HIGH MILAGE HERO 2004 SCION XB (FIRST GEN) REVIEW 289,000 miles

Today on midnight auto we give some appreciaton to my daily driver and current shop truck known as the "toaster" a 2004 scion XB with 289,000 miles on it...its my high milage hero...come with me and check it out....also my first formal automotive review so if you enjoy it...let me know in the comments!

[@coilstreeservice9398]

Dude I'm 49 and I've had like 20 air-cooled beetles and this thing is the modern day Type 1 vw 😂 I'm in LOVE

[@johnl9135]

I love my 2008 toaster, boxer whatever with manual transmission, on 225/40/18 tires. It has over 200k now and is still going strong. The original AC still blows ice cold. Never left me stranded, bought new since 2008 original owner.

[@jake4ben]

On my 3rd XB, 04, 05, and 06. 04 500,000 miles as a courier, 06 350,000 courier /retiree, now have the 05 got with 210,000 and now 230,000. All manuals , 1 new transmission, other wise maintained well. Loved 'em all. It's a Toyota, reliable and if you like quieky, simple and reliable, they are a can't miss.

[@Midnightautorepair]

Can't agree more! And that Toyota reliability really helps! Thanks for watching!

[@wakawaka1976]

Did any of them die on you? I have an 05 with 130k and am looking to buy my kids one.

[@sghouston]

I bought my first xB new in 2006 for $11,950 off the lot with 8 miles on the odometer :) It dies by getting rear ended at a stop light, now I have my second one a 2005 and I'm at 252,000 and running strong.

[@Midnightautorepair]

They are amazing little cars...keep it going man...im aiming for the 300k club with mine! thanks for watching!

[@pgdmed]

I have an 06 with 261k, she is so reliable. I love my toaster. The funny thing is I’m 6’4” 340lbs and I get weird looks but I drive her proudly. I fit so comfortably in it.

[@Midnightautorepair]

I can totally understand! I'm 6'4 and about 240 and have never known room like that... Mine just made another 700 mile trip without any issues... I'll hate the day I have to let it go! Thanks for watching!

[@mattthevisionary]

I wish scion still made them. It would be the perfect car for me. Love the videos keep it up!

[@Midnightautorepair]

You and me both!

[@madvilli4n]

thats pretty impressive, my mother used to own a 06 with over 340k miles! mostly all original too, these things do not die.

[@Midnightautorepair]

they really are the eternal car as long as rust doesnt get it!

[@johntheroux832]

Had an xb and wish I still had it. An echo I had, which the xb is based on, is still going and has 487,000 and still is used as a daily driver by my son's friend's father. Great cars.

[@Midnightautorepair]

with a little basic maintenance they seem to run forever! thanks for watching!

[@edsewetoob]

My 2006 xB is clocking at 338K now and going strong. Uses a tiny bit of oil between changes, but nothing major. It's been super well cared for, though. Also, mine is a stick, which I really prefer. Also, I'm 6'3"!

[@Midnightautorepair]

Mine is catching up at 294k now lol... Mine uses a quart of oil every 700-800 miles though... I'm gonna attribute that to a terrible lack of maintenance before I got it at 262k ... And being as tall as me... Isn't it one of the roomiest cars to drive!... Thanks for watching! Keep your xb as long as ya can...I haven't found anything else like them!

[@edsewetoob]

@@Midnightautorepair Yes indeed, I intend to! This is the third one I've owned -- each one an '06 model. My first one I drove, packed with luggage and stuff, from Vermont to California!

[@marthamack80]

I love going for that ride, Thank you for let your Uncle Glenn use it.

[@natecaffrey2510]

I have an 06 xb with 197,000 miles and I drive it over 150 miles a day!

[@Midnightautorepair]

Thats awesome! just getting to the good mileage!

[@SeanDiego]

Same! About 100 miles 3x4 a week

[@MoxyDave]

I bought my 5-speed xB brand new in 2006. Still runs like a top at nearly 100K miles. Mine has every option they offered except for the exhaust (didn't want it). I installed a modern stereo but otherwise it's still bone stock. When I bought it my girlfriend said she wouldn't be caught dead in it 🙂 Guess which one I kept?

[@Midnightautorepair]

lol im guseeing the scion turned out to be more reliable than the relationship!...still wont get rid of mine! thanks for watching!

[@wakawaka1976]

Only 100k miles? How much you want for it?

[@MoxyDave]

@@wakawaka1976 This car keeps me out of debt. I wouldn't sell it for $100K 🙂

[@kirkmangaming]

I love my 2006 xB! Keep up on maintenance and it will take care of you. Great video! (your dashboard lights do give me a little anxiety tho 😬 haha)

[@Midnightautorepair]

Lol oh those little lights have been on for 4 years now...I don't feel like pulling the steering wheel to replace the steering angle sensor and no antilock brakes never bothered me LoL.. Thanks for watching!

[@kirkmangaming]

@@Midnightautorepair Gotcha! Great video!

[@ibenzawla]

Mine is the 2006 4.0 Series and its at 189K. Still going strong.in fact it seems to be driving better today than when I got it 150K miles ago.

[@Midnightautorepair]

it probably wasnt even broken in till after 100k! keep it going man! thanks for watching!

[@djkenny1202]

Love my manual 2015. Zippy, roomy, safe, built well, never a concern.

[@hollynelson1483]

Keep it up Josh

[@sweets986]

My camry is at 121,000 and going strong! Your scion is an inspiration! 😋

[@Midnightautorepair]

Great to hear!

[@theedorbs]

Mine just hit 98,888 miles. I hope to have it for another 200k :). It's an '05.

[@Midnightautorepair]

Oh yours has a long life left to it! may it treat you well as mine has for me...thanks for watching!

[@jimbojerry596]

Had a 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD that had 325k miles and I’d trust it to go anywhere. Also trusted it to stop frequently for gas lol, which is why I sold it

[@Midnightautorepair]

I used to have an 06 2500HD with the duramax...I know what ya mean!

[@sharonmoraga3989]

Love the toaster. Great car to get things moved in.

[@sharonmoraga3989]

Except mom might ask to help her move things.

[@mikejohnson4270]

I have the 2005 scion xa with 204000 miles and absolutely love it. Very fun to drive and runs like a new car. Mine is number 286 of 1700 of the special 2.0 series

[@Midnightautorepair]

That's awesome! Mine was one of the early release ones I found out... Still has a late 03 build date... Thanks for watching!

[@lessur125]

Nice video brotha! I have the same year. Got it used with less than 140K miles. It has 210K now and just got done changing the oil and filter. Such a reliable car! I have a friend that has 400K miles and still runs.

[@Midnightautorepair]

Great to hear!

[@typhoon320i]

I've owned mine for 19 years. Bought it new. 5 speed, currently 104K on the clock. I love it in winter with the snow tires....rally time.

[@Midnightautorepair]

They are little tanks in the snow and yours is still just getting warmed up!

[@npsinboro]

I enjoyed this little drive around Erie as a native who now is in central NC. Looking at Scion xB for a small business car. Wife had a tC when they came out and it was a rock solid car.

[@Midnightautorepair]

They really are great cars! And since that video I've relocated to eastern North Carolina myself! Thanks for watching!

[@gaberust123]

I’ve got a 05 xB RS 2.0 with 330,000 on it and it still runs amazing

[@NewLiftWalker]

Loved your review! Looking to buy one of these.

[@Midnightautorepair]

You should!

[@KyTy3oBb]

Nice xB, dude! I had owned a Toyota bB - the right-side wheel brother of this Scion. The on of the most beloved car I've ever owned. The eight years and more than 125k miles. Sometimes I regret that I sold that toaster. After 200k miles it's too was burning some oil but was strong and mighty. I hope, when I moved in the US I'll find solid xB and keep going this story.

[@Midnightautorepair]

That's amazing man...I would love to find a Toyota Bb here in the US... And I hope when you get here your able to find one too! Look in the southern states or out west where they don't rust as fast... Thanks for watching!

[@TheWilferch]

Funny coincidence.....just finished an 1800 mile road trip on my 285,000 mile Scion xA ( 2005 model year). . Looks and drives as-new since the day I bought it in 2013 with 155,000 miles. Good on you for this vid...these cars are incredible.

[@Midnightautorepair]

Right on! Thanks for watching!

[@mrlouisvashi]

I have one currently w 297k. It's bright orange 2004. Love it

[@j718wn]

I love my XB the firat one I had got reck the second one awesome! spent over 4k in repairs worth the money.

[@shermanlin5554]

Purchased 06 Xb on Dec 30th 2005 new for $14000 from Toyota Scion dealer put on 300,000 miles and gave sold it to a needy friend. Purchased a used 2006 Xb with 150,000 miles I intend to keep that as my 2nd car til I die.

[@Midnightautorepair]

And chances are that with good care... It could last that long! Thanks for watching!

[@SpencerWatches]

Nice man! I have an 04' Echo Hatchback, 5MT; which is mechanically identical to the xB. Just hit 250,000km and it's running like a top. Minimal oil consumption (1L every 6000km or so), long term fuel trim under 2%, and still gets 40MPG in the city. Maybe it's not the most exciting car to drive, it's never let me down, and I love the heck out of it.

[@Midnightautorepair]

That's awesome man! And I find plenty of excitement in mine... Not so much with speed but I'm not afraid to have some fun on a good twisty road in it! Thanks for watching!

[@puinsaiguy]

My 2006 RS 4.0 just hit 300k! I'm the original owner , and I have check engine light ! I just drive it around town in Phoenix.

[@Midnightautorepair]

Im getting close to 300k and hope it holds out past that....ive had to do some frame repair on mine...rust sucks lol and thats awesome!

[@puinsaiguy]

@midnight auto repair I love my XB and I live in Arizona in the valley, no rust here!

[@3speedcats530]

Brother, nice xb....I have 1 also and I have over 400,000 miles.

[@JB-ir3is]

Beautiful remark about the kia soul. Don't confuse us!! Mine has over 200,000. Stck shift and only now is asking for a new clutch. There is a lot of high mileage heroes, my 94 and 96 c1500. Both over 300,000 miles and a 2000 dakota 225,000. But definitely my mini fridge (scion xb) is the best.

[@Midnightautorepair]

It's almost like cared for or not... The scions reliability is unmatched.... Mine is an auto and the first time I changed the transmission fluid it was blacker than the oil and still worked fine! And a small block Chevy is an engine I've always joked... As long as it will spin it will run! They are damn near indestructible too! Keep the maintenance up and that scion will have many more years in it! Thanks for watching!

[@roblemmon7531]

Drove my 06 Toaster 3000 miles this summer with 250000. Never worried for a mn.

[@pixelartgamergirl]

Thats so cute it purrs loudly when you floor it going from a brisk walk speed to maybe a power walk speed lol. I wish i could get one. I love boxes ❤

[@Midnightautorepair]

The nice thing is that there are still quite a few left out there... And since it's a Toyota product even over 100k miles isn't that big of an issue🙂 and lol yeah it's not much of a race car but they always reward you with a fun drive! I still have mine to this day and it still goes on 100+ mile road trips on a regular basis... Currently at 295k and going! Thanks for watching!

[@pixelartgamergirl]

​@@MidnightautorepairI hope you do a follow up video when you hit... Maybe 300k or 350k 😊. I bet all the Scion xb fan boys will love it 💕

[@Midnightautorepair]

@@pixelartgamergirl stay subscribed to find out! 😁

[@TheInkPitOx]

I love the first generation xB's. They look so different. They were designed after 1980s Safaris, which are popular for drifting in Japan.

[@Midnightautorepair]

I love the box look...I think the first Gen xb was better than the second by far... Thanks for watching!

[@TheInkPitOx]

I don't like the 2nd generation because it lacks the creative charm of the original. @@Midnightautorepair

[@kevincurry9378]

Have scion xa 206 thousand on it I just do preventative maintenance great car 1.5 with 4 speed automatic will last forever

[@Midnightautorepair]

Same setup as mine...you still have a lot of life left in that!

[@hymanbjorn6768]

219,000 miles on my automatic 2006 and still running strong!

[@Midnightautorepair]

Gotta love the reliability!

[@jbravo7542]

My son has a scion xb with over 208k miles and is still going strong.

[@Midnightautorepair]

It's still got a long life ahead of it! Mine just turned 294k and just did a 600+ mile road trip! Thanks for watching!

[@SrColon309]

It's a wonderful car, too good

[@Midnightautorepair]

they really are!

[@leftlanetrucker3893]

My 2006 XB has 265,000 on it and I take a 1600 miles round trip every other weekend. My wife has a 2006 XB with 334,000 and she does a 1600 mile round trip every other weekend as well. They just run.

[@Midnightautorepair]

Why yes they do! They just soak up the mileage and ask for more!

[@leftlanetrucker3893]

Now mine is a manual and hers is automatic. One thing to note. My manual just went out with 265k on it. Engine still runs strong. The manual transmissions are not easy to come by! I finally found one and I’m installing it this weekend. There is no replacement! The manual was made for that engine and that engine only. You can’t put any other one in it. So with my wife’s having 334,000 on it, I would say the automatics are bullet proof almost. No issues whatsoever. Hoping this manual that I’m putting in lasts another 265k!!

[@pixelartgamergirl]

​@@leftlanetrucker3893that's a great bit of info. How come you decided not to rebuild the tranny?

[@brentottoson6974]

My 2006 xB has 306,000 miles. Just did the first major repairs: water pump, AC compressor (because the belt caused the clutch to sieze) and alternator. Otherwise just brakes, replaced the alternator brushes at about 160,000, and typical fluids and tune ups. Clutch feels like it needs replacement soon.

[@Midnightautorepair]

Still all basic maintenance items given the mileage so all in all it's a great vehicle!

[@danieldeary9344]

VG video...I love my Release model Xb. Surprised you are not wearing seatbelt...light flashing.

[@Midnightautorepair]

Lol I guess I live on the dangerous side 😂 thank you for watching!

[@Nizzwell]

Brilliant cars our MK1 BB 231 thousand still flyin

[@Midnightautorepair]

Still plenty of life left! Thanks for watching!

[@wesleyd6080]

I just got an 06 with that i turned lver 93,000 in. Get to have nice daily for a long time

[@Midnightautorepair]

Yours is still almost new lol... You will have it for years for sure! Thanks for watching!

[@the_classix]

Just picked up an 04 with 78k. My only complaint is no cruise control but I'll get over it

[@Midnightautorepair]

Funny note is that none of them came with cruise control...it was a dealer installed accessory so if you do see one it was aftermarket or dealer installed! thanks for watching and good luck with your XB!

[@dethpig420]

I have a 2011 Mazdaspeed 3 with 196 thousand on it. Haven’t had to do any major repairs at all really. Just some little things here and there. I think biggest issue lately was the clutch master cylinder took a dump on me. Was still able to drive it, but it was puking brake fluid all over the floor.

[@Midnightautorepair]

I had a buddy of mine years ago that had a Mazdaspeed 6 and it always seemed like it was little things... Biggest problem was always that the parts always had to be ordered in as they were rarely available at the part's store in stock... Cool cars though! Thanks for watching!

[@RobertHartwig-ec6iv]

I had a 2005 scion xa with over 345000 miles on it love this car i would still have but sadly to say it got hit but i will say this walked away in a front-end collision i have two more scions 2006 xb 145000 and xa 235000 love these cars easy to work on will not get rid of them..

[@Midnightautorepair]

I'm sorry to hear about the 05... But it does sound like you do still have a lifetime supply to keep you going for years to come! Thanks for watching!

[@cloudlove8120]

I have a 96 OBS Chevrolet Z71 four-wheel drive with 270+k actually looking to get a Scion toaster like that, my buddy was telling me that he knows somebody that's got a song with 500k on it same block

[@Midnightautorepair]

As long as ya find one that's in decent shape... They are great little cars that don't feel small when you drive them! Mine just turned 294k and finally ran into my first real bit of maintenance this year and it was to put a good used alternator for it... Original denso alternator lasted 20 years and 294k before the bearings in the alternator failed! It's worth getting! Thanks for watching!

[@tkirkwood3]

I think it's a toaster, and a damn good one at that. Want to feature the high mileage toreass SHO on the channel?

[@Midnightautorepair]

Heck yeah man!

[@voidkat4202]

AYO DJ WE GOT OURSELVES ANOTHER!! 😂

[@Midnightautorepair]

They are great vehicles! Thanks for the comment

[@Darkraver751]

Im doing same think ill drop a new motor in mine before i get Rid of it

[@jefffoo144]

I bought 05 xb for 1000$ with 113,000 miles from a friend and he regrets selling it. The car has been great!

[@Midnightautorepair]

When I bought mine I got it as my covid project for $425 from copart... And it was $680 after auction fees... And it was well worth it... Had it running 10 min after getting it home and had it registered and insured within a week lol... One of the best buys I've ever had! And that was with 262k on it... Yours isn't even broken in yet! As long as you can keep a body on it you will have it for a long time! Thanks for watching!

[@volt8ge]

I’m at 173,000 miles with my 2005 box! I hope I can get another 100k!!

[@Midnightautorepair]

With proper maintenance... You got nothing to worry about! Thanks for watching!

[@thelasvegaskid]

I got a 2010 and I have definitely put some miles on it.

[@Midnightautorepair]

That's what they are built for! I just did a 700 mile trip in mine again! Thanks for watching!

[@thelasvegaskid]

@@Midnightautorepair for sure, I’m about 150k in gonna get to 300 Large hopefully.

[@Midnightautorepair]

@thelasvegaskid that's got a lot of life left! Mine just turned 294k on the trip home... They are damn good engines!

[@thelasvegaskid]

@@Midnightautorepair yeah that’s why I bought it. I do love my scion

[@GaToy54]

My IS300 had 328000 miles on it before it died. It was abused before I got so I think it would have gone further if it had been taken care of.

[@Midnightautorepair]

That's the hard part being a second or third owner.... It's hard to know how it was cared for before you got it... Thanks for watching!

[@wakawaka1976]

Help from anyone please? I have a cosmetically beat up 05 XB… would it be cheaper to buy one that looks nice or to get a couple of small dents fixed, spoiler, door lock actuators, windows get stuck, new wheels, and a paint job on my current one? Ones in good condition (much nicer looking than mine) and a few more miles can be found around me in the $5k+ range.

[@Midnightautorepair]

When I picked mine up the passenger side had been ran down a guard rail at some point and was missing both sides of the ground effects and one of the rear flaps for the ground effects and the front bumper was all cracked to death.... It took me a couple of years to piece it back together...I used the Facebook groups for a lot of the little parts and pieces and a lot of good guidance with it... As long as yours runs good... It's worth fixing in my opinion... Depending on the work it needs... It's usually still cheaper than a car payment! Thanks for watching!

[@deofernandez6616]

Any replacement part? How is your MAF sensor still original, how did you maintain that?

[@Midnightautorepair]

I replaced my MAF with a denso replacement at about 270k

[@prettybaby80]

I’m back a year later 😂. I copied you. Copped a pearl white 2004 today. Headed to North Hollywood to pick it up. 5k and 146,000, one driver.

[@Midnightautorepair]

Damn that's barely broken in...I still have mine BTW...294k and finally had to replace the original alternator after the bearings finally gave out in it... You will love it...I promise! Thanks for watching!

[@cerealaugher]

change the pcv valve and you'll notice a big difference on burning less oil

[@Midnightautorepair]

I did that on last tune up.... unfortunately it was abused before I got it and didn't get regular oil changes so I know the rings are hurt... But I appreciate the advice! Thanks for watching!

[@kayleebeaumont8659]

108hp 105lb of torque scares me. Especially if you have many passengers and/or weight in the back. How does it do going up in the mountains?

[@Midnightautorepair]

I've never had an issue in the mountains with it other than wishing for more HP from time to time... It's very stable given it's size... I've hauled more than a few car engines in the back lol... Thanks for watching!

[@cgillyard]

Mine is a 2005 Scion XB about 295,000+ miles on it. It still runs good just rusty auto body. I don't want to get rid of it just because of the rust.

[@Midnightautorepair]

That's where mine was at when I picked it up....I had a passenger rear frame rail I had to reconstruct where the spring perch was and since have had to cut and replace the rocker panels too... I'm now at 291k so you have a few thousand more miles than I do! Love to see it's still going! Thanks for watching!

[@cgillyard]

@@Midnightautorepair I'll keep you posted on the XB. I need to come up with some cash to get it done. It'll be a great car for me to do my deliveries in it since I don't work a traditional 9-5.

[@Midnightautorepair]

@@cgillyard mine around town is great on fuel... On the highway it gets about 25 mpg but with that many miles it's to be expected! Keep me updated...I always enjoy hearing about people's experiences!

[@TheWilferch]

@@Midnightautorepair ...I hope you mean 35 mpg on the highway. Check O2 sensor operation or for any other stored codes that may relate.

[@pixelartgamergirl]

​@@Midnightautorepairthat's a bit low for hwy. Did you do a full tune up and checked some sensors??? What do you think is the cause?

[@hectorgranados2942]

My 2006 xb 2021 k

[@Darkraver751]

My Box is a Tank i just hit 277,777 Miles and still Rolling 2004 XB

[@Midnightautorepair]

Mine just finally wore out the alternator bearings at 294k.... They don't ask for much and the OEM parts seem to always be the best! Thanks for watching!

[@pixelartgamergirl]

​@@Midnightautorepairdid you get the original alternator rebuilt? Or just bought one from like AutoZone?

[@Midnightautorepair]

@@pixelartgamergirl junkyard OEM actually... Never been a fan of parts store rebuilds... Only one I would find acceptable is a Denso factory remanufactured unit since it's rebuilt with all the original supplier parts

[@RobsReviews]

what type of motor would it take? is there one that swaps easily?

[@Midnightautorepair]

ive herd of guys swapping 1.8s from corollas but theres not much room for anything bigger...a turbo on the 1.5 would probably make it a pretty peppy car to drive though!

[@donellis5005]

How do you know when? You need wheel bearings?

[@Midnightautorepair]

In my case they were starting to make a howling noise so if you drive down the road at 45-50 you should be able to hear the tears if they are bad and hear it feel the fronts

[@Gonefishing185]

It will be just a thing for my Abraham Lincoln hat

[@Midnightautorepair]

Lol for those impromptu civil war reenactments! Thanks for watching!

[@Parkinginfl]

My 06 has 297,000

[@prettybaby80]

What springs ?

[@TedEischeid1960]

He mentioned he had put first gen Prius springs in the rear to help support cargo loads.

[@godfreywilliams2122]

Am at 188 777

[@prettybaby80]

Bluetooth?

[@Midnightautorepair]

No Bluetooth and it has first Gen Prius springs under the back of it

[@prettybaby80]

@@Midnightautorepair thank you 🙏🏽

[@holdencawffle626]

Thank you! I wanted a Honda fit...but these look very cool. Seeing one on monday!!

[@Midnightautorepair]

I promise you won't be disappointed! They aren't fast but they are fun to drive.... I've driven Honda fits ( worked at a big Honda dealership for 7 years) they are fun but have nowhere near as much room as the Xb! Thanks for watching!

[@hemiplow1297]

​@@Midnightautorepairwhat year Honda fit have you driven? Are they faster than the xb and get better gas mileage? My 06 xb is getting only 24 mpg and dosent take highway speeds well

[@Midnightautorepair]

@@hemiplow1297 I've driven them from 07 all the way up to 12 as I worked at a large Honda dealership for a long time and they have about the same power as an Xb but better aerodynamics and I believe they are a bit lighter... Good cars as well but you will be giving up a fair bit of room compared to the Xb

[@hemiplow1297]

@@Midnightautorepair I believe the Honda fits top speed is like 113 and the xb tops about 103

[@Midnightautorepair]

@@hemiplow1297 I Believe your right... With more power I think the Xb could be faster but it's not easy to swap anything bigger in

[@A3jettaftw1]

“You got all this room to haul all this stuff but no one is gonna ask you to help them move” BEAUTIFUL🤌🏽

[@Midnightautorepair]

Truly the best of both worlds! Thanks for watching!