The Truth about Scion - 2006 xB with 189,000 Miles (POV Drive)
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- Опубліковано 6 бер 2021
- This 189,000 mile Scion xB has been through a lot, but it's just getting started. Take a ride in the extinct milk truck and find out what happened to Scion.
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so far my 2004 Sienna is at 189,000 and not showing the slightest sign of dying
Never die because it's reliable or because I refuse to let it because I'm pot committed to the build?
I have a 1992 740 Volvo with almost 500K miles with no signs of stopping. All original drivetrain.
My 2004 Scion xB now with 315,000 miles!! I just replaced the original clutch at 295,000 miles myself and have always used the best synthetic oil and Denso coils (on set 2 now). Unlike my 2 Land Rovers, she's NEVER let me down!
My 06 xB has 240k miles and still runs like a champ.
Yesss! Drive more cars like this. Early 2000 normal every day cars ya know.
G-rated RCR. Let's go.
I’m 65 yo, and have owned my 06 XB 14+ years now BEST MOST RELIABLE car I’ve ever owned! I loved it so much I bought another one (2013) to replace it, and even though the 13 is nicer on the inside, my 06 is SO MUCH MORE FUN to drive I can’t find the heart to let it go. Both of mine are stick, I’m a retired Tractor trailer driver, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. 😉👍
Hey Dave!! What makes the 06 more fun to drive?? Just curious haha. Is it handling?
@@seadogbill7625
Hard to say exactly but it just fits me more like a glove, I feel more connected all the way around. There both underpowered but the 06 is just like driving say an MG, or a Fiat 500, or some little Soapbox? Lol..
The 13 just doesn't feel that way, a has more blind spots, maybe less turning abilities? I don't know I like the 13's interior, but it's just not the same. Not putting it down I'm planning on getting as long life out of it as the other. Truthfully the 13 could be an automatic, and I wouldn't care but the 06 in my book must be a stick.😉
We are on our 2nd one too.
First one was a 07 I put 325,000 miles on it with no major problems at all!! At the time I commuting 70 miles each way.
In 15 we got another one and still have it. With no problems. It's a great car!!
Does the manual tranny have enough power to propel the box down the highway at higher speeds? 60-75 mph?
@@MrLive2win the auto trans gets me over a hundred easily so there shouldnt be any issues at slower speeds.
My brother had this exact year xb it’s such an ugly car but damn that thing would not die we always called it the Brave little Toaster
lmfao great reference
That was my favorite movie as a kid. I have watched it at least 50 times lol
@@TedwardDrives definitely one of my favorites as well I always like the blanket the best
@@Mayor-McCheese The little toaster that could.....
@@TedwardDrives why don’t youtubers reply to their replies
Toyota: Let's make a company fo young people!
Scion: Proceeds to capture the older consumers.
Toyota: I wasn't expecting that.
toyota: *suprised pikachu face*
As a young person I'm definitely looking to spend $25,000 on a car!
/s
Like the Spanish Inquisition?
No one expects the Spanish inquisition
@@alejandrolee6556 our chief weapons are
I have a 2005 XB 335,000 miles on it. Didn't like the design at first, but needed something cheap with good gas mileage. Over the years I learned to love it, and will drive it till the wheels fall off!
That is great!!
I've got 2 06s. My first one has 275k. I drove it all over. Last long trip was from NJ to Arkansas. I put 50k a year on it. They are both autos. And yeah highway driving with these are great.
@@larryt9163 Would it be worth it to buy a 05 with 194k on it? Owner says it has a oil leak though
Got mine last week can't wait to see how much gas save
Wow! I have an 04 and only have 158k I am behind,lol
8:59
"But the nice thing though, even at 189,000 dollars, this very inexpensive car" 🤣💀
You can tell I've been jaded lol
bro got ripped, I got mine for 157,000
My 2005 xA looks and drives as new.....has 278,000 miles on the clock. Amazing car.
That gives me some hope. I just bout a 05 XA with 241,000 miles. It runs really well. I am glad to hear it will probably last a while.
Can confirm, these cars don't die. My dad bought an 06 xB in 2010 with 70k to daily drive on his 100 mile roundtrip commute. Then in 2014 at 200k it became the car for myself and my two brothers. And yes, as teenagers we beat on it hard. Youngest brother still drives it at college with almost 300k. With exception of the couple accidents it has been in, we really only have done oil changes, brakes, and tires. Speaking of those custom options, ours came installed with the bazooka bass tube! We even have the pamphlet for those custom options laying around somewhere.
my mom has had her's for 17 years
I bought a brand new 2006 xB at 29 years old and drove it until my daughter needed a first car in 2018. I've owned a Camaro SS, several trucks, 4Runner, and multiple Camrys, and the xB was the most fun.
It takes a big man to drive a toaster and I loved every second of it.
I can't wait until 20 years from now when I buy a mint xB on Barret Jackson for $40,000!
My dad has had one of these since like 2010, bought it off my tio, thing still runs with 260k miles. Never had a problem. Things a trooper if i've ever seen it
I remember scions lol yeah they tried to get rappers to use it lol
the commercials were very hip hop oriented. They made the eclipse commercials look soft
@@TedwardDrives yeah I remember as a teenager at that time I really wanted one but they never made a name in Trinidad phased out really fast.
@@TedwardDrives Early Kia Soul ads went for the same people
@@markhargreaves1069 How?
@@toyoscio they were trying to catch the young adults of the early 2000s so they got nelly and other rappers and pop singers to endorse it something like what tmobile did with the sidekick
This review warms my heart as a fellow xB2 owner.
I wrongly thought this video would be HUGE since this car is so familiar and nostalgic to people, but it really doesn't matter. I think xB owners, current and former, will appreciate a taste of the toaster
Many older people bought XB's because the boxy shape made it super easy to get in and out of the car for those with bad knees. Combine cheap price, good fuel economy, decent comforts like standard AC and the great stereos that these Scions had....and why not? As a practical tool for a to b transport, these cars make so much sense!!
Totally!
My girlfriend has a 2008 XB with only 55k on it currently no joke. Thing is a tank, too bad they aren't made anymore
the 2008 doesnt share any major components with the gen 1 XB. Not saying this to be mean but to inform comment readers.
That amount of cargo room, with that incredible MPG, is unprecedented
I was getting about 27 mpg in CA---but get 33-36mpg with AZ gas., and only have 58K miles on it. BTW, I just got a '98 pick-up---Toyota, of course. Both 5-speeds---same shift pattern. Now I can use the car as a car, instead of a mini truck.
Their are so many other options though
@@roostmx i believe I own one with all options available..05
From the looks of gas prices they should start making them again.
@@elultimo102 what's better about AZ gas
fun fact : There were multiple tuning brand made supercharger kits for this car
haha thats awesome. If I remember correctly there was a factor supercharger option on the tC but they had massive failures and stopped selling them
Blitz and i think KHS did too with a turbo. Most forget these were sold in Japan first as the BB. And few changes were made for us here.
ITs SUPER rare. I wish I had ordered the option at the time
I’ve got 165k on mine currently. Love that car. Got it in 2014 with 50k miles on it. Best purchase to date. The gas mileage is unreal compared to my pickup.
I love these little cars, if they still made them, I would buy one right now.
The closest thing we’ve got that are still being manufactured, are the Kia Souls. But that’s about it.
I absolutely love my 2006 xB it's all stock and manual... I will never get rid of it!
Same!
Same here. I'm slowly adding little mods too. Got tints. Led lights for the front and for brake lights lol. Also put in fog lights, and installed the window rain guards.
I want to get rims and low profile tires, a sound system and call it a day. She's such a great car. No car note. I love it.
@@analogueoverdigital929My 2006 has 17" rims and 2 12's so yep best little run around car period..Its my daily...
I wracked hard my 2006 last month and I had to say farewell. It was my first car and added 240k miles without any problem. I simply maintained oil, breaks, tires. Added few fun things here and there. I had so much fun with DYI projects! KBB value may say $2k but my sentimental value was over $100k and I would not have gotten rid of by box
My father bought his new in his 70's. Drove it until he died in his mid-80's. He loved it! Drove it back and forth between San Diego and Las Vegas. No problems other than the driver's airbag broke. I'm inheriting it this June and will use it as a spare car when my German cars are in for repair.
I bought mine back in 06 ,brand new and I still love my box,a friendship of over 15 years with a bit over 335000 miles and still going strong thank you Toyota
The original cube car!
Fun fact about the "Cool" light, you also got it in the Echo and the Yaris.
“And then eventually into a nursing home...” This will be my parents, already at that age where they are coming back to sedans lol. My mom gets excited about new Camrys, and she drives a BMW.
i really dont get the “charmingly ugly” description lol i was mesmerized by the xB when i first saw it as a teenager and always wanted one, but didn’t get one until my mid-20s (a 2015)... i love it to death!
Same story lol
I have a 06 xB and mine has over three hundred thousand miles on it and it still runs like a charm LOL they are real good cars
first gen xb was my first car lmao never clicked so fast
I enjoy the hell out of these videos. This is regular car reviews, but actually reviewing the regular car without so many weird "SCion ECHHS BEE, THE CAR OF..."
I like your style and you're gonna keep gaining a super following base.
Thanks Jamie!
This is..... By far ..... The most entertaining car review ever.
I owned the 5 speed with the cold air intake and struck bar. With an custom exhaust and that was one of the funnest cars I’ve ever driven!
Talked my daughter (a single mom) into buying a Green Special Edition xB for her first self bought car. She has since moved on to a Honda Accord in 2019 but still owns the xB. It has less than 200K on it and drives like a dream. I think she is gonna finally part ways with it this year...
Has she sold it yet? I'd be interested in it.
I LOVE my 2005 xB! Bought it in 2013 with 50k and now at 210k. Only changed oil and tires, oh and a new starter last year. 2nd best buy I've made, after the 1997 Geo Metro I bought in 2005 for $1,000 and sold in 2013 for $1,000 with 215k on it.
For haters who mock my xB's looks I smirk, as I tell them it's paid, free and clear, and will still be running in 5 years.
Had one of these as my second car. First manual trans so it was pretty exciting. Being on the taller side there was so much interior space, my 6'6" neighbor fit comfortably in the back and I even hauled a recliner one time. Seating position rocked, such a good car and so many good memories.
Grt Car...Just Fit A Electric Dryer In the box . NO Delivery Charge !
I love these. My parents bought one new and were the first in Ohio to have one. They used to even have scion xposed which was a gathering of them on a huge raceway. It was always super fun from what I remember. Also most of everyone that had them, at least around here was that younger generation of 20 ish year olds. So I’d say they hit their target. We had ours till 2008, someone hit my dad from a dead stop at 80 mph. He walked away with a broken arm. I will forever love these because of that.
Did they have races at the track or was it just a meeting location?
@@TedwardDrives oh yeah everyone would get on the track! Everyone was only going like 30mph but it was cool to see all the XBs TCs and XAs on there together. A couple guys had turned their TCs into actual track cars too.
Similar experience in a crash in a Scion xB. Airbags deployed, frontal crash with a big SUV, only minor injuries. Car was toast of course, from front bumper to front windshield.
yes ted, this is exactly what i wanted. dont get me wrong, i love the faster cars being featured but stuff like this is great
I did an autocross event over in Devens, and some dude showed up with the face lift manual xB with TRD sway bars and RE71Rs
Thing ripped HARD
Yessss that’s what I want to hear!
@@TedwardDrives thing ripped pretty hard! Meanwhile I had my 2017 Elantra Sport 6mt with 255 wide indy 500s. We were the 2 outcasts of the day!
Second Gens with TRD parts are pretty impressive!
I bought a 2005 silver scion XB when I was 22 at the time, and I still have it at 200,000 miles. Never sold it because it's still fun to drive and acts as a truck with so much space. Never gave me problems over 15 years of ownership. Such a great car.
That leg room was actually pretty insane. I’m 6’3 and that looked like plenty of room even for me.
I swear it has more rear leg room than most top line german sedans! Huge surprise.
Love the fact that you do videos for really nice new cars like the Porsche Taycan, but also do a video on a 15-year-old xB with almost 200,000 miles on it. Worthy of respect 👊 #respectthedrive
Haha I just want to drive everything under the sun
It is my belief that these are the modern people's car. The vw of the 2000's. The xb, xa, yaris, and echo. They are extremely economical, basic transportation. Potentially a modern classic car.
My grandfather bought a 2006 xB brand new, in the black cherry color. 10 years later when he gave up his license, I bought it. I love it, and I’ll keep driving it until it drives into the ground. It’s insanely reliable, I put snow tires on it in the winter and it handles pretty great in the snow for how light it is. The seats are great for driving longer periods of time, and the back seat is roomy even for the tallest people.
Test drove one of these a decade ago with the 5 speed manual and almost bought it. Loved the space inside and visibility. I ended up in a Fit instead but they were great little cars. The second gen ruined the best parts of the car IMO.
I love my second gen manual 2015. I liked it better-than the first. Its better-built, much safer, much quicker, better equipped, more comfortable, handles better, and just all around more Refined.
I bought a 2005 xB manual with 100k miles last year. I've loved them since they were new, and I finally got one.
So tiny on the outside, so damn big on the inside. I transported a 7ft, 350lb arcade machine in it with the back seats down.
@@djkenny1202 Exactly!
@@Inphormatika How is it running now? I found a 05 with 194k on it (girl says it has an oil leak though...) Is it a good buy?
When I saw it for the first time it was love at first sight and I vowed that one day I would own one, I bought a 2006 with 32000 miles on it and it now has 328000 miles and the love is stronger than ever.
I love my scion XB 2006, she’s very spacious and she’s doing pretty well for having 256k miles tbh. It’s a very good commuting car. I commute from work in the Bay Area and Gas is so affordable with it. I also drive back and forth from my college. Best investment although people make fun of how boxy it is, it sure is super spacious and nice in the inside.
They won't make fun of it when prices of gas go off the roof.
I love the variety on your channel, you can make any car interesting. Keep up the good work!
I absolutely LOVE these boxy little cars! Including the Honda element and Kia Soul and Nissan cube. Such a shame that they're no longer sold. So cute, and insanely practical!
I bought my box brand new, 169k miles and I love her, paint is finally chipping and I intend to get her wrapped soon. I love her and intend to keep her another 15yrs.
I love my scion, the only thing that bothers me is that it’s so lightweight that when I’m going 70+ and it’s windy, I get pushed around constantly, but that’s the only thing that bothers me. Love it!!
Omg yes!!! When that first happened to me, I was so so scared LOL
I have owned an 06 xb for over 12 years, and I agree with the wind effect being probablytne only negitive concerning drivability. It is greatly effected by wind gusts. AC also robs alot of power from the drivetrain, but I still love my little car!
What a legendary car my uncle probably has the most heavily modified Scion XB in the U.S his had a carbon hood and carbon front fenders with a carbon wing on old school work wheels and he had the engine fully built with a turbo don’t ask why he did all that work but he absolutely love the hell out of the car I had so many great memory’s growing up with that car
My 2006 xb has 60,000 miles on it and is perfect, bought it used 2 and a half years ago with 24,000 on the odometer fir $6500.00, Gave my last 2006 xb to my daughter, it had 130,000 miles on it and going strong,
Best car ever made!
Dude, that's an amazing review :) Thank you :)
I can attest that these are great little cars. In fact, mine is chillin' with 233k in the garage right now. Only issue is a very slow leak in the rear main oil seal, since the gaskets are so old. My parents actually bought it new, and then I bought it from them for my wife as her first car. Haha, it's actually quite the story: They (my parents) are shopping for a new car in 2006, my Dad heckles my Mom "How about we take the toaster for a spin?" For whatever reason, she agrees. Both of them really liked the high seating. I think this is what sold them to older folks. It was a good, cheap, reliable car, that was low to the ground, but also sat like a chair (i.e. - Very easy for older people to get into). Now that I daily drive it, I love it. Whenever people get in my car, the are blown away by the amount of room on the inside. From the outside it looks so small, but Toyota did a great job at maximizing the interior dimensions. I'll keep driving it until it dies (honestly, I'll probably get a used electric car in a few years, because we got solar panels), but I have no doubt with a little love, it'd make it to 300k miles...
I bought my scion since 07. Had 7 miles on it. Up over 200k and had to replace water pump, alternator and a sensor. Still running like when I first got it.
1NZ-FE gang woo!
I don’t even remember when scion died. I remember Pontiac and Saab, but scion I don’t even remember seeing a news article. this video just made me realize they don’t exist anymore
They rebadged them as Toyotas and they went quietly into the night.
Hahaha , I had this exact model. Best interior room and comfort than any other car I have owned. Sold it at over 400k miles for $3k. The HP was a joke, even with the manual transmission I was fighting to get on the highway.
the car really wants to be shifted at red line, the VVTI doesn't open up until its over 4K
I still have my 06. Sitting in it how waiting to go into work. Have 190k miles on. Battery finally died. Oh no 80$. I love this thing so reliable.
Love this! As close to a Kei van as we got here, at least the first-gen.
I love the 1st gen xB. I love boxy styled cars . Looking for a 2nd fun car so I've been keeping my eye out for a manual one
My mom bought a first gen xb in 07 no options with the 5 speed manual and weve had it for the last 14 years its sitting at 199900 miles on its second clutch only issues so far have been the front wheel bearings and i dont think ill ever get rid of it toyota really didnt make this car one to get rid of it just never lets you down and is such a fun car with great gas mileage just in general love it and I really hope my first kid ends up getting it as their first as well
I love all the Scion cars I have one of these Xb in a 5 speed manual and mine has 228k miles and all I’ve had to do is basic maintenance,tuneup and a few sensors that were easy to replace.
A friend of mine has one of these in the exact same color and model year, only his is the 5-speed manual with aftermarket wheels. He's thrashed the living crap out of it quite a few times in the past and yet it keeps on going with no issues at all. Really reliable and convenient little car to have, with pretty good mpg too.
Love my 2006 XB. 140K trouble free miles. The engine is underpowered but perfect for flat areas like Florida. Fuel mileage is great as well. Only down side is no temperature gauge or oil pressure. The blue coolant light helps wear and tear on the transmission by changing the shift points and pressure inside the transmission via the computer. I’ve seen several with 300K miles. Great vehicle!!!
good luck finding any scion cars for sale unless you get a wreck auction car cause the people who did buy them don't really sell them because they're cute little ugly gems
LoL They grow on you.
I found a couple...
05 with 194k
'10 with 200k on it
And another 2010 with 220k on it...
I'll probably go after the 2005 but would really like the 2010 with 200k on it... Belongs to an older person
I got one of these as a gift from my daughter !! They sold a house where it ws stored and had nowhere else to take it !! Love it !! I can get my lawnmower in it !!!
haha we put a snow blower in it this winter!!
More 2000' stuff please, more is better, especially japanese - affordable und reliable till today
I remember when the tC came out and it had the massive sunroof. I thought it was the coolest car. My friend got one and his brother managed to blow the engine which is a feat in itself.
Oh man. I had a first generation tC, with the 5-speed and the "big" 2.4L engine of the Scion family. I bought it in college with 75,000 miles on it and sold it a few years later with 175,000 miles and lots of memories. It was just a little sporty, dead reliable (other than using some oil), and was surprisingly functional with good build quality. Seriously little basic car. Was a beast in Ohio snow with some winter tires on it.
I think you forgot to mention it is only 155 inches long for having all that space, which is amazing for a city car. On the highway, the square shape gets pushed around with the wind. I had a Tesla Model X, but this car in some ways is more fun zipping around. Mine has the stock spoiler, a sunroof, Bazooka sub in the trunk and the stock performance exhaust. It's 0-30 speed is as quick as anything out there and still gets 30mpg driving like you stole it. For some reason, it encourages faster driving- I seem to drive it faster than my other cars. Every few months I get a slip of paper on my windshield asking if I want to sell it. It's almost priceless.
It's so funny that this popped up in my suggestions! I just bought my box on 04/06/21, and I'm in love with this little thing already. She's got 260K, a tight clutch, a bit of seepage from the rear crank seal, a completely broken rear motor mount, rattles from the rear bumper that rival an 80s tv machine gun shootout, and a color called "Thunder Cloud" rather than gray, if I'm not mistaken. I'm 46, worked on a few of these before leaving automotive, and always knew I'd have a first-gen.
I’m 18 and just got this car from my dad. It was his but he got a newer model. anyways I personally like the way it looks and it is pretty easy to drive. No complaints tbh.
That is awesome! Enjoy it! 😉
I had one that was 5 speed. Had light wheels, intake, hr coilovers, front sway bar, axelback exhaust and lightened pully. It was unbelievably nimble and used to keep up with focuses and other small cars in the canyons.
I love the 5 speed in my 04 corolla. 196k miles and it still does wonderfully in the winter with snow tires. Throw some 225's in the summer and it eats up corners xD
haha 225's are pretty hardcore on that!
My dads business uses these for delivery vehicles since the late 2000s. All of them over 300k now with one at 650k miles! I drove it the other day and it was a lil loose feeling but still ran and drove just fine. Not many ppl know the had a run of i think 2500 cars that had a few sportier specs and manual trans. The one with 650k is one of the limited run. It might be the highest mileage xB on the roads.
My mother owned one of these from early 2007 until late 2020. It was also the car that I learned how to drive manual shift in. Me and my sister were still small kids at the time she bought it, so it was incredibly nice having a lot of room in the backseat for us kids. She also volunteered for my sister's GS troop, so she'd frequently have to transport cookies around. She could fit a good 60+ cases of cookies in that tiny thing.
My gf owns a 2007 scion TC. Still last to this day with only oil changes. Not real major failures😂 it's reliable as hell
I love the Scion TC also. The only problem is that the people who own them, often times race them around and beat the hell out of them.
Hi to everyone I have a 2005 it has 345000 miles on it and it’s still going very strong love it so much.
I remember autocrossing it's platform sibling, the xA for a couple years, this review makes me miss that extra forward visibility with the center cluster.
The best part about these Scion's is that you can floor it everywhere without speeding or dropping your mpg too low.
🤣 facts
these cars are actually pretty memorable for me, cuz i had 3 pullback models of them when i was little and i got into cars cuz of them lmaoo
It was my favorite car when I was little. I was obsessed with it as a toddler. It has a special place in my heart :)
Ah man I love reviews of older cars like this
I still drive my 2006 Scion Xb - stickshift, RS4.0. I love it. I don't know what I will drive when it eventually dies. It is perfect as a little video production vehicle to lug all my production gear. It helped me move so much equipment and apartments and it's a FANTASTIC concert tailgating vehicle. The stick gets you a little more power. I have to say, I started with a 2004 Xb which was totaled due to a side impact by a drunk driver. It lifted the Xb up on it's side. I was able to crawl out the back with no injuries, only some bruising. I got my second Xb because the first held up to the impact and it was easy to get out of on it's side. The no haggle buying, good gas mileage, and amazing interior space for the size of the vehicle were what sold me. Oh, I'm getting a little anxiety thinking about when I won't have this car anymore.
I have one with the same milage (190k) but it's well taken care of, professionally lowered, with nice 17inch wheels and an upgraded stereo system (android Auto/Apple car play) I like it more than any other new cars I've ever had. It's extremely reliable, gets great had mileage and I get a lot of compliments.
I have a 2008 Scion xB - best car I ever had! Love it!
I bought a 2006 Scion XB 4.0 Release Series with 220,000 miles from a good friend of mine.
It came with a 5 speed manual transmission and and a bunch of special features not on the base model XB.
I love the car and use it as a daily driver. It is very fun to drive and ingreat shape.
I bought one brand new in 2003 then owned a 2008 and just turned in my leased vehicle and paid cash for a 2011 XB. I love these cars. Gas milage, space and feels.like you are always driving a go cart!
I just got a 06 xb from its first owner ( they did not want to let go lol) and it’s clean and the drive is amazing it had less than 8,000 miles on it the hard part will be getting my 4 year old to keep it clean lol .
8000 miles on an 06? How is that even possible? 🙂
My 2006 has 244,000+ and still going strong!
Awesome video, thanks! I bought my 2006 xB 5-speed new with all the options except lowering kit and muffler. It's only got 90K miles now and I still love driving it daily. They call it a "micro van" and I would have to agree; the cargo space is excellent and it seats 4 comfortably. I only wish it had another 50 horsepower. Otherwise this is one I will never get rid of :-)
I love the Scion xB. It’s so spacious when I rode in it.
I looked at getting one as a teenager because it was like a Van. I needed something to cart my guitar gear around to practice and gigs and stuff but wanted a sporty drive, not a full size van. I wound up going with a Mini Cooper S Clubman with the 6-speed.
Totally different price point but similar philosophy. Was it reliable? I remember a lot of friends regretting their mini purchase because of electrical/mechanical issues
@@TedwardDrives NOOO it was a demon. I loved it to death but it only lasted two years. Thermostat, Water pump, electrical failure, clutch, etc. I sold it for a 3rd gen Cooper S hatchback and it’s been absolutely solid though. I still get a little wistful when I see one of those older clubmans though.
Haha that makes more sense. I was wondering if there was such a thing as “a good one”
@@TedwardDrives yeah it was an expensive lesson but I don’t regret it. It was that car that really made me into a Petrolhead. It was my first manual car, I tried to do a lot of the work on it myself, etc. BTW I gotta say your interaction with you viewers is stellar. Keep up the good work man!
@@S1MN05 Thanks! It's a good baseline. Unless you get into old Alfas and Fiats you'll always think your cars are reliable in comparison!
I bought a xB 2006 new, best car I have ever owned. It has 246k, I live in Minnesota and it sits on my driveway, always outside. It's the most the reliable car I have ever owned. I'm 64 and have own 16 cars in my life. I'm still driving it to work.I do all of the maintenance on it. It's easy
I just bought an 06 xb, i love it. Plus the gas mileage is awesome
My current car is an '04 xB and I love my little box on wheels ❤️ it really is a fun car to drive
Me too I love my 05, my first car that I ever purchased myself. Got her last year around this day or so.
I definitely miss my 06 5 speed! Lots of rust and 270k miles. But it ran perfectly
Fun fact: Toyota also put this engine in a "hot" hatch: The Toyota Yaris T-Sport. Great little cars that weigh about 925kg/2000lbs
Always wanted to swap a 2ZZ in a 1st generation Yaris.
@@nvl2691 Yeah that would really get it moving
I've got 187000 on mine (The Magnificent Lunch Box). Its my daily driver which includes pulling a 1500 lb utility trailer on and off road when I cut wood.
These were sold to older people because of how easy they are to get in and out of, and how easy they are to drive. Aimed at kids, yes, but mostly older people seemed to buy them.
Same thing happened with the Nissan Cube
You are correct...aa a college parent it was great. I still have my xB 210,000 miles. Not getting rid of it until the wheels fall off.