Why Did Scion Fail? Scion XB Review Itasha

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Scion is a brand that came out swinging with a positive attitude, good marketing, and a strong motive to get the youth into their cars. It was the brand that said "do whatever you want to your car! We Don't care!" Unfortunately after plummeting sales Toyota had to make a big decision to get rid of the Scion brand. So this IN DEPTH itasha livery Scion XB with an overall theme is EXACTLY what I think about when I think of somebody taking the Scion XB and using it for its intended purpose. So why did Scion Fail? Let's talk about it. Thanks for watching and have a wonderful day!
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[@ThatDudeinBlue]

Itasha...cool or nah? DEBATE.GO.

[@sieve5]

I'd like to see a one punch man itasha

[@PedroPioLopes]

no

[@loganc4904]

Nah

[@ItzHoot]

Its gunna be a no from me dawg.

[@TomiVuori]

Cool

[@MaxSpeedMike]

Someone should do a really classy, overbuilt vip xb car. Leather interior, curtains, champagne glasses, the whole 9. Keep the itasha too

[@mchaval2841]

Mans got the engine bay all chromed out like shit

[@alexbarn3841]

Someone in my town has that done to an XB, its absurdly slow, but it's nice on the inside

[@calboys203]

There is a whole bunch out there done exactly like this. They look awesome done that way too

[@JhysenTheAsian]

This guy on a FB xB group has done a second gen and it really looks nice lmfao diamond stitch leather and stance

[@davect01]

Search will bring you plenty done that way

[@daten__]

I'm Japanese and it is weird seeing a Japanese style customized car in America, but I know the itasha scene is on the rise there too.

[@fortis143]

same here, I do have a lot of american friends who want to do it tho, I myself plan to do it, with Kurosawa Dia from lovelive sunshine.

[@daten__]

@@fortis143 What a coincidence, Love Live Sunshine is one of my favorite series of all time, but I wouldn't count it as just an anime because Love Live as a whole is basically a franchise like Pokemon.

[@fortis143]

@@daten__ yeah, I know some very hardcore people into it, sadly haven't been able to get the time to go to a live event, I really just like Dia as a character, although she gets a lot of hate thrown her way haha

[@daten__]

@@fortis143 I would love to go to one of their lives someday... just hope that Aqours will still be there once I have the time to go to one. Attending it will easily be the best day of my life. (My favorite girls are Yohane and Riko)

[@fortis143]

@@daten__ yeah, it'd be awesome, also yohane and riko are adorable as heck

[@ls2443]

Not gonna lie, that wrap/rims suit the car

[@porterknutson1733]

And THAT is why it failed.

[@Xx1SailorScoutxX]

That car would make a great convo starter if the guy used it for Uber/Lyft

[@TheCobruhAlienat0r]

I feel like it would get old pretty quick. "Are you a weeabo?" "What is all this stuff on your car?"

[@rurimoth]

hey it's your uber driver here.. am outside

[@taylorhall5736]

I get to work with him and he is a really cool down to earth guy.

[@automotivetalk9575]

I have a first gen xb and i drive for uber. Its not done as extreme or anything still stock. But i get a lot of conversations about it.

[@masashiiino6914]

Someday I'd like to have a track weaboo blobeye

[@prabhastirkey7069]

My first reaction-"WHAAAAAAAAAT!!!!!" Scion xB really fits in Miku itasha man !! Thanks for the awesome review 👍😊

[@basithph8958]

I remember these cars were advertised as being DJ vehicles with really big speakers

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

That's one badass xB. Great car review. And I'm glad he caught you, David! Scion DID get it right. It wasn't until they started making "American" versions of the originals that they lost their way. Yes, the first gen was designed for a younger crowd and it did appeal to them! How do I know? I bought one! They also just so happened to appeal to an older crowd who were looking for something affordable, economical, dependable, AND easy to get in and out of. I'm on my second xB and it has 280,000 miles on it and it's still kicking ass.

[@Official_MikeyT]

Itasha builds are hilarious. I want to make a Miku themed Alfa 4C just for laughs because "Itasha" can mean Italian car or painful car. So why not a painful Italian car?

[@87elco67]

Painfully unreliable

[@seagullsays5831]

Is owning a 4C not painful enough in itself?

[@LouisSubearth]

The Alfa 4C is a painful Italian car, painful to work on, painful to drive one, but it's like they say, beauty hurts.

[@seagullsays5831]

@@LouisSubearth I know that beauty is in the eye of the beholder but I'll never understand why people say that the 4C is a beautiful car despite it looking like a 458 ate a classic Beetle.

[@masashiiino6914]

Painfully admit it'll be good too

[@Karmy.]

As the proud owner of a 2006 Scion xB, I definitely think that Scion did not deserve to fail Though I do think that the one in this video is absolutely ridiculous

[@SuperCSplayer]

I agree. I completely respect the build and the effort and work put into it... but the paint job kills it. Idc if you love anime and don't get me wrong, I have nothing against anime. But it just looks so tacky with that anime stuff..

[@Karmy.]

@@SuperCSplayer agreed

[@bantuboi3131]

Its a Japanese car though...... There's alot of these in Japan that are slammed with all of that stuff.

[@speczzx6584]

Agreed love my first gen tc

[@Tunerguy21]

@@SuperCSplayer That's kinda the whole point. The term "itasha" means "painful car". The fact you would consider the anime vinyls tacky (painful to look at, you could say) means that its done its job.

[@JakeDevYT]

When i was 16 i was embarrassed by my xB, but now ive grown to love its style and reliability. Fantastic car

[@justinbuice]

The first gen xB was one of my favorite cars I've owned! This video makes me miss mine.

[@justinboyens6082]

Me too!

[@devalishxb91]

Pshhh get another one cough cough

[@sxul.p554]

Is the Scion xB and Toyota bb the same car ?

[@DroppinGearz]

That thing has a ton of sweat and love in it! Good job! I’m more into mustangs as the channel name implies but I support anyone who has that much passion for any vehicle! Good for you!

[@TrungNguyen-wy8td]

I had a manual 04 xb with some lowering springs and a strut bar and 17x7 wheels and it surprisingly handled really well. Not as much body roll as you would think. I recently totaled it and drive a 2019 mazda3 now, but I still kinda miss my Xb

[@basithph8958]

This Scion XB is definitely the coolest box ever

[@toyotabrony]

BASITH PH ya damn right

[@enzoc3869]

Toaster

[@VVchimaera]

The hierarchy of the boxes Toyota>Honda>Kia>Nissan xB>Element>Soul>Cube

[@santosurbina3380]

Yes lmao

[@person.w9780]

There are better boxes. Personally speaking, I really dislike the look of the xB.

[@jackarmstrong7285]

Don’t be sad scion is gone be happy that it ever happened

[@toyotabrony]

Jack Armstrong I am with u man🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@Qwazier3]

My 2008 XD is still here and far from gone. Bought it new and am extremely happy with it. Didn't buy all the toys for it but it's still a cool car.

[@zahari_s_stoyanov]

Random person: Well, I mean... A car is just a box on wheels, right? Scion: OMG, you're a genius!

[@KenjiShinomori]

This is amazing. This shows perfectly the community surrounding the scion XB. Thank you for showing this! Long time xB fan

[@DJLongLastin]

The factory option accessories were cool on these back in the day. You could get cold air intake, cat back exhaust, led interior lighting, 8 sub woofer and things like aluminum stick shift and pedals

[@OwenBuckingham11]

Finally some attention is being brought back to the xB! My family has owned one since I was 8, now I'm in college and my parents gifted me the car. I've been modding it for the past 2 years and could not be happier, it truly is the little box that could. Nice review and build 👌

[@sieve5]

There you go David, this is a really cool car to review. I've seen pictures of these itasha's so it's cool to see you review one.

[@d3entertainment830]

Just picked up my first gen Xb the beginning of the month. Already loving it. I can't wait to be able to build it up. Make it better all around.

[@CarsSimplified]

Not my taste, but it is definitely well executed!

[@parkerirish]

Yooo this was at Knoxville EAG Cars and Coffee like 6-7 months ago! This thing was amazing in person

[@earlyevogarage3724]

It's around Knoxville all the time lol, I see it around Callahan often

[@austin_s1974]

NoPark went up the tail of the dragon a couple months ago and he saw my car and we started talking about cars for a bit. He’s a really cool guy and as far as I know he lives around knoxville because I see him at Harper c&c and EAG c&c almost every time I go

[@bflaves123]

I wanted an XB soooo bad when I was younger

[@Karmy.]

I own an xB and I love it

[@brycefujimoto8023]

I still have a 2006 Scion XA. I wish Toyota could have manufactured body kits on all their cars. I believe a lot of people would have liked it a lot more.

[@bflaves123]

@@brycefujimoto8023 I use to sit there and customize XB's and XA's on the old Scion website like every day. I wanted that gaudy Scion logo on the hood so bad 😂

[@brycefujimoto8023]

WillJay The commercials for Scion were very eye catching because of the customization you could do to the cars. I just know that they were trying to bring Japanese cars to the U.S. and it just didn’t go as planned for the Scion brand. There is a good amount of old school Scion cars around my town come to think of it in Hilo, Hawaii.

[@justinboyens6082]

I had an 05 xb it was AMAZING

[@nyoutcast3789]

That's cool that people offered to help ya and nice that you added them into the video.👍

[@SicSemperBeats]

not gonna lie the look of the exhaust is badass

[@chrismartinez3160]

These older scion XB are still my favorite

[@suthernparkmexican]

Proud owner of an '05. First time I rode in one when I was about 11 years old, I knew I always wanted one.

[@Scioneer]

Still rocking my 05 xB, never going to get rid of it. Its such a reliable yet fun car to drive.

[@rudyjrhinojosa1424]

Got one as well.

[@ReasonablySane]

I bought a brand new five speed xB in 2006. I'm the reason they failed. I'm now 65. I actually took a friend for a drive and he and his wife bought his and hers xB's. As a musician I used that thing to haul a lot of PA equipment and people to gigs. At 160k miles I smacked a deer and just replaced the broken headlights on one side with cheap after market LED's. It now has 220k miles on it and it drives smooth as butter. I love driving that thing. We drove it from our old home in Seattle to our new home in Kentucky 8 years ago and I'll never sell this car, except to a junk yard when it dies. I expect to do the same with the six speed FR-S that now has 171k miles on it. Both are white. My wife drives an iA. Our other vehicle, a Silverado Z71 is a piece of jink compared to all these cars. Little stuff breaks on it all the time. These cars just don't break.

[@Gusteeze]

Always saw the xB as a quirky car and finally bought one and I can’t ever imagine my life without one, best daily ever hands down

[@Cajita_bajita]

Gustavo same bro I fucking love my box

[@jtirello3_111]

I just watched my 2004 xB drive away with its new owner two hours ago, and I already miss it. Such an icon of modern agressive design! I don’t get people who don’t get the xBox. I tell them: “You gotta get in touch with your inner quirk, bro!” Long live the xBox!

[@blueviper779]

I remember this car very well! When I went to Albuquerque to DesertFest in 2016 I saw it and was blown away! Super cool owner, awesome guy!

[@return2monkey213]

I really miss my Xb. I had an 05 with a stick. It was what got me into cars. I got it when I was 16 and immediately straight piped and slammed it, later I did the worst turbo job of all time with a turbo off of a diesel pick up. It had 200k+ miles, but it I hadn’t wrapped it around a tree I’d still be driving it. It got no respect at meets but it was mine and it was great. I’ll never forget that car.

[@EyeEatYoBabiesSon]

Loved this review David! Reminds me of the old days of this channel just review after review 😎👍🏻

[@basithph8958]

I remember seeing the Scion xB as a kid I thought those things are so cool especially with big speakers

[@dskillzhtown]

I used to have a Scion XB. I loved that thing. Had good room in the back to move stuff, looked cool, etc. I kind of want to get a used one now as a daily driver.

[@flatwoodzmafia]

My dad painted a second gen, bagged it, put 20's on it and it went to a bunch of car shows. If any of you are on the east coast and went to a bunch of minitruck shows about 2013ish you might've seen it. Silver, blue flames, and charcoal gray tribal. It was a sad when it got totaled. But on to bigger and better things

[@BurittoSandwich]

There's a new Impreza Hatch near me that's in the middle of an Itasha build. It's cool that every time I see it drive through town, more is added onto it.

[@IB3AST1]

Awesome video! I currently have a 2015 scion tC and I just enjoy driving this car ever since i bought it. I also plan one day on making it itasha as well! Hope you will review the scion tC some day!

[@djkenny1202]

Love my manual 15! Army Rock

[@Dirdam33]

Hatsune Miku themed Scion XB LET'S GOOOOOO!!!

[@Shinobu_D21]

Ik that dude he came through Oklahoma a few years back and I got to meet him, great guy awesome Scion!!

[@TheRealKazmir]

I live in Knoxville and think I've seen this thing. I love it when people just make a car their own, regardless of if I like it or not.

[@k.a.4595]

It was ahead of its time. Bet if it made a come back in ten years it will do well.

[@VVchimaera]

Bought myself a 2006 xB last year and is the best economy car I've ever had. The space inside is amazing at what you can fit in there at 36mpg. Oh and the car is only 2400 pounds so it's a go cart.

[@unit2135532]

I never thought Itashas would catch traction in the states, but it's a nice car and nice livery kudos to the owner.

[@Toyota4Life]

Scion didn't fail they were just toyota. Their the same cars. There was no point of the scion brand just put the car under toyota

[@supermariokyle100]

I mean they made the subsidiary Scion as a way for Toyota to make different cars and not have to really suffer if they didn't sell and potentially hurt their reputation.

[@jarredforsythe3518]

Had a first gen xb and loved it. I now have a second gen and also love it. David if you’re ever in PA you can drive it

[@Ls3Mike]

This is probably one of the best vids ive seen you make. Its very different to have the owner in the car and just the car alone. Amazing vid :)

[@Reefer-Rampage69]

It was awesome meeting you man, and getting to help out with the video! Thanks again!

[@hoonami139]

This is awesome, I would love to do a Tenchi Muyo or Outlaw Star wrap on my S13 hatch, dedicated to early 2000s Toonami.

[@Epicguy2488]

Thats an awesome idea

[@SithRattus]

Im 30 and remember toonami. Miss it. Cartoon network too. All the old original stuff was better than today's newer stuff

[@coreyhoward8950]

Like your video. I just bought a 2012 release series 9 yesterday .im 6'4", and my knees are just in front of the bottom of the steering wheel. I cant believe how much space is in here.

[@drumsloud1878]

The only thing Scion failed at is removing itself from my heart and my garage. I love my 06 XB Release!

[@jakeallison9444]

I LOVE xBs, I had one as my fist car for 9 years, drove the wheels off of it. It was so much fun, so many memories

[@Karmy.]

What a coincidence that my first car is also an xB

[@BrianTorresPerez]

I tried making it earlier but damn haha you guys are quick!!

[@dpunusaf]

Xzibit: Yo dawg, you just got pimped! Mike Jones: Who did? Xzibit: Mike Jones... Mike Jones: Who is Mike Jones?

[@Honest_Grifter]

Ive still got my '05... 350k+ on my odo. This car works on a farm all day and then on the streets at night. Can't kill this car, I love it.

[@Nicospeed3]

Glad to see one of my car club (ItaPara) members featured on your channel!

[@dawnonmonday]

I have been waiting so long for you to review Itasha! I've always been a fan of itasha since my early days as an anime fan, and seeing you cross bridges and review everything is awesome despite your difference in taste! it's always been a dream of mine to itasha my car and this just supports that dream! Enjoyed the video :D

[@iwillpower]

Scion did not fail, the people fail to miss understand that Scion was still a reliable and, durable Toyota/Lexus platform based; People just did what they have always done best; follow what social media have to say.

[@johnmedina5399]

The 1.5L engine is small but gets the job done. The nice thing is it gets good gas mileage. The 2nd gen xb got refined but the 2.4L engine is a gas hog. To me Honda always got better mpg than Toyota’s excluding the Prius until recently. Once you have a car with a rear hatch you won’t want a sedan ever again. I love the space.

[@derickbarajas1520]

mike jones ur car is dope af love it brother glad to be part of the scion community with u

[@erexpill]

I always thought the scion xb was perfect for customizing...to bad they stopped making them...would love to buy 1 now and customize it...

[@MotoDodo]

I saw this car at Dairy Queen today, told me to look this video up. Was not disappointed 🙌

[@celtic125434849]

Scion just couldn’t compete with Honda for all the ricer market....

[@jimmypena2442]

Tell me about it

[@proelitjump1355]

So true lol

[@Astroboytoy]

Scion can if there where better options....Don't get me wrong I love Hondas too....Just look at the Kia Soul now....

[@alambstale]

omg i love this car. i follow him on Instagram. it was nice to see this car rolling on video. this was unexpected and just great!

[@chrishenniker5944]

I think this could work really well with a seventies style custom van. Something like a Ford Econoline or Dodge A100 on Cragars or Astro Supremes on narrow whitewalls.

[@emreelmali]

I really like the quality of your videos, keep it up David!

[@simonfozzy8061]

I never knew there was an actual term for putting huge anime vinyl wraps on your car. The more you know.

[@raisinbranbran6834]

Before I got my Z I had and xB before it. I slammed it on coilovers, with some decent rims and threw a roof rack on it and called it a day. Let me tell you, it’s definitely a very roomy and comfortable car to drive.

[@epicbrony27]

I have been waiting since I first started watching you for you to review a Scion XB and I it was 100% worth the wait.

[@ssquared8076]

Scion almost worked but it came out when toyota was fully embracing the whole middle management/ageing baby boomers with bland cars. When they came out the Celica then turned TC was never a threat to the Civic SI or even had a version that was close to it. the XA was just odd. The XB was super practical but the people who were buying Toyotas saw them on the same lots at the lower price point and grabbed them killing any of the "cool" factor they could have had out of major metro areas. Then add in the recession of when the gen 2s came out and its hard to go out a buy a new car to mod when you could pick up clean 240s for a few grand at the time. They weren't bad cars just the timing was off and the market changed.

[@jothkell9173]

As an owner of an 04, I find it to be a direct, connected, enjoyable driving expedience. I love the sound the engine makes, and it being only 100 horsepower means i can ring it out whenever I want. I've had some repairs totaling to about 3000 (mostly normal stuff for a car about to cross 300000 miles) and I'm proud that I have done my best to keep this cool little car on the road

[@varianfc3s]

I remember this BOX was built here in Clovis New Mexico.

[@automotivetalk9575]

Hey david i own a xb same year 06.5 5 speed and i love the car fun to drive economical and can haul almost anything. If your ever in maine you can take it for a drive.

[@devalishxb91]

Yooo I'm so stoked to see you doing a video with a xb

[@polton00]

Just got an XB yesterday and am loving it so far, rip scion

[@SILVERTC2005]

as a proud owner of a supercharged 2005 Scion tC, I feel Scion went in the wrong direction with their second generation vehicles. The cars got bulkier, uglier, and more expensive.

[@djkenny1202]

And-safer. Absolute deal breaker was the crash tests score. Love my 15.

[@markbellecabiling4468]

love the craziness of this box🤙🏽 miss my box

[@jeremiahwilson-blue9806]

Thank you for your service sir.

[@Phin_Again]

I saw itasha in thumbnail and title, I clicked on immediately Edit: HE ALSO HAS A MIKU NESOBERI

[@val13c59]

The Scion Xb did not fail. The marketing failed. There isn’t a bad Scion Xb gen.

[@alex-zr2by]

i love these unique and fun builds where people build cars for fun

[@thatloudCG5]

David: "What's up everyone? I'm with Mr. Mike Jones...." Me: "WHO?!?!" 😂😂

[@battlefielding]

i seen some pretty dope TC’s but i never seen anyone track or drag them. just aesthetics

[@omarrod71]

Battlefielding look up Scion tC on thesmokingtire channel

[@davect01]

As a current owner of two Scions we love them. Toyotas with a bit of style We have a 2 Gen xB. A great family hauler. Is it the most stylish, no. Wonderfully useful, heck ya

[@djkenny1202]

❤️ my 15 manual. Its a blast to Drive-and much safer than a 1st Gen

[@lightdot459]

Just saw this guy at cars and coffee today

[@accordingtodrew7302]

The owner is so cool that i like the car even more lol conversation was so smooth and nothing felt forced with this guy

[@darkace6401]

This review was one of the funnest to watch cool to see itasha 2 thumbs up

[@cassleer]

Just picked up a 06 with 170k and love it. Love it more it's 5 speed. Also in New Mexico

[@nein3073]

Can you do a scion tC video??? Please the first gen

[@VeraTheTabbynx]

Well, he can't just go out and drive a car, someone always offers their car for review.

[@Jonathan-ne2zn]

Yesss!!!! Tc Please

[@carbjr.8071]

I absolutely loved my 1st gen xB. Sadly totalled in an accident but would buy one again in a heartbeat

[@mattpritzl4669]

The 1st gen Xb is pretty underpowered, but it was still a fun daily with the 5 speed. Tons of room inside.

[@striker0]

The first gens had something the later ones didn't, a aggressive look. The later models looked too soft.

[@djkenny1202]

I love my 2nd gen

[@tiger007tiger]

XB2012 the best refrigerator i ever had,i love my refrigerator 😍

[@TheWingrider92]

I see this person is a man of culture as well

[@visionmauto]

Well I certainly didn't expect an Itasha video from you. haha Welcome to the circle!

[@flashfilibuster5382]

I used to drive a 1st gen Scion XB. SO much room in the back and even with a soft suspension it's still fun to drive.

[@trizkial7592]

My mother bought a 2005 Xb with 14k miles on it and it now has 93. Zero issues.

[@hadrien4089]

itasha is soo cool it should be more common

[@masashiiino6914]

I think it's already unique although it's rare.