The 2004 Scion xB Was Toyota's Charming Toaster Box of the 2000's

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

Toyota needs something like this today, a very affordable and practical car.

[@BernonCars]

It'd be great!

[@johnathoncastro]

The corolla hatchback is pretty cool.....not quite like this though.....I still have my 06 scion xb release series 3.0...envy green 💚

[@xXmasaroXx]

NO DOUBT!

[@davidmonfore2730]

@@johnathoncastro the rs 3.0 is my all time fav xB rs

[@johnathoncastro]

@davidmonfore2730 i still have it...... I may be putting it up for sale soon. I just got it repainted and new headlights. looks brand new. I also have a honda element. I need to down size my fleet lol

[@isaac297]

The xB was ahead of it's time. I Miss mine, it was so roomy!

[@BernonCars]

Space age box!

[@nman2563]

Awesome car and review! A party trick you missed is that you can remove the front seat headrests, push the seats completely forward, then recline them back completely flat. By lying the front passenger seat flat I was able to carry a complete prehung standard interior door in the xB. Amazing! The unusually tall trunk is a game changer. It is also remiss to not mention how it compared to the Gen 2 xB.

[@BernonCars]

Thank you!! Ohh yes good to know! That's rad haha.

[@prettybaby80]

Is the seat able to go back any further than it is ? I’m 5”9 and I still need more leg room

[@kore996]

I left my headrest on and reclined about 45° in order to fit ladders inside the headrest kept the ladder from moving around 😂.

[@keithdosik]

Yesss more old cars, Bern! We grew up with these and I love deep dives into them

[@BernonCars]

Yess they definitely wont stop!!

[@gustavohartel5159]

I'm so so happy with 2006 xb, limited edition ! 169.000 miles on it and just the regular maintenance, drives li a big car, I lo ed everything about it, 5 speed manual gears gave me confidence as I needed, I put 4 bigger tires on it, very very good driving, love this car !

[@BernonCars]

Nice!! I'm sure the manual is fun!

[@kattotonic3143]

We just got one of these. It's a great little car. It's even equipped with airbags because the original owner towed stuff with it. We are very happy with it.

[@BernonCars]

Oh sweet!! Good find!

[@Realistick]

It’s been a little while since I have watched a video but your production quality seems to have gone up, great job and nice review!

[@BernonCars]

Yeah dude Im glad you noticed! Thank you sir!

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

Man that gauge cluster is unexpectedly super cool!

[@BernonCars]

Yeah right pretty funky!!

[@elainew2230]

I have a 2005 manual. I bought it new for $14k, and in 20 years the only repairs were a front bearing in 2010 and an ac compressor a few months ago. I love my toaster, I'm gonna cry when it dies. I wish someone else made box cars with a stick shift.

[@BernonCars]

Very nice! That's so great, I love that for you! I wish you luck with your toaster!!

[@delirium5381]

"A lot of people have this as their first car" lol, it is my first car. It was a gift from dad. I really like it, I've been using it for like two months. Unfortunately because the previous owner didn't treat it very well it has lots of dents and weird stratches. Like if he had many accidents. And the windows don't work. But other than that, it works good. I really liked your video, very informative and entertaining.

[@BernonCars]

Haha nice! I'm glad you found me, thanks for watching!

[@Utsu-P_Enjoyer]

The XB is one the most versatile and multifunctional vehicles ever made. They can basically do anything except tow

[@BernonCars]

They're the best!

[@Azoozamo]

This will be my first car very soon. can’t wait!!

[@BernonCars]

Ahhh excellent that's exciting!!

[@depot_]

It got that 1NZ-FE in it, the Yaris motor you can't kill baby

[@BernonCars]

Unkillable!!

[@analogueoverdigital929]

Same here. Got the 2006 Xb and that engine is unkillable. Never leaked a drip of oil either and it has high miles.

[@pudnbug]

I had a 2004, and I loved it! In 2007, I noticed that the new xb looked 'different', so I ran out and tried a used 2004. It was fun to drive, so I got it. it was very reliable. One great thing about it was the head room - you could practically wear a top hat. To me, it was the perfect little box.

[@BernonCars]

Haha sweet! Yeah they are the perfect little box LOL

[@WaylonDog]

A restaurant near me had an xB delivery car for years and it always gave me a good laugh. Not too long ago they replaced it with a Scion iQ, arguably an even funnier car 😂

[@BernonCars]

That's awesome LOL and they like their Scions

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

They needed something EVEN MORE *economical*

[@Mark29g]

Great , enthusiastic review. Thank YOU…I have the 2005 Scion xB Release Series 2.0 Solar Yellow 5 sp. As you stated the xB only came in one trim level with many dealer installed choices / options available. The base price included the base watt Pioneer stereo with CD & 6 speakers also dealer installed, because customer could also choose to upgrade to others including the JBL. I added the cruise control, strut brace, center armrest, fog lights, block heater later… same ones that dealer used. Also added roof rack and trailer hitch which I use often. It is my understanding that the rear floor is raised because the Japanese BB did not come with a spare and had a flat floor; Toyota had to raise to accommodate the spare. BTW the jack is stored under the driver’s seat… took awhile to find. The 5 sp. manual is lowered geared and noisier at highway cruising… 3500 rpm at 60 as stated by earlier comment.

[@BernonCars]

Thank you for tuning in!! Oh nice you have a sweet spec yourself!!

[@markdc31]

Cool video. I think you may have missed out on some of the practical positives. You mentioned the price and the space, but you didn’t mention that it was one of the least expensive new cars you could buy at the time. That combined with Toyota reliability was a huge value. A legitimate alternative to a pre-owned car. Also, even if you were 6’5”, you could fit comfortably in an xB compared to most other economy cars. The headroom was unbeatable, along with the view outside. No obstructions. The short wheelbase actually gave it a tight turning circle and helped with handling. And the acceleration wasn’t bad if you compared it to other economy cars from 20 plus years ago. I had a 2006 manual xB, the best way to get the most out of the 1.5 liter DOHC engine. It was a very practical, fun(really), quirky cute car. Toyota could’ve improved it with a 6th gear and a few extra cubic inches(centimeters), for the next generation. Instead they lost 6 inches of headroom and it gained 600 pounds with a Camry drivetrain. It was ruined in my opinion. A few improvements would’ve made it an amazing city car. Toyota guessed wrong that the TC would be its best seller and as a result they had things like an optional supercharger available on that, but very little on the xB. It’s too bad. Scion would’ve eventually taken off when average car prices went way over $40K, in my opinion. By the way, my ‘06 did have buttons on the steering wheel. And they actually worked with my aftermarket upgraded audio system.

[@BernonCars]

Thank you! Ahhh yes yes! Good points.

[@mdubb4855]

We just got a second gen. Makes a bad xB but a great Camry. I’m serious.

[@rjlaxvespa1742]

I absolutely love my Scion xB 2005 was reasonable to purchase -- gets great mileage even with the amount of miles it has -- still runs great.. I was doing a lot of commuting I bought it to replace a 2007 Ford F150 ... much better mileage .... depending if it's in the city or on freeway it's 24 to 28 MI per gallon.. mine also has a wonderful in perfect shape black leather interior....Laxvespa--LosAngeles

[@BernonCars]

Sounds like you've got a great little daily!! Fuel sippers are always sooo nice

[@rexwoodville-price2995]

Excellent review. You remind me of Doug but without having to spend 30 years going over Every single button, light sound or mirror. You also have a good voice for it. I have owned both generations of toyota bb (aka daihatsu materia) and they are my favorite daily cars.

[@BernonCars]

Ahh thank you! I appreciate you tuning in!

[@damilolaakanni]

Nissan had the Cube at the time, but it wasn't sold in North America until about 2009. It also wasn't as boxy as the XB though.

[@BernonCars]

Yeah and the 2nd Gen xB wasn't as boxy as the original either!

[@jorgerocha63]

The cube looked like an XB with down syndrome .

[@randomactsofvideos313]

I like your review of the toaster! I have a 2006 xb, with 230k. These cars last long, even with basic maintenance. Very dependable. Wish Toyota would bring 1st gens back exactly how they made them.

[@BernonCars]

Thank you!! They're great little boxes!! 😂

[@CRXnick]

I own one slammed to the ground with 284k miles🤣 I drive it low every single day with no issues, one of the best cars I’ve ever owned

[@BernonCars]

Damnn nice 😂😂😂

[@mail2pathung]

Hello. @2:55 This is my daily 2005 RS2 manual. Over 230K. Pretty reliable. Still going strong.

[@BernonCars]

Oh wow that's awesome! I love seeing your car out and about! I'll say hello next time haha

[@Dennis-ij7rm]

Another masterpiece Bern. Love your reviews.

[@BernonCars]

I appreciate that! Thanks for staying tuned!

[@Ok-bv2kk]

I drive a 2007 F-150. I’ve kept it clean on the inside and the paint job has kept up and looks good. But… gas is killing me. I drive 55 miles a day round trip, so I’m paying about $100 a week in gas. The truck is super reliable and cheap to fix when something goes out. Not having a huge truck payment is why I’d never sell it. But I’m almost positive some time in early 2025 I’ll be getting a Scion XB gen 2. They look so fun to drive and they’re super roomy. I’m 6’3 and I have 3 small children. I’ll need the room. Once I have the XB, the F150 won’t be used unless it’s absolutely necessary!

[@BernonCars]

Good choice!!! You'll love having to barely put gas in it haha

[@FiregemGaming]

05 owner with 17 inch rims, highly recommend switching out the wheels if you end up with one of these 15 inch tires are just hard to come by nowadays

[@BernonCars]

Nice yeah I'm sure they handle better on 17's too!

[@williamknell864]

It is NOT an exciting or luxurious drive. But for what it is, with its wheels pretty much at the extreme 4 corners of the vehicle, it holds the road surprisingly well. Mine has 213K on the odometer. On my very short local commute, it gets 24 MPG. On a highway trip, it'll get 35 MPG. I've driven mostly Toyotas for close to 40 years, so the reliability and endurance don't surprise me at all. And I have to say, especially when it's freshly washed, as walked toward in a parking lot, the styling gives me a chuckle. All those right angles. Very easy to spot in a crowd.

[@oreally8605]

I have a 2012 9.0 RS Scion xB. Room and style. The oil consumption issue was fixed by Toyota, if not one could do a Berryman's treatment. I can still chrip the tires on takeoff if i want - the second Gen xB can get out of its own way. 16.4 in the quarter is slow but snappy because it only weighs 3089 pounds.

[@BernonCars]

Oh wow nice! That's good they fixed it. Haha yeah I hope you continue enjoying it!!

[@cr0wdified]

Oh hey, that's one of my family members' cars! I've even driven it myself, fun stuff! 2:55

[@BernonCars]

Oh wow!!!

[@MattaKY5064]

Great review! Keep them coming!

[@BernonCars]

Thank you sir!!

[@_daveshadow6_o964]

Yes go for the hot lava orange or Solar yellow those are release series!🤩 great video dude!

[@BernonCars]

Lets goo! Thank you!!

[@cedar234]

i've had 3 of these, i still got mine, and will buy another. i drive my chrysler 300 to keep miles off of the xb. i want to keep it. yours seemed a bit slow. does it have the original cat?

[@BernonCars]

That's great! Haha toaster hoarder! I'm not sure! I'm pretty sure it was the original!

[@danieldeary9344]

My 2004 Xb, a Release model BTW, has one major weakness: Air conditioning is quite poor in my opinion especially in very hot Florida weather. Otherwise, I really like it.

[@BernonCars]

Yeahh it's hard to find a car that has AC that works well in that weather LOL

[@robertdiehl9003]

Excellent review

[@BernonCars]

Thank you!

[@byronakita7555]

Great review! Thank you. My SIL has a yellow one.

[@BernonCars]

Thank you! Oh nice love them in yellow!

[@kore996]

While I absolutely loved my XB it is equivalent to carrying a sheet of plywood on a windy day, especially when driving it on the highway with a crosswind 😂

[@BernonCars]

That's funny 🤣

[@prettybaby80]

So it looks like the 2004 I picked up two weeks ago has no alarm? I only have a mechanical key, no fob

[@BernonCars]

Interesting! You can probably get one from eBay

[@prettybaby80]

Mine doesn’t have the beep? Just purchased a 2004. Is this beep from an alarm?

[@BernonCars]

It's when you have the key in the ignition with the door open!

[@_daveshadow6_o964]

LOVE the Scion I have a 2006!

[@BernonCars]

Nice!!!

[@trinityhkvh]

can't wait to join the xb cult lol love this vid >>>>

[@BernonCars]

Lets gooo exciting!!

[@lordovthorn2747]

hell yeah my dude I love my Scion, I call it "The Bento Box"

[@BernonCars]

That's an awesome name I love it!! 🤣

[@mrlouisvashi]

Where did u get the stuffed toaster

[@BernonCars]

I'll ask my friend lol

[@andyl9920]

For sale? Purchased one in 2012. Now it's just sitting in the lot because the frame is rotted 😢 everything is still good in it tho 😢

[@BernonCars]

He wants to keep it! 😂

[@Glass-Eye25]

What’s that toast plushie from? I want it lol

[@BernonCars]

I'll have to ask Karna haha

[@prettybaby80]

Thank you for this . I have no manual

[@BernonCars]

Yeah of course! Thanks for watching!

[@rapacious_rapscallion]

I still see tons of these on the road. They were built to last.

[@BernonCars]

Right, last of the good Toyota's

[@BARBELLS-AND-BUDS]

I bought a Scion to heat myself out of trouble with tickets to get lower insurance rates and primarily to save gas the same 6 ft tall so some cars didn't feel quite right. This was easy to sit in. The downside is for me the gas mileage sucked so bad. I couldn't get more than 22 miles per gallon + that's with extreme hypermyline + 36 lb in the tires etc. It was reliable but something was obviously wrong because it got terrible mileage compared to everyone else that I knew that had one

[@BernonCars]

Yeah interesting, I'd expect more too! That's a bummer

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

Japan is kinda wack with their options. The current Yaris is available with mechanical AWD there! I've not seen that anywhere else in the world. They also have a 6-speed manual option but that sadly can't be had with AWD, only the CVT can. The M15A-FKS 1.5L inline-3 is probably the spiritual successor to the 1NZ-FE. It makes a respectable 123 hp.😤

[@BernonCars]

Yeah right!! It's a shame we don't get the really nice stuff!

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

2:07 What you see here is a bunch of broke people because their trucks get 13 MPG at best and an absolute real one in their Scion xB.

[@kore996]

I know it’s not an expensive vehicle but getting rid of it is #2 or #3 in my car related mistakes 😢…#1 is selling my ‘91 MR2 Turbo for a ‘03 350Z when it first came back out 😵‍💫😮‍💨

[@BernonCars]

Damnnn there's always the ones that get away 😭

[@rexwoodville-price2995]

Btw 60mph in the manuals is like 3500rpm

[@kore996]

The manual transmission was much peppier, I had the manual and my friend had the automatic back in the day.

[@BernonCars]

That's cool good to know!

[@masonchase085]

1NZ-FE would be half of a 3MZ-FE?

[@BernonCars]

LOL in a way yes!

[@analogueoverdigital929]

I own this exact car and color😂. It's a tank. The engine is a 1NZ-FE, the yaris motor, that is basically unkillable. Timing CHAIN. only thing i dont like is the road noise on highways... Also i have the 5spd standard as the automatic has weak acceleration..

[@BernonCars]

Haha nice 😆😆 yeah they're little troopers!! Haha Thanks for stopping by!

[@R3B_MusicOfficial]

I love my solar yellow

[@BernonCars]

Very nice!!

[@mdubb4855]

Good job

[@BernonCars]

Thank you!

[@prettybaby80]

No usb?

[@BernonCars]

Unfortunately no!

[@johnathoncastro]

Ive got an 05 honda element and an 06 scion xb release series 3.0.....i like the scion better!!!!

[@BernonCars]

Oh wow haha battle of the toasters!!

[@Stormtrooper_98Trd]

The way you said economical made me laugh. i always wanted one, but i think I'll keep my 4runners

[@BernonCars]

LOLL, yeahh 4Runner for me too

[@arcademania7544]

Hey Bern 👋

[@BernonCars]

Hey!

[@davidwhitman9609]

My wife loves her 04 XB! It should be a crime to get the auto, the 5-speed makes the car.

[@BernonCars]

Sweeet! Yeah 5 speed is the way to go!

[@GeorgeStar]

This is basically a Kei car with a larger engine. We should have a lot more options like this instead of being forced into bloated inefficient SUVs.

[@BernonCars]

Right, it'd be a much happier society

[@holdencawffle626]

Also...the bB has a different trunk door handle...it doesnt look as appealing as the xB's. Real talk!

[@BernonCars]

Good note!! I agree!

[@tapper701]

Scion XB has always looked like a mini-hearse ... Dead to rights ...

[@BernonCars]

LOL mini hearse 🤣

[@icebergtrails]

Tremendous cars

[@BernonCars]

Indeed!!

[@CJunior22]

Hahah love it

[@CJunior22]

“For the young people “ “Economical” 😆

[@BernonCars]

😆😆

[@anotheran]

The Toyotas designed for people on their last legs. If they drove any faster, their buyer's skin would tear off

[@BernonCars]

LOL that is acurate 😂

[@analogueoverdigital929]

Or people who don't want to buy overpriced garbage from Stellantis? I love my Xb. I bought it in 09 and still have it running today😂. It allowed me to buy a Lexus.. don't hate the toaster!!

[@McLivin410]

We call them lunch boxes

[@BernonCars]

That's a good one 🤣

[@olbucky9413]

I like how your socks match the car…now about your taste in shorts…ahem.

[@BernonCars]

Whats wrong with them? LOL

[@olbucky9413]

I like a man who never looks in a mirror…it shows confidence! Love your reviews…had a Tercel wagon which reminds me of this. Lots of fun in the snow with skinny tires and a 5 speed.

[@Sepi-xh9tr]

Can i buy the scion from you ? Being dead serious

[@BernonCars]

Karna isn't selling it sadly! 😭

[@zoom-hi1rj]

@franzj