BUY or BUST? Scion XD High Miles Review!

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[@BoomDabba]

This car is a hidden gym on the used car market. A corolla wagon in disguise. Overlooked for sure, and it's a shame because daily driving one has been amazing

[@TopLineRacer]

That's awesome, appreciate the feedback!

[@sir.tacocartbearson1569]

I purchased a red one with a 5 speed manual and the 16 aluminum rims brand new in 2011. Put a TRD short throw shifter just for a better feel and a aftermarket lite weight crank shift pulley. Made it accelerate a decent amount faster. I have 150,000 miles on it and just had my first ever repair I replaced my front calipers because one was dragging. I live in Minnesota with snow and road salt and have zero rust. I also have zero oil consumption. I change the oil every 5k and use full synthetic 0w20. The biggest problem with this car is I have owned it far to long and don't have a reason to replace it. My wife has gone through multiple expensive vehicles since I bought mine. I paid 18k out the door after tax and title. It is a quick little go cart im not sure why the one he tested was slow.

[@carsonac4163]

I picked one out for my sister in 2021 when she moved for college. We got a Purple 2010 Scion XD I found for sale online for sale by owner, had just under 120k miles and we paid $4600. It's not my cup of tea but it's been a good car for my sister. About a year prior I got a 2010 VW Jetta Sportwagon. Scion was better on gas but my VW still had a warranty. In summary TDI Volkswagens and Scions are both hidden gems

[@pishia1104]

I'd hate to be that person, but there are some factual mistakes in this video. You mention that the HP is “abysmal” even in 2009, but this is a subcompact car and could be considered class leading in its category. It was faster than the base Corolla which came out at the same time. It is still faster than its modern replacement the Toyota C-HR. 2010 Scion: 128 HP (0-60 @ 8.3 sec) 2010 Kia Rio/Accent: 110HP (0-60 @ 10.3 sec) 2010 Yaris: 106HP (0-60 @ 10.3 sec) 2010 Honda Fit: 117hp (0-60 @ 8.3 sec) 2010 Versa: 107-122HP (0-60 @ 8.3 sec with 1.8l) 2010: Fiesta 118hp (0-60 @ 10.1 sec) Mazda2: 100hp: (0-60 @ 9.3 sec). It is also faster than some modern compacts: 2024 Elantra: (0-60 @ 9.3 sec). 2024 Corolla: (0-60 @ 8.8 sec). Also the oil consumption issues affected the 2.4 liter engines such as the Scion XB, and TC, along with the other Toyotas which had this engine. It isn’t a known issue for the XD, but of course engines can fail in all cars, the 1.8 is pretty reliable.

[@Badjujubee]

The 2zr thats in this and the 10th gen Corolla will burn oil after 140000 if you cheaped out on oil or were rocking the 10000 mile oil change intervals while doimg city driving. The valve seals are your usual culprit, but it will also suffer from the low tension oil control ring shenanigans as well. Im at 205k on my 2009, and its losing a little under a quart every 5000. Thats with a 45 minute commute every day (20 plus mile) one way. Thats with Synthetic its entire life. The 2zr is a peak "ok" engine, and does all its jobs very adequately.

[@pishia1104]

@@Badjujubee AFAIK, the 2009 Corolla does have an oil consumption issue, but this was due to the engine control module. Did you get the engine control module checked? Toyota issued a bulletin about this in late 2009. It is listed as Safety Recall - A0J. I don't recall issues with the engine itself, the 2.4 L had problems with the actual engine.

[@packrat-y7j]

And this is why I'm on my second one. My best friend's family needed a car, so I sold them my old one, and I bought another. Both of mine have had the TRD suspension, tho I just upgraded to some Tein coilovers cuz y the hell not. My '12 would get 40-45 avg mpg on the highway, and I haven't really done any testing with my new one. For it's segment, it had the best power:weight. For a small people mover you couldn't ask for more.

[@mega408]

@@BadjujubeeI change the oil every 5k miles. I have 220k miles now and it’s still running like when it was new.

[@secretjourney4815]

the 1.8 is bullet proof. The 2.4 was the oil burner, and the 2.5 is also good.

[@wearethelandrovers9014]

Since you said that it has 400,000 miles, THAT alone makes it a BUY. You just don't drive bad cars that far. . . . . .

[@packrat-y7j]

Fun fact: the back seats reclined a smidge.

[@JeremyComiskey]

I own a 2008 Scion Xd 5sp, and we bought it new. It only has 108k miles on it because I bought a new car 5 years ago, so this is our 3rd car (backup). Overall, it's been pretty good to us. Outside of usual maintenance (tires, brakes, etc), we had replaced the ignition coils and had some computer work done at the dealership. The interior has held up fairly well, and it does not rattle much. The seats are not very comfortable for more than a 2-3 hour drive. There is definitely an oil consumption issue, as it started burning a quart every 2k before it had 40k miles on the odometer. The dealership wanted to reseal something (can't remember what exactly), but I think it was an engine out job, and the quote was $3,500 for it. We passed and just add oil every 2k , and change it every 5k. We live in Portland, so the body held up quite well with no rust (West Coast car). As long as it continues to be reliable as a rarely driven 3rd car, we plan on keeping it around for a while. There are not a lot of new 4-door small hatchback manual transmission cars being produced anymore, and my wife and I like the compact utility of it.

[@guachito33]

i also have the 2008 manual transmission XD, it has 180.000 miles now, original clutch. change the oil every 5.000 miles and it burns about 3/4 of a quart so it’s not that bad .

[@211teitake]

I have 2008 automatic. Bought it used. Have no complaint. I don't understand why these car people always talk about "power." It's a little everyday car. You are not going to tow or race in it. It has plenty of power to go 80+ on freeway. Enough power to drive on a regular street and kill people. You can haul thing, drive people around, and do anything a regular cars do.

[@therealjonnytsu]

I have a 13 automatic. It's got a roof rack that's carried bikes, kayaks, lumber etc. I also have a tow ball and a very light weight 4x8 trailer for moving lumber, bags of mulch, small appliances and that sort of thing. 175k miles and running strong.

[@Apr10Tm3]

⁠@@therealjonnytsudo you think it can tow a super lightweight 400lb teardrop camper? How heavy is your trailer?

[@CampingGuy]

We have this car and we love it! We got it tuned up when it reached 200,000 ,Great on the snow and good on gas! Its got 200,000plus miles in it but still running like a brand new car.

[@woolf224]

Thanks for the review on this car! I’m planning on buying one of these for college and I managed to test drive them, and they feel comfy and reliable like most Toyotas

[@mega408]

I bought it new in 2010. Here’s what you all should know. There’s a problem with the computer with how it controls the transmission in the automatic. Toyota won’t acknowledge it but once you know what not to do, you can get around the problem. Had the problem since it was new. The ac condensation line gets clogged every so often. Just unclog it yourself. The water pump died on me at 60k miles. The alternator died on me around 150k miles. Other than that, it’s been solid. Even the original battery lasted over 7 years.

[@mdubb4855]

What's the trick for the automatic?

[@kathyputnam84]

Yes, how do you “get around the problem with the computer”, please?

[@timjosephson4423]

I owned a 2009 5spd and don't understand your comments about power -- it had plenty of zip and pickup and merging was no issue. I got plenty of stops for speeding in it! One understated perk is this car's low center of gravity, making it excellent in snow (with snow tires).

[@everydayamputee]

Kind of an incomplete review. The rear seatbacks adjust for angle. The car is not slow. Motorweek did the 1/4 mile at 86.5 mph and 16.5 seconds. That is close to 80's muscle car times and speeds. DOHC engines are designed to be revved to accelerate and all you did was lug around in it. It has a close ratio 5 speed and not an overdrive 5th and that is why it revs so high at interstate speeds and gets lower mpg. You lelt out the neat storage compartments in the dash. Mine has the Toyota Racing Development rear sway bar and mine handles like a GO CART!

[@TheEmoney914]

Yea I'm about to do my suspension all tein! And trd 💪🏿 and flywheel and clutch kit! Coming soon...

[@fridayfoster387]

I own a 2008 and it shares the 1.8 liter Corrola engine and transmission. My brother also owns a UK version called Toyota Urban Cruiser. Almost identical with addition of awd. I believe a rally version exists. Solid and dependable reliability.

[@CallMeRandomVG]

Just got one for myself! Not release series, but it's pretty much brand new! Scion has always been in my mind because of their weird marketing back then on top of the weird looks. Too soon for there to be any problems, but hoping it stays that way with normal maintenance.

[@Slappadatface]

lol fake Toyota? It’s a real Toyota. You can get them for a song. And they’re better than 60% of cars on the road.

[@UriyZ9mb8e]

i have a 2013 with 123k miles paired to an auto with purple paint, and i really like it. i personally average 35mpg but i accelerate pretty slow. runs like a top and i have a hope of hitting that 400k mark, not many cars make it there.

[@TheEmoney914]

I recently bought a 2009 xd 5 speed with 212k miles and I'm currently using for deliveries and it's great and does the job!

[@robertop4835]

I absolutely love our 2011 XD. Maintenance is super inexpensive. There is no abnormal oil consumption at least not our xd. Speaking about power, it has plenty of power to scoot around town running errands. The only thing that I m not a fan of is the turning radius, I wish it was tighter. Besides that, the Scion XD is a great car to own!

[@_daveshadow6_o964]

This Special RS comes with; Wasabi paint Special RS hubcaps 4 in 1 Interior light kit Illuminated door sills Pioneer touchscreen navigation Special silver highlights in seats Special numbered badge

[@TopLineRacer]

Appreciate the info!

[@NoneNone-pb8vh]

Why are reviews concerned about speed, well its not fast....go get a hod rod...seriously and your dumb ass can pay tickets and high insurance for being speedy ...very very reliable road trip cars...

[@maxthemanatee_6492]

I've had my 2011 XD 6 years and it has been very good to me. Long story short it's more fun to drive a slow car fast and I've loved this car. If you want all the details read the rest. Bought at 70k, currently nearing 110 and it's only been routine maintenance and a couple wear parts that weren't overly expensive or hard to get, I just use the nice synthetic oil and don't put off oil changes when the light goes. Most years my maintenance & repairs has been well under half the American average of ~$900, and only rarely neared or exceeded that number. Under powered is a fair statement and the mileage is just good not great especially for the 4 speed automatic, but the vehicle is very light and while it has no clutch it has spots on the shifter for all 3 of the lower gears, so you can use any individual gear effectively on more demanding roads. I've gotten it over the Appalachian mountains dozens of times, highways and backroads, by just driving smart and using the vehicle properly. I've done that trip with the car literally packed full while moving, surprising amount of space in there with seats that fold flat (probably more than most new pickup trucks). Handles good even in bad weather when it has to, if it bit twitchy and with an unreasonably large turning circle for such a small car. Handles even better now with slightly wider tires than OEM. I intend to do preventative work to keep this thing on the road now that I'm living where it snows more. Every mechanic I have ever taken it to says to keep it on the road, and as someone who wants cheap, reliable, point A to B transport without frills and with decent audio I can't do better.

[@nathanroberson]

What state would you live in that would fail a inspection for ext rust 😂 😢

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

I kinda like the looks of it, I think I'd consider buying one.

[@TopLineRacer]

They're definitely different. I didn't love it but I also couldn't tell someone that it'd be a terrible car.

[@wingeddragonofra]

Used to have the 2010 version mines was a bit damaged from the previous owner but she was incredibly reliable. Great gas mileage, not the fastest 0-60 but fun to drive

[@potterbat3995]

The 1.8 actually doesn’t burn a ton of oil. The 2.4s do. He didn’t say which one it is. So I’m guessing it’s a 2.4. Get the 1.8 and it won’t burn up oil.

[@UriyZ9mb8e]

the xd never had an option for a 2.4, only the xb and tc could have them

[@stevemccooleq]

You are correct. These cars have the 1.8 ltr 2ZR-FE engine. It is not an oil burner (unless abused). My daughter has that engine in her Corolla, 200k miles + and it doesn't burn a drop.

[@UriyZ9mb8e]

@stevemccooleq very true, and they still use variations of the 2zr to this day. been very reliable for a very long time, lotus threw one in the Elise, supercharged it, and it's still reliable

[@roznai]

5:45 the radio will also reset to scion tc settings when the battery is disconnected and reconnected

[@craigbut-itsa-dry-heatcoop7022]

Had a 2008 Xd. It went with the ex-wife. Was sorry to see the car go. Not the wife. She drove it way over 100K miles before buying a Highlander. I own a 2010 Xd. Went to Ft Worth to buy it. White with a stick perfect for AZ. It had just come off a lease & had 10K miles on it. Only has 60K+ miles now. Both Xds did well. Its no speed demon but with the 5 speed it does just fine (IMO). Driving cross country thru the midwest it cruised at 85 mph with the AC blasting to keep me comfortable in July. Without AC on it gets almost 34 mpg on the freeway. Have owned 5 Toyotas since 1983. Great cars. You think this is slow? My '83 4wd pickup was around a 100 HP with a 5 speed. It did everything I asked of it till 215K miles. Bought a '98 4Rnr because the 22r motor was just tired and did not pull the AZ hills on the I-state unless I downshifted to 3rd gear. Arigato!

[@jorgeorozco4602]

If you have any experience with it, how would you compare it to an xB? I currently have a 2007 tC and I've been looking to upgrade to a 4 door with the xB and the xD as options

[@TopLineRacer]

Sorry I don't have experience with the xB yet. I'll try to get one lined up for a video!

[@guachito33]

have the 2008 version with 180.000 miles with the original engine and clutch , it burns about 3/4 of a quart of oil every 5000 miles so it’s not that bad, extremely reliable and I plan to keep it until it dies .

[@LuisLopez-en7pj]

Is the 2.4 engine or 1.8?

[@oogieboogie5741]

I just got me a newly used 2008 Scion xD recently that just hit 94k miles on it. I'm hoping that it will continue to drive 2x-3x more miles, with proper TLC of course 😊. Cool video review though brother 🙌🏾

[@arctictruck10]

The bugs flying around would make me move from where ever you live.

[@TopLineRacer]

Haha just was the early evening and they get pretty bad around that time 🤣

[@nickaa827]

I had a 1999 Toyota Camry Solara. Pretty high quality cloth interior, holding up beautifully at 197k miles. V6 manual 😎. Will miss that car.

[@_daveshadow6_o964]

Woah Electric Wasabi xD RELEASE SERIES 2.0! Only 1600 in this color!!💚

[@jaymay75]

Random question… is the electric Hummer still on order or did y’all scratch that idea. Long time viewer

[@TopLineRacer]

Still on order, haven't heard any updates in a while. Not sure if we would take delivery at this point.

[@PawnshopmikeATL]

If you think this car is slow, you need to stop by my house and drive by 2006 Scion Xb automatic then you will know the definition of SLLLOOOOW

[@jesseleesamples]

I’ve never liked the Scions and every time I worked on them they seemed like junk, almost like a Great Value brand Toyota, but for it to still even exist at 400k miles is actually pretty impressive. When the Scions first came out and everyone was getting the little cube-shaped XB’s, I hated them, and most people who bought them ended up hating them too lol but maybe these ones are a little better

[@10cpaul]

Those scion boxes have a cult following like the elements

[@_daveshadow6_o964]

@@10cpaulyup xB gang 😝

[@realityawayfromreality3494]

​@@10cpaulXA owner here. It's boring as hell on the highway but good on fuel and as reliable as the sun coming up in the east. It's actually pretty fun on twisty back roads with the . manual transmission I wouldn't consider getting an automatic. I would probably fall asleep at the wheel. If you like to roll your own gears and like a cheap reliable car, really you can't go wrong with a Scion XA. Especially if you don't drive much over 60 mph. If I drive it nice, I get about 40 mpg by the way. Over rev it and it'll get way less though.

[@foothillskid5535]

06 xB just rolled 300k miles. No complaints. Clutch replaced once. Engine is starting to use oil, probably time for some work to be done or dump it for a 2013 xD. Not sure yet!

[@_daveshadow6_o964]

BUY!!!

[@jdlegas]

Its a toyota ist in japan just like the xa before it

[@realityawayfromreality3494]

Buy it, buy it, buy it, weird but almost indestructible as long as you don't get into an accident. Or the whole underside isnt consumed by corrosion.

[@VeesFunkyAZZshop]

I bought a 2009 Scion XD with 3100 miles on it in Jan, of 2010 ...it now has 200,000 miles on it and it still runs like it did in 2009. Aside from regular maintenance, battery changes, and car washings.....the 09 XD still moves with no major issues. I was told by a mechanic my engine would last at least another 50,000 miles since I'd been changing the oil every 4000 miles like clockwork. Im debating a new used car ...but since I've kept up on maintenance on this Scion .....why would i want a car payment? I think I will run this car till it cant go anymore. A+++ on reliability ..it wont win any races but will get you to put A to point B

[@rocksteady8525]

With my 2012 one Highway I do 40 miles to the gallon in Maryland and I have a manual transmission, but I like to let it glide all the time. Traffic sucks. Learn how to drive.

[@CR-ud5qj]

Scions were just JDM Toyota models

[@gruesomeshadow0]

This car is so ugly and slow and has a cheap ass interior