Comments on: 2008 Scion xB (Review) – Still Ugly, but not Ugly Enough

By: Derek

Derek — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 19:54:19 +0000

@Alex – Thanks for mentioning the tight turning radius and the multitude of compartments for stashing your stuff. We can’t cover everything in our reviews, so I really appreciate the feedback and insights from the people who use their cars everyday.

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:12:08 +0000

I’ve had my 2009 xB for almost two years. And I still get a bit giddy thinking about how practical this box is. Being an instrumentalist, I find myself dragging around an upright bass and/or a cello much of the time and this thing can hold its own with any SUV. I don’t think that this article mentions that the 2nd generation xB has a tighter turning radius than a corolla! This article also failed to talk about the cars neat compartments littered throughout the car. If you’re looking for a practical car but one that is sporty and fun at the same time, go take a look at a xB.

By: Heidi

Heidi — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 15:35:50 +0000

I just bought a 2011 Sizzling Crimson Mica XB and I love it! To be honest, I’d never even heard of it. I was dead set on buying a Jeep but my dad insisted I take a look at it and once I did, well, let’s just say that Jeep or any other SUV/minivan/car/truck doesn’t hold a candle to it! I also can’t wipe the smile off of my face! I love my new pug!

By: Anne

Anne — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:09:40 +0000

I have one (an original, not the softened new version), and the chief joy of owning it is getting to whine about how ugly it is. I get to whine a lot, because people do stare, even now that it’s pretty old. It’s perverse, really, but ragging on this car is a pleasure. Oh, and for great effect you can watch people boggle when you call it an SUV. Ha. No complaints about how it drives though… very smooth and quiet ride, relatively high off the ground, visibility is great, safety seems good, fits into tiny parking spaces.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:40:24 +0000

3 weeks ago a drunk driver going 65 miles an hour plowed into me in my 2008 Blackberry Crush XB. After getting my bearings and making sure my passenger was alright, we both climbed out of the vehicle and were back at our normal rountine the next morning, my car is totalled and my biggest problem now is convincing the other driver’s insurance company what this car is worth to me, as I will have nothing but another one. I just read the XB was added to a list of top cars for saftey; they don’t have to convince me!

By: Derica

Derica — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 20:39:30 +0000

i LooVeeee thiss car is my favorite

By: andy

andy — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:26:28 +0000

This is an increadible upgrade from the older style. Bought my 2008 over last Christmas and will drive it until the planet runs out of oil. Toyota/Scion did a remarkable job making a niche vehicle even better. Took it to 111 mph (I know, that’s illegal), and the ride remained completely smooth with the engine just humming along. Felt like it could go 5-6 mph more if I pushed it. Superior car, wonderful dash and interior.

By: lori

lori — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:30:48 +0000

I love my brand new 2009 scion xB. It is too cool and definitely is an eye catcher. I thought that I was originally an older model person until I test drove a 2005 and a 2009 all in one day. The old model doesn’t even compare!

By: steve

steve — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 04:23:37 +0000

I bought my XB 2008 out in NH and drove it back to Michigan via Vermont and NY. I love this car. You can’t get a better car anywhere for the money. I was getting 30-32 mpg on the expressway at 70-75 mph. Windows up, air off, cruise control on. Flat roads. Around town I get about 24 to 26 mpg,if I drive it easy. It is a real nice cruising vehicle, and I could pull over anywhere and take a nap in back with all the room, if I needed after driving for hours. I’m in love with my XB, especially after I put the cool wheels on it.

By: morbius14468

morbius14468 — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 21:40:49 +0000

Things I love about my 2008xb
Lots a room , very good mileage, not great but close to the 28mpg
gauges in the center seem much more practical once you actually drive it a few days the stability control feature is usually found on more expensive vehicles and sorry to the earlier purists but I prefer the aesthetics of this version
The engine is quick and powerful it seems as if your driving an v-6. So far its been fun and reliable and fits in well with its big brother (honda Pilot)