Here’s Why You Can Buy a Scion for $1,000

The Best Car to Buy for $1,000. Here's Why This Scion is Better Than a Toyota, DIY and car review with Scotty Kilmer. Cheap used car. Scion TC, scion XB, scion FR-S, and scion iQ review. Scion vs Toyota. Is Scion a Toyota? Are Scions reliable? Are Scions good cars? Is Scion worth it? Buying a used Scion. Buying a Scion. Should I buy a Scion? What type of car to buy. Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 52 years.
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[@keeandrewalters9810]

hey scotty. am thinking of buying a used 2013 ford escpae sel AWL drive or a used 2008 or 2010 jeep cherokee laredo 4wd. whihc do you think i should go with?

[@kirillkucheryavenko6116]

A Toyota Corolla

[@Mrjozz011]

Hey Scotty what’s your take on a 2005 Saab 9-2x aero wagon?

[@GetReadyHeISComingBack]

I love the fact that that Scion was Made in Japan. 🤘

[@b22chris]

these cars actually ended up being big hits with older folks who liked the higher entry level height but didnt want a big SUV.

[@tolpacourt]

@Dave696969696969 Marketing is 99.8% bull crap so . . .

[@CRAPO2011]

Your comment is on point and the few young buyers they got with the 1st gen xb they lost with this the second gen which scotty featured as it lost the cutesy dimensions and went up in price.

[@TomCarlson]

Yep. Easiest car I've ever entered. You don't step up or down. You just step to the side.

[@Scolio]

Thats always the case. Every HHR I have seen was owned by an old person for that reason. Every young person i know who had one only had it because their grandparents gave it to them once they moved on to a real SUV

[@UmmYeahOk]

Yeah. They were trying to capitalize on that Fast and Furious import scene, not realizing that was just a fad, and that young people had no money for brand new cars. I only saw the elderly drive them. The few people who would enter them into car shows, still were elderly.

[@wal]

I had a 2005 Scion xB for several years, it was ugly to look at, but provided superb gas mileage, reliability and visibility was incredible. When I was ready to move on, my mechanic bought it from me and still drives it today, 5 years later!

[@shantanukashyap9591]

2009 Scion TC with 76k miles for 6k? Thoughts?

[@IndelibleHD]

@@shantanukashyap9591 Sounds pretty close to me if it's been taken care of.

[@kenn-fucius]

Funny enough 😅 I love the styling when it comes to non sports cars it’s my favorite haha.

[@aryanprivilege9651]

Should get better small engine, 2.4 probably shape. Mr2 so aerodynamically ideal fast light incredible mpg if normally drove. Might still buy Xb . Nice looks roomy for efficient.

[@tehsin13]

That one is the best one looks wise. I like weird Japanese design. Currently looking for one low mileage.

[@homesteadhomie7855]

I gave my 2006 Scion XB to my son a few months ago. It has over 475,000 miles on it and it still runs great! Original engine and transmission!!

[@manz7860]

Better Keep it in the family!

[@user-rq3vt4kg4o]

How often did you change transmission fluid?

[@homesteadhomie7855]

@@user-rq3vt4kg4o never. Still had original transmission fluid in it. I never even changed out the transmission filter.

[@jeffreyzie]

Insane. You rarely hear that kinda number of mileage on a car these days

[@williamperri3437]

@@homesteadhomie7855which model was that? I’m looking at a 04 Scion XA.

[@UniqueDallas]

Hello Scotty! I have a 2011 Scion XB and let me tell you, it has been the best car ever! It currently has 340,000 original miles (bought it brand new), have never had a problem with it. The way it’s going, I think it’ll top 500,000 miles for sure!

[@tonygibbons5]

Wow! You must have had to do some repairs tho??

[@UniqueDallas]

@@tonygibbons5 Not at all, just the basic maintenance

[@shattergraveknight3378]

@@UniqueDallas I am replacing my a/c compressor at 325k miles and getting some shocks lol.

[@UniqueDallas]

@@shattergraveknight3378 These XB’s are superb!!

[@mrbiggoggles314]

Yeah I still have mine, it's got 225k miles, only thing I've ever had to replace was one starter. Haven't had to do any other repairs

[@DanYeLL2003]

I have a 2007 Scion tC with over $150,000 miles I bought it with 4 miles on it in 2007. It’s the first car I ever bought so let me tell ya, in the beginning I did not treat it well. I forgot oil changes all the time and wouldn’t check fluids for months and one time I was jobless and went a year without looking under the hood even once. My car is STILL like new sitting in my drive way right now. Never had not even one problem with the car. Best purchase I’ve ever made!

[@mrubuntuking5257]

I don't know how accurate Edmunds total cost of ownership calculator is, but by my math $150k in miles is 351,562 miles if you drive the typical 15k miles per year. Impressive. Certainly believable for a Scion/Toyota, but even for them that's very impressive. You must drive carefully, and not have missed any maintenance intervals by even a single mile. Most cars can go to 200k miles, people like Toyotas because they have a good chance of making it to 200k miles even if you ignore all maintenance except (belated) oil changes and treat them like crap. If you actually take care of them, which probably 80% of owners don't and almost all 3rd and 4th owners past 200k miles don't, the sky's the limit. I'd personally never buy a used Toyota without detailed service records, though. If all I want is 200k miles, there are a lot of other brands I could buy and save money, since I treat my cars well. When I pay the Toyota tax, I'd better be getting a car that I can make last virtually forever, not one that's already in the last half of its life due to 100k+ miles of someone else's abuse and neglect. That they bought *because* it could take their abuse.

[@hollydowns2279]

proud owner of a 2006 xb and 150,000

[@athenac2696]

It should be fine at 150,000 miles! That's nothing for a Toyota!

[@ZFnr4y058mr]

I hope you treat it good now.

[@pranukvs]

Nice I have a 16 tC, hoping to drive it for the next 5 years at least

[@mokshavortice]

I have the same Scion XB, I bought new in 2009 it has 111,111 miles last time I looked. It has nothing wrong with it has been the best car I’ve ever owned. Never had a single problem with it.

[@Jjrmtv]

they are great cars!

[@antwan1357]

-im convinced

[@oONoChanc3Oo]

Those first couple years of the Gen 2 xb 08,09 had burning oil issues. You should check to make sure your not burning to much oil between oil changes.

[@mokshavortice]

oONoChanc3Oo haven’t had any oil burning issues but I’ll keep and eye on it.

[@oONoChanc3Oo]

@@mokshavortice Yea just make sure and check. When I owned my xb's I was on the forums and read about many people having this issue.

[@rvndmnmt1]

Just worked on a 08 Toyota Corolla with 630,000 miles on it. Had to do a double take and get a second opinion when I glanced at the odometer. Looking at it and driving it you couldn't tell. Talked to the customer, original owner, he took good care of his car and it showed. This goes for most other vehicles, you take care of them and they take care of you.

[@donellis5005]

Hey, I got a Scion and it's dope asf

[@vwhooligan59]

Love my 06 toaster! ~600W sound system kicks and still rolling great at 219k!

[@ericMT]

Yeah this guy is a troll

[@poison1666]

I have a 2008 168k miles runs great looks great wouldnt trade it in for nothing had it 3 years no problems

[@tonygibbons5]

Thinking of buying a 06 xB with 140k on it...what things should I look out for oh wise toaster owners?

[@poison1666]

@@tonygibbons5 well if its for a good price get it , look out for the general make sure everything works other than that these car dont have any specific problems the 06 is older model the newer ones start at 08 but 06 is not that bad it will last you thats for sure

[@jeffreymanier0]

"Its got 99,000 miles. Its barely broken in." From my personal experiences with GM, 99,000 miles would mean that it is ALREADY broken hahaha

[@epsorks]

05 Impala LS 300k miles OE transmission and engine. However mine was made in Canada

[@jeffreymanier0]

@@epsorks you should go to vegas with that kind of luck. 08 Colorado, before even 90k miles timing belt broke and abs system broke. Chevy HHR that my parents had blown head gasket before 100k. Now my moms Silverado hasnt been so bad, but its at 120k and its starting to have issues. Never going to GM ever again i wont make that same mistake hahaha

[@S_H9260]

@@epsorks I've heard nothing but good things about Impalas. I know 3 people who got over 250k miles on theirs.

[@DylanL69]

That's most likely because the maintenance were procrastinated to long and it feel apart my dad has an 03 Monte Carlo ss with over 300,000 miles on it daily drives never really had issues with it transaxle is still strong and engine runs like it's brand new

[@eugenew4665]

2005 malibu maxx,,278,000,,👌

[@alexcalderon1389]

0:40 The cat trying to steal that celica scotty!

[@masternobody1896]

That's why cat likes toyota

[@thisismagacountry1318]

Or the hood is warm.

[@BraketheClock]

You’re awesome Scotty! My 2011 Scion xD is on 300,000 miles and still going strong. I have constantly used it for work deliveries and all those miles are mine!

[@chrisbrownjohn6277]

Bought one brand new in 2011. Nothing has ever broken in 150,000 miles

[@COMEGETMEBISH]

I have a 2005 scion xb with 224k "BULLETPROOF" miles and still running strong! same engine as the toyota echo/yaris/xa!

[@jakekim580]

Marc Vega don’t you have any excessive oil consumption problem?

[@seansouders4936]

@@jakekim580 i own a 2004 a 2005 and a 2006 scion xb they do not consume any oil that is more of a 1zz problem like from the corolla the xb this year uses a yaris engine same engine up to 2015 1 of my cars has 300k miles no problems

[@tylerrivera4022]

I own a 2008 and it burns about a quart every 3 weeks.. currently at 158k miles

[@djkenny1202]

That was the 2nd Gen early models 09-12 that sometimes had consumption issues. Early and late models did not. Toyota would put nee lifters if a Scion XB had the problem (and many have not, anyway).

[@Will4everable]

@@tylerrivera4022 You are not the only one. Mine currently at 131K miles. Other than oil consumption, it doesnt have any issues.

[@The82bstewart]

Ordered my 05 scion xb brand new from Japan in 04 for 15k .. i was 22yrs old then.. now I'm 38. I got 243,000 miles on it now. Still runs like new and I been driving it 80miles a day mon-thurs for past 3 years. Wish I could order another. one.

[@Spirit01_official]

The82bstewart dam that’s expensive

[@The82bstewart]

@@Spirit01_official You must be confused..lol

[@The82bstewart]

@Noah Vale No you cant. only the Scion frs was rebadged as the Toyota 86 that I'm aware of. The XB has always been Toyota. It was Toyota BB in Japan before it moved to U.S. and rebranded Scion XB. The first generation XB's are the best and were only available 3 yrs in U.S. Mine Is a manual 4cylinder. I ordered it from Toyota when they became available on the east coast back in 2004. You can not buy a new Toyota XB. An if you could it wouldn't be caparable to the first gen Xb cause they dont make cars that are simple with everything you need and none of the junk you don't anymore. Love my Xb.

[@johnathansparks1678]

Yeah my first bran new car ever was a 05 xb. RIP when a full size Blazer tboaned it at 50mph. No injuries but totaled the box..took it like a champ.

[@b0bbytrucktricks]

@Noah Vale please link me to the 2020 toyota xb hahahahahahahaha

[@mfields2309]

I’m not sure why an old guy yelling at me about Scions showed up on my suggested videos.. but I’m glad it did

[@crash_override9435]

Thank you Scotty... you really fill a void in me that my father left. And teaching me about more than just repair work, but the landscape of auto manufacturing as a whole.

[@charlesvernon1032]

“Ew it’s just a Toyota” killed me

[@khi437]

Same!🤣

[@professorhineschoice]

I repeated that part far too many times than I’d like to admit 😂😂😂

[@healbill3683]

Sounded like an old Stewie Griffin

[@BungieStudios]

Where's the lie, though?

[@nohomo502]

seller: I’ll let it go for $4,500 Me: *does a song and a dance* seller: you got yourself a deal buddy

[@TheAmigoUser]

Dimensionalconsciousness LMAO

[@liramtassat4301]

Hahahah

[@AimForTheBushes908]

🤣🤣😂😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@rickkstir]

I hope you didn't have to put out on the dance part

[@carlosmejia5728]

@@rickkstir 🤭guess what..

[@ITM95]

I’m not really into cars but I love watching Scotty because he’s entertaining and i always learn something new!

[@WokeEarth]

IAN95 doesn’t hurt to have knowledge about vehicles

[@ryanjordan1214]

Same!!

[@mannyortiz1887]

This Killmer guy gave me a headache after 1 minute. I tried watching longer to get info on the Scion, but it wasn't worth it... I bailed out, even if it was from a 10th floor window.

[@Winterstick549]

@@mannyortiz1887 At least he doesn't waste time rambling and mumbling

[@EmmyPierz-ek7hi]

@@mannyortiz1887 that’s better for the rest of us car guys who ACTUALLY love this car guy. Hope you didn’t mess the sidewalk up TOO bad with your WORTH- LESS remains. Put your remains out with the trash & hose off the sidewalk.😳😬.

[@cesarsanchez9697]

I sold a crap ton of these XB as a salesmen. The guts of a Camry for a lot less. They thought kids would buy them and they did but I sold more of these to older people. They are incredibly easy to get in and out of so folks with back problems, bad knees, and bad hips love them. The kicker is that these were available with a five speed manual which was so much cheaper. People on a budget and that like manuals bought the hell out of them. We were always backordered on these cars.

[@pcmacp719c1]

_"It's barely broken in..."_ Scotty's totally right. I once drove a 2009 Scion xB that was owned by a courier company. I was impressed by how eager and zippy it was; it drove like a brand new car! I was shocked when I looked at the odometer and saw it had *278,900 MILES!* It was being driven 7 days a week, 8+ hours a day. Damn great cars.👍

[@_--Reaper--_]

Hi

[@williamroweiii7290]

I used to work at a Toyota dealership. The (not so much of a) joke was that, with Toyota vehicles, once you've got them to 100K miles, you've just broken them in!

[@njsongwriter]

Could go for a million miles...!

[@BoltRM]

I had a 2006 XB & it's definitely the best bargain in vehicles! Super dependable, zippy with amazing space & legroom inside. 32 hwy mpg. My brother said it feels like driving in a kitchen chair attached to a go-kart, which translates to fun! Lol A friend of mine owns it now.

[@jakelamont6205]

I just bought one with 80k and I can’t believe how smooth it rides for an 11 year old car. I love it so far. Clutch is super smooth and shifts like a dream

[@jessieharbinjr.6589]

15 minutes after this video, Scion vehicle resale values have skyrocketed

[@adrianroman2520]

Lol nope

[@theTrend7]

🤣😂🤣🤣🤣

[@beatboxlanguage]

I got mine for $2,300! insane deal. private seller but got the full Toyota dealer checkout before sale.

[@poison1666]

@Rich Natural dont see why not is reliable asf

[@Duskoi]

Actuallly yeah, the xD is running roughly for 2x of what it was going for a couple years ago.

[@dylan7926]

I was one of those youngsters that flocked to Scion when they first came out. I still miss my XB.

[@geirbalderson9697]

When ever i need a cardio workout i come to Scotty's blog and leave exhausted!! Thanks Scotty!

[@nohomo502]

Reliable af but feels like they’re made out of recycled beer cans

[@shaker154]

Reliable recycled beer cans

[@spikester]

Oh hell you won my laugh of the day, man that was good. :D

[@DaveStuff]

So.... Basically a Y2K remake version of an AMC body? All it would lack would be the Continental engine

[@vickyandersen8660]

My sister has one and that thing broke down with a couple years 😬

[@TehKaiser]

Aluminum bodied trucks might actually be made out of beer cans.

[@dizk5283]

The loved my Scion Tc. Had over 200,000 miles & ran absolutely amazing.

[@TheSpeedfreak665]

That's barley breaking in the engine 😁

[@dizk5283]

@@TheSpeedfreak665 I know, such good reliable & beautiful cars.

[@noxnyc23]

2008 Scion tC manual owner here 345k miles mostly highways , replace clutch at 175k 😂 had to .. started leaking oil at 200k got that fixed , oil changed n brake pads that's about it .. best car I've ever own.. made in Japan hell yeah .. too bad they killed the brand ..

[@antonioesparza5357]

I had a TC best car ever

[@SweatLord21]

@@noxnyc23 good to know I have another 200k miles to go 😂

[@johngranata5515]

I can attest to the superb design of the Scion Xb , I have a 2015 and its thee BEST vehicle I have ever owned and I've had mercedes and BMW's which suck in comparison to this vehicle .. I think I'll start loooking for a second one just for the hell of it .. Scotty Is absolutely right on this one ..

[@djkenny1202]

❤️ my 15 Manual

[@easyedub]

And here I was thinking that the Scion was a piece of Junk? Guess you learn something new every day. Thanks, Scotty

[@stevenkreft4326]

I bought one used at 30K has 140K with no maintenance other than oil changes.

[@z32krim92]

My wife own same one with 250k miles still running great

[@nathankestin1922]

Now I wanna buy a Scion, thanks Scotty.

[@specialK_hvac]

I had an 08 xB and along my ford Taurus and Honda's accord the 3 best cars I've ever owned literally never had to do any repairs

[@ants288]

I have one, a Scion iQ, and it has been the best, most reliable car I've ever driven.

[@nathankestin1922]

Something tells me I need to buy a Scion

[@howtoskatewithanfour6889]

Nathan Kestin I have a 2013 Scion TC for 5 years, literally never had problems , I just do oil changes and brakes once.

[@davidd6003]

Damit scotty now you let the secret out now the price will go up😢

[@74jailbreaker]

2005 Scion XB here, over 275,000 miles on it. Just did a throttle clean and new spark plugs yesterday and she still runs like new. Glad they are not too complicated to work on. 🙂

[@ringingsteel8729]

I bought a 2016 Scion ia for for my wife. It’s been a great car to get around town. Not very fast/flashy, but extremely dependable car thus far.

[@JulieAnnStone]

Thank you so much Scotty for answering my questions about the Scion XB cars. My husband and I appreciate it so much that you share this knowledge with us.

[@straifus3742]

Certain years had oil burning problems (from what I've experienced) like clogging oil passages or piston oil ring issues. I have grown pretty fond of these little engines and they seem to go forever if you maintain them properly.

[@toyoscio]

That's why suggested to go with 2011 and later, which also received telescoping steering

[@johnl9135]

Mine 2008 xB now has 199k miles got it since new and still rolling like a champ. I love the reliability on this vehicle.

[@poison1666]

Same here bro

[@JJustinXu]

Your neighbor is smart! They have a Toyota 4Runner!

[@richl1319]

Where ?

[@paulhoskins7852]

They probably had a GM or Chrysler-Fiat before, then had problems, Scotty looked at the car, and the neighbor realized they had a money pit and bought a 4Runner. Plus, Scotty's always out in his driveway yelling about cars to a camera, it's probably hard not to be influenced by him!

[@toyotabrony]

Richard Lopez right across his street. See the silver?

[@glenburr6755]

I have a Gen 1 xB. 250,000 miles, and still running great!

[@effend446]

It's a shame that Toyota didn't carry the XB over when they phased out the Scion brand. The styling on the '07-'15 is timeless. And the powertrain is very well proven. Guaranteed to command top dollar.

[@jimjones1294]

Ever see those scion shape decal stickers that says "I love my toaster!"🤣

[@enochszeto1220]

haha that's crazy, my dad has one and he always uses that line lmao

[@joshuadavis6094]

Lol I have that sticker on my 04 xB

[@vwhooligan59]

Got one too!

[@vwhooligan59]

@Alan Smithee HAHAHA! 😅

[@jayrenner7565]

We call our Scion the Xbox.

[@maurice3016]

I bought a used 2006 Xb back in 2008/2009 and it’s still my primary driver. No major issues yet. I’ve had a Ford F-150 and a brand new Lexus IS-350 in that time span, both of which have come and gone, and the Xb is still standing. Rock solid and very practical car at 197K miles on it.

[@jayhockley8841]

The Price of Scions just went up ..

[@domtron8873]

Yup. And I want one now. My brother wanted one too but could only find the Nissan cube. What a turd haha

[@ants288]

Once they cut the brand their price used dropped like a stone. I picked up a 2014 Scion iQ with 50k on it in 2018 for $7k flat and over the last year and 4 months (44k miles later) it has been an absolutely wonderful car for my daily drives and cross country trips.

[@a012345]

@@domtron8873 I had a TC. Solid car. The only complaint I had was that I wished it had better gas mileage.

[@imabebebebe2496]

@@ants288 iq is not a car. It's a shopping cart

[@ants288]

@@imabebebebe2496 A really fun, somehow street legal shopping cart😅

[@PhoenixLaw92]

I bought a 2006 xB to replace my old Ford Escape towards the end of last year, and I love it! Only maintenance I've had to do on it was replace some old parts, oil changes, and an oxygen sensor. Hopefully I can keep it forever!

[@Jjnoriega900]

Love my Scion XB with my five speed manual. Can't see myself driving one automatic

[@flyingcows547]

That’s what I’m trying to find currently haha very nice

[@toyotabrony]

I own a 2015 Scion xB with a solid 4 speed AT. And I want another xB2.5 with a 5 speed manual

[@theone77033]

Same i love my 06 manual scion xb mine has 225k miles on it bought it with 89k miles BEST car i ever owned

[@bendingriver7101]

BIG SAME

[@djkenny1202]

My 15 is a manual. 34k miles. Its a Blast!

[@PrivilegeLive]

"You got dependability in a box " 😭😂😭😂😭🖐🏽😂

[@kanethompson708]

🙌

[@GaryJibilian]

Love my 2005 xB toaster! Best car for a musician, and we know it's a plastic roller-coaster cart, but very easy to maintain, and fun to drive.

[@kanethompson708]

🤘

[@itszeyth9863]

GM: "Hello, we would like you to come into our office to advise us on engineering" Scotty: "Go ask toyota"

[@deanpettikas4631]

Bought a one year old used 04 xB, still have it 17 years later. No problems and is the best car I've ever owned. The way things are going it will outlive me.

[@sombut415]

My 2005 Scion TC got about 288k on it now and still run like new car.. I changed Catalytic converter once and that’s the only major job I’ve done to it. It’s a great car gas saver for sure

[@davidnavas698]

Mine is 2004 xb with 233,000 on it. I have changed the cat too. Drive it 2 hours every day. Gas saver like no other. It depends on who is driving the car.

[@ttcman-nocommentarygaming5349]

0:40 When Scotty said “launched”, the cat launched itself onto the car

[@MixTheTake]

😂😂😂 nice catch

[@QuickshotGaming]

When I lived in Okinawa the Toyota BB (Scion XB stateside) was the best car to get. The roads are incredibly tiny so the BB was actually quite large, but you could fit 5 full size Marines in them without any issues, and all their crap in the back. If you had a family and drove around a lot of the single guys as part of a church group, it was the best option.

[@atokeman]

I love you Scottie, and I’ll you what, I love my 2009 xB, got killer deal CPO, special release 6.0 and they extended my power train to 120,000 miles and got a new transmission for $50 deductible. This is by the far my favorite car I’ve owned and I’m driving it until the wheels fall off. Amazing car!! ❤️😊❤️

[@gottago9824]

Owner 2011 Scion TC - Love my car, super reliable and just zippy enough to not be a bore to drive. I bought it w/a manual trans for extra reliability.

[@DeadGuyPlays]

Scotty: "This is like... The perfect boxy vehicle you could buy..." Honda Element: "am i joke to you?"

[@zachjennings3602]

More like nissan cube

[@alanhung1428]

@@zachjennings3602 but the Nissan Cube is a joke

[@tonymacaroni_1]

Haha

[@4gauge10]

@@zachjennings3602 I always called the Nissan Cube the"Borg mobile".HAHA!!.

[@TheAlaskanFlondr]

Honda Element: "am I a joke to y-" rolls over itself

[@brEEnda72]

I have a 2011 Toyota Scion xB just finally hit 100,000 last week. I normally get tired of my cars after a year or so but i've had this bad boy for 10 years & still love looking @ it & driving it every single day. ♥️

[@keywestalert6329]

Hey scotty thanks for this video. I have been looking for a camry but you basically told me this is a camry with more space . Love it!

[@toyotabrony]

I’m glad the Scion xB2 owner gets into scotty’s video.🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@specialK_hvac]

My understanding of the scion brand from a scion sales friend I had was that it was a proof of concept. It was sort of like Saturn back in the 90s and also seeing how the no haggle pricing would work on a new car. They were, as an entire brand, the only brand at the time who said this is the price take it or leave it.

[@diomedesrodriguez52]

My brother gave me a used 2005 Scion XB back in 2013. Six year and 224,573 miles in it and still running great with the original factory engine, transmission, etc.

[@judoskeleton]

I have a 2008 XB. I bought it new and I'm still driving it. It is reliable, roomy, nice ride, decent gas mileage, and the visibility is excellent. It is a great vehicle. I wish they still made them because I would buy another.

[@karenstein6112]

2010 Scion xD. Reccomended by Consumer Reports. By 2013, when lease ended, record showed NO defects or complaints reported, and only two very minor recall issues. Mine lasted nearly 301000 miles.

[@david2996]

@Deplorable That was only an issue in the 2007 - 09 models and it afdected to most all of the 4 cylinder engines of that time period (Camry, Corolla, Rav 4, etc).

[@mikefoehr235]

Amazing

[@djkenny1202]

Thats the XB 2.4 not XD with 1.8. Only some XBs had the oil consumption issues and Toyota took care of it for owners.

[@adrianroman2520]

Trash

[@davinp]

The problem was that Scion was marketed to 18-35 years, but older people were buying them. It can be very risque to create a new brand

[@njsongwriter]

Risqué means "Suggestive of sexual impropriety; bordering on the indelicate". Is that really what you meant to say?

[@MattPSU02]

Interesting misspelling.

[@Durahan82]

I was #@&&% broke in my early 20s😭, couldn't afford a new car till my late 20s early 30s 😅

[@caseyschmidt6532]

I bought a brand new scion TC in 2012. It is an absolute gem. It’s quick. Great on gas the hatchback is awesome. And it was only like 22 grand brand new. It’s been paid off for years. What an absolute gem. I haven’t had the smallest problem with anything

[@erockthedrums]

S K. Thank you for all the good information. I bought a 2006 Scion xA this weekend based partly on this video, as well as the video about the importance of having an inexpensive OBD II code reader-, and know I got a good car. Peace & Blessings

[@stevenjames1138]

As the proud owner of a 2016 Scion iM with a 6-speed manual, I'm happy with my car. My car is basically a European model Toyota Corolla hatchback. The engine is not so fast, but having a manual transmission makes it fun. And it's got an independent rear suspension. Of course, as a Toyota, especially with a manual transmission, it should last me forever.

[@manz7860]

Great little cars. I would love to drive one in standard

[@EnElAvionSong]

Dangit! Scottys gonna go and inflate scion prices right when I need one lol!

[@joehart7964]

Pontiac Vibe . 1G + 6/8 hundred for time chain and water pump.. 5 years dependable transportation. Toyota with pontiac badging. Good rides

[@mattgranger1221]

@@joehart7964 hmmmm

[@Honest_Grifter]

300k+, looking forward to half a million... my 05 is a BEAST!!!

[@sassy9182]

That's good to know, but I have an oil issue with my 2012 XB and it only has 95,000 miles. I hope I don't have to trade it in. Toyota is not eager to fix it, but I'm persistent and it's a fault with the engine.

[@giovanniflores7068]

How do you manage to make your car last to 300k + miles?

[@puma2837]

@@giovanniflores7068 keep the maintenance up!!

[@zachary_attackery]

mine 05 XB is at 208,000 so far and zero issues

[@salsagardens9570]

Hey my daughter just bought a 2005 xb with 290k mileage for 800$ from a teacher who preferred selling it to her, that to hand it over to a dealer who would just give em 100 -500 $ ........did she get a good deal, looks like they just changed catalyst converter, and recommended changing timing belt in 60k.

[@chrisao1987]

My father in law had a scion it had over 480k on it before he decided to get another vehicle. The thing was still running strong when he got rid of it. According to him other than routine maintenance it never had major repairs. He went with a Honda fit seems to be pretty happy with it as well.

[@bigro4444]

I have an 06 XB. I literally drove over 600 miles with a bad spark plug (drove from vegas to LA) The damn thing is beyond reliable. I bought it with 70k mikes. I have over 160k mikes now and still running strong. Other than regular maintenance with quality oil and changing out your shocks and fluids on time. The thing will just drive. It’s a great daily driver and tall people friendly.

[@redfox644]

ROBERTO OROZCO I have an 06 tc. Got middle of last year, and what do ya know the engine blew up (one of the throw/crank bearings went bad, then fell into the crankshaft gears, big mess). It died beginning of summer break for me, so my dad, my best friend and I spent like 3 weeks and some change putting a used engine in it. Our bad for buying it, but stuff happens and best learning experience I’ve had. Our cars have been Toyota’s tho and never had any problems with them other than this fluke (which was a blessing in disguise).

[@loaizafilmz1109]

Awesome bro I got the same model with 350,000 miles on it still running and daily driver

[@tampabaybuccaneersfan7904]

Beyond reliable? I think that's called Magic.

[@johnp556]

05 xb, the plastic prop rod holdrr thing broke, so i just set it in there (my fault)the prop rod came loose while driving and pierced the radiator and broke all the fan blades off (which I didnt realize) drove it another 100 miles on the highway to get to the shop essentially with no coolent. They tested the motor, no harm done, new radiator and fan installed and I was back in business. Probably needed that service anyways. 150k miles. Btw, that prop holder is like 6 bucks on ebay if yours breaks. I also replaced the plastic dips tick with a Toyota oem metal dipstick from ebay.

[@paulhoskins7852]

70k Mikes, now 160k Mikes? That's a lot of guys named Mike :) (joking on your little misspelling)

[@1DJDeeZe]

I have a 2012 XB with 120,000 miles, love it! The boxy shape gives you a lot more roomy feeling on the inside...

[@helmuttdvm]

I had a 2006 xB, and it just ran and ran with no issues. Passed it on to a family member who is still using it reliably. Lots of room and easy to get in and out of.

[@quietmind0zero]

These are gems. They are usually gone once listed used

[@OOICU812]

"It's got only 99,000 miles on it, it's barely broken in."

[@neilparmar5705]

Nice cars, if I can get a deal on one I might go for it.

[@williamroweiii7290]

He's right. For almost any Toyota (a dependable vehicle anyway, especially if it is all-Japanese like the xB's), 100K miles IS just breaking it in... I know of a person who owned one of the old Toyota Hilux pickups (the indestructible mini-pickups called "Truck" or "Pickup" in America, and was the same platform the 4Runners used to be built upon) with a 22R-model engine (2.4L I4, but not the same model as in these cars) that had literally gone 1 MILLION MILES with regular and periodic maintenance. I used to own one - keep fluids and filters changed, replace spark plugs & wires when necessary, and the timing chain & guides every 125-150K miles, and they ran forever!

[@peoplesrepublicofliberland5606]

If it was a Mercedes or Chrysler it would be a miracle. But for Asian cars or some Fords it's new.

[@74jailbreaker]

Only with Toyota lol

[@scaleworksRC]

SHHHH!

[@kirbycairo]

I just bought a 2015 XB. It’s the largest compact car you can get for passengers and cargo. It’s almost like having a full sized vehicle inside but a small car outside. Sure it’s boxy and has little luxury and it almost feels like a car from the 1980s. But it’s comfortable, drives well and gets me from point A to point B with lots of space. It’s a win win.

[@jimmybuffet4970]

I always forget you’re just down there in Texas! Greetings from the OTHER side of the Red River. :)

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

I love the first generation Scion xB. It's hip to be square

[@wildforthecats661]

Daniel Lawson Haha, I bought one and my wife almost divorced me. 😂😎🙈

[@oggearsman117]

My uncle is still driving one of these on the road, it never fails him

[@eastcoast8954]

I love my 2013 Scion xB. Always excited to drive

[@randomshero411]

Scotty I own a 2011 xb with 190k miles and my daughters mother has a 2009 xB with more the 250k! They both run fantastic. The one she has was in the family and all we ever replaced was oil, tires, brakes, mounts and shocks. Those transmission are bullet proof.

[@VKSgtSLaughter]

I owned 2. Best cars I ever had!

[@professoribrahimbello-kano5364]

I've a 2006 Scion tc. It's one of the most reliable cars I've ever owned.

[@johnadams3107]

professor ibrahim bello-kano same here,2006 TC just turned 200.00 miles.its a manual 5 speed and really can move.

[@DylanL69]

I see tc's on tow trucks all the time

[@silverrain99205]

John Adams It has a corolla motor. It’s not fast. It’s just reliable.

[@Shwayz3]

Got an 05 tC with 150,000. Bought it salvaged from copart for 1800$ with 100,000 miles. Aside from some minor body damage it had that I’ve already fixed, she’s a damn tank, I’ve put a total of 400$ in it since owning it 3 years 50k miles later

[@DylanL69]

It's fwd nothing fwd is fast

[@JohnMelland]

I'm going to be trying to buy one 2010 Scion xb. I'm glad that I watched your video Scotty. Thank you!!!!

[@bigbean78]

I’ve looked into buying one of these in the past. I found one on a small car lot with the manual transmission like I wanted. I went and looked at it and it was clean as could be inside and out. I took it for a test drive, and it drove great...but every trouble light that possibly existed on the dash was on! The salesman played it off as “just sensors” when I brought it to his attention. My mechanic friend said “just sensors” can get very expensive!

[@nicholaspatino2427]

I love the frs, scion marks the timestamp of my era and I’m proud to rep it

[@JesusCervantes-vl4mb]

Just bought a scion tc for my brother and he loves it

[@krispthawtz3234]

Had an '08. Was burning oil in at about 60,000 miles. Kept me and family safe when we were involved in a high speed accident. It was fun to drive!

[@robreeto]

185,000 miles on my 05 xB and its still runs great, super reliable, cheap and easy to maintain, only replacements its needed in its life were a starter, breaks and a couple batteries! Thats a combined 350 bucks in maintenance over 185,000 miles

[@Bricks56]

I had that exact xB, loved it

[@mike_avila]

I'm on my third Scion Xb now. Aside from a vehicle accident in one of my scion's I have never had any major issues with my Xb's.

[@flashfilibuster5382]

I owned a 2005 First gen xB and I loved that car. Even with 106hp it was a lot of fun to drive compared to modern cars especially CUV's and SUV's because it weighed nothing. Would highly recommend.

[@markrobinson7259]

I'm 57 and love the Scion xB, it's the only car I can get in and out of without throwing my back out. Toyota would have had better success marketing the xB to old guys.

[@ericjefferson8970]

I got a 2013 scion xb and let me tell ya it's great on gas my car has 50,000 miles on it and still looks and drives like new it was a good investment and I still have it today!

[@toyotabrony]

Scion xB models are one of the most iconic box that u can own. There very unique, much better than some modern cars that are becoming meh.

[@CameronBoyes]

agreed, I've got a 2011 xB and I love it

[@toyotabrony]

Cameron Boyes 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 hell yeah brother

[@AldoTheTroll]

The Soul would like a word with you 😂

[@toyotabrony]

Jared Goble that works too

[@toyotabrony]

AldoTheTroll I’ll get my xB associate 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@weak_peto]

Got a 2006 scion tC as my first car, 5speed standard transmission, it's incredibly fun. Shifts and revs like a dream with 172000

[@shanew3293]

my wife loves her 2010 xB. cheap and reliable and cool looking

[@VlauableFather]

It’s a Toyota so yeah....

[@bradleythomsen3083]

Nah. It's Toyota's Saturn. They have more ch problems than most vehicles.

[@GhostOfAMachine]

I had a 07 xB with a 5 speed when I worked in construction, and with the rear seats removed, it had tons of rooms for all my tools meanwhile being fun to drive.

[@bluehydro88]

I have 4 05-07's xb's we use for deliveries. All over 400k miles now, one over 560k still running strong. Only needed a couple alternators and starters along the way.

[@ladyyuna2000]

I like the style of the Scion and my favorite ones are the Scion XB, Scion XD, and the Scion TC.