Overview & Reviews

In an effort to get buyers under 30 into its dealerships, Toyota launches an all-new division called Scion. The brand will eventually grow to three models, but for now two are offered; one of these is a small but well-equipped five-door hatchback called the xA. Scion will use a no-haggle sales strategy and give buyers ample opportunity to customize their xAs, drawing upon a list of over three dozen dealer-installed options.

• The cool stuff costs extra, modest passing power with automatic transmission, no cruise control.

User Reviews:

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  Good, but not Great Value - 2004 Scion xA
  By ed - July 21 - 7:13 am

  The Scion xA is a great commuter car, stick with the stock wheels. I got the 17 inch wheels and regret it every time I go over a bump or rough road.

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  Not for anyone over 5 feet tall - 2004 Scion xA
  By The Science guy - November 20 - 2:00 am

  This car allows me to commute for about the same price as my motorcycle, and about the same level of safety too. I truly love this cars ability to get me from LA to SF for less than fifty bucks. The stereo is great and I can fit a drum set in the back with room to spare. The car is actually quite quick if it has a manual transmission. It can park almost anywhere (i.e. double parking on standard sized driveways).

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  Solid Little Car - 2004 Scion xA
  By ScionDriver - November 17 - 9:46 pm

  I bought this Scion brand new off the lot and it has been very reliable since then. I have over 103K on the car in just 5 years, but Ive only done minor repair to it. Its fuel economy has been dismal, Im not sure how anyone is getting 38mpg+. But, for the price (around $12,500) its a bargain and comes standard with many features most cars in the price range do not include.

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  Bad Wheel Bearings and Tires - 2004 Scion xA
  By bosco - February 8 - 11:33 am

  There is a problem with the xAs tires. The 185/65r 15s that it comes with are hard to find and very costy. Also, its wheel bearing are too light for the car. Toyota had this problem with the Echo as well.

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  Scion xA - Alot of bang for the buck. Mediocre performance. - 2004 Scion xA
  By rx1 - February 1 - 1:11 am

  I have driven and owned several cars in my driving experience. I have had mixed feeling about this car. Pros Comes relatively loaded for the sticker price. Good mpg, 32-ish. Good solid manual transmission. Impressive reliability. Surprisingly roomy. Cons Sluggish response from a buzzy, noisy engine. You have to be willing to rev it hard, and downshift to achieve passing speed. Narrow wheel base, tall stance results in sloppy handling. Light weight and engine position result in unstable handling in snowbelt. Soundproofing is minimal. Long highway rides are noisy and tedious. I bought new. I lasted 4 years and 36k miles before selling.

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  Not Bad, but also Not Good Enough - 2004 Scion xA
  By calimania - January 18 - 2:00 am

  First thing I should say is... I like this car. Its well-built, all-around- not-bad features.. Im satisfied with this car. However, the most factor that affected me to buy it is definitely the PRICE!

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  Barts view - 2004 Scion xA
  By Scionbro2004 - April 19 - 10:00 am

  The car is pretty cool for the price, it was my first car that i bought brand new. Im 20.