[IbCruzn]

2012 XB with Scion security system and I was wondering how good it was to stop thieves. Lots of vehicles getting stole around us and what I read it would be real hard to steal with out the security key.

On the lighter note our youngest son said our XB wouldn't be on the hit list

 

[BrickPig]

what I read it would be real hard to steal with out the security key.

True, it's harder to steal a car that uses a "smart" key. However unless Scion changed something starting in 2012 (I doubt it) our xBs use "dumb" keys.

Proof of this: I went to my local Orchard Supply with my 2011 xB ignition key, verified with the key copy machine it was a "dumb" key, made a copy, used that copy to start my 2011 xB and drive away.

You may want to verify that your 2012 has a "smart" key by taking it to a hardware store with a "smart" key sensor to verify/disprove it is a "smart" key. Don't take the salesperson's word for it, they will tell you all cars use "smart" keys now and it's not necessarily true.

 

[gs_aristo]

The scion security is as good as any alarm. It has a ignition cut if the system is armed. But nowadays these types of systems only stop petty thieves and kids. Professionals just use a tow truck and its gone within 30 secs no matter what you got.