2005 Scion tC Review

Name: 2005 Scion tC Review
Brand: Scion
Price: 870 USD
Rating: 4.8 (456 reviews)

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Pros

High quality all around, unexpected safety and luxury features, tight handling, spacious cabin, bargain price.

Cons

A couple of odd design elements, drab interior color.

What’s new

The 2005 tC coupe is the latest addition to Toyota's innovative Scion division.

Edmunds says

With a price tag under $17,000, a ton of standard features and a fun-loving personality, we'd bet that the 2005 Scion tC is going to be another big hit for the Scion folks.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.60 per gallon for regular unleaded in Florida.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Florida

$199/mo

$176/mo

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Best car I've ever owned!!!

tabby9111, 07/02/2012

2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

I just recently had my Tc totaled by a giant truck and my car gave as much damage as it received.I walked away with out a scratch. I had 161000 miles on my car and it ran perfectly, even though I drove it like I was dale earnhardt. I was so happy with this car that my next car will be another Tc..

217,000 miles and still going strong

sciondriver, 06/27/2016

2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

This car has been great! Very low maintenance. Still on the original clutch! Have only had brake pads replaced. The sun roof doesn't open/close and whistles on the highway and there is a CD stuck in the player, but it doesn't matter b/c it gets me where I need to go!

GREAT LITTLE CAR

yamahaguy, 08/13/2013

2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

I have had my tc for 9 months now and it is probably the best car I have ever owned when it comes to quality and driving fun. Ive read alot of people on here talking smack about how crappy these cars are but there is nothing wrong with them. I believe most of the negative comments are from those who just watched the fast and furious movie and expect their cars to fly or whatever other …

Best Car Yet

zhanje, 05/30/2014

2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

This is by far the best car I've owned yet. Quality, interior room (surprisingly, back seats are very spacious), performance, style and appearance are all top-notch. I had 130K without a single issue (besides rear-brake replacement), and it's unfortunate we're switching it out for a more family-friendly vehicle. Great car!

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2005 tC Highlights

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$16,000
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	22 MPG
Cost to Drive	$199/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	12.8 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the tC include:

Tire Pressure Warning

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

2005 Scion tC Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.60 per gallon for regular unleaded in Florida.}

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.60 per gallon for regular unleaded in Florida.

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Best car I've ever owned!!!

217,000 miles and still going strong

GREAT LITTLE CAR

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.60 per gallon for regular unleaded in Florida.}