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It’s a corolla with an attitude problem
Jeremy, 05/01/2016
updated 05/01/2018
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 13 people found this review helpful
I recently sold this car after owning it two years. After owning a real car, I realized how awful this one is. It accelerates like a bloated whale. Because it’s a corolla with 3700lbs of garbage in it. Even with no power, it still only gets 21mpg combined. That’s pathetic. It only has two airbags. The seats are covered in an awful mesh that feels terrible. The center console is straight out of a corolla and equally as useless. Gearbox is clunky and began to lockout gears at 135k miles. Clutch is whatever. Just a corolla clutch. Electric throttle is unresponsive. The alternator core failed at 142k miles, right around the same time it sprung three large oil leaks. The trunk is electronic release for some reason. So if it doesn’t fall off which it does often, when the battery or alternator fail you lose your trunk. Rear seats might as well not exist. No room back there for anything. Cheap plastic dash means lots of rattles at higher miles. The dash cluster is a nice blue. I like that. But the indicator lights are a blinding white, so at night the high beams work great but you still can’t see because the high beam indicator blinds you. I had to put duct tape over it so I could actually see in low light conditions. CV Joints failed twice in 30k miles. Burns oil like mad. The car imo looks nice. It’s really disappointing that a car that looks so nice is so awful. If you’re on the market for a cheap economy car, just buy a corolla. That’s all this is, just with an attitude problem and a whored up frame. Do. Not. Buy. There’s a reason why Toyota killed Scion. They’re crap.
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Never let me down
Heather Pelley, 09/02/2016
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Reliable car, great price point, never had any big issues. It does consume quite a bit of oil in between oil changes so I add a few quarts here and there but no other real problems. I took several long road trips in this car and always felt safe. The only complaint I have is that there is a HUGE blind spot on the passenger side so you really have to turn your head and look, you cannot rely on the side view mirror.
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2005 Scion tC
mb, 06/22/2006
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I had a 2005 Scion tC that i just wrecked and totaled out about a week ago. I hit another car doing 45 mph and aside from being knocked unconcious from the airbags for about 15 min, I got only one minor scrach from the knee airbag as my only injury. I actually opened the door and walked away with no help at all. I give this car GREAT marks on saftey and performance and I'm about to get another to replace my toatled one. As for the people that talk bout gas, IT'S A SPORTS CAR! I averaged 30 mpg and NEVER under 28. This is the BEST car for the money. I love the car!
Very Fun to Drive
nkparimi, 12/08/2006
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
I'm pretty happy with my decision to buy a tC. It's great fun to drive, handles well, and I adore its looks. I got a rear spoiler, which improves its looks even more. I drive to work every day, and living in a city a coupe comes handy. Of course it could use a little more torque or hp (well, most cars could), but I would like to point out that I often find myself making turns on the highway at over 60 mph. It took me a while to get used to the gearbox (revving up to higher rms makes the gear shifts much smoother). And did I mention the gorgeous sunroof/moonroof?
Worth More Than It Costs
Kat from Atlanta, 02/15/2006
2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I had a 95 Chevy Camaro that had become very problematic and so I purchased a tC to replace it. The tC had the sporty look I wanted without a high price. The car rides very well and accelerates quickly. It was also nice to be able to customize it to make it personal and also to ensure that the additions would fit properly. The car blocks out a lot of outside noise. When I pull into my garage the sound of my dogs barking are now only a muffle. To top it off, Scion cars have been noted to be very reliable so it's great to know that this car can get me around safely. I definitely recommend this car to anyone who wants a lot of features and reliability without having to pay a fortune.