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Great Value
Nick V., 06/27/2004
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Just purchased the vehicle yesterday. Can't believe how much car you get for so little money. Drove the car 100 home from the dealer and it rides just as great on the highway as it does in town. Nice acceleration even in 5th for a 4cyl engine. I compared the Mazda 3s and Saturn Ion before deciding on the Scion tC.
love my scion
jerry delco, 05/03/2005
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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this vehicle restores that "oh what a feeling" feeling.
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Great Car!
Lewiston Rob, 06/29/2004
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I saw it one night after work and was into the dealership before work the next morning, drove it just six blocks and bought it!
Scion tc review
erin, 05/31/2008
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This car is a nice looking car and fun to drive. For the price you get what you paid for. I have some problems with the body of the car. This car is horrible in the snow.
Fun to drive
ImranJavaid, 07/05/2004
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Been driving a Flint Mica Automatic for a few days now. Really fun to drive although my 1.8T Jetta had more zip to it. Interior design is very good, except the flip top for the stereo. The exterior design is perfect. The Flint Mica color always turns heads because it glitters in sunlight. For the price I have no complaints.
Our new Scion tC
Dave and Nancy, 05/15/2005
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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This little car is awesome! It came with everything that we wanted in a car standard and there was no questions about do we want this option or that option. It looks great, is fun to drive and has plenty of backseat room for extra passengers. We got one of the very first tCs in July 2004 and it really turned heads everywhere. People would approach us in parking lots and ask us what kind of car it is. When we went to pick up the plates for the car, the salesman who got them for us pulled out the plates from the file cabinet and said "You've got one of those rare birds". We have recommended it to several friends and now they are waiting for their new tCs to come in. Great car!!!!
Awsome
Bumpala, 07/07/2004
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Coolest car around, BMW+Audi=Scion TC Combines looks and luxury of a great high priced car but the price itself is low and great for any budget.
I love my TC
Aja, 01/29/2005
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I love my TC, it has a great style inside and out at an amazing price.
Driven
CTimersq7, 07/10/2004
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This car is great to drive, first week I had it drove form St. Louis to pensacola, awesome ride. Cosiderable change from a truck, totally worth it.
Scion Tc auto
P, 05/15/2005
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Excellent ride, great gas mileage, superior sound. Lots of people stop to look at it. Well worth the investment.
I love this car
scion, 07/14/2004
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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This car is excellent. I love how it rides, how it drives and handles. And for the price you can't beat it. Mine is indigo ink with the ground effects, exhaust and I even added leather.
Terrific Tc
Karen, 05/15/2005
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Our Tc is a sweet ride,it's roomy,quiet,comfortable,awesome looking for it's price,which is also great! So happy we found a cute,eye catching car,our grown children want it,sorry,this is our baby now!My husband wants another one,maybe the Xb!
I love my tC
Pvt Joker, 07/12/2004
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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My last car was a Subaru WRX...i decided to go cheap with my new car and bought a Scion tC. I wasn't expecting much besides reliability and fuel economy. What i got instead was a perfect example of how a car can be stylish, come with decent standard options and get great gas mileage in the mid to high teens price range. I now believe that this $16k car is better overall than my old 26k WRX. The WRX had two things going for it... AWD and a turbo charger. Besides those two things, the tC beats it in every category. From seat comfort all the way down to the sound the door makes when you shut it. Even simple things like clutch. The WRX clutch SUCKED...the tC is so smooth
Awesome Car, two notes
Glenn M. Rife, 02/01/2005
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I've had my tC since November and have racked up the miles. It's performed wonderfully, was a huge bargain, and continues to delight. Two notes: some folks complain about the "cheap" sunroof shades. Hello! They're retractable/roll-up fabric b/c you're getting TWO sunroofs! Also, some say the exterior resembles a Tiburon crossed with a BMW. I urge folks to compare the rear profile of the tC with that of it's predecessor, the celica. It's similar, at least to my eyes, though beefier!
Just bought one
John F C, 07/15/2004
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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After driving E class mercedes, a Porsche Carrera and recently a Lexus SC430, I got tired of high priced cars that depreciate a great deal. I'm 51 but listen to my sons who really enjoy driving and performance. When I chose the Scion Tc my wife told me she wouldn't even drive in it (too small and not enough luxury). Thank god I don't listen to my wife, the car drives like a dream, solid as a rock and what a price performance curve. I've bought a lot of cars in my days and for the $$ the Scion is an excellent value. Looking forward to a lot of fun, safe driving and easy on the pocketbook.
I love my Scion tc
Mar, 05/15/2005
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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The tc is a sporty car,lots of extras, at a great price. For a little extra money, my dealer got me leather interior. This is a new, little known package. My tc is black and with the black leather interior it adds so much to a "high price" look but,with a very reasonable pricetag. The car has a lot of energy on the highway. It is a solid car that seems to hug the road. There is no hesitation when accelerating. The stereo/cd player has a great sound. So far, I have absolutely no complaints about my tc!
This Scion is a great car for its price.
lesquencois1, 07/17/2004
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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The power can be felt the moment I stepped on the gas pedal. Every features in this car is really comparable to a car that costs more. The moonroof allows me to feel the breeze as I cruise down Pacific Coast Hughway. Inside, I feel I am inside a sports car where I can see only the road and not the hood.
pretty good overall
andrea, 02/07/2009
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I have had this car for over three years and I feel I can make an adequate assessment of the vehicle. The car is not made of the best quality parts. The pain chips and the body dents easily. The gas mileage is OK, and I find it hard to believe the manual trans gets worse mileage than the auto. I take the car in every 5k for oil changes/maintenance and have treated it well. The hatchback rattles like crazy in 40 or below weather and the hatchback struts gave out on me after about a year of having the car (not covered in the extended warranty). You feel every bump on the road, but I guess that is due to low pro tires. It is slippery in the snow, but handles well in rain. Great CA car!
2005 Flint Mica Scion tC
Saint Alfonzo, 07/08/2004
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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The first true Scion vehicle made by Toyota really shines above the competition. I love this car.
Even with issues still a good car.
tCinHou, 05/26/2005
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Love my tC but was supprised of the build quality issues. Had A/C vents pop off dash, rattles, floor mat wore out after only 3mo.(7000miles) and a lower dash cover fall off. Also the paint chips VERY easily.
Excellent!
wnorton81, 07/19/2004
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Test drove a number of competing cars (rsx, mazda3...) the tC was the best mainly because of its, IMO, superior design both inside and out, and it was the best bang for the buck.
hey let me drive it!!!
i betancourt, 02/01/2005
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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we recently purchased a scion tc for our 16 yo daughter...what a great car especially at the price. it's got the airbags and antilock brakes, nimble precise performance without too much tempting horsepower, visibility is excellent and all the standard features she wanted - great stereo, 2 moonroofs!!! all in a hatchback with great styling inside and out. we all want to drive it!
Best Value on the Market
JustJoe, 07/23/2004
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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This car looks and drives phenomenonally well, and there is no other car out there as feature rich for this low a price. PERIOD! I drove the Acura RSX and Mazda3, both nice cars, but they were $2500 - $5000 more when comparably equipped. Plus the tC outperformed both in accelleration/handling/comfort - and it's a Toyota, and all that implies. The tC is, in a word - Sweeeeeeeeeeet!!!
Great Car - Great Value
janet aubry, 05/15/2005
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I saw this auto (the TC) online and told my college age kids I wanted one. They said "how do you even KNOW about them ?"I wanted a light blue one, hard to track down but my dealer got it and the dealership then had people trying to buy it while it was parked out front waiting for me to pick it up. It was love at first sight for me. Driving it makes me feel happy. Valet parkers rave over it. The price as amazing and everything was included. Although designed for the young, it is also great for the young at heart!
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.
I like it alot but...
tom, 02/16/2005
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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my review about my scion tc is... My thougts on the scion tc are very skattered. If i could have control of the car i would first off put more horsepower. This car needs to have at least 220-230 horsepower, it would attract more people, because people love speed. Affordable is another thing even if the car comes out with 230 horsepower and its now $18,000-$19,000 (starting) its worth it. So my review of the car is basicly all i need is horsepower everything else about the car i like alot but always end up bein left behind the crowd in traffic.....
my car
Art, 06/02/2005
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Have one and love it!!!!!!
tips review
tiffany, 06/10/2005
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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this is a phat car. i think toyota should of made this car a long time ago. thank you
Thunder
thunder, 06/12/2005
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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this car is awesome.. but it needs better interior functions... (A/C controls looks lame)... they need to have a convertable version of tC. and more horse-power/ torch-power... the exterior looks good except the back lights... thats all for NOW!!
Good Buy People!
KnotKnyce, 07/25/2004
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I had this car for a whole week now and I'm loving everyday with this vehicle. The excitement that I get when driving this car is knowing that I'm the only one in my area with this car. Real Head turner.
Scion TC 1.0
Tony, 05/27/2005
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This is one hot vehicle. This is the limited edition TC 1.0 in Absolute Red. The car is very sharp looking with the 18 inch black rims. This one came with the spoiler and ground effects. This particular car is #6 of 2,500. This car is quick and handles great. The interior is very sharp looking and the seats are very comfortable. The stereo also sounds great. The car comes with a Panasonic stereo as standard equipment. Also the sunroof is standard. The entire top of the car is glass. Real cool!! I am also very happy with the build quality. So far so good. The engine is smooth and the auto trans four speed is fine. You can also add a lot of options to the TC. I recommend this car!!
Best Bang for Your Buck!
JROE, 07/26/2004
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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You get so much car for the money. The car looks like it cost much more. So far (one week) the car has proven quite fun to drive. It has plenty of pick up and go and cruises at 75MPH with no effort. Pretty good performance for a four cylinder. Handling is tight and the steering feels good. Although it's hard to find the perfect car, this has a great combination of sportiness, performance, looks, price, interior room, and standard features. I spent considerable time checking out other cars in this class (Mazda3, Corolla, Sentra, etc). The Scion tC is the best bang for your buck hands down.
One unique best kept secret....
Trent, 02/02/2005
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I work for a dealership selling cars (sorry) and when I saw this car roll into the lot I knew I had to have it. I got the light blue, auto(if it was manny then that would be sweet), with 9 thousand miles and change on it. This was my first NEW car and I knew that this would be a great investment. The great thing is that you don't see many of these on the road. The Tc is a sweet ride!
Awesome car
ffoureye, 07/28/2004
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This has to be the best value for a car. Just look at the list of features and the base price stays the same. This car is as fun to drive as everyone says it is and well worth a look if you are in the civic class.
it's a steal..no questions about it !
Tai , 08/04/2004
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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There is no questions about it! tC is a steal no matter how you look @ it. Though the ride quality is a bit soft for me, I opt for the TRD spring which has not only give the car much better handling but it also gives it a firmer all over ride quality.
Awesome Car
Slamms, 07/29/2004
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This car is a blast driving and just standing next to it. Toyota put together a solid car that is fun and fast!!!!
The Car for Me
Brett, 05/31/2005
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Fun car to drive. Sporty, quick, perfect car for the everyday driver. Not too much, nor too little power. Front seats are comfortable, and hold you in place through the winding turns. Rear seats have much more leg room, very suprising. I have a few 6'+ friends who enjoy riding in the back w/me. Interior is very stylish, with a radio cover panel that looks sweet, could use steering wheel controls though. Safety ratings show its a safe car... the side impact air bags would help, though expensive, worth the safety. All of the std and opt features available made this an easy choice for me. So, roll the windows down, open the sunroof, lay on the throttle, and enjoy the ride.
Sport coupe
little soldier, 07/31/2004
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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People really love the looks of this car. It is a real bargain for that price. Manual transmission version is surprisingly quick. A lot of tire noise.
Scion tc
C.Shearer, 02/03/2005
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I like the power door, power windows, sunroof, and the cruise control that are standard on every tc. The back seats fold forward so I have plenty of room for cargo. The exterior design is what actually caught my eye when I went looking for a new vehicle. Most of all, it's fun to drive. My husband says it's a sports car, but I call it my toy car.
Pure Fun TO DRIVE
ff7raven, 07/27/2004
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This car is just plain fun, no ifs, ands or buts about it, it is just fun.
How is this so inexpensive?
Eric, 05/28/2005
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This car is fun to drive, looks great, safe, affordable, what more could you ask for? The minute I saw it I fell in love and since driving it, I look forward to taking the wheel. I will probably DD more often now.
Looks like it cost twice as much!
rgs, 08/02/2004
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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This is one heck of a deal for a small sporty car. There is nothing else out there that feels this solid, comes with 17" rims and a sunroof and looks this good.
Worth It
magna145, 06/13/2005
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Good value for the money. Reliable, stylish, and good fuel economy.
Scion Is Superb
Dennis, 03/18/2005
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Scion TC is superb. Handles great, drives nice and looks awesome.I have a flint mica TC with extra air bags added...that's all! Only $17,400. I use it to go to work and around town. I tried for a month to find a better car for the money and could not find one. Acura...no, Volvo...no, Audi...no, VW...yeah right. I even looked at Mercedes but decided to save the cash and put it in my daughters' college fund. Scion supposedly markets to generation Y. Silly Scion... Believe me, this car is not just for kids.(I am 38). If you want a fancy car buy a mercedes, but be prepared to spend a lot more. The only drawback is once word gets out, expect these cars to be everywhere.
Best Investment yet.
Todd, 06/13/2005
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I've had this car for a month now and I still can't believe the quality and features that went into this car. The engine has plenty of power and the suspension is terrific as long as your not trying to go canyon carving. All in all an ecxellent car at a great price!!
Very Fun Car
T, 06/13/2005
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Fun, be careful with it's expensive tires. They are costly to replace. Around $200 a piece. Other than that, a great car.
Great Car!!
OMork06, 02/09/2008
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Bought my Scion about 6 months ago. It's been the best decision I could've ever made. The only thing that was a concern was the 50,000 miles already put on the engine. With the miles already on engine, it runs great with its powerful 2.4 engine but wouldn't hurt to go a little faster. The car looks great stock! Bought mine slammed about 5 inches off the ground and takes corners like a champ! Great on gas, especially when I drive from PHX to LA about every month. AC comes in handy with the 120 degree weather in the AZ.
so far so good
greg, 03/25/2005
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Great car, best investment i have made in a automobile in years. This car costs less than half of what i normally pay for a car & it is twice the fun. So far the build quality is typical toyota which is fine with me. The standard features in this car can not be touched in this price class. I hope the long term experience with this car is just as enjoyable as the short term[350 miles].
Great Car!
Jess, 06/14/2005
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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As soon as I walked on the lot and saw this car, I knew I wanted it. When I sat in it to test drive, it just felt right, and it goes wonderfully! Mine is a 5-speed, and it handles turns great, has a lot of power, comfortable, great design, it's all I've ever wanted in a car for this price.
A great buy , i'm so happy
Kelly, 06/14/2005
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I got my TC as a birthday gift for myself. This auto is so comfortable, so unique. I get looks everywhere I go. The best feature is the sunroof an the awesome steering & control it has.