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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 04:47 PM
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Default 2006 Scion xA Highest Ranked in 2009 Vehicle Dependability

the Scion xA was the highest ranked vehicle in the Sub-Compact Car category. The study is based on 2006 models.

http://scionnews.net/2009/03/19/2006...ability-study/
Old Mar 19, 2009 | 05:20 PM
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JD powers? ehh

doesn't mean much if chevy aveo is on the top 3 also.
Old Mar 19, 2009 | 05:30 PM
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It's good to be the king!
Old Mar 19, 2009 | 06:50 PM
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very nice....
Old Mar 19, 2009 | 10:47 PM
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i like my oh five better
Old Mar 20, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by jct
i like my oh five better
+1 here! Though I wouldn't mind having an '06 stereo and rear headrests.
Old Mar 20, 2009 | 10:13 PM
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05 much better and ranked higher on dependability by consumer reports as well... 06 has already had problems past what the 05 does said by consumer reports magazine this month
Old Mar 20, 2009 | 10:25 PM
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i rather have the steering wheel controls for the radio in my oh five
Old Mar 21, 2009 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by lostxD
JD powers? ehh

doesn't mean much if chevy aveo is on the top 3 also.
lol american car POS
Old Mar 21, 2009 | 11:42 AM
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It was so hard to find my 05. I love it.
Old Mar 21, 2009 | 11:58 AM
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chevy aveo is a daewoo
Old Mar 22, 2009 | 02:06 AM
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Lets see you get parts for the older daewoos.

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chevy aveo is a daewoo
Old Mar 22, 2009 | 05:00 AM
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Never trusted anything from J.D. powers to begin with. Anyone else notice in compact car they list the Pontiac Vibe under the Matrix as if it was built by GM? Should someone tell J.D. Powers it is a matrix?

Not only that, since when are any Mercedes reliable?
Old Mar 22, 2009 | 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by mb2008
since when are any Mercedes reliable?
I can't speak from first-hand experience but my boss has a 15 year old Merc something-or-other that has over 200K miles on it and claims it's never given him any problems. Guess some people just get lucky with their cars.
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its not luck its called maintenance...
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The xA is a fine little car - probably actually a bit more refined and tougher than the xB Classic when it comes right down to it. The one I had was a VERY solid ride. https://www.scionlife.com/gallery/?photo=52699

(All years of the xA and original xB were very good, but for some reason the '05 of both of 'em seem to be the very best vintage.) :D
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I love my 06, and not a bit of trouble!

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A bagged scion xA is even more reliable..... at turning heads ;)
Old Mar 31, 2009 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Drake
05 much better and ranked higher on dependability by consumer reports as well... 06 has already had problems past what the 05 does said by consumer reports magazine this month
What problems do the 06 have? I wasn't aware of anything... yet
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