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Like its name, my grasshopper leaps over the competition
grasshoppermom, 04/05/2014
2005 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
He (yes, he's a he) scoots in and out of traffic, passing SUVs like they are standing still, leaps around clumps of snarled traffic by his quick ability to dart in and out of lanes. I named him grasshopper because the neat lines of the hatch remind me of a grasshopper's straight angled back legs. mileage could be a tad better. 25 in town, 33 highway. Packs full and I have helped folks move in this little car. The depth of hatch door opening makes it easy to toss everything into it, including the kitchen sink if need be. I work in real estate and remodelling such, and can fit an eight foot 2x4 and a 12x8 piece of carpet stuck out the window. A great lil' big car. 122,000 mi and counting...
Financial Life Saver
CrazyDogLadySTL, 03/17/2016
updated 09/19/2016
2005 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
(Update: I sold my Scion to a friend's son and it's still going strong. I miss it but it was time for a new Toyota. I bought a 2014 Prius C. I love it) I bought my Scion brand new with fewer than 5 miles on it. It was so cheap, I was able to pay it off on 2 years so I haven't had a car payment in over 10 years. Purchased in Oct 2004, it's 11.5 years old, and today was the first major repair I've ever needed. The cam shaft timing whatever thingy (I don't know much about cars) needs to be replaced. That's over $1000. They service department said that they are confident that after this repair I can get another 100,000 miles out of it before any additional major repairs are needed. It currently has about 120,000 miles on it. This has been a real life saver financially as I am single, own a home, and don't make a huge salary. I love this car and will drive it for as long as possible.
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Fantastic Car
lvenee, 07/24/2011
2005 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
We bought 2005 Scion brand new when gas prices started going up. We wanted a disposable car if you will, something cheap, good on gas. What we got is a fantastic car, we have 115 thousand miles on it and have done nothing to the car but replace tires. It's fun to drive, zips in and out of traffic, can park anywhere even if there's not much room. My husband and I are both tall people and it has a lot more space inside than what you might think. I've driven this car a lot on small road trips (under 1000 miles) and just love it. I believe we will get over 200,000 on this vehicle and considering we paid a total of $14,000 including tax, title, license, I think we got a great deal.
Best car ever!
Ken Newman, 08/27/2016
2005 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
My parents won the car back in December of 04, I'm 19 now and I'm the only one who drives it and it is nothing but great! It has never had a major issue, in fact, the only fixing it ever needs is just regular maintenance. It has 286k miles on it and it still runs like a charm! I firmly believe that it could go on for another 100 thousand miles. If you're looking for a reliable economy car, scion is definitely the way to go!
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Grocery Getter
brooktroutchaser, 08/08/2010
2005 Scion xA 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I purchased this used with less than fifteen thousand miles. My search process was long; I wanted a small car that would accommodate my six foot frame and perennial bad back. Most cars sit too low and I did not want an SUV. The XA is too cute for words, is comfortable for any trip of 300 miles or less, and will fit in any parking space. Plus, it is as reliable as anything on the road. It is important to keep the tires properly inflated: 29 psi. Any higher and the ride is too harsh.