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Scion Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers

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What is this discussion about? Scion tC, Scion xB, Scion xA, Fuel Efficiency (MPG)

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#462 of 507 2005 XB MPG Report by crazedcommuter

Mar 23, 2008 (8:09 am)

I just filled the tank on my 05 auto XB. MPG with a bottle of Shell V Power injector cleaner added was 34.88. Temps here in the outlying areas of Wash, DC were slightly warmer last week and I believe that it was a factor in my MPG. I add the injector cleaner about once every few months. Not bad for a Box with 81000 miles on the ODO. 70/30 mix of highway and city driving at speeds up to 80. I also did the 1st brake job on the front at 80,000 miles. I was going to replace the rear also but the tech said that there was still over half of the rear pads left so I skipped it for now.
The Box has been a great car and I'll probably give it to my 16 yr. old in about 20K or so. I'm not a huge fan on the new body stlye so I'll probably pass on the XB for my next driver unless Scion does some major changes, The XD is not too bad style-wise, but I have not driven it yet either.

#463 of 507 crazed commuter by tundradude

Mar 27, 2008 (7:28 pm)

I test drove the xD went it came out and I liked it. It doesn't have the room of our present vehicle, but nonetheless, it was very comfortable as long as you pack light. You could definitely tell the extra 15 HP (based off 05 xB with 108 HP) as well as the difference in torque. It was fun to drive. I thought the gauges were arranged nicely (meaning in one cluster like our cars).
 
I really think that the xA and especially the first gen xB are going to be cult cars. Then you take gas prices into consideration and they will be more sought after.

#464 of 507 Re: crazed commuter [tundradude] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Mar 28, 2008 (8:49 am)

Replying to: tundradude (Mar 27, 2008 7:28 pm)
I sold my 2006 Scion xA for a whoppin' good price with high miles, too. I am delighted that I got 36,000 miles of use for hardly any money out of pocket.

#465 of 507 Re: crazed commuter [Mr_Shiftright] by dwynne

Mar 28, 2008 (10:29 am)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Mar 28, 2008 8:49 am)
Depending on where you check, my gen 1 xB has a trade in value of around $12k. I gave just under $14k for mine (auto, cruise, spoiler, mats, ipod stereo, etc) about a year and half back. I have no intention of selling or trading mine, but it is nice to know it has held value so well. I think the "classic" 1st gen will continue to do well on the used market, for sure since the 2nd gen has moved more upscale in price.
 
If I could keep my foot out of the firewall I might be able to do better than 26-27mpg around town in mine .
 
Dennis

#466 of 507 Resale Value by crazedcommuter

Apr 04, 2008 (7:37 pm)

Replying to: dwynne (Mar 28, 2008 10:29 am)
You're dead on with the 12K pricing. I have seen the Gen 1 priced from $11.5 to $14999 in the classifieds within a 80 mile radius of DC. And those are 2004-2006 years. Resale has really been good with the spike in gas prices and I am thankful that I"m not paying $50 for a fill-up. I stopped for gas yesterday and a Tahoe was across from me filling up. He was over $100 and not full yet.
 
The Toyota/Scion dealer near me is mostly selling TC's, XB's, Prius, Corolla's and Yaris from new inventory due to fuel economy. They have a lot full on Tacoma's, Tundra's, Highlanders, Sienna's RAV's and FJ's.
 
I may wait awhile before I turn the Box over to my daughter. I was thinking of buying my co-worker's 2006 Honda Accord EXL V6 when the lease is up. There are only 17k miles on it and it gets turned in around October. She said that it gets 31 mpg on the higway which is 75% of my driving. If gas prices go any higher I won't be buying anything.

#467 of 507 Average MPG by little3

Apr 24, 2008 (10:02 pm)

Am considering an 08 or 09 Xb with AT. What have been your average MPG city/hwy with an 08 Xb with AT. Please no Volvo, Ford SVT, 04 Xa with manual tranny, tCs with nuclear power plants as an aftermarket modification, 98 Buick LeSabres, etc. I'm just looking for information related to REAL WORLD MPG with newer model Scion Xb. Will appreciate your info. Thanks.

#468 of 507 Re: Average MPG [little3] by texases

Apr 25, 2008 (6:17 am)

Replying to: little3 (Apr 24, 2008 10:02 pm)
I've read several articles that got 25 mpg avg on long-term xB AT test vehicles. Take a look at the Edmunds long term write-up here

#469 of 507 Re: Average MPG [little3] by dwynne

Apr 25, 2008 (6:19 am)

Replying to: little3 (Apr 24, 2008 10:02 pm)
The EPA gives you an idea what to expect, but they also now have a "Real world" reporting feature on their web page. You pick the car and transmission and they show you the EPA numbers (22 city, 28 highway, 24 combined) and also the reported numbers from actual drivers (22 low, 30 high, 26.3 average). Only 5 reports so far for the 08 xB with auto.
 
EPA find and compare page
 
Dennis

#470 of 507 Thanks by little3

Apr 26, 2008 (9:01 am)

Just a note to say Thanks for your replies to my post re: Real World MPG.

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