2006 Scion tC Consumer Reviews

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.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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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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Awsome Sound Machine

Written by: TheCheese on 07/19/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I bought this car for 2 reasons. #1 interior shape (hatchback) for a 3 subwoofer horn loaded configuration and #2 price since I was putting $7K into the sound system. 2000 W into 2x10" + 1x15" sub with 9 cabin speakers custom door pods and Morel dome/MB Quart Premium speakers - awesome sound quality. Professionally installed by the owner of Audio North West, the sound system is Incredible (and I have a lot of audio stuff for comparison). A side benefit is the ride. Hard corners a bit soft but good controlled drift w/e-brake, will install sport suspension. Minor tuning mods, upgrading to 18" XXR rims and Potenza tires this week. AWESOME platform for REAL car audio and it has enough kick - FUN

Favorite Features

The horn shape of the hatchback with the 3 subs facing back at an angle forms the wave correctly and sounds like the subs are up front. Soundstage with the Morel domes in pods built on the side mirror caps is incredible. I commute 2 hrs a day so you can understand why the audio is VERY important.

Suggested Improvements

Interior build quality should be improved. Rattles in several places, but I push the vehicle to the max. My Ex-wife says I am in my second childhood at 54 - but what the heck, I was too broke at 18 to afford $7,000 in audio gear. Scion should look at better speaker placement for the OEM install.

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Drove It And Gifted It

Written by: jayadler1 on 06/22/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

June 22, 2008 Let me preface my remarks by clearly indicating that I am very high on Toyota and at my age cannot remember how many Corollas and Camrys I have owned and enjoyed as being totally reliable and satisfying in every aspect of design and and engineering. The chronicle of events with my Scion purchase I think was unique to say the least. I really only had one solitary reason for giving it away after about 1 year of driving it and I am suggesting that the logic was personal and not applicable to all Scion drivers I never sat in the car before purchase. I am a man who is 190 lbs and wears a 44 Suit. Nobody has ever suggested a need for weight loss.That means I need a lot of room. jayadler1

Favorite Features

Really, a lot of fun driving and responsive to the max. Devastating appearance, comments flying everywhere you travel with the Scion.

Suggested Improvements

Build it roomier so that four people can ride comfortably and in doing so expand your market.

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Lovin' the TC

Written by: JT on 06/05/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I've owned this car for about 2 and half years now. I absolutely love it! The backseat is roomier than my friend's Corolla, the interior and exterior design is refreshing and cute, and the ride is unbelievably smooth and quiet. I still get second glances at my car- -and it's over two years old! I've never had a single problem out of it. The features that are found on the TC are amazing and unrivaled by any other small car (Satellite interface, plenty of aux. ports, 17" rims, power side mirrors, turn signal on side mirrors,etc). The car has some serious pep, the air conditioning works like a charm, and the handling is great! Even the gas mileage is pretty darn decent! Such a great lil car!

Favorite Features

I enjoy the double moon roof/sunroof (though the sunroof can be a little loud). My fiance and friends are in love with the reclining backseats. I love the built-in XM, the extra hidden charging ports, and the fact that you can program the radio screen to greet you when the car turns on.

Suggested Improvements

I wish it had a back windshield wiper! Also, while the quality of the mechanical and design aspects of the TC are wonderful, the quality of the build is not as great. The paint chips easily, and some of the plastic pieces scratch/bend/pop up just a little too easily. Also, the brakes lock up easily!

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instant attitude.

Written by: ikbot on 03/25/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I have owned this car for two years now and I am ready to write a review. The low sloping roof reminds me of the custom 1950s mercs. The monster sunroofs add to the attitude. As far as performance goes, I have no complaints. The manual transmission model comes with a 4:20 final gear ratio. (them's drag racing gears). The 5 speed can take a little bit to get used to with the electronic throttle control, but once you get it figured out you will own the road. To sum it up, this is the best car I have ever owned. If this car were $5,000 more, I would pay it and still be just as content. As far as fuel economy goes.I have averaged 40 mpg on long trips at 65 mph. Much better than advertised.

Favorite Features

I-pod interface. Not just a line in but a real interface. This should be a standard feature on every car by now, but the tc is one of a small few I have seen it on so far.

Suggested Improvements

Rear window wiper. That's it.

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