2008 Scion tC Consumer Reviews

great car, period

Written by: rachel buckley on 10/31/2008

Vehicle

2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Just love my 2008 Scion tC. I'm in my 50s but I love the sporty look and the pick up it has. It comfortable to drive yet it still has the sporty feel to it. Every time I drive it I realize it was well worth the price tag which wasn't bad at all. Good choice overall!

Favorite Features

Moonroof and comfortable seats.

Suggested Improvements

None

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Can't beat that

Written by: sportex on 10/27/2008

Vehicle

2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

After pitching in a few extra bucks for the TRD parts. I'd say it's worth the extra money to upgrade. Acceleration is proportional to the weight of the car. Enough to get up and go but not so much that you cant control the vehicle. This car looks like a $28k vehicle and gets plenty of looks around town. The sound system is very nice for a factory system. You can't beat the reliability on this vehicle. Having said that, the manual transmission seems to feel like it should have one more gear. The fuel economy seems to suffer when driving in traffic. But overall I would recommend this vehicle to anyone looking for a sports car without the outrageous MSRP and insurance costs.

Favorite Features

Factory aftermarket upgrades. Relatively inexpensive replacement parts. Sound system. Dual moon-roofs.

Suggested Improvements

More user-friendly IPod navigation. A little better fuel economy.

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Fast/Sprinty car

Written by: Yurimaster on 09/22/2008

Vehicle

2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

This is my first new car as well. I had 2003 Nissan altima 2.5 L engine with 5 speed. Tho the altima is powerful and has good acceleration, my new scion seems to take off quicker and shifts faster. This is do to the lighter weight car and a 2.4 L engine. Most cars with 2.4 L like Camry weigh much more. Car accelerates very quick with out much effort on the accelerator. Smooth clutch and shifting feels firm. Gas miles is about right and all depends on the driver more then any factor and tire pressure. Hold good con curbs and has more sportier feels suspension as to a corolla or standard Camry. Now I really love my car and Toyota makes the most reliable car

Favorite Features

Sunroof, handling, performance, and over all looks. This car is built in Japan unlike Camry or Corolla.

Suggested Improvements

Should have made 6 speed standard. Too much base with their pioneer sound system. Sport aluminum pedals should have also come standard since it don't cost much.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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An economy car that thinks it's a sport

Written by: Eric on 09/05/2008

Vehicle

2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I was going to buy a Mazda3 but the dealer didn't give me enough on my trade in so I went to look at the corolla and I saw the TC and thought it was a 26k car, I had never seen it before or known scion made it, I knew I wanted it right away and bought it the next day. I'm very happy with it but the seats are very uncomfortable, im 6'2. It needs lumbar support. But honestly for 18k you cant get much more with out stealing it.

Favorite Features

Sun roof, nice handling, very quick, styling, 33 mpg!

Suggested Improvements

The driver seat needs to go back more, lumbar support, better seat material.

7 out 8 people found this review helpful

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First New Car

Written by: Ice Penguino on 07/17/2008

Vehicle

2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

This is one hell of a car for the price. It offers great performance and is extremely stylish. I traded up from an old Accord and this is a remarkable improvement. This car does so much right that the complaints are extremely minor. I tell everyone I know about how much I enjoy driving this car.

Favorite Features

Dual moonroofs, iPod integration, zippy performance, comfortable seats.

Suggested Improvements

Add a more fuel efficient 6th gear. Doors and hatchback swing too wide between stops. Improved electronics and creature comforts (gauges, climate, defrost efficiency, A/C temp).

16 out 17 people found this review helpful

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Lexus quality at a Kia price

Written by: mike on 07/11/2008

Vehicle

2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I love the looks,the car attracts a crowd anywhere it's parked.Although it's not a sports car, it's fast enough to be fun to drive.The sun roof is my favorite feature (feature not option). The stereo sounds as good as many aftermarket systems. I know the TC is considered by many a kids car, but I think it is for anyone who wants a fun and reliable car at a good price

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

5 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Great Buy

Written by: LuvmytC on 07/10/2008

Vehicle

2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

This was my first car out of college and I love it. I've had it for a year now and I feel like it is a luxury car without the luxury price. My friends all love it as much as I do. My old car did get slightly better gas mileage but the tC still does pretty well. The sun/moon room is awesome as is the reclining back seat and the hatch back feature gives me plenty of room in the trunk. It does pretty well in the snow. I am very satisfied and would strongly recommend buying a tC.

Favorite Features

Sun/moon roof, hatchback, reclining back seats, ipod connector.

Suggested Improvements

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Five star car, three star price.

Written by: SATXtC on 07/04/2008

Vehicle

2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

After almost two months of ownership, I am definitely glad I got the tC. I used to have a Versa, but it just wasn't the car for me. The tC, though, is. Some people complain about the mileage, but I'm getting mileage comparable to what I got in the Versa. Cornering is a blast, and getting on the highway isn't really a problem. I'm 6' 4", so headroom is a bit tight, but not unbearably so. The ride quality is good for a sport coupe, and the interior is pretty nice; it's well laid out, with all controls easily reachable, and all the gauges are easily read. All in all, for the money, great bang for the buck!

Favorite Features

Long list of standard features, interior design and layout, and power/handling.

Suggested Improvements

Come on, Toyota. If you know there is a minor issue with the transmission (stubborn going into reverse), and even put a note about it in the owner's manual, fix the issue! The car could also really use a rear window wiper.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Get a tC now!

Written by: Carlos on 06/30/2008

Vehicle

2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I used to be a VW fanatic but getting into a TC changed the way I look at sport cars. I bought mines used with 18,000 miles. The person that owned the car before must have loved driving it. It came with TRD exhaust and cold air intake. It most certainly changed the feel of the car compared the a stock TC. VERY Sporty, in time this car should catch up like Acura's Integra all it needs is a rear wiper and make it 200 hp stock maybe a 3.2 engine

Favorite Features

Curve cutting turns the car makes, fog light kit. Minus the 6 speed trans this car has taken the baton form Celica.

Suggested Improvements

Better seat material, rear wiper. besides that you wont be upset with this car.

3 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Great car

Written by: Sandy on 06/13/2008

Vehicle

2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Was looking for a replacement for my 2003 Celica GT and this was the most appealing and fun choice. Great looking car that handles well and is very comfortable on my long daily commute (115 miles, round trip). Not looking forward to driving it in inclement weather because of the tires, though, but hopefully Toyota/Scion will offer options on future models. But no regrets so far. Very fun car to drive at a very affordable price. A lot of car for not a lot of money and a worthy successor to the decades-old favorite, Celica.

Favorite Features

Pure pricing (no haggle/hassle), styling, stereo, handling, hp, available options, very adjustable seats, dashboard layout, stereo controls on steering wheel.

Suggested Improvements

Better MPG, needs rear wiper, speakers seem inferior to bass output, practical tire options (something for better handling in rain and snow), more cargo space (with seats up). Mats should be standard. Vents should be lower on the dash for better circulation. Tinted windows.

10 out 10 people found this review helpful

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