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Nice Ride
Dave, 05/25/2006
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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This is a very nice car. I considered 5 different cars with gas mileage and overall performance my main criteria. After all the test drives and comparisons, the tC was the standout choice for standard options and its powerful Camry engine. It is just a few dollars more than the base 2 door Civic and you get so much more. It provides a nice balance of performance and gas mileage for a bargain price.
My first purchase
Anthony, 05/27/2006
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I've driven a '98 Corolla for the past 7 years and the occasional Camry drive, so it was difficult to push me out of the Toyota family. When I went to buy a new car I narrowed it down to the under $22,000 range because I didn't want to spend THAT MUCH on a car, though I probably can easily. I ended up test driving the '06 Impreza, and this car and it was quite easy. The Civic was another option and a relative had recently bought one so I got to play with that a bit. But it was really easy to decide. The tC has way more features, the looks, and the Toyota Camry reliability in it for the same price.
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10,000 Miles, 6 Month Review
Jeff, 05/28/2006
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I just hit 10,000 miles after six months of driving everyday. The tC is a great car, fun to drive, averaging 27-28 miles per gallon, or 350 miles per tank. Did I mention that it is fun to drive? It offers more room than most two door sport cars. My biggest complaint is that it rattles. First the radio (dealer fixed it) now behind my head in the head liner area. It is going to the shop this week. The iPod radio is great. I have no regrets.
Best Small Car Bargain
steve, 06/08/2006
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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This car has shined and l don't mean just the paint. This is the best car l have owned since and l have owned 2 American cars and trucks, a German car, and an Audi A4. It reminds me a lot of that car but for thousands of dollars less.
2006 Scion tC
LT, 06/28/2006
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I researched several cars prior to getting a 2006 Scion tC. I test drove a 2006 Mustang and found the seats to still be uncomfortable, although an improvement over my 1997 model. I also test drove a 2006 Acura RSX and found that the tC handled better, is quieter, more comfortable to sit in, and cost several thousand less than a comparably equipped model. My only reservation about buying a tC was the age group Toyota targeted - I'm old enough to be their father! I bought the tC anyway. It's the Special Edition 2, and it turns heads. The only thing I added is tinted windows. It's fun to drive, hugs the road, handles better on wet roads than my old Mustang did, and I have fewer stops at the gas station.
My tC
RICK, 07/13/2006
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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This car provides more bang for the buck than its nearest competitors. It is fun to drive and admired by many as it drives by. It delivers great performance, outstanding features, and style. I am an auto/truck wholesale buyer by profession and I find the tC to be well worth the money! Toyota needs to add leather seats and Pearl White paint to their new models to further cut the competion down. The 2.4 Camry 4-cylinder motor delivers outstanding performance.
GO Scikotics!
ScionAngel, 07/17/2006
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I love this car. I belong to Scikotics your friendly neighborhood Scion club and we all enjoy Scion. I recommend this car for all ages. Many love it for the speed and at all costs try to go faster. I myself am interested in exterior customization and perfection!
My tC
actstwo, 07/20/2006
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This is truly a fun car to drive. Compared to other cars in it's class, you truly get more bang for the buck with the Scion tC.
Happily Surprised
Scionnut, 08/02/2006
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I love this car. It is very easy to drive even in rush hour and normal driving. Its suspension allows you to manuever much easier and with more control than any other car I have driven. I love the exterior customization overall looks. I am of the older generation and I was very happily surprised when I test drove this vehicle.
Excellent
Wes, 08/10/2006
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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The Scion tC is an excellent car for the money. It is very fun to drive!
I Love the Scion tC
Barb, 08/26/2006
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I was initially looking at a different vehicle, someone suggested the Scion to me as an economical car. I am so glad they did, I love the tC - the look, the color (Black Cherry), the price, and the great fuel economy. I highly recommend this vehicle to anyone looking, it's a sporty looking car, I love the sun/moon roofs, it gives a great ride and has great pickup for a 4 cylinder!
Nice Car
rissa223, 09/24/2006
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I really enjoy the Scion tC. I have had it for six months and bought it for my teenage daughter originally. Now, we're talking about buying her another one, because I just can't give it up. We were leasing an Infiniti G35, and I would have never dreamed that I would like something so much for less than $20,000 (and that was after adding some stuff like a TRD muffler, spoiler, rear, side-curtain airbags, and all-weather mats). It was time to return the G35 and get something else, but I think I'll just stick with the tC. It's a lot of fun. The only drawback is the dashboard interior - it looks cheap, like plastic. I have not had any problems with rattling or noise like I have read sometimes. This car is lots of fun.
2006 Scion tC
beckstc, 09/24/2006
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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The 2006 Scion tC is a great car. It is fun to drive, well built, and has a great sound system. I love it.
Nice Car
Sheel Shah, 10/02/2006
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I've had this car for a year. Done about 13,000 miles on it. I enjoy driving it daily. I love the sunroof and the moonroof and the alloy wheels. The car looks great..
Typically Toyota
FraVal, 10/05/2006
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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My wife started out wanting a Honda Civic. She test drove a Civic and then we visited the Toyota dealership where she test drove the Scion tC. We bought it based on good looks, value, and its much quieter ride than the Civic. She has driven the car since 5/06 with no problems. The car is reliable (typical Toyota), comfortable, good on gas and always gets a second glance. The Scion's automatic transmission shifts flawlessly and has good power from the time tested Camry 4-cyl engine. I highly recommend a test drive, you'll buy one too.
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Jessica, 10/11/2006
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I think the Scion tC is great, comfortable, and very spacious.
B-E-A-Utiful Car
Philip, 10/12/2006
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I've had my tC for a little over a year, now, and I'm still in love with it. I first saw the tC in a commercial and I've loved it from the very beginning. It has an amazing exterior look and awesome customization features for the exterior and interior. I customized my tC with exactly what I wanted in a car (flint mica color, spoiler, fog lights, all- weather floor mats, interior LED lights, cargo net), not to mention the already standard features (sun/moonroof, great sound system, etc). It drives/handles perfectly and I could not ask for more in a car. I would recommend this car for anyone! It's fun to drive and I give it two thumbs way up!
Love It
navydave, 10/28/2006
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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The Scion tC is by far the best car I've owned. If you haven't seen one, go check it out. Every corner is a neat feature you rarely find in other hatchbacks. Plus it is really roomy!
For Older People, too
Jan Marxreiter, 11/07/2006
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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When I needed a new car, I checked Honda, Mazda, Nissan, and Mitsubishi. My grown son said check out Scion. I had not heard of it. Well, we took it out for a test drive and I was sold. When I test drive, I take my son along and have him drive while I sit in the back seat. If I like a car sitting in the back seat, I know I will like it sitting in the front seat. A year later, I still enjoy driving my Scion so much. My son said that if I decide to get rid of it (ha ha) he gets first right over his three sisters. The price is incredible for all the features you get. One complaint - stop marketing to young people - old people love it too! Thank you Scion! Baby Boomer.
Great Car!
Rose, 11/17/2006
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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What a great, safe and economical car! I bought it for my teenage daughter. I enjoy driving it, and I've always driven Lexus models. We looked at used cars. I could not see buying someone else's problem. Again, this car is very safe and economical. The only negative is the air conditioner is really not good.. It's average in normal heat, but not good at all in extreme heat.
I Like It
SCIONRUNNER06, 01/11/2007
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Though the seats don't go back quite enough for me, I love my tC. I have a few upgrades and am very pleased with the results. It provides excellent bang for the buck.
Good for a Small Car
Mike, 01/22/2007
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Overall the Scion tC is a good car, although it is not the best car for me. At first I loved everything about the car but the more I used it the more I realized how little space was actually available in it. It has a great 4-cylinder engine that is quicker than you would expect. The ride is a little rough and the seats are not very comfortable. However, the interior visually is very appealing. One note: I got the Scion Sirius installation when I bought the car--big mistake! The radio flashed the antenna and neither the dealer or Scion could help. I eventually I re-routed the antenna and installed a plug and play Sirius tuner and quit using the Scion installed one.
My Scion tC....a Dream Come True!
streaknzac, 02/13/2007
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I absolutely fell in love with this car the moment I laid eyes on it! It's basically an all around great sports car for the modern society we live in today. It's a very affordable new car with excellent fuel economy. Its sleek, yet simple design is very captivating just knowing that how you buy it stock is still satisfying because you know people"s heads turn when they see this car driving through the city. Also knowing that the amount of customization is practically endless. It is a wonderful feeling because you can have a one of a kind vehicle. The performance is just another area that ceased to amaze me! I love this car so much and am proud to be the owner of one.
Best in Small Car Its Class
O, 02/14/2007
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Before I bought the \tC I researched and test drove the Civic, RSX, and Eclipse. The tC offers the most interior room and most back seat comfort by far. It doesnt handle at all like a sports car, but the ride is smooth, its acceleration is peppy and its handling is accurate. I bought the iPod compatible radio which is fun, but the sound quality is greatly lacking. The seats are very comfortable for a small person and so far it has handled quite nicely in the snow!
Good Car in the $16,000 - $22,000 Market
Muthu, 02/02/2007
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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The Pros: 1. A great engine, 2.4L with 160hp. It has amazing pickup and good speed. 2. Tons of standard options and a great roof. 3. A great price on a vehicle that doesn't depreciate quickly. 4. Good enough fuel economy for a fast car. Cons: 1. The car's wheels spin during initial start, a better differential is needed. This same issue creates an uncomfortable driving experience in turns and in the rain. 2. There is some noise in the hatchback 3. I wish the steering audio controls were better 4. I am 6 feet 2 inches tall. I wish the seat's head rest was better. 5. I really wanted to get a yellow or red color but the best sporty one that I have seen is the white.
Great Looks, Great Value!
martin, 02/24/2007
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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My tC replaced an 03' Lexus GS 300 and so far has done so without regret. It's standard equipment package, including the more than adequate 160 hp, 163 lb.-ft. 2.4L VVTI engine leaves little room for any "wish you had's" while enjoying the drive. The tC's styling separates the car from it's competitors by offering clean lines and a smart simplicity that turns head's. Other than getting slightly bellow "excellent" fuel economy and a sound system that's so poor it's laughable the Scion tC provided me great value for my dollar as well as that warm feeling we all get when driving something that looks as good as it gets. Do the research and test drives with it's competition and you'll agree.
Great Car
methuen22, 03/19/2007
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This car is really great. I have no real concerns about it.
Mixed feelings on my tC
RichNYSME, 03/23/2007
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I purchased my Scion tC to replace my 98 Nissan 200sx-ser which was a fabulous car. I love the exterior styling, handling, comfort, and overall feel of the car. My biggest dissapointment is in the build quality. I've owned many Japanese cars over the years from Honda, Mazda, and Nissan without any problems; this is my first new Toyota purchase and I fully expected legendary Toyota quality on this car. I haven't gotten it. The paint is very delicate, scratching very easily. Interior quality is fair at best, my driver's seat is showing a lot of wear, and the interior panels get scratched very easily. I'm not rough on cars at all and this one is holding up badly at only 18 months old.
Very nice affordable car
ohsosmooth1, 04/12/2007
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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My girlfriend and I financed a tC last year, and it rides very cool. I'm not much of a manual driver, so for me it's a great car. I'm also just under 6'6" and it has a lot more room behind the wheel than I thought it would. It gets great mileage, has a decent sound system (which we upgraded), and already has an exterior look that only requires ground effects for that street racing look. However, I wouldn't recommend factory upgrades for the car. Other racing dealers are way cheaper that Scion. Start off adding an Injen Cold Air Intake, and any catback exhaust for fun. Enjoy the ride
Surprising
Jason, 03/29/2007
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I love my tC. It's the first car I bought for myself (my dad bought me a Wrangler and an F150 before that). I wanted a car with good gas mileage without looking like a Geo. The tC gives me around 24-28 mpg which is above average, but not the best. What catches you off guard with the tC is the speed. This car likes to go fast, but it's engine isn't abnoxiously loud when you hit speeds in excess of 100 mph. It's 0-60 isn't anything to brag about, but Toyota makes a supercharger for the tC if you want to tweak the engine.
Awesome
john smith, 10/12/2007
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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It is awesome with all of the features and accessories. it is also very fun to show off and fun to drive.
All around affordable fun vehicle
justin_milller, 09/05/2007
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This car has been the best vehicle I have owned and my fiance and I will probably not ever sell this car do to that. It is a very fun car to drive and is not hard on my wallet.
Excellent first car
BigBoi, 10/17/2007
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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This Scion was my first car. All I can say is wow, this car is amazing. I literally can't keep myself out of it, and all I want to do is drive it. Great speed and pickup, as well as good fuel economy. It looks great including the standard 17'' rims. The only thing I don't really like concerning the tC is the steering wheel and the sound system. The steering wheel is relatively small, which causes a larger turning radius.
Such a nice car for what it costs.
joe, 10/25/2007
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I have had my tC until last week when it got wrecked at a car wash. I was so sad to see my car getting totaled right in front of my eyes. Anyways, this car has been an awesome experience and gave me lots and lots of fun while driving it. It had good power and maintained a decent fuel effeciency. It also added in a lot of standard features which is impossible to be equipped at the price with any other makes. Finally, it looks great inside and out and hasn't caused a single problem for over two years. Toyota has done a hell of a job.
Fun little car...
Nicole, 03/21/2008
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I've had this car for just over three weeks, I bought it at a Toyota dealer with 7,500 on it. I traded in a 02 Pontiac Grand Am GT in on this car, and do not regret it at all. This car picks up as fast if not faster than my old car(which had 175 HP), gets better gas mileage, and handles better. I've gotten a lot of compliments on the car already-and have taken it on a road trip (the seats were very comfortable for a longer drive). I wanted a car that I would be able to keep for at least 3 years without getting sick of it-I think that I made a great choice.
Odd?
Butler, 03/23/2008
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I searched for three months through all the newspaper adds, eBay, dealerships, and craigslist for this vehicle. In my findings I found that there are a lot with salvaged titles or accidents with the TC. Most of these accidents are from a front-end collision. Makes me wonder if there is an issue with its braking system. Either way, I dont know enough about cars to research the idea. It Could just be that its fun to drive and fast, so people get in a lot of accidents.It is odd though?!?!?
instant attitude.
ikbot, 03/25/2008
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I have owned this car for two years now and I am ready to write a review. The low sloping roof reminds me of the custom 1950s mercs. The monster sunroofs add to the attitude. As far as performance goes, I have no complaints. The manual transmission model comes with a 4:20 final gear ratio. (them's drag racing gears). The 5 speed can take a little bit to get used to with the electronic throttle control, but once you get it figured out you will own the road. To sum it up, this is the best car I have ever owned. If this car were $5,000 more, I would pay it and still be just as content. As far as fuel economy goes.I have averaged 40 mpg on long trips at 65 mph. Much better than advertised.
it could be so much better
Dean C, 07/31/2019
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought it 3 years ago, and got screwed by the dealer, but after having most of the major engine systems replaced, its not a bad little car. What they don't tell you about is the exploding moon roof in high heats ( Nevada heat with air conditioner on) and exploding GLASS wind break for moon roof. It is not recommended that you drive over 45 mph with your moon roof open.. WTF More info on line, about the recalls and "fix". 24-26 MPG non commuting city, wish that was better. Its got some get up and go but its hard to maintain that speed for long. Best freeway cruising speed is only 70ish, anything over 80 for long distances, sucks. I'm 6'4" and fit remarkably well in the drivers seat. Its a fairly easy car to work on. The lift gate latch is a common problem, but easily replaceable your self. Dealer wanted $750+ to replace the moon roof glass wind shield, my cost under $100 and 45 minutes, same with the lift gate latch. $120 OEM part, already painted, 20 minutes to change out. Would I buy another one? Most likely no but I would by a second generation tC. it seems to have less issues, and much better styling. There's a few great Scion forums on line, with lots of useful info. It may be a Toyota under it all but Toyota doesn't stand by the Scion line at all.
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what happened
bryanjz2, 10/26/2005
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful
I had this car for six months and all was going well until I came home from work one day. I was in the house for five minutes and my car spontaniously combusted. They told me it was an electrical short. Enjoy!!!!!!!
Scion TC
Angela, 07/18/2005
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased this vehicle several months ago and so far I am satisfied with it. I love the design of the car, but the driver seat sits strange next to the window and it seems you have to sit a ways back or it seemes as if in the windshield. It is very sporty and seats are not very comfy at all. It has pioneer stereo in it and I replaced it because even though Pioneer it was the cheapest and sounded horrible. The gas mileage seems really high for a small 4cyl car. I get less than it says I should. The 2 sunroofs are neat and only one opens and it is very loud when open. The ac is also very loud when on. The car is cute and it great for the money and is dependable because it is practically Toy.
FUN, FUN
OK2NVAZ, 05/01/2006
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I love this car. It is fun, fast, and the price is great. My friend has a tC also and he loves it too.
I will never buy another Scion
Mquez, 04/19/2019
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought the car with 140k miles on it. I only put 10k miles on the car and now problems have occurred. The car transmission has a leak along with a oil leak. I also need new shocks and struts. I would not recommend this car to anyone .
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great car bad motor!
She, 07/10/2009
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 6 people found this review helpful
I purchased it on my birthday as a gift to me! This was my first big car purchase. It had 40,000 mi on it and I loved the color, speed, drive and all. I absolutely loved my car! But after having it for not even two years the motor fails! Its only has 68,000 miles on it and it has a blown head gasket and a leaky water pump! Yea I know that's the same thing I said! A Toyota mechanic told me that there was nothing that I could have done to stop this from preventing because it is a manufacture problem! My car went thru the "good will" warranty review and got declined because I have never previously owned a Toyota, Lexus or scion and because I dont get dealership services!