2004 Scion xA

Pros: Cute style and small size

Cons: A/C weak!

Review: I bought this car for my commute. Excellent choice for people who want to get the biggest bang for buck. Out of door $15K with CD/4 speaker stereo, A/C, P/S, P/W, ABS. It has a cute style (looks more expensive than its price). A good OEM stereo ...

Pros: A proven reliable powertrain, Price, Interior, Subtle styling.

Cons: Gauge placement, Acceleration, Handling, No sunroof option.

The Bottom Line: If you are looking for a small wagon at a very affordable price then the Scion xA is definitely worth a test drive.

Review: Sometime between the invention of the wheel and the 2004 model year Toyota Motors decided that young auto enthusiasts needed their very own line of vehicles. Although Toyota is far from the first company to market an offspring brand targeted for a ...

Pros: 38 mpg, Huge interior, hatchback, nice stereo.

Cons: Not many options for tires, power steering pump has been replaced.

The Bottom Line: Toyota engine in a nice size compact with lots of room and a hatchback for access.

Review: I bought my 2004 Scion XA manual for 12.5k and couldn't have been happier for the last 4 years. My fiancé bought a 2005 XA special edition (Just to show me up I think). We park our little raisin cars next to each other all the time. With the hatchback I ...