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“To Not Underestimate The Box.”

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Jared1103 recommends this car
07/21/2008
Reviewing: 2008 Scion xB Base

Performance is greater than expected.  Put the car into manual mode and take off the traction control and you got a rocket.  The normal person will get about 24/25 in town, and 25/26 highway; less if you speed.  The fun factor is a 10/10 if you've been in my vehicle in the past.  The apperance it looks smaller in the inside but it easily fits a 6' 8 person with room to spare.  The built quality is high up because it is owned by Toyota.

Pros — Great point A to B car that does not let you down in any situation.
Cons — My tire life is already halfway gone and im at 15,000.  Too soft of a tread.  Goodyear Eagles = high performanc tires
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“It Is Really Cool”

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06/17/2008

THE EXTERIOR IS PRETTY BASIC BUT THE INTERIOR IS ROOMY, REALLY. ITS HANDILING IS AWESOME, PERFORMANCE IS FAST,WITH STICK SHIFT.IT IS A V4 BUT IS REALLY FAST.

Pros — IT IS GAS SAVING, ROOMY, AND FAST.
Cons — IT ONLY HAS ONE ELECTRICITY INPUT
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“My 08 Scion Xb”

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06/16/2008
Reviewing: 2008 Scion xB Base

Its got a lot of room and can have stuff done quick heaply but of course gotta have money. And great for
systems. But stock its boring car slow and odd

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“Great Platform For Modification”

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Phil852 recommends this car
05/26/2008
Reviewing: 2008 Scion xB Base

My 2nd Scion xB, one of the best cars to modify and retain its value. My last xB was the only car ever that I have owned that actually appreciated in value and I made a little money on it. Very dependable, lots of room even for someone who is 6'3 and 300lbs. Love it

Pros — Roomy, fun to drive, economical, easy to park, dependable
Cons — Slow acceleration, cheap plastic parts on the inside
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“Box On Wheels”

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Andrew4549 recommends this car
05/03/2008
Reviewing: 2008 Scion xB Base

Although not as boxy as the first generation Scion xB (Or Toyota bB in Japan), the second generation xB (Based on the JDM Corolla Rumion) is larger and more powerful. The 2.4L engine gives the new xB a lot more power over the 1.5L equipped first generation xB, at the expense of slightly worse fuel economy (31 vs 36 MPG), but the extra horsepower is worth it, especially on models equipped with an automatic transmission. Head and foot room is plentiful, even in the back seat.

Pros — Stereo, interior room, fuel economy
Cons — Rear cargo area not all that big, but the rear seats fold down for hauling larger items, sun visors don't slide rearward when flipped to the side, don't block the sun very well from the side
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“This Car Is Fun.”

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Tina432 recommends this car
04/23/2008
Reviewing: 2008 Scion xB Base

Have driven some. This is mainly my husband's car. Good on gas mileage.

Pros — Good gas mileage
Cons — Rotten if you are motion sick in stop and go traffic.
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“Cool”

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Vincent604 recommends this car
04/13/2008

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Pros — tons of cargo room can fit into south philly parking spots, cheap on gas
Cons — low clearance, not 4 wheel drive
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“Fantastic Price/value. Well Built With All You Would Expect And More.”

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Alexander792 recommends this car
04/03/2008
Reviewing: 2008 Scion xB Base

It is no Lexux but it is a Toyota. All the safety features you may want. Good power/economy ratio. It is not a 4.3 V8 but a 2.4 4L. It would be nice if it had a 5 or 6 spd automatic but the 4 auto stick is adequate. For the price you can't beat it and did I say it is a Toyota.

Pros — Air bags all around, safety beams on the doors, anti lock breaks, 2.4 liter engine, auto stick, nice radio which accepts wma files. Uses unleaded fuel.
Cons — Noisy cabin at cruising speeds.
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“Sweet Car.”

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Sammy91 recommends this car
03/11/2008

looks small but is roomy inside.  great car for a sound system.

Pros — allout great car
Cons — needs a little more power
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“Comparison Between 06 And 08”

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10/10/2007
Reviewing: 2008 Scion xB Base

I own an 06 xB which i love to death. I wouldn't trade it for the world because i made it my
own by customizing it the way i want it. But i drove an 08 xB this past summer at a couple
of scion backstage events and it was just awesome to be able to feel the difference
between the two. I was able to test the power and handling in one track and i just couldn't
have been happier with both. It was nice to have more power in my hands because the 06
models only have 103 hp. If there was one reason that would keep me from getting an 08
though, it would be because it's not boxy enough. xB's are known for their shape and the
08 model just lost a lot of it in my mind. But overall i just love the 08 and would
recommend it to someone thinking about getting a scion.

Pros — standard cruise control, more power, even better handling
Cons — lost boxy shape a bit
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