2006 Scion tC Consumer Reviews

Would be a perfect car for a teenager

Written by: Melissa on 10/21/2009

Vehicle

2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I bought my 2006 tc brand new. At first I loved it because of all the options. You really can't get as many for the price. The dual sunroof was really neat, steering wheel controls were nice. Good price and good deal, but too much plastic everywhere. Car is very cookie cutter. The weird cover over the radio always seemed annoying. I got plenty of looks and comments, but all from 16 year old kids when getting my car washed. Had to get rid of it and get an "adult" car. Nice, quick, but VERY TINY little car. Don't expect anyone to get in the back seat. Perfect for a teen, which is what Scion targets anyway...my bad...

Favorite Features

Great gas mileage. Good amount of options for the price. Good sound system. Liked the dual sunroof.

Suggested Improvements

Scion is what it is- targeted for younger people. I think this car is fine as it is. I bought it expecting it to work as an adult car, but I'm a professional adult, and it just didn't work at all!!

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great car for the price

Written by: tomed81 on 10/06/2009

Vehicle

2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I would def recommend this car to anyone I have had this car since it was a yr old bought it w 22k on it it now has 68k and have never had one thing ever wrong with it I bought an extended warranty and now am realizing I wont need it I changed the break pads once and that's all it needed very easy to maintain your self and w a few after market parts its even better I put lowering springs cold air intake and trd exhaust and its def quicker def wont beat an si or corolla xrs but is def quicker than other similarly priced cars I have had only hondas and im impressed with my Toyota although if I could have afforded it I prob woulda got the si but none the less this I am happy with the tc

Favorite Features

performance , ac cools and heats very quickly in fl it makes a world of difference easy to maintain your self

Suggested Improvements

lsd transmission , lower ride stance, problems with getting the gear box into reverse which is known by toyota yet they continue to make them this way cause it only happens sometimes , make radio blue tooth compatible....

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Great Car!

Written by: Karly on 08/16/2009

Vehicle

2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I have owned this car for a little less than a year. My first problem was when I was driving it home from the dealership. I had opened and closed the sunroof at the dealership and driving home it was making a terrible loud sound. I found out the rubber between the sunroof and windshield was loose. Got that glued back down and now it's fine. My only other real problem is that it's a terrible in the snow! I live in South Dakota and this car is the worst car I have ever driven in the winter!

Favorite Features

Seat cloth, Sound system with Ipod integration, Panoramic sunroof/moonroof, color

Suggested Improvements

Tires, no auto seats, no auto headlights

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great car bad motor!

Written by: She on 07/10/2009

Vehicle

2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I purchased it on my birthday as a gift to me! This was my first big car purchase. It had 40,000 mi on it and I loved the color, speed, drive and all. I absolutely loved my car! But after having it for not even two years the motor fails! Its only has 68,000 miles on it and it has a blown head gasket and a leaky water pump! Yea I know that's the same thing I said! A Toyota mechanic told me that there was nothing that I could have done to stop this from preventing because it is a manufacture problem! My car went thru the "good will" warranty review and got declined because I have never previously owned a Toyota, Lexus or scion and because I dont get dealership services!

Favorite Features

Color, speed, and drive, . I love the space in the back. It was big enough for me and my 180 lb rotti to lay in.

Suggested Improvements

interior scratches easily, warranty needs to be increased and first time buyers should be treated better, better quality of machinery and company loyalty to customers!

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Supercharged

Written by: Brian on 03/11/2009

Vehicle

2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

3 and half years and 41,000 miles later the car still runs like the day I drove it off the lot. Since I just recently paid it off, I decided to buy and install the TRD Supercharger to renew my overall interest in the car. This upgrade brings my performance rating from a 7.0 to a 9.5 (rounded to 10). The charger is smooth and quiet and makes 2nd through 5th gear a blast. The manual gearbox is fun once you become acquainted with the clutch. The car just looks gorgeous with ground effects and spoiler. I loved my tC before the forced induction but now we're on a whole new level.

Favorite Features

TRD Supercharger,5 Speed, TRD Lowering Springs, Giant moonroof. Driving experience. Looks. Toyota Quality and Reliability

Suggested Improvements

Interior rattles and vibrations. (My Hatch makes excruciatingly painful rattling noises and they can't seem to fix it.) Too much play in clutch. 1st gear is short.

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Still SeXXXy! after 2.5 years!

Written by: UltiMica06 on 01/12/2009

Vehicle

2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

UltiMica is about 2.5 yrs old now. Still a Strong girl! Modded the car w/ A LOT of stuff to make it MORE fun to drive & Sexier Exterior Looks. Great value & fun to drive car! I <3 my tC!

Favorite Features

The Price & Standard Options. I upgraded the entire Suspension set-up which makes the car A LOT more FUN to drive!

Suggested Improvements

Better Gas Mileage, Stronger Exterior Paint integrity

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Scion Warranty is Worthless

Written by: PIssed Off on 09/25/2008

Vehicle

2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

2006 Scion TC, normal usage, 23k miles and clutch goes out. Scion claims "wear & tear" and totally walks away from their warranty. I will never buy another Toyota/Scion product again!

Favorite Features

car's ok - Warranty however is worthless. Buyer beware!

Suggested Improvements

This is an easy one, fulfill Scion should fulfill it's warranty obligations, but if I was you, I wouldn't count on it.

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Lovin' my TC

Written by: Loving it! on 08/17/2008

Vehicle

2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I purchased my car brand new in 10/06. It's been almost 2 years and I have over 60k miles on it. I drive it mostly on the highway and I don't care for the amount of noise from the sunroof (event when its closed). I have also had a problem with the molding between the windshield and the sunroof. It has blown off twice! The drivers seat broke about a month after I had the vehicle and the dealership had to replace the entire thing! My tc is great in any driving condition and I love the speed I get from it. I always feel safe driving it and I love the way it handles! Except for the few minor things I absolutely love the car! I just wish it came with a better warranty.

Favorite Features

Sporty design, sunroof, reclining back seat, alloy wheels.

Suggested Improvements

Please make the trunk bigger! The sunroof shade should also be made a little better.

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Mixed Feelings

Written by: las_crg on 08/13/2008

Vehicle

2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I have had my tC a little over a year and have had no problems out of it whatsoever. It is still very fun to drive, even after having it a year. It is pretty spacious for a two-door car, but I will stick to four-doors from now on. It is a smooth, comfortable ride with no rattling or shaking. I just calculated my MPG and got about 28 city, 31 hwy, which is good but could be better for a small car. The sound system is great and the pioneer CD player and speakers are very high quality. The road noise is relatively quiet for having low- profile tires. Despite its sporty look, the steering is not very nimble. Overall, I have enjoyed my car, but it could definitely use some improvement.

Favorite Features

Great Pickup Decent gas mileage Good sound system Comfortable seating Sleek, sporty look

Suggested Improvements

More head room in back More nimble handling Back windshield wiper Better quality exterior (paint chips and exterior dents very easily) cazs

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i love this car

Written by: khendrix on 07/30/2008

Vehicle

2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I absolutely LOVE this car! I am having to sell mine because my husband and I have another baby on the way and having a 2 door isn't practical. When I was buying a car it was between the acura two door car and the scion. The scion tC won because it is so roomy even for such a little car. The interior looks amazing and it is so easy to clean. It has great pick up and it is so much fun to drive. Even my 52 year old dad loves to drive this car. Awesome little car!

Favorite Features

seat material, stereo, interior design

Suggested Improvements

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