Used 2006 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
This Car is Great
I have owned a 2004 Scion xA and a 2005 scion xA RS 2.0, then I bought my 2006 Ccion tC and this car is by far the best thing I have ever owned. It's quick, stylish, and very fun to drive.
Scion is Good
My Scion tC is great, except for a few interior squeaks which the dealership fixed. It is fast for what it is and the shifter is top notch. I love every gear in this car, torque is never an issue.
- Base 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $4,90019 mi away
- Base 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $6,995278 mi away
- Base 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $5,999338 mi away
Best in Small Car Its Class
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
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 car w/ one BIG problem
The paint began chipping on the car the first month I bought it (July of 2004). I have since gone to arbitration and spoken with many people about the ordeal and found the issue is widespread. The paint chips and peels extremely easily- unlike any other car I have had and I've had 4 other new cars. It is ridiculous. So ridiculous in fact, that Scion decided to inconspiculously change the Silver and Navy Blue colors to nearly identical colors (but different paint) for the '06 lineup. Way to go Scion- but you've still got one big problem, you won't have a ton of repeat buyers and brand loyalty to Toyota and Lexus when your cars have to get new paint jobs every year!