Ford Escort had finally bit the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~117881867908 Fri, 7 Nov 2003 21:38:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_117881867908?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_116099092100?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - When you visualize a boxy looking automobile many vehicles of the past probably come to mind, perhaps those older Volvo wagons or even the late Ford LTD, but what about a post millennium vehicle? In the latter part of 2002 the Honda Element turned more... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~116099092100 Mon, 27 Oct 2003 05:49:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_116099092100?linkin_id=8003929