2008 Scion xD review from North America
"A practical and unique ride"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
So far I've had no problems with the car.
General comments?
The XD has proven itself to be a great replacement for the 96 GEO Metro I owned previously. I'm getting the same mileage as the Metro, but I don't have to downshift the XD when I pull hills on the highway.
It is a difficult clutch to drive, and I've owned and driven several. The clutch starts grabbing the instant you start to release the pedal. I would suggest getting the short shifter to anybody wanting the manual transmission.
The interior has several neat features and the standard model has all power the features.
I'm waiting to see how well it gets around in the Iowa winters. I'm keeping my fingers crossed it'll do well!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2008 |
| Year of manufacture | 2008 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 vvti Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 51 miles |
| Most recent distance | 4200 miles |
| Previous car | Geo Metro |
| Date of Entry | 18th November, 2008 |