2008 Scion xD review from North America
"Innovative small cars with unnecessary flaws"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
No reliability problems at this point.
General comments?
I recently spent an hour driving a 2008 Scion xD.
Pros:
Quiet interior, attractive and innovative design - doesn't look like every other car on the street.
Pleasant handling, excellent stereo - aux/iPod controls, snappy engine.
More than likely reliable with high reliability, roomy and flexible interior.
Cons:
Almost impossible to find a comfortable seating position for the driver - if my legs are comfortable, my arms are too far from the steering wheel, and if my arms are close enough to the steering wheel, my legs are cramped.
Serious blind spots behind the driver - seems unnecessary in a car this size.
Ride is unnecessarily harsh; throttle is too much like a toggle switch - either all on or all off, which forces lurching takeoffs.
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| Great value for the money |
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| A practical and unique ride |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2008 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 liter 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 12500 miles |
| Date of Entry | 30th September, 2008 |