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2005 Scion xA Q & A from Around the Web

We have found 21 user submitted questions on the web and presented the best ones for you to read. This list is in ranked order, showing 17 - 20

Do Scion XAs normally have a sort of slight guttural sound to the (presumed exhaust) system?

I test drove a 2005 Scion XA today and it was great except it had this low guttural type sound when accelerating. From experience, it sounds like a noise that I've heard in cars that have a leak in the exhaust. However, the noise disappeared once the car was driving at a steady pace. I'm wondering if I should be concerned or if this is a normal...

Source: Yahoo! Answers, 1 answer

Scion are designed and built by Toyota their exhaust are sport tuned. However from the vehicle you drove it could be leak to be checked.

Scion xA turbo or supercharged?

Hey guys what's up... i got an 2005 Scion xA and it's an automatic, i want to get more power... so i was thinking to add a turbo or supercharger what do you think? does the engine and gear box will hold?

Source: Yahoo! Answers, 1 answer

if you owned a Scion tC id be all over this question because thats my specialty but since its an xA im not sure. what i "hear" is that it should be good. but everytime you turbo an automatic its best to get a Transmission Cooler with it. And around 230-250hp you should look into get Valve...

How can I make my Scion xA (Toyota iST) ride smoothly? It's bumpy.?

Its a 2002. I've owned it since 2005. It's riding the same as when I bought it. I think the tires have been on it since new. Its a stock standard car - no sporty upgrades. It's a hard ride. You almost need a chiropractic treatment after driving on any slightly bumpy roads. I'm getting very jealous of other smooth - riding cars. My mechanic is...

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There is nothing you can do except replace the suspension with new factory suspension but it will always give a bumpy ride because Toyota made it too light. Call it "Engineering ineptitude". Reference:CV

What do i need to turbo my car?

It's a 2005 scion xA 1nzfe engine... A/T let me now what do i need... i know a few stuff, but i want to make sure i'm right on them. Thanks a lot ;)

Source: Yahoo! Answers, 3 answers

A new car would be cheaper... and I'm not saying that to be mean. Without getting too specific.... 1. A manual transmission drivetrain (turbo's need time to spool up AND your current drivetrain won't stand more than around 8 psi) -$800 do it yourself, $2000 for a shop. 2. Upgraded...