Used 2009 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Would buy again, oh wait I did.
serith, Syracuse, NY, 01/08/2013
Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
I've owned both a 2006 Scion tC 5-speed, and now currently a 2009 Scion tC 5-speed Release Series 5 TRD model. The 2009 is more refined than its 2006 predecessor. If your're looking for a well rounded, budget-friendly coupe, look no further. However, I can not say the same about the current 2nd generation tC--they are entirely different animals. Pros: - fun to drive - peppy/quick (not fast by any means) - respectable fuel economy (could be better) - relatively small - toyota reliability - aesthetically pleasing - fantastic crash safety rating Cons: - "Boy Racer" stigma. - Top 10 "most expensive to insure" - 160hp from 2.4L is lazy engineering. - Short final drive ratio (hurts mpg)
Scion tC 2008 vs 2009
Chris, 10/19/2008
Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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.
Great Car but
LJB, 10/21/2008
Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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.
Great car for the price
Jakers, 07/28/2009
Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I used to valet so I've driven everything from a Honda Del Sol to a Maserati Quattroporte, and I tried to be as fair as possible when rating the Tc. Here are my pros and cons: I have already logged over 10k miles on my car without a single problem. The back moonroof shade will rattle if you drive on the hgwy w/ the windows down (to be expected) Scion cut costs on the frame, but if you can do that and still score 5 star safety ratings, who wouldn't? my tires' tread is already getting low. I'll be lucky if they last 10K more miles it's not very quick.. at least not with a manual. 1st is done early compared to other light-weight cars interior could use a quality boost
2009 Scion Tc.
John , Wallingford, CT, 05/11/2020
Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I know this car is not classified as the fastest car .But I will tell you this its quick enough. If your a daily street racer and want to pull up alongside people this is not the best car to pick a challenge with but you can beat some cars that you probably thought had more HP then you due to the aerodynamics Being a coup.Its 2020 now and I own a 2009 and its its still a sexy looking car .What is nice is that you can upgrade the perfect rims and tires lower it 2inches and it look sick .I have a k&n intake and spec exuast ,and gives nice tone next is my tuneup with better expensive plugs and wires I will replace all my sensors in a day and purchase a better MAF sensor that will add more power as well .Also The car can take cornors like a Lotus stick's to the road like tape .I feel it's a quicker car now but before was a lil slow but its quick enough and will handle going over 120 into 140 easy but never went that fast yet? In this tc .People in 2020 still give this car compliments daily ,They think it's a car they forgot they had at one time very weird but love it and will continue to explore more aftermarket stuff for this car to one day be somthing people will wanna go back in the past to decide to buy it from me .But I'm too attached it's nice. Get the white or black or flint mica one best colors in this car ,The PR women love it ..
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