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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BEST CAR EVER! PERIOD! - 2004 Scion xA
By Jayden - February 14 - 4:36 pmI have had my 2004 Scion xA since the end of 03. My car now has 86500 miles on it. No problems whatsoever! Affordable, reliable, and great mileage, at low cost. The perfect car! Back seats fold down flat, perfect to store things. I have had a tandem bicycle inside of the car.
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Scion xA - Alot of bang for the buck. Mediocre performance. - 2004 Scion xA
By rx1 - February 1 - 1:11 amI 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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the best for the buck!!!!!! - 2004 Scion xA
By tom win - January 25 - 2:00 amthis is a fantastic car. smart and reliable. this is a great buy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Love the car, heres why... - 2004 Scion xA
By Steven - November 16 - 12:26 pmIve read many reviews, about six months worth, on this car, and I finally got one, so I want to make this review worth your read: Gas Mileage: just clocked it out - miles driven (298.8) divided by gas put in at fill-up (10.1) equals a solid 29.8 miles per gallon (I would say this is in mixed driving, but with a dominate city). Interior Room: Not a problem. Im 64", my brothers are 66" and 68", and a lady friend at 57" could all fit in the car with enough comfort for a 25 mile drive, but not enough for a 400 mile drive. Performance: Get the manual transmission. The car handles very well and hugs the road nicely, but, I can really feel all the freeway bumps, but not a big deal. I love it.
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Scion, yes please - 2004 Scion xA
By scionowner - October 21 - 10:00 amThe scion xa is a great car, made for the younger generation. the look of the car isnt like anything else out there. It looks small from the outside, but really it is a very roomy car. I have had no problems with the xa at all! the best thing about the car is the pricing. this is my first car purchase on my own. the pricing is reasonable and the payments are low even without having any credit history!
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fun, but small - 2004 Scion xA
By Nihao - October 8 - 10:00 amDrive it yourself and you will know what I mean. Good for young couples, but no family. It is designed for narrow roads with lower speed limit in Japan, so do NOT drive it too fast in the US. Always stays at the slow lane for your own safety. The car itself is ok. It is just not powerful and strong enough for the traffic condition here in the States.
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I love this car! - 2004 Scion xA
By Michael I. - October 3 - 9:53 amI am a student who needed a practical, reliable, and economical car to drive. I also wanted something that was fun to drive. Not many cars can encompass all these characteristics effectively. The Scion xA does a great job for being an economy car. It at has been very reliable so far with no major mechanical problems, and I get at least 30 MPG regularly, with the best so far being 35 MPG. It is also very fun to drive, especially witht the five speed. I am a beginner stick shift driver and this car is not only very easy to learn on but also very forgiving. It offers a ton of cargo space if you are willing to fold the rear seats down. Its a Toyota so you cant go wrong with that.
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Non subjective view - 2004 Scion xA
By andreika73 - July 8 - 10:00 amGreat sense of maneuver. Perfect acceleration and aero dynamics. The car is very slayable on the road.
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My Sophie Scion - 2004 Scion xA
By Vicki - June 20 - 2:13 pmI love this little car. It is fun, zippy, handles well, and is just plain cute. The price is so perfect for everything the car has. The only surprising thing about the car is the cost of tires for such a small one. I know for the price I cannot complain about the fabric quality on the seats. The stereo system is good and the car actually does have quite a bit of room when you need to load the car down. Being an adult and more experienced driver, and living in a big city, I dont mind the highway driving and it is not intimidating. For my youngest driver, I really hesitate to let her drive the interstates. All in all, I do love the car for what I use it for.
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Scion xA 2004 - 2004 Scion xA
By Myk - June 17 - 7:03 amMy 2004 Scion xA (5-spd stick) now has 85,000 miles. Last month I drove it cross-country from CA to NY (via I-80 all the way). I have not had any problem with the car although I once had a flat tire. Great gas mileage and the car is inexpensive compared to any hybrid.
