Used 2005 Scion tC Consumer Reviews
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goofy11, 02/03/2013
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I owned this car for nine months and really enjoyed it while it lasted. We had no problems with the car when we bought it from a friend. The car drives and handles very well for an affordable car. I took it to the track a couple of times and it surprised a professional driver on how well it handles and manages to keep up with a modded Subaru sti, honda s2000, and even a corvette in the corners (although it didn't have the power to keep up on the straights). The car has very good performance for the price. I recommend the manual. The reason why i didn't own this car to long is because it was totaled in a freak accident at 70 miles an hour, however I was able to walkaway completely unharme
Stop Looking Right Here
Peter, 07/18/2010
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I was out to find a used car in the $10,000-$12,000 range, and found quite a variety awaiting me. I was considering a 2007 Honda Civic, a 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK, and a 2008 Toyota Corolla. After driving all of them, none offered the kind of driving experience that the Scion offers. With a more-than-enough 2.4 liter engine that delivers surprising fuel economy, as well as plenty of power for such a small car, this Scion easily blows away anything else in its class. The interior is also class-leading, with a long list of standard features that other car companies charge much more for. My advice: Get the manual. It's so much fun to drive! I couldn't ask for anything more in a small car!
2005 Scion tC Release Series 1.0
Christopher Case, 07/17/2005
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Great vehicle.. Great on gas.. Will be very reliable since it is a Toyota.. Peppy 2.4L engine.. The Release Series 1.0 is a real head turner.. I love this car..
Excellent Sporty Ride
MrE, 06/24/2010
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car is so much fun to drive around. It turns on a dime and handles great. Bucket seats in front and back are comfortable, even for road trips. I have always got better than 30 mpg, with the AC on, (over 40 with the wind at my back). AC doesn't feel as cold or powerful as some other vehicles, and has a hard time cooling off in hotter weather but it works fine when I'm by myself. My car does have a lot of road noise though, don't think that's a default on all makes though. I've put 40K miles on in 2 years and my biggest replacement was new tires when I got it.
Good Car with a Noisy Engine
99custom, 06/04/2013
2005 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
It's my wife's car, but I do all the work on it. It's a good car for the price, but the engine is very loud. If you do your research you will see a problem with waterpumps going out, lifters tapping, and cold starts making lots of noise. Another problem I have encountered is the breaks. They always make noise in reverse, no matter what. I'm not using cheap parts either. Of course my rear hatch broke, It's been JB-welded for years now..LOL. But the car runs good and does not consume oil like others have mentioned online.
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