2005 Scion XA Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.66/5 Average
210 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

The Scion xA carries over unchanged for 2005. Sales are now nationwide.

Pros:
Cons:
  • The cool stuff costs extra, modest passing power with automatic transmission.

User Reviews:

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  • I love my car! - 2005 Scion xA
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    I just bought a Scion about a week ago, this car is great. It is my first new car and i really like it. The gas mileage is great. The car drives well and it definitely is cool, the interior is very nice. This is the perfect economy car.

  • 05 xA stone gray - 2005 Scion xA
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    My xAs gas milage is great. My average city mileage is 33 mpg. Thats even with goosing it a bit. Mine has a lot of the acessories - fogs, red steering wheel with red led int. lights, spoiler,15" 10 spoke rims, cruise, tinted glass, auto, carbon door sills, ect. The biggest waste is the led cupholders and floor lights, they are just a silly gimic. But thats how it was put together at the dealer when I saw it. This has been a reliable car. It has even hauled 800 yes 800 lbs. of materials to job sites in a pinch with the seats folded flat.

  • Fantastic Car! - 2005 Scion xA
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    We bought our Scion over 5 years ago. It has been VERY dependable and a lot of fun to drive! Visibility (Im short) is very good!! My husband has taken it over...:)

  • Generally OK, some issues need attention - 2005 Scion xA
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    Wiper motor burned out in less than 1 day. Seat belt clip broke day 5. Multiple LOUD rattle developed. Not good mileage. Radio exptememly difficult to figure out and to operate when you do. Radio rates a 1 out of ten. I may replace it.

  • What a cutie! - 2005 Scion xA
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    I just got my Scion xA. Trading in my VW Beetle for it was a smart move. It needs better visability and gas milage, but I would buy another one. A sunroof would make this vehicle a sure sale for me. Keep em comming.

  • MUST HAVE CAR - 2005 Scion xA
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    I BOUGHT THIS CAR BECAUSE IT WAS UNEXPENSIVE AND HAD A BETTER FUEL ECONOMY.MY FAMILY THOUGHT IT WAS WEIRD LOOKING BUT AFTER THEY SAW THE SPORTY LOOK DESIGN.THE SOUND STEREO SOUNDS GREAT ALSO.THE TRUNK MIGHT LOOK SMALL BUT IT CAN FIT ALOT OF THINGS!

  • Wheel bearing problems - 2005 Scion xA
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    171,000 miles. Replaced both front wheel bearings 3X. Rear bearings 1X. Too bad because everything else is original. Out of 6 cars I have owned this one is the first I ever had to replace a wheel bearing. I guess I made up for that with this one. I am looking for a new small car and since I dont want another car with wheel bearing problems I am not even going to look at the 2012 toyota yaris.

  • Great Car - 2005 Scion xA
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    I love my Scion xA. I got 260 miles from 8.4 gallons of gas today, thats 30 mpg in CITY driving, and I wasnt realy trying to save. If I had stayed below 2,000 rpm, it would of been better. I have the bazooka tube in the trunk and that adds punch to the great stereo. The motor is smooth and it moves the car very nicely. I have the 5-speed transmission because it was in the car on the dealer lot already. I would normally have bought the automatic (I think its $800) because the car motor is buzzy on the highway (4,000 rpm @ 80 mph). A friends car with the auto goes 3,000 rpm @ 80 mpg and sounds and feels much better at that speed. Other than that, this car scores a bullseye on everything. It comes loaded with stuff for $13,100 and you can add lots of aftermarket stuff. It is a nice car thats not boaring and does everything well.

  • 65 & holding - 2005 Scion xA
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    over all peppier then expected, so easy to park and holds all our grocerys in trunk area, we were looking for mileage (30 mpg +), price, ease of handling

  • Best car - 2005 Scion xA
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    The Best car i ever drove

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