I originally found your channel when you had the xB and I was looking up reviews for it, years ago. I got an 06.5 and have had it for about 7 years. Its funny cause I got an E90 earlier this year and looking up reviews for it is how I rediscovered your channel. I couldn’t get rid of my xBaby and I’m glad I didn’t because I would have been car-less while my Bimmer has been back & forth to the shop for repairs. 😩
This was my wife’s car, I didn’t care for it because I was used to my boat of a es300 Lexus but when she got pregnant we traded the Lexus for an suv and I started driving the xb to work. I don’t think I’ll ever want another car, just got some exhaust work done to it, about to get wheels and lowering springs and a TRD rebadge, EMBRACE THE TOSTER!!!
1st car I bought and still own today. 1930,00 miles, dropped / intake / exhaust on 18's redone interior, tinted windows and system. Can hosently say it's been a great car and has never broke down or caused costly repairs. Plan to keep it for life.
The first time I saw a Scion XB I fell in love with it and vowed that one day I would own one...a few years later I bought a 2006 silver with 32000 miles on it, it now has 258000; I have replaced two windshields as they don't have the greatest aerodynamic design, stones and birds seem to just run into the windshield, rear wiper arm, the black small grills on the front (seems like they fall off all Scions), a few sets of tires, batteries, belts a couple of times, dozens of oil changes, a few brake jobs and the Alternator for the first time; and that's about it for car expenses not a dime on any repairs, these cars are beasts if you treat them half ass decent and seemingly will last forever...our love affair is as strong as the first time we fell in love...and I call mine The Love Box. PS: Limo tints all around make this the greatest love machine ever
Javier Salgado when my father bought his 2005 Toyota Tacoma new when I was like 6 years old, I remember seeing them at the dealership and I loved them! I always wanted one! As of last year I picked one up! It’s a white 2005!
I purchased my Box over a year ago as a throw away.... fell in love. Now I own two. These cars are fun to drive and have character. Not to mention highly customizable even on a budget. In fuel alone my box has paid for itself.
I miss my box. It was the perfect car. Roomy, but compact (idk how but it defies physics) handles well, good on gas. Mine was twice totaled and missing a front body panel, and I still regret selling it. It had no business even being able to still run after what I put her through. But she always kept on chuggin along.
I got a 2005 XB I ordered from factory in 04 before it was released on east coast. I was 24yrs old when I bought it and I'm 37 now..Currently i have put 230,000 miles and counting on motor.. I drive it everyday to work and have done so for 15yrs now.. I've owed several rides through out the years but this is by far the best car I've owned.. easy to do maintenance on.. Has all the stuff you need and none of the over engineered crap you dont..I'll never sell it and would like to find another one to customize out but there real hard to come by these days..
😩 I had a 2006 manual. I bought it as a gas saver. Gas prices were skyrocketing at the time and I had an Expedition that I loved so I drove it on the weekends and drove the Scion as my daily driver. People made fun of the design at first but everyone wanted to ride in it. My coworkers who were making jokes would fight for a seat during our lunch outings. Fun fact!!!!!!! My Scion was the inspiration for the TRD version! I took my Scion with custom wheels to Toyota for a warranty repair on my radio. I left it there for two weeks and came back to a dealership full of clones. The dealership said they liked my design so much and sent pics to Toyota. That’s how the TRD rims came to be on the Scion xB. I sold mine a year later because I was going overseas for get this $17,100! With 20,000 miles on it! Gas prices were at an all time high $4.10 per gallon. I lucked out. I’ve owned many cars since and the two cars I’ve missed so much is my Scion and my Land Rover LR3.
My dad's had his up to 266k as of now, it's been mine for maybe 10k miles and it's been running very strong, the only issue it has is it burns oil, I love it
Do you have a video related to the engine rebuild? I own a 2005 xb and I have 230k miles now...I am interested in knowing rebuild options and outcomes.
Wow and I thought I had a lot at 340k miles. Did you have to do a valve cover gasket or head gasket before the 500k miles? At what miles? Looking forward to your response!
I just bought my second Blue Onyx 2006 Scion xB, love the car and have made a few modifications. I originally bought a 2004 Thunder Cloud xB back in the day and traded it in but regretted it ever since. Love my ride!
My first car was an xb 06 and I still have it. Small compact but it's great. Not super fast but it's awesome in gas. Plus it works like a big speaker box
Atm i'm looking for a good xB, but here in Sweden they are a rare sight and expensive for what they are. The car i regret the most selling, was my 2006 Forester XT, it was such a sleeper. After the Subaru, i got myself a Ford Focus RS 2016, which ofc suffered from the bad head gasket and got the engine replaced. I loved it, but every time i started it up, i checked the rear view mirror for white smoke. I sold it because i could neither trust it, nor afford it. Today i drive a 1995 Rover Mini Cooper, it's a blast to drive and you always get smiles and happy comments. Everyone likes it, from small kids to old men, who often say they had one when they were young.
Hey Justin, very nice video. I owned an '06 from late '07 until I passed it on to my 17 yo son last year. Had 18k miles when I got it and has nearly 180k on it now. I absolutely loved it(still do). Everyone who rode in it were amazed at the interior room. The only thing I added were 17" aftermarket wheels but since my son has taken ownership we have added halo front headlights, the little factory rear spoiler and a fairly hi end sound system with amplified bass speaker enclosure. In all the years "we've" owned it, the only real issue has been the AC. Just changed the plugs after probably 70k+ miles since the last change... the old ones showed ZERO sign of the motor burning any oil! I suspect this car will easily make 250-300k miles. For myself I replaced the '06 with an '14 Xb. While it is much more car than the '06, There is something about the first gen that I prefer over the newer model. I'm seriously thinking about giving my son the '14 when he goes off to college (late '20) and getting back into the '06 myself... or at least keeping it as a second/project car. I'm clearly hooked on these things. Again, great to the point video that highlights why these little cars could be the best kept secrets in basic transportation!
I actually bought the xB because I saw the BB in Japan. 230k miles on my 2005 xB. Honestly the best car I've ever owned. I could put a washing machine in the back of that thing, yet neither of my dad's Volvo or Lexus SUVs could do that.
My friends call mine the Tardis. I amaze folks when I unload a complete multi cam package with full lighting and grip equipment, doorway dolly and a hand truck on commercial shoots. Sometimes I will load up my 24 foot camera jib with 400lbs of weights for fun. ☺️
Hey Justin, Stumbled on your video because I currently own a 2015 Scion xB, after for 8 years owning a 2005 Scion xB. I miss my Gen1 sometimes, because of all the good memories, but watching your video was a nice reminiscence. Im very happy with my G2, but will always have a place in my heart and memory for that first toaster. Nice video. Thanks!
I've had my little xB since I bought it new in 2006 and has around 160k miles now. The car still runs great and I'm still getting the same 30mpg. Only things I've done to the car were added by the dealer when I bought it: added rear tinting, inside floor LEDs, cruise control, and fog lights. This car runs and runs and has no signs of stopping anytime soon! Yeah, it's not a "cool" looking box, but damned practical! I paid it off nearly 10 years ago and only spend a few hundred every year or two to maintain it, so it's almost like having free transportation. The body was perfect up until last year when I was camping at a music show and a strong wind blew a canopy directly over and onto it, putting some not so great scratches equally over the driver and passenger doors, but aside from that and a few minor door dings, the body looks good too.
I've got a 2005 xB. Bought it in February 2016 with 86k miles on it. I even bought it when it had a salvage title. I did the normal checks for when I went to look at it: oil leaks, rust, electrical issues, blah blah blah but it drove great and only had to have minor mechanical fixes in the past 2 years i.e. new axles, brakes, ball joints on driver's side, etc. And nothing in the past year. Everything on it was stock except a strut bar under the hood. I've since added the window vents (as you called 'smoking vents'), limo tint except on windshield, aftermarket stereo (no sub/amp) and roof rack for my surfboards. It only has 107k miles on it now as I have 3 other vehicles but I drive this one the most. If this car ever becomes inoperable, I'll probably just get another one, but only 1st gen xB. Cool video! Cheers!
It was never mine but I was sad when my grandpa gave his, I believe it was a 1963 ford f100, to one of the cousins husband. The Truck was immaculate as it was taken care of and parked out of the elements. Dude turned around and sold the truck for probably close to 15k and was pretty happy with himself and didn’t give my gramps a dime. If I ever win the lottery I want to find it and buy it back. I used to stay the summers at grandpa’s house and help him with carpentry projects and go fishing... I have a 2005 XB my dad help me buy. It needs work but I’m keeping it for my kids. Hopefully one of them will want it.
Still have my 2006. Got a brand new crate engine and automatic transmission in storage when the originals wear out. It's not fast but it sure is useful for everthing short of hauling furniture and the like. It's had sound/vibration damping put in it which made a huge difference, lighter wheels and just this week, ordered a new in-dash receiver to get hands free phone and high res FLAC music file playback capability. When I want speed and terrifying acceleration I take my sport bike which has more horsepower (140 hp) than the xB but weighs 500 pounds wet. I put slotted, cross dtilled and ventilated brake rotors with ceramic pads which drastically shortened stopping distances last year. This summer, it's new struts and rear shocks. All season performane tires (using 15" aluminum wheels) but with slightly shorter sidewalls and half-inch wider tread cut the mileage down some but it corners like it's on rails even in wet weather with surprisingly little body roll. The stock Eagles were absolute garbage in comparison. The little toaster oven is the best econobox ever made when it comes to road trips and car camping. It's been on more road and camping trips that most people's RVs will ever see. There isn't a single micro van around that can compete with it's reliability and the few that sold new cost over twice as much I paid for this one brand new. It even made it possible to cart both my elderly parents around who had severe mobility issues and I even had both 6'7" tall nephews in the back seat on a six hour round trip drive without a single complaint! I also can haul 1.5 yards of bagged garden mulch and potting soil at a time in it. I only need a truck for the really big stuff. The little box is literally the swiss army knife of automobiles. Toyota would have to make a new one for a really attractive price to even get me to consider letting go of mine.
I was born in 2001 but the Scion xB is my dream car. It's really the kind of car that you make into a nice itasha and it looks cuter and better than most cars today. I miss when cars didn't have distracting Bluetooth touch screens. I mean, for crying out loud, they are cars, not tablets!
Sold my 04 xB manual and I regret so bad. So I bought another xB manual this time 05. And I love it. My daily driving car and I only drove my s2k on weekends 😎
Thanks for your story, my XB has 210k miles on it. Put two body stiffing bars under it. One at the front shock towers. Cold air intake, dual exhaust, performance clutch,15” wheels 50% wider, aftermarket grills, HID lights, led lights replaced all stock lights. Rear hitch, 18” led 3rd brake light, led fog-driving lights. Kenwood stereo with 3 amps. 4” plate speakers on dash top corners with tweeters installed on doors. Door and rear speakers upgraded to 6 1/2” 10” sub. 1000 watt 120 volt inverter. Digital safe under seat for gun and cash. Window wind deflectors. Used it as a appliance work car for 7 years. Just replaced it for a BMWi3 = over 100 miles for $3.00 of electricity. Loving the instant 170hp can pass anything now, vs having a hard time to pass my own shadow.
I bought a 2005 Scion XB and I still have it. Only paid $2000 for it and it came with a Sony radio, nice looking low profile wheels and 18” tires, new coil springs to lower it even more? Don’t know what that exhaust system is called that was installed? 5 speed manual and ‘great’ on gas! What a heater and very cold ‘ac’ in it. As you own one you look around to see others on the road and no surprise here, very seldom see any first generation ones. Hope you find an other one! 👽
Bought mine brand new and drove it for 150k miles. That's when I left the unemployment states for a job in China. Would love to keep it if i could. The box shape hauled so many large items I never had to borrow a truck. Loved the sound of that little engine as it rev to the redline. For some reason, Toyota gave it better steering feel compared to most Toyota products in that era. I once drove from LA to SF at 50mph and made it with one tank of gas, averaging 40mpg. Word of advice from a previous owner, find one with a manual. This thing could climb hills at highway speed with 4 full size adults in 4th gear. The only time it felt weak was when I was entering Yosemite from the east side at 8000 ft climbing to 10000
Just bought my two owner (including me) 2006 xb with 37k miles, for I shit you not....$650...runs great, super clean interior, very minor ding and a few scratches....its an easy 5k dollar car! Got ot for so cheap bc I work at a retirement home and the family of the deceased owner couldnt make it out to pick it up and were literally going to just let it get towed away. I never would've guessed I'd one one, I'm a classic car, big truck guy (f250, f350, 59 biscayne, 72 Grandville, 86 mustang).....but I love this little thing!
True on the roominess! Folks would get in my 06 Xb and say it’s bigger on the inside than it is on the outside. Since it’s called a box, I had a custom “Xbox” script added. Still have it!
Always wanted an xB ever since they came out. Ended up with an xA. Had it until the motor blew. Now I’m poised to fly half way across the US to pick up my 2004 xB and drive it back to Texas. I’m so pumped.
I've had so many cars, trucks, vans... My 06 XB Release is the dearest to my heart. The only people who hate the XB are those who have never driven one. I won't be getting rid of mine, and I'm about to buy another to convert to an RV.
I've still got my '06 I bought in '07 with 18K. It currently has nearly 207,000 miles on it. Other then normal maintenance items and a couple of exhaust pipe flange seals, I've never had to change a part because it broke. It's a manual that has gone through two teenagers learning to drive and had the original clutch until a week ago, and that's just because my son is taking it to college with him and after 206,000 miles I figured it would be a good maintenance item to do. It's been the best car I've ever had, of course my Rav4 and the Sienna aren't far behind. Oh, BTW if you remove the front head rest, move the seat all the way forward the seat back will lay flat with the back seat and makes a great spot for a nap!
I currently own my third 1st gen xB. It has 284k miles, almost all original parts. I regret not appreciating the first one that I bought brand new. Sold it for a tC. Second and third xB's were bought used; one owner and well taken care of.
I just bought a 2006 Scion xb it's dark blue..I wish it was the green one but it's been a fun vehicle to drive. I've had for little over 3 weeks and only been to the gas station twice. The main car that I've owned and regretted getting rid of was a 1978 Camaro had the big v8. Thing sounded awesome
Ive owned 2 and loved them to death. The first one I bought new and it got repo'ed because I couldn't make the payment. In 2012, I bought another one at 155,000 miles and drove it until 2018 at around 250k miles when someone crashed into me and totaled it. Never needed any repairs other than minor cosmetic. I've recently bought a Scion xA for a beater car and it has brought back all those feelings lol. It's hard to find an xB for a reasonable price nowadays. They want more for them now than I paid in 2012 lol. Surprisingly, the xA is a good substitute at least for the driving experience. Sometimes, I image I'm back in the xB.
Yes, current owner of a 2006 model for 5-years and coming on 250K miles. Alloy wheels, factory leather and all white. Everyone knows it as, "the Toaster!" It's still our daily driver.
I agree bro! The scions built by Toyota will last forever if you follow up on maintenance. Ive had my 2011 Scion XB RS edition with 177k and it’s still running. The cv axle and struts finally gave on me so i had them replaced, now we are back on the road again. I could confidently say, im good for another 7+ years. I love the design and its so different from everyone around me. Its funny i get tailgated all the time when im actually going above the speed limit. Its gotta be the voodoo blue color. But yeah, i love it!
Living the dream. Add meatball tail lites, cold air intake, carbon fiber grill (fake) with transformer logo center coin size mounted, wide rear view mirror (of course) low profile tires, AEC tuned exhaust. BASS flat surface mounted speaker in storage box cargo area. So I can still pack in cargo. Sound baffled side panels. (Best audio at a Supra cruise in) Blue neon color lights under dash and in cup holders. This equals many plastic car Cruse trophy 🏆😁 Thought a newer KIA Soul might be a replacement but NO could not do it. Love this car. They should have kept making this style. 06 XB.
Hi wow my friend 😌 i love your story i always wanted one but couldnt afford it so i waired 15 years and got one 2006 white xb LOVE IT MAN can't regret IT 🤗🇵🇷
Sweet man ! Dude I’ve been thinking of getting one , getting rid of my Dodge Dakota v8 sport that has full out door carpet in the bed and a fiberglass cap .. it’s basically my home on wheels for surfing has a over head board rack where I keep my boards .. but thinking of getting rid of the truck and make this my new ride the Scion xB put a cargo rack on the roof and a seat in the back or the car open the back doors and chill after surfing drinking beers and smoking the good stuff lol
I had an 1999 Honda civic ex coupe 5spd. I really do miss that car. I didn't have any major issues from her at all. She was very reliable. One day I might get one once again...
05 xB, love the body shape. I bought the xB because the mileage on my car became terrible, the basic tune-up, fuel filter change did not help. Monthly payment for xB was cheaper than a month of gas for the car. xB is my every day car, has 140k.
My first car is an xA, very similar to the xB. I love it and I’m currently modding it, I hardly spend any money on gas and it looks unique and is very fun to drive!
@@ShamanNaoYuki Not bad, did have to make plates, and swapped the seat belt latch. You will sit about half a foot lower. I did a steering wheel mod to lower. Well worth the time, seat bug you, very comfy.
@@scandkc Well I was thinking about mounting Lexus seats in mine since it suites the VIP look more. I've always been irritated with how the seats have no adjustments besides back and forth. No up/down or tilt. Did you replace the bench in the rear or only the front seats?
Hi there, I'm a proud owner of 1995 BMW E36 M3, love that car to death. I bought a 5mt 2005 Scion xB1 while I was in college to use as a second car because I had always wanted one since I was a kid. I found one that had custom JDM-lookin' wheels, coil-overs, and polyurethane bushings, absolute hoot to drive. That car was way roomier than my M3 and more fuel efficient, at the same time just as fun as my M3 despite having less than half the horse power. Unfortunately, my neglectful bitchass forgot to check the coolant going over Tejon pass on the way to Los Angeles. I blew a headgasket and scrapped the car, and still kick myself for it to this day. BMWs have sensors for low coolant, old Toyotas like the xB1 do not and GODAMNIT NOW YOU UNDERSTAND HOW MAD I STILL AM AT MYSELF FOR NOT CHECKING THE COOLANT. Since then, I graduated and started making some decent money, so I bought a 2001 BMW E39 M5. It has not been as glorious of a car as it was in my mind. I still have the M3 and am about to sell the M5, and for damn sure I am getting another 5mt xB1. Moral of the story: check your fluids regularly, and absolutely before road trips. I do regular maintenance and oil changes on my M3 all the time, it is bulletproof and an absolutely joy to own, and I know I will derive the same pleasure from an xB1. Forget the xB2 because it's like 600+ lbs heavier and nowhere near as fuel efficient, not as fun as the xB1. Anyone who is considering buying at xB1 right now, 2020, coronavirus and everything, go for it, they just don't make em like this anymore.
Bought mine new in '06. Manual, Salsa red, with only 5 miles on her. She's turned 13 a couple months ago and is just about to hit 70,000 miles. I've changed it up over the years. Parts come and go. Veilside body kit. 17" Konig wheels. bBist Carbon fiber hood. Power sunroof. Black leather interior. 12" Kicker CVR Subs. Burl interior dash kit. JDM style VIP tables. Curtains. Too much Junction Produce stuff. Chandelier from the dome light. Custom headliner. Completely custom dual exhaust with cat-delete. And air suspension. I've tried to build it to be completely over the top VIP inside, while being tuner/performance outside. Two styles that conflict with one another and I attempt to make it work. A box isn't a race car. And an economy car isn't a luxury car. My box is what I want, I build it to suite my style. Mine is one of a kind. At one point I was running a custom turbo setup giving me 153 hp on stock internals. The engine didn't like the extra power and threw a rod through the block after 5,000 miles. Now it's turboless with only minor engine mods, flywheel, clutch, pulley, intake, exhaust... Maybe one day I'll lightly build to handle about 10 lbs of boost or a transplant if I'm feeling ballsy. Her paint has faded and peeled over the last couple years. Wheels have aged and the aluminum finish has tarnished. Body kit has sustained some cracks. But she's getting body work and paint hopefully in the next month and is currently in the process of a complete refresh.
Justin, I've been following you since earlier this year at the Import Alliance show where you had a short clip of my car driving by. love th videos and love your praise for the 1st gen, everyone leaves this car as ugly but its one of the best ever made
I miss my first gen... 🥲 i had an 06 stick up tell 13 was in a scion club and had almost 15k into it with air ride, custom fiber glass audio setup over 8500watts 3 batteries. Jdm roof rack and sun visors. Trim, door handles, plate pocket in the hatch all shaved for a smooth design. A custom designed hidden plate setup made the plate pop Up out of the rear bumper. A mix of airlift and accutek air ride parts. Motor was swapped over to the 2zz-ge amd a 6 speed 1 month before it was totaled on the way to the TORQ car show at the queen marry here in California.
Still own my 2004 xB stick. Currently has just under 190K and still going strong. I actually bought the first or second one sold at our dealership. Only things I've had to do are oil changes, tires, and the brakes. People who ride in it cannot believe the amount of space when you are sitting in the back seats.
My 05 has over 300k... it still runs like a champ and I WILL NOT GET RID OF IT until it's dead beyond repair... so far, I have put a grand total of just over 1000 dollars into it in the last 5 years (not including my fluids, tires, etc..) I use it as a camper also when I go on vacation (it's super easy to convert it into a custom sleeper cab when its traveling time)... My next goal is 500k. Cheers!!!
@4:19 The bigger problem is that it is shaped like a brick because 108 HP are plenty for reaching the 85 mph a few seconds later than that 500 HP pickup truck..
I had an e46 325ci as my first car & I put tons of money & man hours fixing that car & tuning it up. It could have gone for another 100k I believe. I sold it for cheap & bought an e90 330i. With the knowledge I have now wish I would have kept the e46 & bought a 335i that way I could have had 2 cars. That way whenever the 335i broke I could just drive the e46.
I just bought an 05 a few weeks ago. I’m looking for a few things to do such as wheels and exhaust. This car is so slow compared to my STI but it’s fun to drive.
Justin, I enjoyed the details in your video. I recall when I first was introduced to the Scion xB first generation, I loved it, too. The only reason I did not purchase it at the time was because it did not have cruise control. I remember I checked to see if it could be added after market.
I'm looking for a 2010 to 2015 xb stick shift. This vehicle is very practical in every way. I'm a practical guy. I don't know how it will handle in the snow though. I did some research on Scion XB in particular 2010 to 2015. They are very reliable.
i tell everyone the first gen xb is the single best daily money can buy, theyre not overpriced, one of if not the most reliable engines made in the past 25~ years, great on gas, and cargo space to rival a Tahoe
@@rashb3994 My understanding is, Scotty believes: The engineers designed the car engine, transmission and tire size to flow together. They know what is best. Mess with tire size, mess with these ratios, and may stress transmission parts, etc.
Had a 2008 Scion XB. Had to get rid of it a couple years ago due to repair bills stacking up once it went over 100,000. Despite babying the car and doing it’s routine maintenance, I couldn’t afford to keep dumping money into it. So I had to settle trading it in for a Prius V station wagon. While I love saving money on fuel and being problem free since I’ve owned it. I still miss my XB. I loved that car and wish I still had it. It had character and like you, I like unconventional looking cars. I liked going to a parking lot of a busy grocery store or mall and easily spotting my car from the everyday same looking cars and SUVs on the road. I can’t count how many times I’ve questioned on rather or not if I should trade my Prius in for another XB.
I always been into weird looking cars I owned a Ford Flex only problem is it was a FORD!! it spent more time in the shop than on the road. I always wanted an xb so I'm buying one now for a commuter car can't wait.
My friend's dad had one. It was very roomy inside. I miss my Toyota Yaris that wasn't a hatchback. I liked the odometer in the middle, cup holders high up below ac and great gas mileage.
I just bought my 3rd 06 xb Best reliable + economical, easy driving and spacious car ever. First xb was white. I surprised my son his first car. I liked it so much that two weeks later I got a Blue one for me. Unfortunately my son totaled his back 2014 mine also crushed a year later. Now 2024 on Valentine's Day I got 2006 xb it's wrapped in candy apple red. Yeah❤🎉🎉❤
I just got mine last sat. When I first saw this car I wanted it. It wasn't till now I paid 1900 for it. I enjoy it very much I will be adding a few mods come spring. I have the dark purple one
I’m on number three of them. Black sand pearl brand new on 2006 that I totaled then an ‘05 that I bought in Florida that ended up having mild issues so dealer bought back, now I’m rocking a white ‘04 that I roll around in. Still love it!
@@justinbuice Too bad that Toyota uses a single stage for their white. It's super chalky and not glossy anymore. I'm about to wrap it once I address the rust and dents
I have an 04 that's getting ready to hit 200,000 miles regular maintenance hope to get this car up to four to five hundred thousand love the car to death
This was my first car the 2006 scion xb automatic:( I threw subs in it and use it as a party box for my friends and they all love it cause it's got room and can barely hit over 90 with 4 people in it 😂
Any current or previous xB owners here??
Our family used to own a 2005 XB which was the first gen. I learned how to drive on it. It was automatic but honestly it was still fun to drive.
just bought an 06' xb, I like it more than some cars I have had that cost 5 times as much
I originally found your channel when you had the xB and I was looking up reviews for it, years ago. I got an 06.5 and have had it for about 7 years. Its funny cause I got an E90 earlier this year and looking up reviews for it is how I rediscovered your channel. I couldn’t get rid of my xBaby and I’m glad I didn’t because I would have been car-less while my Bimmer has been back & forth to the shop for repairs. 😩
Patricia Burns very true. I really enjoy the driving experience of BMW. It has really spoiled me. I’m just glad to have the xB as a backup.
Bought one in 2015, still got it at 96,000 miles. Super fun and cheap to maintain! still giving her upgrades!
This was my wife’s car, I didn’t care for it because I was used to my boat of a es300 Lexus but when she got pregnant we traded the Lexus for an suv and I started driving the xb to work. I don’t think I’ll ever want another car, just got some exhaust work done to it, about to get wheels and lowering springs and a TRD rebadge, EMBRACE THE TOSTER!!!
Dont lower it. Get it LIFTED. Add 8 inches to that toaster.
The xB is a good looking little car, it's unique and extremely reliable. It set a trend too, a lot of other companies followed the box trend
Still rockin my 2004 XB. Ill never give up this thing. You'll have to pry it from my cold dead hands lol
Thats awesome!
i'M Coming for it! Be Prepared!
Same here. She’s a treasure.
Amen to that!
Homicidal Octopus I’m on my third of them, but never the cars fault
1st car I bought and still own today. 1930,00 miles, dropped / intake / exhaust on 18's redone interior, tinted windows and system. Can hosently say it's been a great car and has never broke down or caused costly repairs. Plan to keep it for life.
The first time I saw a Scion XB I fell in love with it and vowed that one day I would own one...a few years later I bought a 2006 silver with 32000 miles on it, it now has 258000; I have replaced two windshields as they don't have the greatest aerodynamic design, stones and birds seem to just run into the windshield, rear wiper arm, the black small grills on the front (seems like they fall off all Scions), a few sets of tires, batteries, belts a couple of times, dozens of oil changes, a few brake jobs and the Alternator for the first time; and that's about it for car expenses not a dime on any repairs, these cars are beasts if you treat them half ass decent and seemingly will last forever...our love affair is as strong as the first time we fell in love...and I call mine The Love Box. PS: Limo tints all around make this the greatest love machine ever
Javier Salgado when my father bought his 2005 Toyota Tacoma new when I was like 6 years old, I remember seeing them at the dealership and I loved them! I always wanted one! As of last year I picked one up! It’s a white 2005!
Mine has 220,000 and have done minor things as well, ball joint, brakes and windshield. Haven’t changed the timing chain but thinking of doing it
I purchased my Box over a year ago as a throw away.... fell in love. Now I own two. These cars are fun to drive and have character. Not to mention highly customizable even on a budget. In fuel alone my box has paid for itself.
I miss my box. It was the perfect car. Roomy, but compact (idk how but it defies physics) handles well, good on gas. Mine was twice totaled and missing a front body panel, and I still regret selling it. It had no business even being able to still run after what I put her through. But she always kept on chuggin along.
I got a 2005 XB I ordered from factory in 04 before it was released on east coast. I was 24yrs old when I bought it and I'm 37 now..Currently i have put 230,000 miles and counting on motor.. I drive it everyday to work and have done so for 15yrs now.. I've owed several rides through out the years but this is by far the best car I've owned.. easy to do maintenance on.. Has all the stuff you need and none of the over engineered crap you dont..I'll never sell it and would like to find another one to customize out but there real hard to come by these days..
😩 I had a 2006 manual. I bought it as a gas saver. Gas prices were skyrocketing at the time and I had an Expedition that I loved so I drove it on the weekends and drove the Scion as my daily driver. People made fun of the design at first but everyone wanted to ride in it. My coworkers who were making jokes would fight for a seat during our lunch outings. Fun fact!!!!!!! My Scion was the inspiration for the TRD version! I took my Scion with custom wheels to Toyota for a warranty repair on my radio. I left it there for two weeks and came back to a dealership full of clones. The dealership said they liked my design so much and sent pics to Toyota. That’s how the TRD rims came to be on the Scion xB. I sold mine a year later because I was going overseas for get this $17,100! With 20,000 miles on it! Gas prices were at an all time high $4.10 per gallon. I lucked out. I’ve owned many cars since and the two cars I’ve missed so much is my Scion and my Land Rover LR3.
Do you have pictures we can see?
Those scion engines were tanks mine made it up to 500,000miles before needing a rebuild
My dad's had his up to 266k as of now, it's been mine for maybe 10k miles and it's been running very strong, the only issue it has is it burns oil, I love it
wow!! that is good to know!
Do you have a video related to the engine rebuild? I own a 2005 xb and I have 230k miles now...I am interested in knowing rebuild options and outcomes.
Wow and I thought I had a lot at 340k miles. Did you have to do a valve cover gasket or head gasket before the 500k miles? At what miles? Looking forward to your response!
SAVAGE
I just bought my second Blue Onyx 2006 Scion xB, love the car and have made a few modifications. I originally bought a 2004 Thunder Cloud xB back in the day and traded it in but regretted it ever since. Love my ride!
My first car was an xb 06 and I still have it. Small compact but it's great. Not super fast but it's awesome in gas. Plus it works like a big speaker box
It looks dope actually when customized correctly.
Have you seen the Volkswagen van mod?
I got my 06 XB yesterday, always wanted one when I was younger.
Do you still like it?
Took me 4 years to find mine. Anyone I found would be sold immediately. I'm the 2nd owner. About 32 mpg
Atm i'm looking for a good xB, but here in Sweden they are a rare sight and expensive for what they are.
The car i regret the most selling, was my 2006 Forester XT, it was such a sleeper.
After the Subaru, i got myself a Ford Focus RS 2016, which ofc suffered from the bad head gasket and got the engine replaced. I loved it, but every time i started it up, i checked the rear view mirror for white smoke. I sold it because i could neither trust it, nor afford it.
Today i drive a 1995 Rover Mini Cooper, it's a blast to drive and you always get smiles and happy comments. Everyone likes it, from small kids to old men, who often say they had one when they were young.
Hey Justin, very nice video. I owned an '06 from late '07 until I passed it on to my 17 yo son last year. Had 18k miles when I got it and has nearly 180k on it now. I absolutely loved it(still do). Everyone who rode in it were amazed at the interior room. The only thing I added were 17" aftermarket wheels but since my son has taken ownership we have added halo front headlights, the little factory rear spoiler and a fairly hi end sound system with amplified bass speaker enclosure. In all the years "we've" owned it, the only real issue has been the AC. Just changed the plugs after probably 70k+ miles since the last change... the old ones showed ZERO sign of the motor burning any oil! I suspect this car will easily make 250-300k miles. For myself I replaced the '06 with an '14 Xb. While it is much more car than the '06, There is something about the first gen that I prefer over the newer model. I'm seriously thinking about giving my son the '14 when he goes off to college (late '20) and getting back into the '06 myself... or at least keeping it as a second/project car. I'm clearly hooked on these things. Again, great to the point video that highlights why these little cars could be the best kept secrets in basic transportation!
I'm still driving my 2006 polar white xB. Best car i ever owned. Other than changing oil, tires, and brakes, it's still rolling. Love it!
I actually bought the xB because I saw the BB in Japan. 230k miles on my 2005 xB. Honestly the best car I've ever owned. I could put a washing machine in the back of that thing, yet neither of my dad's Volvo or Lexus SUVs could do that.
I could fit a screen door in its box that I bought from the home improvement store and it fit in the car with the back door fully closed !
My friends call mine the Tardis. I amaze folks when I unload a complete multi cam package with full lighting and grip equipment, doorway dolly and a hand truck on commercial shoots. Sometimes I will load up my 24 foot camera jib with 400lbs of weights for fun. ☺️
Hey Justin, Stumbled on your video because I currently own a 2015 Scion xB, after for 8 years owning a 2005 Scion xB. I miss my Gen1 sometimes, because of all the good memories, but watching your video was a nice reminiscence. Im very happy with my G2, but will always have a place in my heart and memory for that first toaster. Nice video. Thanks!
Got a 06 and I'm doing something to it almost daily.not mechanically just aesthetically. I am in love it's awesome
I've always liked the xbox's. I was never fond of how small the wheel well is but like you said, this isn't a sports car. It's a suv mini van thing.
I've had my little xB since I bought it new in 2006 and has around 160k miles now. The car still runs great and I'm still getting the same 30mpg. Only things I've done to the car were added by the dealer when I bought it: added rear tinting, inside floor LEDs, cruise control, and fog lights. This car runs and runs and has no signs of stopping anytime soon! Yeah, it's not a "cool" looking box, but damned practical! I paid it off nearly 10 years ago and only spend a few hundred every year or two to maintain it, so it's almost like having free transportation. The body was perfect up until last year when I was camping at a music show and a strong wind blew a canopy directly over and onto it, putting some not so great scratches equally over the driver and passenger doors, but aside from that and a few minor door dings, the body looks good too.
I've got a 2005 xB. Bought it in February 2016 with 86k miles on it. I even bought it when it had a salvage title. I did the normal checks for when I went to look at it: oil leaks, rust, electrical issues, blah blah blah but it drove great and only had to have minor mechanical fixes in the past 2 years i.e. new axles, brakes, ball joints on driver's side, etc. And nothing in the past year. Everything on it was stock except a strut bar under the hood. I've since added the window vents (as you called 'smoking vents'), limo tint except on windshield, aftermarket stereo (no sub/amp) and roof rack for my surfboards. It only has 107k miles on it now as I have 3 other vehicles but I drive this one the most. If this car ever becomes inoperable, I'll probably just get another one, but only 1st gen xB. Cool video! Cheers!
It was never mine but I was sad when my grandpa gave his, I believe it was a 1963 ford f100, to one of the cousins husband. The Truck was immaculate as it was taken care of and parked out of the elements. Dude turned around and sold the truck for probably close to 15k and was pretty happy with himself and didn’t give my gramps a dime. If I ever win the lottery I want to find it and buy it back. I used to stay the summers at grandpa’s house and help him with carpentry projects and go fishing...
I have a 2005 XB my dad help me buy. It needs work but I’m keeping it for my kids. Hopefully one of them will want it.
Still have my 2006. Got a brand new crate engine and automatic transmission in storage when the originals wear out. It's not fast but it sure is useful for everthing short of hauling furniture and the like. It's had sound/vibration damping put in it which made a huge difference, lighter wheels and just this week, ordered a new in-dash receiver to get hands free phone and high res FLAC music file playback capability. When I want speed and terrifying acceleration I take my sport bike which has more horsepower (140 hp) than the xB but weighs 500 pounds wet. I put slotted, cross dtilled and ventilated brake rotors with ceramic pads which drastically shortened stopping distances last year. This summer, it's new struts and rear shocks. All season performane tires (using 15" aluminum wheels) but with slightly shorter sidewalls and half-inch wider tread cut the mileage down some but it corners like it's on rails even in wet weather with surprisingly little body roll. The stock Eagles were absolute garbage in comparison.
The little toaster oven is the best econobox ever made when it comes to road trips and car camping. It's been on more road and camping trips that most people's RVs will ever see. There isn't a single micro van around that can compete with it's reliability and the few that sold new cost over twice as much I paid for this one brand new. It even made it possible to cart both my elderly parents around who had severe mobility issues and I even had both 6'7" tall nephews in the back seat on a six hour round trip drive without a single complaint! I also can haul 1.5 yards of bagged garden mulch and potting soil at a time in it. I only need a truck for the really big stuff. The little box is literally the swiss army knife of automobiles. Toyota would have to make a new one for a really attractive price to even get me to consider letting go of mine.
I was born in 2001 but the Scion xB is my dream car. It's really the kind of car that you make into a nice itasha and it looks cuter and better than most cars today. I miss when cars didn't have distracting Bluetooth touch screens. I mean, for crying out loud, they are cars, not tablets!
Sold my 04 xB manual and I regret so bad. So I bought another xB manual this time 05. And I love it. My daily driving car and I only drove my s2k on weekends 😎
Thanks for your story, my XB has 210k miles on it. Put two body stiffing bars under it. One at the front shock towers. Cold air intake, dual exhaust, performance clutch,15” wheels 50% wider, aftermarket grills, HID lights, led lights replaced all stock lights. Rear hitch, 18” led 3rd brake light, led fog-driving lights. Kenwood stereo with 3 amps. 4” plate speakers on dash top corners with tweeters installed on doors. Door and rear speakers upgraded to 6 1/2” 10” sub. 1000 watt 120 volt inverter. Digital safe under seat for gun and cash. Window wind deflectors. Used it as a appliance work car for 7 years. Just replaced it for a BMWi3 = over 100 miles for $3.00 of electricity. Loving the instant 170hp can pass anything now, vs having a hard time to pass my own shadow.
Ah man, I remember all the xB videos you did! Crazy how time just zooms on by 👌🏻
I bought a 2005 Scion XB and I still have it. Only paid $2000 for it and it came with a Sony radio, nice looking low profile wheels and 18” tires, new coil springs to lower it even more? Don’t know what that exhaust system is called that was installed? 5 speed manual and ‘great’ on gas! What a heater and very cold ‘ac’ in it. As you own one you look around to see others on the road and no surprise here, very seldom see any first generation ones. Hope you find an other one! 👽
What a great car. Huge on the inside but 1" shorter than a Miata, so super easy to find parking in a crowded city. Slow tho.
Bought mine brand new and drove it for 150k miles. That's when I left the unemployment states for a job in China. Would love to keep it if i could. The box shape hauled so many large items I never had to borrow a truck. Loved the sound of that little engine as it rev to the redline. For some reason, Toyota gave it better steering feel compared to most Toyota products in that era. I once drove from LA to SF at 50mph and made it with one tank of gas, averaging 40mpg.
Word of advice from a previous owner, find one with a manual. This thing could climb hills at highway speed with 4 full size adults in 4th gear. The only time it felt weak was when I was entering Yosemite from the east side at 8000 ft climbing to 10000
Still have mine 301,567 miles still stock with bolt ons and a few little mods :) very reliable
I just got my first Scion xB 2013 just love it.
I just purchased a 2010 xB and I'm loving it
Just bought my two owner (including me) 2006 xb with 37k miles, for I shit you not....$650...runs great, super clean interior, very minor ding and a few scratches....its an easy 5k dollar car! Got ot for so cheap bc I work at a retirement home and the family of the deceased owner couldnt make it out to pick it up and were literally going to just let it get towed away. I never would've guessed I'd one one, I'm a classic car, big truck guy (f250, f350, 59 biscayne, 72 Grandville, 86 mustang).....but I love this little thing!
im never selling my xb!
Same here .2006 love it
think i wont sale my 06 either
True on the roominess! Folks would get in my 06 Xb and say it’s bigger on the inside than it is on the outside. Since it’s called a box, I had a custom “Xbox” script added. Still have it!
Getting my Scion Xb 2004 next Wednesday!
Always wanted an xB ever since they came out. Ended up with an xA. Had it until the motor blew. Now I’m poised to fly half way across the US to pick up my 2004 xB and drive it back to Texas. I’m so pumped.
I've had my 2006 xb now for 5 years.love it.I still get 36 mpg freeway with 236000 miles.I'd love to import an all wheel drive with a diesel motor
I've had so many cars, trucks, vans... My 06 XB Release is the dearest to my heart. The only people who hate the XB are those who have never driven one. I won't be getting rid of mine, and I'm about to buy another to convert to an RV.
I've still got my '06 I bought in '07 with 18K. It currently has nearly 207,000 miles on it. Other then normal maintenance items and a couple of exhaust pipe flange seals, I've never had to change a part because it broke. It's a manual that has gone through two teenagers learning to drive and had the original clutch until a week ago, and that's just because my son is taking it to college with him and after 206,000 miles I figured it would be a good maintenance item to do. It's been the best car I've ever had, of course my Rav4 and the Sienna aren't far behind. Oh, BTW if you remove the front head rest, move the seat all the way forward the seat back will lay flat with the back seat and makes a great spot for a nap!
I currently own my third 1st gen xB. It has 284k miles, almost all original parts. I regret not appreciating the first one that I bought brand new. Sold it for a tC. Second and third xB's were bought used; one owner and well taken care of.
I just bought a 2006 Scion xb it's dark blue..I wish it was the green one but it's been a fun vehicle to drive. I've had for little over 3 weeks and only been to the gas station twice. The main car that I've owned and regretted getting rid of was a 1978 Camaro had the big v8. Thing sounded awesome
Ive owned 2 and loved them to death. The first one I bought new and it got repo'ed because I couldn't make the payment. In 2012, I bought another one at 155,000 miles and drove it until 2018 at around 250k miles when someone crashed into me and totaled it. Never needed any repairs other than minor cosmetic. I've recently bought a Scion xA for a beater car and it has brought back all those feelings lol. It's hard to find an xB for a reasonable price nowadays. They want more for them now than I paid in 2012 lol. Surprisingly, the xA is a good substitute at least for the driving experience. Sometimes, I image I'm back in the xB.
Yes, current owner of a 2006 model for 5-years and coming on 250K miles. Alloy wheels, factory leather and all white. Everyone knows it as, "the Toaster!" It's still our daily driver.
I still want one. With air suspension, crazy sound system and some wheels.
I agree. Just ordered my new Sony avx1000 head unit and Alpine speakers to enjoy my music. Got i love my toaster!
I agree bro! The scions built by Toyota will last forever if you follow up on maintenance. Ive had my 2011 Scion XB RS edition with 177k and it’s still running. The cv axle and struts finally gave on me so i had them replaced, now we are back on the road again. I could confidently say, im good for another 7+ years. I love the design and its so different from everyone around me. Its funny i get tailgated all the time when im actually going above the speed limit. Its gotta be the voodoo blue color. But yeah, i love it!
I love & am a proud owner of my 2006 Scion xB rs 3.0 limited edition in the color Envy green!
The windowsill covers were perfect for venting pizza fumes in the rain while I was delivering for Domino's
I'm also into "diffrent" cars being a VW beetle 67 my first car (still have it) and got 05 XB that I bought in 09 and is my current car till this day.
Living the dream. Add meatball tail lites, cold air intake, carbon fiber grill (fake) with transformer logo center coin size mounted, wide rear view mirror (of course) low profile tires, AEC tuned exhaust. BASS flat surface mounted speaker in storage box cargo area. So I can still pack in cargo. Sound baffled side panels. (Best audio at a Supra cruise in) Blue neon color lights under dash and in cup holders. This equals many plastic car Cruse trophy 🏆😁 Thought a newer KIA Soul might be a replacement but NO could not do it. Love this car. They should have kept making this style. 06 XB.
Still rocking my 2005 xb
Hi wow my friend 😌 i love your story i always wanted one but couldnt afford it so i waired 15 years and got one 2006 white xb LOVE IT MAN can't regret IT 🤗🇵🇷
Sweet man ! Dude I’ve been thinking of getting one , getting rid of my Dodge Dakota v8 sport that has full out door carpet in the bed and a fiberglass cap .. it’s basically my home on wheels for surfing has a over head board rack where I keep my boards .. but thinking of getting rid of the truck and make this my new ride the Scion xB put a cargo rack on the roof and a seat in the back or the car open the back doors and chill after surfing drinking beers and smoking the good stuff lol
I had an 1999 Honda civic ex coupe 5spd. I really do miss that car. I didn't have any major issues from her at all. She was very reliable. One day I might get one once again...
05 xB, love the body shape. I bought the xB because the mileage on my car became terrible, the basic tune-up, fuel filter change did not help. Monthly payment for xB was cheaper than a month of gas for the car. xB is my every day car, has 140k.
My first car is an xA, very similar to the xB. I love it and I’m currently modding it, I hardly spend any money on gas and it looks unique and is very fun to drive!
I remember those. Its been a while since I saw one on the road!
Justin Buice My dad got it brand new in 2006, he recently passed it down to me and I always go on drives with my friend who has a ‘06 325i!
Got 206k miles on my 06 xB
AC runs cold and no problems
What can you say...its a aTUH YO TEH
Own one, FR-S seats, lights, wheels, bodykit, love it.
Most reliable car I've ever had.
Thats awesome!
I'm interested in that FR-S seat swap. Was it a direct bolt in? Did you have to make adaptor plates?
@@ShamanNaoYuki Not bad, did have to make plates, and swapped the seat belt latch. You will sit about half a foot lower. I did a steering wheel mod to lower. Well worth the time, seat bug you, very comfy.
@@scandkc Well I was thinking about mounting Lexus seats in mine since it suites the VIP look more. I've always been irritated with how the seats have no adjustments besides back and forth. No up/down or tilt.
Did you replace the bench in the rear or only the front seats?
@@ShamanNaoYuki Yup, there is no lumbar support, was killing my back, after I test drove an FR-S, i had to get the seats in the Box
Hi there, I'm a proud owner of 1995 BMW E36 M3, love that car to death.
I bought a 5mt 2005 Scion xB1 while I was in college to use as a second car because I had always wanted one since I was a kid. I found one that had custom JDM-lookin' wheels, coil-overs, and polyurethane bushings, absolute hoot to drive. That car was way roomier than my M3 and more fuel efficient, at the same time just as fun as my M3 despite having less than half the horse power. Unfortunately, my neglectful bitchass forgot to check the coolant going over Tejon pass on the way to Los Angeles. I blew a headgasket and scrapped the car, and still kick myself for it to this day. BMWs have sensors for low coolant, old Toyotas like the xB1 do not and GODAMNIT NOW YOU UNDERSTAND HOW MAD I STILL AM AT MYSELF FOR NOT CHECKING THE COOLANT.
Since then, I graduated and started making some decent money, so I bought a 2001 BMW E39 M5. It has not been as glorious of a car as it was in my mind. I still have the M3 and am about to sell the M5, and for damn sure I am getting another 5mt xB1. Moral of the story: check your fluids regularly, and absolutely before road trips. I do regular maintenance and oil changes on my M3 all the time, it is bulletproof and an absolutely joy to own, and I know I will derive the same pleasure from an xB1.
Forget the xB2 because it's like 600+ lbs heavier and nowhere near as fuel efficient, not as fun as the xB1.
Anyone who is considering buying at xB1 right now, 2020, coronavirus and everything, go for it, they just don't make em like this anymore.
I still have this car. So much memoryand can't get rid of it. It my point A to point B cruiser. And that back seat when folded down, i can relate 👊😉
Bought mine new in '06. Manual, Salsa red, with only 5 miles on her. She's turned 13 a couple months ago and is just about to hit 70,000 miles. I've changed it up over the years. Parts come and go. Veilside body kit. 17" Konig wheels. bBist Carbon fiber hood. Power sunroof. Black leather interior. 12" Kicker CVR Subs. Burl interior dash kit. JDM style VIP tables. Curtains. Too much Junction Produce stuff. Chandelier from the dome light. Custom headliner. Completely custom dual exhaust with cat-delete. And air suspension.
I've tried to build it to be completely over the top VIP inside, while being tuner/performance outside. Two styles that conflict with one another and I attempt to make it work. A box isn't a race car. And an economy car isn't a luxury car. My box is what I want, I build it to suite my style. Mine is one of a kind.
At one point I was running a custom turbo setup giving me 153 hp on stock internals. The engine didn't like the extra power and threw a rod through the block after 5,000 miles. Now it's turboless with only minor engine mods, flywheel, clutch, pulley, intake, exhaust... Maybe one day I'll lightly build to handle about 10 lbs of boost or a transplant if I'm feeling ballsy.
Her paint has faded and peeled over the last couple years. Wheels have aged and the aluminum finish has tarnished. Body kit has sustained some cracks. But she's getting body work and paint hopefully in the next month and is currently in the process of a complete refresh.
Justin, I've been following you since earlier this year at the Import Alliance show where you had a short clip of my car driving by. love th videos and love your praise for the 1st gen, everyone leaves this car as ugly but its one of the best ever made
They really are great! There's one for sale in my area for $2,500 that's tempting me ;)
Pretty cool car, I like the Scion xB 😎
I own a 2005 xb and love it. By far - the best car I have ever owned. I am having a problem with the paint and may have the car wrapped.
I miss my first gen... 🥲 i had an 06 stick up tell 13 was in a scion club and had almost 15k into it with air ride, custom fiber glass audio setup over 8500watts 3 batteries. Jdm roof rack and sun visors. Trim, door handles, plate pocket in the hatch all shaved for a smooth design. A custom designed hidden plate setup made the plate pop Up out of the rear bumper. A mix of airlift and accutek air ride parts. Motor was swapped over to the 2zz-ge amd a 6 speed 1 month before it was totaled on the way to the TORQ car show at the queen marry here in California.
After it was totaled i got a 2nd gen never liked it as much as the first gen
Still own my 2004 xB stick. Currently has just under 190K and still going strong. I actually bought the first or second one sold at our dealership. Only things I've had to do are oil changes, tires, and the brakes. People who ride in it cannot believe the amount of space when you are sitting in the back seats.
Love mine! 155K mile and going strong!
Ima own a 06 xb first time I can't wait
I have a 2008 with only 66k miles on it and I love it.
My 05 has over 300k... it still runs like a champ and I WILL NOT GET RID OF IT until it's dead beyond repair... so far, I have put a grand total of just over 1000 dollars into it in the last 5 years (not including my fluids, tires, etc..) I use it as a camper also when I go on vacation (it's super easy to convert it into a custom sleeper cab when its traveling time)... My next goal is 500k. Cheers!!!
@4:19 The bigger problem is that it is shaped like a brick because 108 HP are plenty for reaching the 85 mph a few seconds later than that 500 HP pickup truck..
2000 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4X4. with a TRD Supercharger. Sold it 4 years ago and regret selling it every day since.
I had an e46 325ci as my first car & I put tons of money & man hours fixing that car & tuning it up. It could have gone for another 100k I believe. I sold it for cheap & bought an e90 330i. With the knowledge I have now wish I would have kept the e46 & bought a 335i that way I could have had 2 cars. That way whenever the 335i broke I could just drive the e46.
I just bought an 05 a few weeks ago. I’m looking for a few things to do such as wheels and exhaust. This car is so slow compared to my STI but it’s fun to drive.
I just bought a 2006 release series 3.0 xb. Love it!
Yo literally tho there’s so much room in the backseat 😂😂
Justin, I enjoyed the details in your video. I recall when I first was introduced to the Scion xB first generation, I loved it, too. The only reason I did not purchase it at the time was because it did not have cruise control. I remember I checked to see if it could be added after market.
i banged in the back of my box.
I'm looking for a 2010 to 2015 xb stick shift. This vehicle is very practical in every way. I'm a practical guy. I don't know how it will handle in the snow though. I did some research on Scion XB in particular 2010 to 2015. They are very reliable.
RS3.0 owner here.... NEVER SELLING!!
i tell everyone the first gen xb is the single best daily money can buy, theyre not overpriced, one of if not the most reliable engines made in the past 25~ years, great on gas, and cargo space to rival a Tahoe
Scotty Kilmore says:
" use only stock size tires."
What was his reasoning?
@@rashb3994 My understanding is, Scotty believes:
The engineers designed the car engine, transmission and tire size to flow together. They know what is best.
Mess with tire size, mess with these ratios, and may stress transmission parts, etc.
@@LaughingblueSu Okay that makes sense. I don't own one yet but I just needed to understand what not to do when I get one. I appreciate the response!
@@rashb3994 I know nothing about cars. Everything i know i learned from UA-cam. Scotty Kilmore mostly.
@@LaughingblueSu It's all good, you put me on the right path. I'll look him up. Thx!
Love my '05. I removed my rear wiper and have no problems w/rain and such. I keep it rain -xd up pretty good.
Had a 2008 Scion XB. Had to get rid of it a couple years ago due to repair bills stacking up once it went over 100,000. Despite babying the car and doing it’s routine maintenance, I couldn’t afford to keep dumping money into it. So I had to settle trading it in for a Prius V station wagon. While I love saving money on fuel and being problem free since I’ve owned it. I still miss my XB. I loved that car and wish I still had it. It had character and like you, I like unconventional looking cars. I liked going to a parking lot of a busy grocery store or mall and easily spotting my car from the everyday same looking cars and SUVs on the road. I can’t count how many times I’ve questioned on rather or not if I should trade my Prius in for another XB.
ECHO
toyoscio what?
@@EONEILL1987 Toyota ECHO
It's basically a Mini suv that's practical and safe
I always been into weird looking cars I owned a Ford Flex only problem is it was a FORD!! it spent more time in the shop than on the road. I always wanted an xb so I'm buying one now for a commuter car can't wait.
My friend's dad had one. It was very roomy inside.
I miss my Toyota Yaris that wasn't a hatchback. I liked the odometer in the middle, cup holders high up below ac and great gas mileage.
I just bought my 3rd 06 xb Best reliable + economical, easy driving and spacious car ever. First xb was white. I surprised my son
his first car. I liked it so much that two weeks later I got a Blue one for me. Unfortunately my son totaled his back 2014
mine also crushed a year later. Now 2024 on Valentine's Day I got 2006 xb it's wrapped in candy apple red. Yeah❤🎉🎉❤
These are cool to me great vid.
I just got mine last sat. When I first saw this car I wanted it. It wasn't till now I paid 1900 for it. I enjoy it very much I will be adding a few mods come spring. I have the dark purple one
I still got mine it's about to hit 300 000 and I slide this xb 6 hours a day back and forth here in the city in fl
Still have my bB. First owner since 2003.
Daily driver 2006 manual 170k. Just need an overhead console for sunglasses/lights and I'm set
I’m on number three of them. Black sand pearl brand new on 2006 that I totaled then an ‘05 that I bought in Florida that ended up having mild issues so dealer bought back, now I’m rocking a white ‘04 that I roll around in. Still love it!
Nice! I think white is my favorite for xB’s
@@justinbuice Too bad that Toyota uses a single stage for their white. It's super chalky and not glossy anymore. I'm about to wrap it once I address the rust and dents
Car I missed most is 1985 Toyota Celica GT, I had 50,000 miles
I have an 04 that's getting ready to hit 200,000 miles regular maintenance hope to get this car up to four to five hundred thousand love the car to death
Xb owner here😊🚗
This was my first car the 2006 scion xb automatic:( I threw subs in it and use it as a party box for my friends and they all love it cause it's got room and can barely hit over 90 with 4 people in it 😂
Used to own the bB great family vehicle