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Used 2005 Scion tC Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

I love my Scion

KristenDon17, 05/31/2005
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Scion tC's are awesome! I just bought mine less then a week ago and i already put over 500 miles on it. It's just so much fun to drive and everyone i've showed it too love it. It's a beautiful car. When anyone i know sees it, they say "that car is so you"

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Most Unreliable New Car I've Owned

Greg, 06/11/2005
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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It took around 7 weeks to get this car not the week Toyota had as a target. The car was fine until the cold weather set in. The hatch latch refused to latch in sub 20 degree temperatures. It took two trips to the dealer to get this fixed. I had to drive 70 miles on the expressway with an open hatch because the dealer didn't believe me the first time.The other day my wife was stranded at work 35 miles from home due to a dead battery.She was able to jump start it and get to the dealer.The alternator failed at 11,000 miles.I've never owned a car with this many electrical problems in my life.I was looking for an inexpensive,relable, sportycar for my wife.I sure didn't get it in the tC.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

How can they do this

sstaszak11, 02/15/2005
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I still can't figure out how you can get all of this car for around 17,000. It has the look and feel of a luxury car with power everything. The panorama moonroof is a great feature. I've read some complaints about road noise and/or engine noise at higher speeds, and maybe I'm just used to the sounds of my old Saturn, but this car seems extremely quiet to me. I made it a point to drive with the radio off to see if I could pick up any noise. Nothing. I cannot stress how much I recommend this car

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5 out of 5 stars

Best Car in It's Class!

Gabriel Santos, 06/09/2005
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I love my new scion tC. Be sure to honk and wave at fellow owners. The only negative thing I can think of to say about this car is that when you drive into a steep parking lot, you often hear a "popping" sound around the sunroof area (no doubt a result of a shifting frame). However, since the entire top is made of glass and not steel, it is not surprising.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

I LOVE IT

CJ, 06/10/2005
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I do have to say, this is the best car I have ever purchased. I looked at about 7-8 other cars of similar price and I have to say I don't think I could have made a better decision. It rides so nice, and has all the features that I was looking for. It is worth the wait if you have to order one.

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