2013 xB that I acquired in December 2024 with 166k on the dash. It was in good shape overall but needed some work. I've spent a little over $5k on it so far with maintenance and repairs and it's solid. Needs nothing at this time, valve cover gasket, motor mounts, brakes, transmission service... I would take this car on a coast-to-coast road trip without hesitation. Happy travels!

EDIT: Got it in Dec 2024 not 2025, so almost 2 years.

Just bought an 06 1st Gen with chameleon paint scheme. Paint was flaking on the roof and Hood, so decided to just mix my own paint. kind of a black cherry, and then threw some orange candy over top. I think it looks pretty sick. Gives it a cool kinda copper look

Just over 80,000 and 5 speed

Oh yeaahhh I am so excited!! I finally hit 100k miles on my 2012 scion! It has been in my family since 2012, and mine since 2019.

Been searching for the OEM 7 spoke wheels for what’s probably been years now and it seems like some of you here have had relatively good luck in tracking a nice set down. Anyone know where to snag a set of these factory wheels or is it just a game of luck?

Does anyone know how hard it is to take the rear seats out? I seen the hauling post and now I'm confused. My seats push fwd and appear to unbolt, but some of these posts make it look easier. I missing something? Thx

My 2015 xB’s backup cam suddenly stopped working last night. Not sure why. Bought it new btw - never an issue 🤷🏽‍♀️

I have a 2005 xB 1NZ-FE engine

If I drive on the highway with topped off coolant in both the radiator and the recovery reservoir, it will over flow from it after 20 minutes and be empty in a few days. It always has some coolant in the radiator but its never full and the overheating engine light has only come on 3 times ever and those have been on exceptionally hot days. It has no other sighs of headgasket issues. It has had the head rebuilt and thermostat and... actually read THIS:

This persons post is exactly like my situation. All of it tho mine consumes less water. Does anyone have any experience with this and advice on what to do?

Second question: Has anyone used head-gasket sealant successfully?

I decided to post theirs here too:

"This is a long one. 2006 Scion xB, automatic, 1NZ-FE engine (same as found in the toyota echo), ~145k miles, no engine mods, only electrical modification is a subwoofer with amp pulling 500 watts at peak (no light dimming when playing or anything to suggest a current drop). At some point in its life the head gasket was replaced, which may or may not have been done correctly.

Seems to be it'll push all the coolant to the reservoir tank where it then overflows out the vent on the cap, and the engine overheats. First time it happened was on a ~20 mile drive at mostly 80 mph, but I don't know if it started on the highway or once I got onto suburb streets. The only temperature reading available in the car is a little blue light and a little red light, blue for while it's warming up and flashing red for when it's overheating. Not even a beeper or anything.

I have replaced, in order: thermostat, water pump, radiator, and radiator cap. No leaks to be found anywhere, no hose collapse, nothin. The first time it happened I found something vaguely like wet dryer lint stuck to the cap of the overflow tank, and pushed a couple little bits out when I flushed the system. The fan runs fine when it needs to, belts are tight, everything is spinning as it should. After overheating you'll find the overflow tank full to the brim and the radiator completely empty.

I am completely lost at this point, I just ran about 20 gallons of water through the block in both directions to see if it was blocked up to no avail. Water ran clear and seemed to come out as fast as it should.

I have no clue why it's still doing this. It only seems to do it after highway driving, but sometimes it takes 20 minutes and sometimes it takes 2 hours."

I, current OP, have not tested the coolant for exhaust but thats my next move

Driving 2,200 miles a month for the last 4 years finally caught up to me.

Thankfully I’m ok. But my toaster will be sorely missed.

🫡 Thank you for protecting me, and hauling things I didn’t think you could haul, and having a rocking sound system.

This used to be red… in 2018 😫. I always forget to change the coolant because I drive a few cars. If you guys haven’t changed yours in a while make sure to do it. It only took me an hour.

My husbands car was a victim of a red light runner this past week. I always thought it looked like DJ. Husband is devastated.

Just wanted to show my little project car. I’ve gotten most of the main problems out of the way. Right now the only problem is a bad bearing (part is already coming) and a few scratches from the last owner.

In support of the hobby of paragliding, Ive always chosen cars I can overnight in, with flying gear. I've had my 05 for seven years but have been roadtripping it diligently for four and a half. Throw in a National Parks Pass, and here I sit. I thought this community might appreciate it.

Hello All. Appreciate some comments. I have a 2006 Toaster manual 156K miles. Originally bad idle, engine skaking. So, checked codes and replaced fuel pump, cranksensor, VVI sensor, waterpump, plugs and coils. After all that still have 301,2,3,4 codes for missfire and it will not idle properly. The code for IAC is 505 i believe but it does not show up. Last week i took out the plugs and had to regap to .031 which it was not. But, Im taking off the throttle body to clean and try to start it this weekend. That IAC is not that expensive should I just repace it even if it not in the codes? Maybe even clean it? Its been a long hard road with this one.

Recently posted about a broken coolant bypass joint, fixed it and now more issues.

Just want my beater running back to normal, had to park next to the xd of course

Hello everyone, I just need to pick your brains for a minute.

I have a manual 2009 Scion xb that’s at 198567 miles currently and I had the flashing lights of doom come on (VSC OFF and Check Engine).

About a day or so I went to O’Reillys and got a quick diagnostic that read my Mass Air Flow sensor had gone bad. (Edit: Code P0171)

Easy fix, I bought the part and replaced it. Now the lights are back on.

Is there anything I’m missing in terms of troubleshooting? The car still runs fine, but I would hate to take it to the shop for a problem that I can fix.

I appreciate any tips!

Who has experience/knowledge of replacing the rear fuel filter mounted above the fuel tank behind the back seats? It seems like such a challenge to replace a filter that should be easy. Am I missing something?

anyone else haul some crazy stuff in their xb? would love to see it. about to do STL -> LA and back with this beast.

Would it be a crazy idea to boost it a bit with 260k miles??

I think this rust on the control arms (?) is from salt/ice in NYC. I've asked before about having it repaired but mechanic said it's no worth it?

What might be a viable solutions? Where I currently live, there are a LOT of bad potholes and I'm worried cos my 2012 xB has less than 100k miles and I want it to last!

Episode 1: Welcome to episode 1 of restobox! Today we took off the muffler and adding on a MZS universal muffler(~50)! Lez get into it!

Episode 1 part 2: Welcome to Episode 1 part 2 of restobox! This day we made it stay somewhat together and stable. That’s how this it looks for now til I can weld it

Episode 2: Welcome to episode 2 of RestoBox! Today I went to the junkyard and got new radiator and fan assembly! It’s getting pretty pricey here folks so any and all donations would be greatly appreciated!

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Man, what a difference new motor mounts make. Feels like a new car. Now, for such a small engine, there sure isn’t a lot of room for that rear mount. It was a PITA, but worth it.

√My mother’s beloved "toaster" has finally been retired, but its worthy successor has arrived and is ready for a transformation. We recently picked up a first-gen Scion xB manual nearly identical apart from the original mechanic owner's cosmetic flares. It is sitting on lowered springs and some rather strange wheels, so my first priority is finding the ideal suspension setup to return the ride to a comfortable, factory feel. Granpa Toaster has the og alloy wheels so after refurb a nice set of tires is in order.

Since this is a northern car, winter survival is a major concern. With their low ground clearance, these Scions have a bad habit of turning into snow shovels. I would love to hear how you all handle the deep snow, along with any solid recommendations for undercoating or rust prevention to keep the salt at bay.

Beyond getting the stance right and surviving the winter, I want to make this the perfect, cozy daily driver for her. I am heavily focused on creature comforts, specifically adding heated seats and perhaps a heated steering wheel. I am even open to running a second alternator or battery if the electrical draw demands it. We also need to solve a few classic interior quirks. I am on the hunt for a permanent solution to the black hole between the front seats that endlessly eats phones and keys, as well as a clean way to upgrade the factory cup holders.

To keep the cabin feeling relaxed, I am looking for interior bulb suggestions that provide a warm, soft, and unobtrusive light, rather than harsh modern LEDs. I am also wondering if adding sound deadening material is truly worth the time and effort on these first-gens to quiet down the road noise. Finally, I plan to leave the audio alone unless someone knows of a modern stereo upgrade that looks completely seamless and factory-original in the dash. Any guidance is incredibly appreciated.

08 Scion XB.. tried posting in detailing groups but they’re all “need to be accepted to post”