I have the chance to buy a 2004 Xa with 349,000 mi on it and I have to be honest, I am seriously worried. But at only $1,000 and the fact they're the original owners with tons of maintenance records after reading your comment, I feel a little less worried. It's the manual transmission and I JUST bought a 2001 Volkswagen bug, had it 4 weeks and the manual transmission completely died, so again, that lended to my worry. Anybody have any thoughts or suggestions about what I should be looking for before I actually purchase this car with such high mileage?
@@angelas449 These Scion's are SUPER reliable and can go MANY miles. I know of several that have over 400,000 miles on them and are still going. But at 350k it is approaching the end of it's life cycle. You will be rolling the dice but possibly could get another 100k or so, but who knows. Good luck.
@@JohnSmith-mk8hz @John Smith Thank you for your reply! Unfortunately, with covid creating the inability to work for many of us, a nasty divorce which destroyed my credit, etc., I was barely able to scrape together even $1000 and don't have many options out there. Unless of course, you happen to be a well to do gentleman who knows the benefits of earning guaranteed money in the form of interest by giving a $500 loan to a nice lady like me?? 😁 Yes?! (My professors always said "Ask! The answer was already no before asking, so worst thing that could happen is you hear a YES!!)
I’ve got an 06 with 88xxx miles! ❤️ Old mans car and sat for a while at family members house before I got it. The most economic/reliable car ever! Plan on driving it for ever as long as no one kills it on the road.
how much you pay for it ? im looking at a 05, 156k miles 5speed stick. overall good condition, clear coat pealing, wants 3k firm (after me talking him down from 4k)
@@JosephMBoyer I got mine from a friend of the family that had it and only paid $2500.00. But mine was in a very light front end wreck that totaled it out but was just very light wreck. The family member driving it hit a tow hitch on a truck in front of them. It needed a hood a grill radiator and condenser. I would say three grand is about right for one with 150,000 you will probably put a clutch in it but the motor should last for 300,000 as long as it’s in good shape now.I put about 25,000 miles on mine now No issues. It’s very simple with no features but with new stereo wireless CarPlay remote start it keeps it just simple enough to be perfect and reliable.
I owned a 2006 manual XA from 2010 to 2019 when I handed it off to my son. He taught himself to drive stick and in late 2022 still drives it approaching 180,000 miles. Under the body, every Scion is a Toyota. The XA is a Yaris, which is an upgraded Tercel. The boxy Scion XB is a 4-cylinder Camry - and the 2006 Camry is one of the greatest cars ever built!
Drive one currently - as someone in a beach city, this car is beautiful. Small, allows me to drive on tight roads with little to no concern, and despite the amount of wear it takes from the salt and the mediocre roads, the thing still runs well. I think I've got an 05 (manual transmission) too, and the fact that it's still running so well surprises some people.
@@CurtisStuart27 Your timing couldn't have been more appropriate - I just traded it in today. Love the new car, but this car will forever have a place in my heart.
You mentioned you wouldn't take it on long trips but the fuel economy is exactly why I love using mine for long trips with the automatic actually getting slightly better mileage than the manual version of this car. I find the seats comfortable enough and the visibility is great since the seats are up off the floor. With the back seats fliped down I've gone on several multi-state trips with a passenger and we still had plenty of room for all our luggage.
I have had one of these since I bought it new in August 2005 (very early 2006 model). It has about a third as many miles, same color, an automatic, the rare side airbags (only about 5% of them have these) and several dealer/port installed accessories your car lacks, namely a rear spoiler and a center armrest for the front. (Any Toyota dealer should be able to order and install an armrest if you wish to add it; helps a lot on long drives.) My car is very reliable, fun to drive (needs a few more horsepower but is fun to chuck around corners; handling at the limits is very predictable), and surprisingly roomy (can carry four adults and a small amount of cargo or two adults and a lot of cargo with the rear seats folded down). As you mentioned, probably the best visibility out of any car ever made; no blind spots. I have absolutely no plans of getting rid of the car any time soon.
I can relate when you said " a car that I never thought would have owned". I went from a 330 HP Dodge challenger to this car, and had to say this is one of the funnest/most versatile car I ever drove. Cheap to maintain, goodngas mileage, handles well in the rain, and just have a character on its own. The Japanese version name for this is Toyota 1st, which translates roughly to Artist, stylist, or specialist 😊
I bought mine for $1,500 in 2016 from the original owner. 8 years later still driving it as my daily commute and it’s running Iike a champ. I would buy it all over again. I have had a lot of issues with the AC, which cost me about $1,500 to fix. And the clutch did need replacing but the car has never broken down on me even when I drove it without oil for a week! 😮 now I know it burns oil (they couldn’t find any leaks) so I check the oil weekly and top it off (it needs a quart about every 2-3 months)
Mine is currently has 130K + miles had it since 42K miles . Since then , all it needs now are shocks , repaint. That’s all . And regular maintenance Upgrading the shocks to the TRD , adding some Michelin Defenders , some NGK Iridiums. It’s a great reliable car.
Everyone tries to say the automatic is not the transmission to have but my 2006 xA is an automatic and it runs just fine (59,500 miles). I drove many different manuals over the years and sometimes an auto is better than a manual. I am pretty much over the constant shifting all day long in traffic. Everyone has a preference and should respect other people's transmission preferences without putting one or the other down because of personal bias.
This car is amazing I had the 2005 with 200k miles on ut until last Monday where I got in a car accident even still I didn't get any injuries thanks to the air bags
Mine is an automatic and close to 200k miles on it. I've taken mine all over the country, coast to coast and Canada to Mexico. Aside from regular wear and tear I've never had any serious problems with mine. I think the worst was new sparkplugs and coil packs.
I just Bought a 2006 XA for $1200 and honestly didn't think much of it but it's honestly a pretty fun car and gets the job done , I plan on repainting it as the driver side fender has been replaced and doesn't match the rest of the car, for a car that was bottom dollar cheap brand new and buying it for $1200 with new tires, exhaust system from the cats back , new struts and rear shocks etc ,new plugs and coils etc I'm not complaining.
Loved my 2006 when I had it. Too bad the 20 year old drunk hit mine 2X, first on the rear and then sideswiped it and then I went rolling over twice and almost died. It was such a great car and I loved it dearly. She totaled it completely. Mine was this same color.
I have that almost exact car. Just a different color. I really like it. I got it with just over 1hundred thousand miles. About 145 now. I trust that car, and my son has a 06 Corolla with close to 300,000 miles. Really good car too.
Same here mine is an 06 Release Series. Alloy wheels, spoiler, side skirt and Satellite radio! I can't complain its really a reliable car fosho. It has 5speed and 195K...zero light/cel on dash...always put premium gas no matter what! The only thing i wish i had is: fog light!
My grandson is needing his first car. I am getting one of these for him. Very straight, high miles but maintained. New tires, new battery. Good price but not $1000. The car in the video was a steal for the video poster…
I got the stick version, I think it needs a 6th gear, 5th gear isnt big enough. I think the XA equipped with the auto transmission does better at high speeds for this reason. doesnt run out of revs.
Apparently, to Japanese people, these are considered “Luxury Cars” (I have a friend who’s a Japanese-Filipino exchange student and he would always tell me these are a luxury. He’s renting one of these 🤣🤣🤣🤣) If ya ask me, I’d prefer the Challenger SXT over this (much more reliable and you ACTUALLY look cool cruisin’ downtown too)
Nah, if you're a grown ass man and drive a Scion Xa with pride and confidence, it's so uncool it makes you cool. I get more flack for my Tundra than I do my Xa lol.
$1000?! I just spent $350 replacing all four injection coils and spark plugs LOL. I paid $4800 in 2016 with 70k miles. FYI do not buy eBay parts, the cheap ones are all counterfeits. I put the ringer through mine and it’s still kicking (despite having to replace the injection coil, but I should’ve replaced them at 100k). It’s crazy you got it for so cheap! Looks clean. I might buy another car, but i’m gonna keep it until it dies.
Right, I had my eyes set on this car, and it was selling for $5,495. After watching this video, I don't think I'm interested anymore unless I can convince the dealer to lower the price.
Everyone tries to say the automatic is not the transmission to have but my 2006 xA is an automatic and it runs just fine. I drove many different manuals over the years and sometimes an auto is better than a manual. I am pretty much over the constant shifting all day long in traffic. Everyone has a preference and should respect that without putting one or the other down because of personal bias.
Found a 2006 Scion Scion xA Hatchback w/ 142k miles. $3800. I think that's wayyyy overpriced., but I'd like to have one. They say 46 mpg, but I don't believe that.
same, i found a 05 for 3k firm with about 150k miles stick hatchback. i really want it. overall good condition, clear coat fading about it.... not sure if its worth 3k but hella cheaper than a new car yanno LOL
Thank you, looking for a commuter car. I drive 50 miles 1 way to work everyday. I have a 2011 toyota camry sport and a Highlander, both V6. I'm selling the highlander for sure for this. To save money I just have to grin and bare the long drive...
Not making sub-compacts anymore is short sighted. The world is unpredictable. You and the world is now suffering a war from Russia. Tomorrow may be the rapid advancement of climate change. In less than ten years , gasoline / petrol at $10 / gallon will be normal.
I went from a Genesis 5.0 Rspec to an 06 Xa and never looking back. Hella fun little tank
I have a 06 Xa automatic with 378000+ havent had any problems. Just normal maintenance. Battery starter.
Damn, how often do you change the tranny fluid?
@@darthdarthbinkss only once.Lol
I have the chance to buy a 2004 Xa with 349,000 mi on it and I have to be honest, I am seriously worried. But at only $1,000 and the fact they're the original owners with tons of maintenance records after reading your comment, I feel a little less worried. It's the manual transmission and I JUST bought a 2001 Volkswagen bug, had it 4 weeks and the manual transmission completely died, so again, that lended to my worry.
Anybody have any thoughts or suggestions about what I should be looking for before I actually purchase this car with such high mileage?
@@angelas449 These Scion's are SUPER reliable and can go MANY miles. I know of several that have over 400,000 miles on them and are still going. But at 350k it is approaching the end of it's life cycle. You will be rolling the dice but possibly could get another 100k or so, but who knows. Good luck.
@@JohnSmith-mk8hz @John Smith Thank you for your reply! Unfortunately, with covid creating the inability to work for many of us, a nasty divorce which destroyed my credit, etc., I was barely able to scrape together even $1000 and don't have many options out there. Unless of course, you happen to be a well to do gentleman who knows the benefits of earning guaranteed money in the form of interest by giving a $500 loan to a nice lady like me?? 😁 Yes?!
(My professors always said "Ask! The answer was already no before asking, so worst thing that could happen is you hear a YES!!)
I’ve got an 06 with 88xxx miles! ❤️
Old mans car and sat for a while at family members house before I got it.
The most economic/reliable car ever!
Plan on driving it for ever as long as no one kills it on the road.
I just got one to 06 85000 miles can't wait to have fun with it
how much you pay for it ? im looking at a 05, 156k miles 5speed stick. overall good condition, clear coat pealing, wants 3k firm (after me talking him down from 4k)
@@JosephMBoyer I got mine from a friend of the family that had it and only paid $2500.00. But mine was in a very light front end wreck that totaled it out but was just very light wreck. The family member driving it hit a tow hitch on a truck in front of them. It needed a hood a grill radiator and condenser. I would say three grand is about right for one with 150,000 you will probably put a clutch in it but the motor should last for 300,000 as long as it’s in good shape now.I put about 25,000 miles on mine now No issues. It’s very simple with no features but with new stereo wireless CarPlay remote start it keeps it just simple enough to be perfect and reliable.
Bought it, it's awesome 😎
Might be purchasing a silver 2006 Scion xA later today. This video has been really useful in making my decision to get it or not!
did you get it?
@@unclefreddieDied I did! It's great
How much u got it thks
@@ngoclantruong4471 I got my car for $7k
Thanks for doing a review and historical perspecitve account of a Scion xA.
I owned a 2006 manual XA from 2010 to 2019 when I handed it off to my son. He taught himself to drive stick and in late 2022 still drives it approaching 180,000 miles. Under the body, every Scion is a Toyota. The XA is a Yaris, which is an upgraded Tercel. The boxy Scion XB is a 4-cylinder Camry - and the 2006 Camry is one of the greatest cars ever built!
All scions are sold as Toyotas in japan
I just bought that same car for 5k! It is amazing how much more expensive everything is right now!
Drive one currently - as someone in a beach city, this car is beautiful. Small, allows me to drive on tight roads with little to no concern, and despite the amount of wear it takes from the salt and the mediocre roads, the thing still runs well. I think I've got an 05 (manual transmission) too, and the fact that it's still running so well surprises some people.
I definitely miss the size of it since it's so fun to dart around the city with. Makes me kind of want a Mini Cooper
@@CurtisStuart27 Your timing couldn't have been more appropriate - I just traded it in today. Love the new car, but this car will forever have a place in my heart.
Yes I have one and I live ina beach area and it’s perfect.
The first car of mine. Fuel efficiency and reliable with short and long ride. Even though the car is small but it's spacious compared to the body. ❤️
Just bought a 2005 Xa with 200k in excellent condition. Very pleased with it.
You mentioned you wouldn't take it on long trips but the fuel economy is exactly why I love using mine for long trips with the automatic actually getting slightly better mileage than the manual version of this car. I find the seats comfortable enough and the visibility is great since the seats are up off the floor. With the back seats fliped down I've gone on several multi-state trips with a passenger and we still had plenty of room for all our luggage.
I have had one of these since I bought it new in August 2005 (very early 2006 model). It has about a third as many miles, same color, an automatic, the rare side airbags (only about 5% of them have these) and several dealer/port installed accessories your car lacks, namely a rear spoiler and a center armrest for the front. (Any Toyota dealer should be able to order and install an armrest if you wish to add it; helps a lot on long drives.)
My car is very reliable, fun to drive (needs a few more horsepower but is fun to chuck around corners; handling at the limits is very predictable), and surprisingly roomy (can carry four adults and a small amount of cargo or two adults and a lot of cargo with the rear seats folded down). As you mentioned, probably the best visibility out of any car ever made; no blind spots.
I have absolutely no plans of getting rid of the car any time soon.
I'd like to buy your xA if you'd consider it
I can relate when you said " a car that I never thought would have owned". I went from a 330 HP Dodge challenger to this car, and had to say this is one of the funnest/most versatile car I ever drove. Cheap to maintain, goodngas mileage, handles well in the rain, and just have a character on its own.
The Japanese version name for this is Toyota 1st, which translates roughly to Artist, stylist, or specialist 😊
I bought mine for $1,500 in 2016 from the original owner. 8 years later still driving it as my daily commute and it’s running Iike a champ. I would buy it all over again.
I have had a lot of issues with the AC, which cost me about $1,500 to fix. And the clutch did need replacing but the car has never broken down on me even when I drove it without oil for a week! 😮 now I know it burns oil (they couldn’t find any leaks) so I check the oil weekly and top it off (it needs a quart about every 2-3 months)
Just purchased on yesterday , very happy with it less than 2000 dollars economically friendly.
Mine is currently has 130K + miles had it since
42K miles .
Since then , all it needs now are shocks , repaint. That’s all . And regular maintenance
Upgrading the shocks to the TRD , adding some Michelin Defenders , some NGK Iridiums.
It’s a great reliable car.
I'm supposed to be looking at one of these later today and this video was not only informative but also entertaining. Thanks for making it.
did you get it?
Everyone tries to say the automatic is not the transmission to have but my 2006 xA is an automatic and it runs just fine (59,500 miles). I drove many different manuals over the years and sometimes an auto is better than a manual. I am pretty much over the constant shifting all day long in traffic. Everyone has a preference and should respect other people's transmission preferences without putting one or the other down because of personal bias.
I have 173K miles on mine w/automatic with zero issues. Most reliable car I've ever owned. Bought in new in 2007.
This car is amazing I had the 2005 with 200k miles on ut until last Monday where I got in a car accident even still I didn't get any injuries thanks to the air bags
Mine is an automatic and close to 200k miles on it. I've taken mine all over the country, coast to coast and Canada to Mexico. Aside from regular wear and tear I've never had any serious problems with mine. I think the worst was new sparkplugs and coil packs.
Ive got 140k on mine you recommend driving from Dallas to California? What maintenance did you do?
@@MovieJustin oil change/ pads and good to go! top of the fluid as well
just replaced all four of my coil packs. got a CEL due to coil 1 being bad.
Was the idle real rough at stop lights? I have an xb thats like that and am problem solving.
I just Bought a 2006 XA for $1200 and honestly didn't think much of it but it's honestly a pretty fun car and gets the job done , I plan on repainting it as the driver side fender has been replaced and doesn't match the rest of the car, for a car that was bottom dollar cheap brand new and buying it for $1200 with new tires, exhaust system from the cats back , new struts and rear shocks etc ,new plugs and coils etc I'm not complaining.
I had an 06 same color just steel wheels and an auto. Fantastic car! Great review by the way!
Best review I have seen on this vehicle. Thanks!
Loved my 2006 when I had it. Too bad the 20 year old drunk hit mine 2X, first on the rear and then sideswiped it and then I went rolling over twice and almost died. It was such a great car and I loved it dearly. She totaled it completely. Mine was this same color.
That sounds scary as hell, hopefully you were okay.
I have that almost exact car. Just a different color. I really like it. I got it with just over 1hundred thousand miles. About 145 now. I trust that car, and my son has a 06 Corolla with close to 300,000 miles. Really good car too.
I have a 2006. I brought it up two 85.
It runs beautiful place
Awesome review my man!
Same here mine is an 06 Release Series. Alloy wheels, spoiler, side skirt and Satellite radio! I can't complain its really a reliable car fosho.
It has 5speed and 195K...zero light/cel on dash...always put premium gas no matter what!
The only thing i wish i had is: fog light!
Oooh you’ve got the rare stingray blue metallic?!?!? Only 2100 of those made!
@@_daveshadow6_o964 yep...sold her 2months ago she had 211K miles
My grandson is needing his first car. I am getting one of these for him. Very straight, high miles but maintained. New tires, new battery. Good price but not $1000. The car in the video was a steal for the video poster…
Pretty good car I own one as well same like the one in the video
Good in depth review. I'm curious if some GM synchromesh would improve the shifting? I know it does on my 5-speed 1988 Suzuki Samurai.
Mine has 148k in, still kicking
I got an F-150 for work and my XA beater when I’m driving around the beach where I’m at . Perfect car!!!!
Hi there, my friend has on down here in Libya I like the way it looks and how it economicaly using fuel I am sure for having one soon
Great video man
Appreciate it
Good review thanks for the video.
me and my friends put a huge mountian bike in the back of her Xa!! it was the funniest shit ever tbh
That’s crazy nice for 1k they want 2- 3k for the same thing around me
I know . The market is crazy right now . Anything running is 2k
My mother moved down south and left this cute, l'il baby in NY. She's mine now! "Salsa Red Pearl"? I've been calling her burgundy, lol.
I have a 2006 Scion xA and love it. You had 6 years of French in High School? You spent a long time in High School.
Well 6 years between middle and high school. Bad wording on my part
Amazing for the price point. There is no better value in the market for a point A to B daily beater than this.
You got a fantastic deal.
This car now costs 10K.
Just bought one for 1k
@@brycezirkel28 th-cam.com/video/2uUUhYhO_U4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=q0Jz880ACgNIJ7T9. @00:54
I got the stick version, I think it needs a 6th gear, 5th gear isnt big enough. I think the XA equipped with the auto transmission does better at high speeds for this reason. doesnt run out of revs.
Apparently, to Japanese people, these are considered “Luxury Cars” (I have a friend who’s a Japanese-Filipino exchange student and he would always tell me these are a luxury. He’s renting one of these 🤣🤣🤣🤣)
If ya ask me, I’d prefer the Challenger SXT over this (much more reliable and you ACTUALLY look cool cruisin’ downtown too)
An SXT more reliable?
A Chrysler more reliable? No.
Nah, if you're a grown ass man and drive a Scion Xa with pride and confidence, it's so uncool it makes you cool. I get more flack for my Tundra than I do my Xa lol.
$1000?! I just spent $350 replacing all four injection coils and spark plugs LOL. I paid $4800 in 2016 with 70k miles. FYI do not buy eBay parts, the cheap ones are all counterfeits. I put the ringer through mine and it’s still kicking (despite having to replace the injection coil, but I should’ve replaced them at 100k). It’s crazy you got it for so cheap! Looks clean. I might buy another car, but i’m gonna keep it until it dies.
It was $1075 total. In this car market I really miss the idea of being able to buy a car that cheap!
Right, I had my eyes set on this car, and it was selling for $5,495. After watching this video, I don't think I'm interested anymore unless I can convince the dealer to lower the price.
The marketplace is crazy right now . It’s sad . And with gas prices up . this car will hold its value .
Nice video I have the same car it just has a 4 speed automatic.
I wanted a manual but only found a automatic lol
Everyone tries to say the automatic is not the transmission to have but my 2006 xA is an automatic and it runs just fine. I drove many different manuals over the years and sometimes an auto is better than a manual. I am pretty much over the constant shifting all day long in traffic. Everyone has a preference and should respect that without putting one or the other down because of personal bias.
You're a tall guy and it looks like you fit... had one years ago and loved it... traded for a prius.
Is there any other shock absorber which will fit for toyota xa
I wish you put the rear seats down. I’d like to see the amount of space for my dogs to lay on
Found a 2006 Scion Scion xA Hatchback w/ 142k miles. $3800. I think
that's wayyyy overpriced., but I'd like to have one. They say 46 mpg,
but I don't believe that.
same, i found a 05 for 3k firm with about 150k miles stick hatchback. i really want it. overall good condition, clear coat fading about it.... not sure if its worth 3k but hella cheaper than a new car yanno LOL
In this market it’s probably pretty close . Idk about the 46 mpg seems far fetched. More like 30-34
I lucked out and found a 2006 with 85k for 4300. Think that’s pretty fair
Guys im trynna get this car for commercial use. Is this economical on fuel?
Drive this by way , drive my RC F on weekends 😂
Thank you, looking for a commuter car. I drive 50 miles 1 way to work everyday. I have a 2011 toyota camry sport and a Highlander, both V6. I'm selling the highlander for sure for this. To save money I just have to grin and bare the long drive...
That seemed to be a good choice considering how high gas prices have got since you posted this comment!
👍
Is it a Yaris under a different badge?
Every scion is a toyota. So yes.
I think R means refill for refill gastank
It means “ reserve “
How can I upgrade my scion xA 2006 sunsption
Might be buying one used today 140k miles everything looks good on it otherwise for 4500
Did u buy it
is it hard to find oem parts for the xA if i need repairs?
No. Many of the parts are shared with other toyota vehicles.
30 mpg is pretty poor for such a small motor. My 1.6L Fiesta got 43. Miss that car. Dang deer! :^(
I had a tercel that got 38. 30 for a car so small is terrible.
@@BrockOBauma There MUST be ways for owners to get cars to get 50% better fuel mileage.
I wish it had longer gearing or a 6th gear
$1000 that’s like buying a unicorn
I have one 2 .original owner . 11ok .die hard 👌🙏🙌
Yours is not exactly a cool color, ha ha, but still I have an xA. I like it. Mine is 2006 grey thank goodness. Yours may have started off ok, lol.
And manual. I think it's faster that way. I wouldn't want to lose much more power, ha ha.
R could also be ' REFUEL'
I believe R stands for reserve . So many miles left in tank .old term. Which is more correct then E for empty
Not making sub-compacts anymore is short sighted. The world is unpredictable. You and the world is now suffering a war from Russia. Tomorrow may be the rapid advancement of climate change. In less than ten years , gasoline / petrol at $10 / gallon will be normal.
Crappy transmission , at 75 mph you arr going at 4500 rpm , leans too much on corners , much older civic hatchbacks were far superior
I love the xBs. The xa are ugly to me
Would consider buying it but putting the gauges in the center of the dash is stupid.