Stop Buying Toyotas and Buy This Car for 3x Less

[@scottykilmer]

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[@Eric-fx9xf]

Hey Scotty, just wondering what the plug/plugs looked like after the run on this Scion? Love the channel by the way. ✌👍

[@ms.ladylight3209]

Funniest thing...I'm in Michigan and I saw a guy that looked just like you....and guess what kind of of car he got into...a old Honda. I said to myself "I wonder of that's Scotty 🤔...naw but sure looked like your twin🤣

[@gta-6837]

Great video.

[@jimmyleejams]

Thank you Scotty !! ... for everything ! Been following you for years and, when it comes to automotive matters ... YOU ARE THE MAN !!! I would watch your posts even if I was an old lady with no interest in autos ... so entertaining ... but as as someone who watches you to learn about automotive issues ... YOU ARE THE MAN !!!

[@hillbillyintheasia6122]

hey scotty are y,all 2006 Scion xb Hatchback 4D $2,200 1.5 ? worth it 239 k

[@xYaBoiii]

Scotty Kilmer: "Stop buying Toyotas and buy Toyotas"

[@user-zx5xw4yw2e]

Right 😂

[@berniemadoff7837]

Scotty: Why I wouldn't buy this brand Next week Scotty: Why I'm buying this brand.

[@LucasXAeroTrayhan]

Me: I’m buying a Korean car 😒

[@victoralcazar1702]

😂😂😂😂

[@290revolver290]

😂😂😂

[@DougZbikowski]

I've owned that exact car (same color and everything) for 16 years now. It's a tank- I think the only thing that I had to repair is the exhaust and the altenator. It starts first time every time! Probably the most reliable car I've ever owned. With the seats down, the rear has about as much room as a small pickup truck :) Great in the snow too. On the minus side, it's severely underpowered and strains on the highway. 0-60 is in the 10-12s range. There's no traction control, and the rear brakes are drum brakes, so brake performance isn't the best.

[@TainMT6]

I owned one for 6 years with the 5 speed manual. They’re almost the same in performance but the manual being marginally faster 0-60. I gutted the car entirely down to the metal and put bucket seats in it. With an intake, exhaust, coilovers you surprise a good amount of people. Can keep up with a lot of cars. You can get turbo kits for them since they run the same engine as the Corolla. 2zr-fe

[@Tragick_Sin]

No it is not, 1.8 is plenty enough for the highway, if the 1.5 does fine on the highway the 1.8 does amazing on the highways, you are probably morbidly obese and straining the car

[@labnine3362]

I have had to replace multiple wheel bearings in mine and the ABS is always on the fritz but otherwise, it's a great car.

[@MrBbbakersk]

Own one since 2009 , basically a yaris suspension and chasis. With a corolla engine , cheap maintenance. 180,000 miles. One water pump , changed it myself. 1 clutch change . 35mpg average ( puerto rico streets) full tank gets about 300 miles , manual . No leaks , love it . Small inside but great for students , really easy to park. Interiors really well built , easy to clean . Regular wash inside and out takes like 1 hour or less. Rear seats drops down and you have plenty of cargo space when needed. Best daily driver I've had really reliable. Just test drive it if you're a tall person .

[@ariel676767]

I have a 2010 XD with 268k miles. I have driven the car everywhere and it's given me no problems. One time I had the wrong size tire for a few months...no issues...except it drove crazy. Everythings work perfectly! Great car!

[@jackeldogo3952]

My 87 Celica was rated at 35MPG highway, but I would consistently get 40MPG when taking long interstate trips through non-congested areas. That is still considered pretty good 35 years later.

[@extremedrivr]

See that, and here we are in 2022 and most new cars can't claim anywhere near that.

[@bryanfews5295]

I had one over 400000 miles and yes the gas mileage was phenomenal didn't think about then being a young man !

[@KaiPonte]

I remember someone mentioning how '80s Honda Civic hatches got 40MPG plus. However, the reason they did was because they has much fewer safety features. The person later commented how one wouldn't want to be in a front-end collision in one of those.

[@dannyv2230]

I know how you feel my 2018 Civic can get me 48 MPG on long road trips and it feels great looking at other people in huge trucks that get their MPG in the single digits 😂

[@extremedrivr]

@@dannyv2230 Too bad every car doesn't get the MPG that your Civic gets. Automanufacturers are greedy folks who don't want us to have the entire 🎂. They either give us a slice of great MPG or just a slice of Raw Horsepower and speed. But what we should be getting is a fully made 🎂 with great MPG, Raw Horsepower and speed together. If you get the drift of what I am saying. Basically a V8 Powered monster with 50 MPG and ZERO Pollution. It can be done but the Automanufacturers don't want us to have that because they are trying to appease the radical environmentalists now.

[@speedracer609]

I had a scion xb and had 250k on it and it would be still running if I didn't hydro lock the engine. The oil leak on some were a problem with the rings. My engine had the problem and Toyota paid for the engine replacement.

[@speedracer609]

@@nagyhanna3758 drove through a puddle in a banked curve that ended up being almost 2 feet deep and I had cold air intake on it so it suck the water right in. I fixed it enough to sell tho

[@Kitfox942]

I love the Scion xD so much that my boyfriend and I BOTH bought one! The build quality is amazing for something that was meant to be a bottom base econobox!

[@raven4k998]

stop peeing in people s gas tanks🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@labnine3362]

I have two of them!

[@wittsullivan8130]

One of my friends has worked for Toyota for 20 years. A few years ago, when they announced cancelling the Scion, they offered a limited edition where they only made 600 something in a limited edition trim. Being an employee of Toyota, he gets a pretty nice discount on a new car every few years. He had bought his wife a new Toyota minivan a few years ago and the anniversary date of his discount just happened to come up, so he bought one of the limited edition models. He's a big guy, too, weights more than 350. He flip flops between an older Chevy SIlverado and his Scion as his daily driver. It's a spectacle to see him get in and out of it.

[@ywe3]

i'm a 6'2" 430 lb guy my 1st car was a 2016 Scion tC and until the AC blew out 8 months after i bought it i LOVED it...bought it new...now own a Coyote Mustang and hope to have the same fun as my tC

[@WhittyPics]

Does he work at the Georgetown KY plant? I'm from Louisville

[@zythr9999]

xD model?

[@brflat549]

they have alot of room in them for a small car

[@migueltrochez1668]

😂fun

[@jonlosito2004]

I love the Scion XD!! Im currently 18 yrs old and I was thinking of a Scion XA or a TC as my first car, and it's currently on my first car list. The reason I say this is because they're one of the most fuel saving, practical, cheap, fun, and reliable economy cars out there. Scion existed from like 2001 to 2017 and the iM was the last production model they ever made. The reason Scion went out of business is because they never made SUVs (which are the most popular segment), and I wish Scion still existed today cuz Scion is one of my fav car companies out there!!

[@clutchcolton]

TC has a known piston head ring problem. Your other options are great!

[@TYOUNG0168]

My 2010 xD manual has 204k+miles on it. Runs like the day I bought it used with 41k on it. Generally 38 mpg highway... I love it!

[@Super_Bros.]

I just bought a Scion xD because of this review by Scotty. Thanks dude!

[@JR-vi4rl]

I bought my daughter a 2009 Scion XA for graduating high school. She drove it all through college. I changed the oil with Mobil 1 every 8000 miles. She put over 200,000 miles on it. No problems. It was a great car.

[@lidyaben2355]

I love Scotty energy 😀 Can't talk without his arms and that's what makes him unique

[@darthganu]

That's how he retrieves his wisdom and knowledge from his head database. 😂

[@rtflone]

Old Scotty has some Italian in his dog box maybe a grandmother only he can say. This I know from my own experience with an Italian grandmother..

[@marsha6549]

Scotty talks with his arms, chef Rachael Ray talks with her hands. Both movements irritate me.

[@77.88.]

I usually start up my 2013 Prius and use the power mode which uses the battery and the 1.8 L engine it laid rubber because I needed to get into the traffic, I only use the power mod for maybe 5 minuets then go back to the ECO mode; what a car over 170,000 miles and still runs like new without any problems, Thanks Toyota

[@neuzdotcom]

I always learn something new from you Scotty. I recently replaced my iridium plugs, I put anti-seize on them. Car wasn’t running right, so I pulled my plugs again and one of them was very loose! Thanks for the solid advice as always

[@mehmet-zd4jm]

So better not to put anti seize?

[@4orrcountry]

Yes, Scotty mentions this in the video.

[@cbmikey]

I bought an '08 Scion xD back during the Cash 4 Clunkers debacle. Currently have 270k on the engine and it still runs like a top! One thing though, that 2ZRFE does like to have bad water pumps. I've replaced mine twice.

[@RiZZOBE4R]

You're adding value to my second car Scotty, thank you! Original owner of a 2014 xD with 91k miles & I recently traded in my used 2008 TSX with 110k for a used 2019 Frontier 4x4 midnight edition with 15k miles. The xD is amazingly reliable with basic maintenance OMG such a gas saver without the Prius price tag. Thank you for your knowledge Scotty I couldn't have done anything with my vehicles or made wise choices regarding which ones to get without you, you're amazing!

[@mickm5097]

Without the expense of replacing the $4000+ Prius traction battery too.

[@nmatthew7469]

How geeked was Scotty after he lit up the tires?

[@sosasabillon1991]

Thank you Scotty! I've had my 2012 Scion xd for 5 years now and best car I ever had, really appreciate this video. Maybe do one for an automatic transmition in the future please?

[@sharpshooter012345]

I love how he just tossed the beauty cover. LOL

[@Mr.President.2028]

He is a sloppy person! Watch how he handles things when fixing cars and you will know.

[@aitoluxd]

@@Mr.President.2028 cap!

[@SunofYork]

@@Mr.President.2028 I read it as 'no respect', but maybe it's an American cultural thing... I 'place' everything carefully...

[@Blakecryderman7244]

@@Mr.President.2028 no he’s not bro, look how freaking clean his car interiors are, he’s not a sloppy thing. That’s kind of a stereotype. Don’t judge a book based by its cover. Also that cover just gently hitting the pavement doesn’t hurt it, I’ve done it & it only breaks if you step on it, which Scotty obviously doesn’t. Dam bro your ridiculous

[@Mr.President.2028]

@@Blakecryderman7244 I observe his actions, not just one or two times. In today's video "Here's How I Get My Cars to Last Over 400,000 Miles", he threw the engine cover again at 16:48. Look at how Car Care Nut does for reference/comparison; he put the parts on the mobile cart. That is how you show "respect" to your customers, you treat their stuff with care.

[@MCPowerMagnet]

I have a 2006 Scion xb at over 318,000 miles. It's burning oil, and the transmission is going, but it's hanging in there. It's been a great vehicle. Just dying to upgrade soon.

[@bobimbordino3024]

Like all manufacturers, they have their good & bad engines. All vehicles just need regular maintenance to keep running right.

[@oreally8605]

💯

[@PimpDaddyDisco]

You don't work on a variety of makes do you? Obviously some manufacturers are better than others in terms of reliability and cost of ownership.

[@adamv4951]

Thanks to Scotty, my son just bought a 2012 Scion tC 6-speed with only 127k miles. Not a bad price at 5700.00 and it has zero issues.

[@i80386sx]

The lack of an armrest was the big complaint with these vehicles in their hay day. After market ones are readily available.

[@ReasonablySane]

I own three Scions. the one with the lowest mileage has 142,000 Mi on it. I love it.

[@larrywood3147]

Scion XB--I've had three--first in 2006 had 1.8 liter engine--great car, thought I'd have to push it up mountains, but not so--the 2006 I traded for a 2012 XB with the 2.4 liter engine-my daughter had problems (family issues) so I gave it to her--it's still running like a top.. Bought another 2012-this one white-runs great, uses no oil...I don't think it's as much the engine or engine size as upkeep on the vehicle and how they're driven...I was (retired now) an automotive quality engineer--Scion was a joint venture, Toyota and Subaru, Toyota made the drive train and Subaru made the body--if you can find a GOOD Scion - it's worth it!

[@yuxtaporo]

wife and i bought a 09 xd manual with 43000 back in 2019 and that little car is excellent, we just send it out to puerto rico where we have a vacation place..

[@JRPLawyeress1]

We drive a 1998 Avalon with 261k miles and a 2006 Explorer with 180k miles. We could use an affordable car that people don’t laugh at us and will last. No frills works. We bought a 2008 Rogue with high mileage. Looked well maintained. Didn’t throw any codes. Drove 7 months and transmission died. Sold for parts. Nissan Jatco transmissions are garbage. Now we know. A year ago we were desperate to find a cheap, dependable car. Oh well.

[@yourtube4242]

Just brought a 2009 Honda Civic 4c 1.8L. Thanks, Scotty.

[@peteloving999]

I love this car. My xD has 95,000 since I bought it in 2011. I've only had one issue in 11 years when I had to replace the evap canister.

[@lyricaltraveller]

Boy did I have that wrong. I always thought that Scion was a Nissan product all this time. Thanks for educating me.

[@MsThunder91744]

I have 2011 scion tc and love it. 6 speed manual transmission. Fyn little car. It has traction control and comes with the Camry engine which is very dependable and doesn't use any oil between changes.

[@edwardhalpin7503]

1.8 got it, always thought the Xd and the Tc were sweet little rides and I love a stick

[@arthurmiller9103]

Scotty is the most entertaining car expert out there.

[@MarcelHoskins]

Brought a 2013 Scion IQ with 69k miles and it’s great so far

[@derikledford544]

I just recently got my 09 XD. My suburban crapped out and I needed a cheap car quick. Never before has a car pleasantly surprised me like this thing. I'm 6 ft 2, and weigh 280 lb. I can comfortably fit myself, and three friends my size in this thing. Something new amazes me everyday with it. I just found out yesterday that it's apparently rated to tow 3500 lb.

[@nickvanelzen4630]

wait can it seriously tow 3500lbs? I have a 2012 xd and I installed a hitch mainly to use hitch-mounted cargo carrier but it could also come in handy if I needed to tow a small trailer. According to my driver's manual, its not rated at all for towing or even for cargo carriers/bike racks. I installed the hitch anyway and have had no problems using it for a cargo carrier but i just make sure not to put too much weight on it.

[@greggo7978]

Scottie my friend ,you are awesome! Absolutely love every one of your vids and respect your integrity very much. Bless you and may you live long and make us better.

[@damienbell3155]

Yes that 1.8L is bullet proof I worked at a Lexus Toyota scion dealership. I’d stay away from 2.4 and 2.5 unless it’s 2016/17 and newer 2.5L

[@md2k8]

Agreed

[@djkenny1202]

My 2015 XB is fine. They put correct Pistons. But I know plenty of people who have earlier ones without the issue, or has the work done by Toyota via campaign.

[@nutterfjell]

My 2010 1.8L 192k just got its first tune up. Omg it runs like new. 5spd 38mpg

[@pudnbug]

I had a 2004 Scion Xb, and I loved it! Roomy (you could wear a top hat in it), fun to drive, reliable (I almost forgot how to open the hood). Plus I loved the bare-bones, non-jazzy, utilitarian look of it. I never liked the 2nd Gen version, although I suppose it was a good car. I wish Toyota would revive the 1 Gen version, as a fun compact 'SUV'.

[@veedubxlr8r]

The problem is that the 2nd generation xB wasn't nearly as good as the 1st. They used the 2.4L "oil-burners" and weren't even technically xBs. They rebadged the Toyota Rumion from overseas, while we missed out on the real 2nd generation Toyota xB (bB).

[@Erstwhile.Freeman]

You’re killing the value of my car Scotty 🥺

[@nonstickmeat]

Killing it as in raising it? Lol

[@Hunter200012MC]

What car you got?

[@gandalfstormcrow8439]

😂😂😂

[@alaricspence3]

LoL 😆😂😆

[@ERKNEES2]

"You don't really have to worry about as long as you change your oil"

[@eduardobenassi3072]

If I found a Corolla like the one you had, I'd never sell it. Dang, that thing slaps 🔥🔥 I already own two from the same era, rx60 Cressida and a Nissan Laurel. The only modern vehicle at our house is my wife's 2018 Civic.

[@SkipAd_Vegas]

My Scion Gen1 xB TRD is the best car I've ever owned. I just changed the starter myself in under an hour.

[@marcconyard5024]

I always wondered why some automatic cars had tachometers as they’re really superfluous. Then, I started driving buses: big engines with automatic transmissions, the tachometer is essential as an indicator when there’s a fault like a slipping gear or overheating problem.

[@MediaNocte3000]

I was about to snap up an xB right after the previous owner had the piston rings changed. No oil burning here 👍

[@RockX_Chris]

I absolutely love my ‘12 Scion xb, but it had the same oil problem on the 2.4L. Luckily when they were fixing my airbag recall, they noticed the problem & fixed it for free. Since then I haven’t had a single problem with it!

[@OGPimpin]

My man with another stellar review!!!

[@RadioTeal]

Just bought my 2014 xD and mine is the automatic version. I find it to be VERY reliable. Loved the video.

[@jgpastora]

Best scion is the iM 2016 beautiful European style Corolla hatchback that looks and drives sporty and is Gad efficient and reliable. Super nice speakers too.

[@louisstennes3]

I love the way Scotty just gets ahold of those plastic covers and flips them aside. "Hey Scotty, I have a 2006 Camry that's missing the plastic cover. Do you have a spare you can give me"? "Hmm, I think so let me go in my garage. It may take me awhile as there's about 2,000 in there."

[@russell4370]

ITS CALLED A STUPID BEAUTY COVER ! COINED BY SCOTTY.

[@commonconservative7551]

are those covers part of the heat/cool equipment?

[@UriyZ9mb8e]

@@commonconservative7551 the covers solely exist to make the engine compartment look "cleaner" i personally prefer looking at the engine and everything about it, not some plastic with letters on it

[@commonconservative7551]

@@UriyZ9mb8e it has an effect on the heating / cooling, It shrouds the engine heat

[@UriyZ9mb8e]

@@commonconservative7551 it keeps in some of the heat from the engine yes, but actually thats bad for the engine, you want it to be at operating temperature, and if the engine overheats, then the cover will help in keeping it overheated... its possible im wrong, but ive never seen any engine cover that actually helps the engine, unless you count some sort of hood intake thats integrated into the engine cover

[@Sailor-Dave]

We have an '06 Scion Xb, and it is the perfect car for my wife to bang around town and do errands and go to the grocery store. I love driving it, too. Only 2 small concerns: I wish it had factory cruise control, and it has to warm up enough for the cold-engine light to go off before the auto will shift into its highest gear. That 2nd one is kinda strange. We've put over 130K miles on it, and I hope it lasts forever. It's like the Tardis...bigger on the inside. I wish I had 2 of them.

[@nunnya-biz32]

Toyota execs: "young Americans are not buying new cars like they use to, we need a new brand" New cars: *cost more than an average young adult earns in a year*

[@oreally8605]

😂

[@yumyumsunkie]

Now it's used cars twice as much as the new ones. Or a 25 year old car just as expensive as a normal used one 3 years ago lol

[@lisag18]

Wages haven't increased, rent really has, student loans, new cars aren't made the way they used to. Who can afford a new car?

[@boogitybear2283]

I love my Avalon, however, I’m not one that has to have a big ride. I would be just as happy with a 1.8 Corolla. Toyota is definitely the way to go!

[@surfside75]

Dude you have a ave. Why would you ever go back to a smaller vehicle? -asking 4a friend😅

[@77.88.]

Toyota is the best of the best I have a 2002 Toyota Tacoma with a 4 cylinder 2.7L engine it has over 200,000 miles and still runs great the transmission shifts as smooth as a feather, what more does anyone want??? My 2013 Prius is just as good if not better?

[@zacharypeery4082]

@@surfside75 what year avalon? I really would like to purchase a 2015 XLE

[@boogitybear2283]

@@surfside75 Gas Mileage!

[@concernedpatriot9314]

Scotty likes it ! and I liked mine a xd 08 with 180k still runs good !

[@reiannaidoo]

I like how Scotty just takes the engine cover of and throws it on the floor. I'd go nuts if someone did that to my car. Lol 🤣

[@phil4208]

Great tip , they should bring the scion back

[@christophercoburn6376]

I have an '08 Scion xD that was gifted to me because it needed a new timing chain. So I ended up buying a matching engine out of a '13 Corolla for $400 and swapped it myself. Then all it needed was front wheel bearings and it has run like a dream ever since. It's a really zippy little lady. I also have a '16 Scion iM. The last Scion!

[@LuisMartinez-bk4zt]

I bought my daughter a 2008 XD with 43,000 this past summer from a retired school teacher. Barcelona Red auto, and she loves it. Great little car. Her previous car was a 2009 Corolla LE with 263k on the odometer, but it was starting to nickel and dime us. Still got $3300 for it. We love our Toyota's. Or Scion.

[@menomisespeanut]

I got a 2013 Scion xD in 2021 with only 90k mi on it. That thing is a tank. Drove it from CA to NC. I’ve driven that thing to TX and VA. I take good care of it and it takes care of me! That and I have a 1989 Toyota Corolla LE sedan. Drives like new. These cars are built tough.

[@veronicalane1458]

I have a 2006 Scion xB with 280,000 miles. It has an 1.5L Engine is 1.5L It’s Lacks Power, and burns oil.

[@MrExicutioner]

I think Toyota created the Scion brand back in the early 2000s to cater more to the tuner kids. They were actually kinda popular back then. Those kids grew up got old and started families so they stopped buying these types of cars. The sales just weren't there anymore so Toyota discontinued them

[@bikerbud3903]

Bought a 1 owner 09 XD several months ago with only 20,022 miles on it for my daughter to use in college. Great car. Update...Car now has 32k miles after owning it for 3 years. Running great.

[@mattberry4457]

i have an 06 xb with 314,000 miles on it. it was my commuter car so 95% freeway driving. at 200,000 miles i changed the plugs and front brake pads. changed oil every 10,000 miles with mobil 1. that plus gas are my only expenses other than 6 sets of tires. it still runs great. it’s funny that they marketed this for the young crowd. almost all were driven by old farts like me. it’s the world’s easiest car to get in and out of.

[@westhavenor9513]

Completely agree. I inherited my pop's 2005 xB. He bought it in his late 70's and drove it until he passed in his mid 80's. He loved that car! Despite having a garage full of nice German cars, I'm keeping and maintaining my dad's Scion. I love that thing too! So versatile and fun to drive.

[@neilnowlishaw]

Hello from the UK scotty have a great weekend when it arrives 😀

[@detritus10001]

The XA and XB was actually to hook the club kids! Look at the cup holder and dash lights they offered on them, and then look at the 3rd one they offered... called the TC! They dropped the X on that one, but that's exactly who these cars were marketed to... kids that were into the club scene. The third car should have been the XTC! LOL! It was absolutely marketed towards DJs and club kids.

[@mhanko]

Regarding the hot starting problem... Check the coil pack (if it has one) I have a 2004 Aveo that had the same problem intermittently. My research indicated when an older coil pack would get heated up, it could/would malfunction. I replaced the coil pack and have had no more problems. May be similar in the Scion... BTW and FWIW...I love my Aveo...It is well maintained (Timing belt at 65K) and totally dependable, nimble and fun.

[@dennismayer4936]

My 09 vibe 2.4 5spd is running great for years. No oil issues. Unfortunately used ones cost 5-7k in good shape. The new Corolla hatchback would be a nice replacement if it wasn’t 20k

[@2002Poops]

I got a 2009 xD for my daughter with a peeling clearcoat, however it was well maintained otherwise and we gave it a new paint job. It's been a great car for her. The only negatives for me would be the placement of the PCV which is normally accessible on the top of the engine, is underneath the manifold intake on this car. Just beware there's not much room around the engine to easily do some DIY repairs.

[@GreyGhost-r4z]

How much was your paint job ?

[@Whit_Siever]

"Scion" is an Ancient Greek word meaning "student/apprentice" and Toyota was aiming for the Scion brand to be car ownership for beginners

[@mickm5097]

I though 'family scion' meant leader or person who is looked up to in a family. Did I have that wrong?

[@tomasnokechtesledger1786]

From Scion also come Science, so it's a very broad term.

[@davidalexoff1658]

I own a 2013 xd, love it, 96k, minimum maintenance, 5 spd., fast enough.

[@Zeathree]

I have an 2009 Scion XD and the two things that bug me about it are that the blind spot from the rear passenger side is horrendous, and the plastic oil filter cannister is impossible to get off with hand tools. My son doesn't like how tightly packed everything is in the engine compartment, but he has beefy arms, lol.

[@constantinesavage1719]

I have a 2004 scion xA, and I changed the clutch, and did spark plug myself, and it's running better now. I did a oil change at the Toyota dealer, and a brake switch change, and I find that it runs ok.

[@jeremycooper8150]

I've owned a 2011 for 10 years with 1.8L engine. In that time had water leaking from the tailgate, wheel speed sensor fail and the evap cannister needing to be replaced 3 times (each time id take one off of a junked yaris, great for parts for thr xD), clogging AC drain lines. Never needed to change the sparkplugs, had 197km on it. Despite that I'll miss the car. The electric power steering was nice in it too.

[@theoverlyingTRUTH_NINJA]

The beauty cover drop......Classic Uncle Scotty💯💪🏽🏆

[@justinjakimiak1998]

Welcome to Tennessee Scotty! I love my xD, thanks for sharing

[@VeesFunkyAZZshop]

I bought a 2009 XD with 31 miles on it in 2009. It now 2024 and it runs and drives just like the first day i had it. No major issues as long as you maintain it. ive replace an alternator, had suspension work on it, brakes, regular maintance and I have never had any major issues!! Its is ready to turn 200,000 miles at 198,000. I sometimes think to trade it in but why would I want a car payment if I dont have to? I'll run this till the engine can do no more.

[@postersm7141]

9:51 I wouldn’t exactly call that burning rubber, I would call it more like chirping rubber lol but touché Scotty!! I love it :-)

[@lomoop791]

I've got a Scion TC with the 2.5l no issues at all at 85k miles

[@TheJoshThatPlaysDrums]

I hope the 2.0 Camry engines hold up just as well. I’m looking for a car and the one I got my eyes on is the 2019 SE. I haven’t driven one yet but given how cool they look and that the visibility, fuel efficiency and comfort are all the highlights, I’m virtually sold man. Coming from an 04 Accord V6 sedan by the way, can’t wait to see the progress that’s been made over the years! Hondas or Toyota’s for life!

[@rob5944]

I hope all goes well with you your prospective purchase 👍

[@billpetersen298]

Don’t forget that, when China dumps, cheap sweatshop made cars, over here.

[@rob5944]

@@billpetersen298 what are you referring to?

[@billpetersen298]

@@rob5944 In western countries, including Japan and Korea. Our automotive manufacturers, have to adhere to stricter rules. They are not encouraged to steal the tech, have to follow labour laws, environmental regulation, etc. Their power is not cheap, because it’s not from dirty coal burning. There is talk of Chinese cars coming to western markets. They will be cheaper, and without thinking we will buy them. Supporting, the use of, labour camps, and migrant workers, who are exploited. All that money, will boost the Chinese economy. While they are building up their military, at an astounding rate. We can say no, before it starts, not after.

[@rob5944]

@@billpetersen298 every other item we guy comes from China, that's probably where the real damage is done. However, yes I agree with you. We've (or rather the companies we deal with) have become way too reliant on goods from questionable places.

[@timdeaton206]

yep. I have a 2005 xA and a 2016 iA. and they are reliable.

[@yunus_aros]

The Scion brand was just in NAFTA. The same car model is called Toyota Ist (second generation) Toyota Urban Cruiser. You could also get it with 4WD (only fitted with the turbocharged diesel engine (1.4 liters) on the EUDM. I’ve had a 2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser. The same car model - only fitted with a smaller engine and a 6-speed manual transmission instead of the 1.8 liter with a 5-speed manual transmission (when not fitted with an automatic transmission).

[@SonnyWolfSmiles]

I just Bought a 2006 Scion xA for dirt cheap and runs like new no complaints for a cheap car , and just because it only has a 1.5l 4 cylinder pushing 103 hp it keeps up with highway traffic no problem and it has phenomenal gas mileage. For a $1100 car not bad at all with 130,797 Miles and being that it's a Toyota underneath it'll run forever.

[@RemyRAD]

THAT WAS EXCEEDINGLY INFORMATIVE TO ME. THANK YOU! I was thinking about getting myself an older used, kiick around, Toyota. Now I'm thinking. A SION, with the,, 1.8 L and, manual stick. (If I can ffind it?) A logical choice! It's a Toyota! And yeah. Parts for years to come. Parts, forever. So,, whaat else of Toyota's might bolt on? How about a Supra,, grill? Avalon, taillights? What about a GR-8 front end grill? Could that bolt on? I've often thought about getting myself a used, 1970s-90s,Sting Ray. With a blown engine. And swap that V-8 out for a, 4 cylinder in-line engine. I won't when any races. Coming off a red light. But will have a greater chance of getting laid,, instead. As I'll take a fast partner and a slow car. I'm full of great automotive concepts. I'm from Detroit, from the 50s-60s. RemyRAD

[@niznomores7961]

Love scions♥️ perfect for cheap a$$es like me! I'm not young so they missed their target consumer. I see a lot of age challenged people like me 👵🏼 driving scions more so than younglings.

[@HunterJohnson77]

I have a vibe it's got 303k miles and I only change fluids, brake pads and tires. The odometer stopped at 299,999 now I keep track with trip "B" and when it his 9,999 I just note it in the owners manual. The vibe is basically a Toyota matrix. Can last virtually forever! Oh and I drain what comes out of tranny and replace it with the proper fluid every 50k miles!

[@notanomad9320]

Yep the Vibe is a great car, gave mine to my son in law who's still driving it and I bought a new Corolla.

[@michaelanderson5442]

I Also drove a Vibe, it was a 2003 I had 150 thousand miles. Same experience, oil change, brakes and tires plus a battery change. Traded in 2016!

[@Blakecryderman7244]

@hunter Johnson yes they are great cars, I have a 2006 Matrix, base model with no power anything, only A/C as an option, it’s got a typical 151,000 miles, & it’s barely broken in. Looking forward to driving it another 15 years & lots of miles.

[@HunterJohnson77]

@@Blakecryderman7244 just change oil every 5 k you will be good! Last almost forever!

[@HunterJohnson77]

Exactly

[@mongoz1993]

I find this interesting I had a Rivian truck pass me and a Chevy impala while I was making a food delivery in Ohio. I honestly thought none came off the assembly line pretty interesting my fiancé was like wow that’s quiet I explained to her it’s an electric vehicle.

[@gregcassidy]

I had the same problem with my 1986 Celica. Hot engine wouldn't start. I got real good at popping the clutch. It had roughly 215 thousand miles on it. Well maintained.

[@agreenguyfromsomestreet9960]

As a proud owner of the '11 Urban Cruiser, it's nice to be endorsed by the amazing Mr. Kilmer.

[@heliomartins8593]

That car in Europe is called Toyota Verso and Subaru Trezia. Existes in petrol manual and automatic and diesel (Toyota made) manual and automatic.

[@daynadiggle8169]

Scotty , do you ever get any call backs , like when the owner gets home and says it's still doing it ?

[@kevinhaley6776]

Everybody wants something for free

[@oreally8605]

Scotty doesn't answer questions here

[@mickm5097]

It's probably inevitable. You can't fix problems 100% of the time on the first go round.

[@TheMsdos25]

The 1.5L 1NZ-FE motors found on the Scion XA and Yaris were also prone to oil consumption.

[@gratefuldale117]

When these were coming out Our Stagehand Union Hall got a call to build this big Show to introduce them at a Car Show. Ludacris performed(He was a Sweetheart Guy!) and they gave Us all a Mix CD that I still have somewhere! Laughed as you mentioned it Scotty.

[@toyotabrony]

I will say this. Scion, the idea of Toyota. Was never a stupid idea. It was fantastic. And we wish if Toyota ever bring it back one day.

[@pcook26ify]

I have a 2006 xa with 215k. I'm the original owner. Almost all original parts. Replaced starter and fuel pump (even though I probably didn't need to) and plugs occasionally. That's about it. Nothin major.

[@aldodelatorre1696]

I just got an used 2011 Corolla, it has the 1.8 engine, amazingly it only has 28000 Miles! Like Scotty says drives like a dream.

[@cootason]

2600 RPM not bad at all my 02 CRV uses about 3000 on the 2.4l my dads Getz has to do around 3000 as well and its a 1.6

[@TheLizardKing1967]

Never Buy a Car Unless it's a 94 Celica with a 1.8 Liter engine. My 94 Celica has over 340,000 miles on it and i drive it daily.... I am headed to Clarksville Tennessee this weekend.

[@surfside75]

Gets old.

[@ivanarau2073]

Scon xds are amazing ! Reliable gas saver and there are actually pretty roomy !

[@justincase2281]

Got it. Gonna look for a 1.8 , with a stick shift. Gotta find one first. Good vid.👍

[@EvanBriggsStalkers]

The Scions have way better styling than regular toyotas. There was no XB, there was no Box Car before toyota made the XB, and its so versatile without being a full fleged SUV. they do burn oil!