2009 Scion tC Consumer Reviews Page 2

Awesome Car!

Written by: SM on 01/26/2009

Vehicle

2009 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

This car has some serious pep! I went from driving a VW Jetta with 115hp and 122lb. foot of torque. I love everything about this car. The interior is awesome, very easy to read the dials and is truly a sports coupe hatchback. I had a problem with my Jetta not starting in cold weather, I live in Michigan, and it gets well below zero, my jetta wouldn't start, but my Scion will, with ease. I no longer own the Jetta.

Favorite Features

My favorite features are: -The Engine -The interior as a whole -The Sound System is phenomenal!

Suggested Improvements

Bi-Xenon headlights, heated seats

4 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Amazing I'm so happy

Written by: Danny on 01/21/2009

Vehicle

2009 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I drove many car before the tc and it was by far the best. Mazda3, civic, protege, neon, etc this is by far the best car I have had. Car is cool, looks good, many many options of mods and wheels just many many ways to make it better and faster. I got the car a month ago and I love it. 5 speed engine intake hks exhaust 10,000k hids yellow jdm fogs 2 12 subs 2000 Watt amp lowered it on tein coilovers and upper sway bar. The moonrof is amazing I live in Florida and its the best choice for this place! If you are looking for a car and you're Young or older but want a fun and sporty car search no more you have found it!

Favorite Features

Moonroof, most of all projector headlights

Suggested Improvements

Nothing it's simply the best

4 out 9 people found this review helpful

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2009 Scion TC

Written by: Carly on 12/02/2008

Vehicle

2009 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I bought my Scion TC after driving almost every car on the market that was under $25,000 and being a previous Mazda salesperson and Mazda3 owner. I fell in love with the vehicle inside and out. I have had 2 problems with the car not starting and Toyota cannot figure out the problem. When I took the car in for service they always give me a loaner car and always call me with updates on its status. Its been a few months since the problem and I love the car otherwise.

Favorite Features

iPod & MP3 hook-ups, Moonroof, Performance.

Suggested Improvements

Gas mileage could be a little better for the class the TC is in.

8 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Cool fun car!

Written by: Bkwrm on 11/18/2008

Vehicle

2009 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I LOVE the Tc! This burnished red Tc is my second Tc. Never had a bit of problems. Drives great gets good gas mileage 29/33. Love the stereo. I am a Scion fan for life!

Favorite Features

Stereo, sub woofer, moon roof, gorgeous color and peppyness!

Suggested Improvements

rear window wiper, leather seat option.

5 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Great Car

Written by: AJ on 11/11/2008

Vehicle

2009 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Just picked the car up today. I love the ride and handling. A truly fun car to drive. I do not have problems with headroom (I am over 6 ft tall). Gas mileage is ok.. Could be slightly better but good nonetheless. I am a bit jaded, coming from a Nissan Versa.

Favorite Features

Panoramic moonroof, folding rear seats, trunk room.

Suggested Improvements

Perhaps leather seats

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Great Car but

Written by: LJB on 10/21/2008

Vehicle

2009 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I bought my car in May. I fell in love with it. But about a week ago it popped out of gear (manual). I have just found out that the synchronizers failed and they are replacing at least 3rd gear in the tranny. After getting the diagnosis I looked it up and apparently this has been a problem on and off since 2005. I am hoping that the fix will resolve the issue permanently and that this isnt an ongoing thing. The dealership is currently repairing the car and have been great but they never mentioned that to me when discussing a manual versus an automatic. Even now they didn't mention it was a known problem. I researched it. Other then this issue, I love this car through and through.

Favorite Features

Manual transmission is fun on this car. The stereo is amazing. The moon roof is wonderful. The style is very sporty. It handles well in turns and on the highway.

Suggested Improvements

Fix the synchronizer issues before you put another one on the road. I guess it doesn't happen often, just my luck. But have been assured this will be resolved. A little more height in the car for tall passengers would be good.

7 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Scion tC 2008 vs 2009

Written by: Chris on 10/18/2008

Vehicle

2009 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

They pretty much look the same but I did notice some slight differences. For one, the seats are darker. When you put the A/C to the coldest position, it says “A/C Max.” If you have a manual transmission, the shifting is a lot easier in the 2009 than the 2008. I think the gears also rev higher in the 2009. Other than that, they are pretty much the same.

Favorite Features

The thing I like best about the Scion tCs are its safety features. The car kept me out of the ER when my Scion tC 2008 was wreaked. That's why I bought the same thing in the 2009 version.

Suggested Improvements

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Amazing car!

Written by: Megs on 10/14/2008

Vehicle

2009 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I bought this car 3 days ago and I LOVE it! I was actually looking at pontiac g5's and Chevy Malibus before being dragged to look at Toyotas by my parents. I didn't really like anything I saw until I saw the Scion. I am not a fan of hatchbacks or small cars at all, but after test driving it and all the features it had just as a stock car I was impressed. It has a lot of torque for such a small car and is so much fun to drive. It doesn't even look like the ugly boxy cars I pictured as Scions.

Favorite Features

double moon roof! I pod adapter! wave pearl (ice blue) color! Pioneer Stereo system!

Suggested Improvements

none!

3 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Not bad

Written by: Breimann on 10/07/2008

Vehicle

2009 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Dollar for dollar this is the most car for the money. Where else for 17k can you get a sun roof, ipod integration, alloy wheels and Toyota reliability? Let us not forget it has a Camry engine too! The fold flat rear seats are awesome too. Digital HVAC controls are nice too, most cars this cheap have lousy dials/knobs. If the "suggested improvements" things I listed are addressed it could possibly be a car with no compromise!

Favorite Features

Sun roof, decent factory radio w/ ipod and steering wheel controls, decent handling, Toyota reliability, easy to take apart/modify

Suggested Improvements

huge c-pillar creates an even larger blind spot, 6th gear for the manual, paint chips easily

6 out 7 people found this review helpful

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luv it

Written by: luv it on 09/27/2008

Vehicle

2009 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I love my 2009 tc. After having my car for a month, the only thing I have found wrong with the car is the seats, the seats stain very easily. After washing my car I opened my moonroof which I love a few water drops landed on the seats staining them making the seat look dirty. The material also picks really easy but other than that the car is great love it

Favorite Features

moon roof

Suggested Improvements

seating material

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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