2005
Scion xB

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  • 5dr Wgn Manual (Natl)
    Starts at
    $13,730
    31 City / 34 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 5dr Wgn Auto (Natl)
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    $14,530
    31 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
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3 years / 36,000 miles
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5 years
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5 years / 60,000 miles

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92% of drivers recommend this car
4.6 / 5
Based on 52 reviews
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Comfort 4.2
Interior 4.2
Performance 4.0
Value 4.6
Exterior 4.3
Reliability 4.6

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  • By Scion from Deland, FL
    Owns this car
    May 15, 2023

    The best toyota car

    For teenagers who are about to get their leaners permit, i say this is the perfect first car. Its slow i know, but it will prevent your kids from speeding lol. Its very reliable, that i bought another xB. now i have a 2006 and 2005 Scion xB. I had my 2006 since 2007, at 30k miles. Now it has 411k miles with the same engine, transmission and head gasket. Whats crazier, is i just changed my original alternator from 2005 2 weeks ago on my 2006! My 2006 is just a regular car, a auto transmission. my 05, which i bought on November, is a manual sports car. It has a rare exhaust manifold, a chevy straight pipe camero piping and tiping, coming out from the middle of the rear bumper, which is very loud despite it being a slow car. I just gave it a spoiler, new stereo, new seat covers, new halogen spider headlights, new interior underglow, and pretty soon, i will give it a new paint!! I love Scion!!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Rick from Foley, AL
    Used to own this car
    December 2, 2022

    busted 300K on 2005

    Bought a 05 in late 04. Gave to my son in 14. Last month it rolled over 300K. Tires,brakes, battery bout all we have done.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Love toyota from Augusta
    Owns this car
    March 4, 2021

    Great car I've ever purchased

    I bought my xb in 2004. Its an 05 And still going strong. It has 120,000 miles and hear it will still go at 450,000 mile. I just need new tires. Time for a new one but i may sell it. I love my Scion xb
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Bri58 from Slidell La
    Owns this car
    September 22, 2020

    This is one of the most dependable vehicles I have

    Have a five speed it’s very zippy economical 34 miles to the gallon and it’s very comfortable to ride in space wise plenty of headroom plenty of lake room only thing I would like it be a consul in the middle but my emergency brake is in the middle because I have a five speed so I don’t get every wish I’d like but 95% of this vehicle is excellent
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Love um or leave um from Salt Lake City, Utah
    Owns this car
    August 5, 2020

    One of the best cars made by Toyota

    Highly reliable, fun to drive and will last for years A classic that will always be desired Look to YouTube review Can't go wrong with this car,
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Anthony from Orlando
    Owns this car
    June 26, 2020

    I currently own two (at 49!)

    Super fun to drive, easy to navigate, zippy, no blind spots, excellent lumbar support! My wife things it's goofy, but I smile every time that I drive it :-)
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By adriana from Jensen Beach, FL
    Owns this car
    June 23, 2020

    a powerhouse of a car!

    im only 17 years and my parents bought this in Illinois when it first came out in 2005. We used our scion ( his name is DJ) for 6 trips from IL to FL. i now live in FL and when i turned 16 my parents gave me the car. I love it so much! now has 250,000 miles and still runs like a top! only con that is probably because it is 15 years old is the windows start not rolling up, and the AC broke in 2018 and had to be fixed.however it is very spacious and for a high schoolers budget... amazing on gas!!!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Happy Ioniq Owner from Johnson City, TN
    Owns this car
    March 24, 2020

    Great base vehicle, mpg, reliability!

    We bought this new and drove it for several years, passed it to our kids and have it back again. It's still running and I will take it on a trip if I need to. I have a 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid and 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited for my go to vehicles. I use the Scion to knock about everyday, lay down the seats for hauling and generally drive for fun. It has a very enjoyable 5 spm. We get 30-35 mpg. The paint(even the top) and interior are in excellent shape. The air conditioning no longer works because of something under the dash that went out and cost too much for me to fix for an older car. The heater is still excellent. The vehicle is underpowered and sounds like its straining at highway speeds but it just keeps sawing away and never seems to react negatively to the pressure. I use non-ethanol gas and Marvel Mystery Oil in the gas and with the oil changes. I would certainly recommend this vehicle to someone if it had been well taken care of.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By usaer from NO, LA
    Owns this car
    July 5, 2019

    264K trouble-free miles! Still drives like new

    I have replaced the heater blower last year and the starter this year. Not bad when you consider this is a 14 year old car with 264k miles. You are not going to find a more reliable car at any price. Fun to drive with great visibility. Interior seats, dash, trim all still look great and exterior body shines like new!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Supe from Oregon coast
    Owns this car
    April 3, 2019

    Best overall car I've ever owned!

    I have driven or owned many different cars in my 87 years . My dad owned lots of cars from a 36 chevy 4 dr sedan to Crosley (probably the first small car in the U.S.) not to mention various pickup trucks! My first car was a '53 MG TD, my emotional favorite. Then I bought a Volkswagon bug which I loved for it's dependability and mileage. Then I got a rear engine Chevrolet Corvair, dangerous.... but I survived. Drove an Mustang convertible as a company car. Bought an Oldsmobile sedan traded it in for another VW bug and in time got a Honda wagon followed by a chevy step van, a Toyota van, then a Mercury van and finally the Scion Xb
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Rickyboy from Wilmington NC
    Used to own this car
    November 24, 2018

    The Scion Xb is like any other car in its category

    The Scion Xb is like any other car in its category . Its economical and roomy as well as fun to drive . I love the styling as well .
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By Stillingerlr from Irmo,SC
    Owns this car
    October 21, 2018

    Great low cost, low maintenance vehicle

    Granted it?s not for everyone but this odd vehicle is fun to drive, get good gas mileage, easy to take care of and is low cost maintenance. Perfect for a in town drives with plenty of wide open space.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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What trim levels are available for the 2005 Scion xB?

The 2005 Scion xB is available in 1 trim level:

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What is the MPG of the 2005 Scion xB?

The 2005 Scion xB offers up to 31 MPG in city driving and 34 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2005 Scion xB reliable?

The 2005 Scion xB has an average reliability rating of 4.6 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2005 Scion xB owners.

Is the 2005 Scion xB a good Wagon?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2005 Scion xB. 92.3% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.6 / 5
Based on 52 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.2
  • Interior: 4.2
  • Performance: 4.0
  • Value: 4.6
  • Exterior: 4.3
  • Reliability: 4.6

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