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One great car for the money
GENE WAFFLE, 12/16/2009
2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Awesome vehicle for the money spent. I opted for the automatic for driving around DC and northern VA, shifting is a pain, car has excellent pickup for a four cylinder, good gas mileage ( I average around 30 city/34 on hwy loaded with features, power windows/locks, power sun roof, great stereo sound for stock system, great looking alloy wheels quite decent in snow so far with stock tires (Yokohama S32a) I really love the car, put on spoiler and really looks sharp which seems like no one else in NY does. And this car is not just for young people, I am 42 and I love it
Excellent Choice
Fred, 05/14/2010
2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Purchased this car in 2008 for my daughter. Now going on the third year. Absolutely no problems other than stock tires seem to be wearing a bit. Gas mileage is adequate considering the larger 4cy. For the money this was a wonderful selection. As a bonus, daughter loves the vehicle. I offered to replace it with a 2008 Civic EX-L Coupe but she would not part with the TC. In my mind, that says a lot about the TC. This is one vehicle that Toyota successfully met its target market.
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Bestttt Carrr EVER
Awesomenesss, 05/20/2010
2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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This is my first very own car, It is the best choice i have ever made. Picks up speed really fast, very reliable and very fun to drive. I cant imagine anyone not liking this car.
Good Price
Edward, 02/11/2008
2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I have had my tC since October, I did not even know that Scion even made this model. I was giving up on the new car search and I cam arcoss the tC. I love my car. Great speed, great cornering and nice look. The price was also wonderful. Thanks
First New Car
Bill Brasky, 02/16/2008
2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This is my first new car purchase. After looking for a quality sporty 2-door car. It was a easy decision after comparing the features, quality, performance, and price. Once you add the features the tC has to a car like a Civic, or Tiberon the tC is a much better value. One of the nicest things about buying this car is that the Scion dealerships do not add any unnecessary features, you get to choose was added features when you buy the car. They just give you a well appointed blank canvass to have fun expressing yourself with. My Scion dealership even drove over 300 miles to get the color car I wanted and in a short amount of time. Plus this car looks really cool and is fun to drive.
Wow, Amazing Car! I Love It
Becka=), 02/26/2008
2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I am the type of person who cannot stick w/1 car for very long. I tend to trade in every 6 months to a year. But this car is different. I absolutely love it and have no buyers remorse. I always get looks and comments from people on how much they like it. And it is way affordable for a brand new car and all the things you are getting standard with it. In fact, people think it is a lot more expensive than it really is. With this car you deifintly ride in style and comfort. No blind spots, easy to see. I also have 2 kids who ride in car seats in the back seat daily. Although this is a 2 door I have no inconveinences or space problems. So roomy. I love this car! It's sexy, reliable, and fun!
08 tC
Kimy, 06/20/2007
2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I wish it had come standard with the spoiler. Other than that, I love it. The back is very roomy and there is a lot of storage space!
Very exciting car!
Kevin Khaotic, 07/07/2007
2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I purchased a 2008 Scion tC with fog lights, pedestal spoiler and premium sound system. Overall I am very impressed with its performance. It handles turns very well and has a bite to it when accelerating. The sound system is good and the car is very quiet, and responsive. A couple of things about it though, it has a cigarette lighter built in but no ash tray. It has an auxiliary mode for an iPod but no place to plug an iPod in. These are all optional features I did not get but in hindsight should have. The bucket seats are nice but a little stiff making long rides a bit tiring, and the back window provides a couple of blind spots but overall the car is very fun to drive.
Very overall nice ride!
Trig, 07/19/2007
2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I am very impressed with this year's tC. I love the new tail lights and orange illumation in the dash. Rides very smooth and quiet for a sports-like car. The price isn't bad either (for everything that comes standard). Highly recommended to anyone who loves a nice ride with pretty good pick up.
It's a well built car, original, smooth.
Dtc, 07/21/2007
2008 Scion tC Spec 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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It's worth every penny, custom it out the way you want. It's designed by Lexus so you know you're getting quality. I get about 22 mpg and I have a 6.5 mile drive to work. I think they could have designed the seats better but that can be fixed with custom leather. But I would have lowered it a little more from the factory. Overall I feel that I made a good decision buying this car. The car is much quieter than I thought but the toyoguard package was well worth the money. Toyota has quality products period.
Great car
wizard2788, 08/08/2007
2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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It's a pretty good car for an affordable price. Very good looking and decent mileage as well as performance. Comes with lots of great standard features and no need to spend more time/money trying to add features.
Good car
Tyler, 09/20/2007
2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Overall, very good quality for the money. I average 26-29 mpg mixed highway and city driving; if you drive the car like a maniac, your fuel efficiency won't be as good. Interior looks nice, but can tell it's where Toyota performed it's cost-cutting. Sound system is awesome, iPod connectivity is cool (and yes, it does come standard with the port to connect it, contrary to what other people have said). Few rattles here and there, but relatively smooth ride. Could use more HP, but power is very good for 4 cylinder. Head room will definitely be a problem for taller drivers though, but lots of leg room available in back seat. Exterior looks awesome, especially with pedestal spoiler.
Well built, well equipped
ScionTc59, 09/27/2007
2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I compared similar models in the tC's price range (Mazda3, Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra) and found this to be the best bang for the buck, very well equipped, and lots of room for modifications. Very smooth and quiet ride, could be a bit roomier as I am tall (6'4") but I fit ok. Looks great and overall fit and finish are excellent! Would highly recommend!
Best car so far!!!
lauchard, 08/02/2007
2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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After going from my 13 yr old base style Corolla to this standard loaded out car I feel like I've hit the jackpot for a great price. I absolutely love it. It has pep and looks very smart. This is my favorite car I've ever had. Well worth every penny even if you don't add a thing. Feels like I'm gliding on glass it is so smooth. With the Toyota name behind it you can't go wrong. Get one!!
A great value
RemKit, 10/06/2007
2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Great 2 door car for the money. Nice set of features that come standard and vast array of options and TRD performance upgrades. Making this a performance car might not be worth the money, but a few performance tweaks could make an everyday driver happy. I agree with many others that a rear wiper would definitely come in handy. A major problem in customization for tires. 2008 tC comes with Z rated tires! Sounds great if you are taking this thing to the track, but for everyday driving they are completely unnecessary & expensive. There is no downgrade option for all weather tires - big mistake for car buyers who know what they want.
2008 Scion tC
scribble, 07/22/2007
2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Absolutely wonderful car! It has a good deal of power for a 4 cylinder, and despite the mileage ratings I'm averaging 27-28 mpg with mixed city and highway driving. The tC comes loaded from the factory with everything a buyer could want. The upgraded stereo is worth the extra price and sounds awesome (for most users at least). I have no regrets about buying this car.
I Love My Car!!
Dezire, 08/06/2007
2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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As an owner I say it is a very sporty and classy car with a lot of power and is smooth to drive. I'll recommend this car to anyone!
Best bang for the buck
Vladimir, 08/04/2007
2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Excellent car for the money. You simply can not find a car at this price with so many features. The engine is very "torquey" for a 4 cylinder and delivers great acceleration. The number of additions available to this car is also amazing. The gas mileage is good, but isn't outstanding. The new headlights and tailights really made the exterior go from average looking to attractive looking (especially with the pedestal spoiler). The manual transmision shifts very well, just as well as my old prelude. The handling is ok, could be more responsive.
It's worth the money you pay
DsTC, 09/17/2007
2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I would recommend this car - for the money that you pay it's the best. It's not something I would try to make fast, it's a four cylinder. It's reliable and has just enough HP to get it done.
Great Car!!
rvart06, 09/20/2007
2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I have owned this car for about a week and a half now and I'm pretty satisfied with it. I was told by the selling agent at the dealership that the car goes through tires quickly, which is really its only negative aspect. I was told one set of tires will last about 1 mile/15,000 miles. The car handles decently, with satisfying acceleration. The braking is a tad on the weaker side, probably because the car is 3000 lbs. Also, when taking a sharp turn at higher speeds (around a corner for example) there is considerable body roll. But other than these minor things, the car is great!! Great features for the price, fun to drive, great body styling!
Affordable and Fun to Drive
Mike Nemo, 09/18/2007
2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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This car is definitely more fun to drive than a Mazda3, Mitsubishi Lancer or Eclipse. It handles great on the highway and on back roads. Brakes are excellent. It really turns people's heads when you pass. It is affordable and with so many factory accessories very easy to customize from the initial purchase.
Great buy, fun to drive
Michael, 09/29/2007
2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I've had this car for one week now, and have driven 500 miles. My first impression: pros: fun to drive, decent stock handling, fairly quick. So many great standard features, things like 2 sunroofs, cruise control, remote unlock. Very impressive stock stereo. Low price tag. Exterior and interior styling. Roomy. Cons: stock tires don't have amazing performance. That's all I can really think of. Overall: you can't beat the features for the price. It's a great car, fun to drive, looks amazing, roomy, comfortable, well built. I don't really have anything bad to say besides the fact that it doesn't come with great tires.
Bad paint
Terry, 10/23/2007
2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I have only put 5,000 miles on the car. I do 90% highway driving and at 65 mph get 32-34 mpg. It's a good looking car, comfortable, has decent performance with good mileage for performance level. The biggest problem is the paint is thin and gets a lot of chips and this is in summer time driving. I have noted this chip comment from several reviews dating back to the orginal car and would think that Toyota would fix the problem by 2008!
One Awesome Car!!
50tito50, 10/16/2007
2008 Scion tC Spec 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I just wanted to say that I just love my 2008 Toyota Scion tC! It's just what I needed! With the capability to upgrade whenever money is in the bank and with tons of parts to choose from I know that I would never be completely satisfied until I deck mine out 120%!!! Thank you Toyota for putting out such a nice vehicle that people like me can be proud of!
This car rocks
tigerfan, 11/17/2007
2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Really enjoy interstate off ramps and merging into traffic. The tC looks like a 2 dr but is a hatch back and the seats fold flat which gives me a bunch of room to haul stuff. Fuel enonomy is great around 25-27 city and well over 30 on the highway and I drive 75-80.
Great car for fair price
Zed1003, 03/13/2008
2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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This is a great car for a young person. Not a lot of head room so anyone of 6'2 this ain't the car for you. All the available options are awesome and cheap compared to other places. Good handling and well built. The paint is very thin, I would put a coat of wax on the car as soon as I bought it Toyota is famous for thin paint. But this is an awesome car, I would recommend it to anyone. It is an eye catcher on the road and girls love them guys. I would suggest that they add a rear windsheild wiper. I love this car though and I would buy another one tommorow just not in black again. Fun car to drive.
No Regrets
Adam, 03/17/2008
2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This is my first NEW car purchase. I am really impressed. From the audio system, to the comfort, to the steering, it all feels very "sports car." This car is actually replacing the Toyota replacement, the Celica GT-S. Now, it's not as fast as my Celica, but with the 5MT it is very smooth. The light short-shift clutch is very easy (a great car for beginners), and with the 18" Scion Upgraded wheels I put on, the steering is very aggressive. The upgraded Pioneer Audio with iPod is very bass-friendly and sounds really good to my surprise. The interior space was MUCH better than I expected and the reclining second row is very convenient, since hatchbacks are usually cramped. 7 Airbags
This car rocks!
John, 03/18/2008
2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I just bought this car a week ago. It is just amazing. I have been wanting one for almost 2 years now, so I just went ahead and did it. I had just bought a 2007 hyundai elantra in 12/06, so I traded it in for this. My first tank of gas got me almost 28 mpg, which is exactly what I was getting in the elantra.
Love this car...with just a few ideas...
Larz Hanson, 03/20/2008
2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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My tC provides more of a "sport car" feel than many other "sporty" cars competing against it for market share. Cornering is flat and "planted", giving a great sense of confidence and solid feel. The suspension is properly firm...the way a good sports car should be...but still offers a nice, smooth ride quality. Acceleration can be very strong if you stomp the gas, but then you pay for it next time at the gas station. That may be the biggest thing I'd change if I could help design the next tC update...I think the transmission should include one more gear - a good overdrive to improve gas mileage. The tC is small, while its engine has plenty of torque. An overdrive might give well over 30mpg.
the right car for you
the best car for you, 03/24/2008
2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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This car was my dream car. I now own one beautiful 2008 scion tc and I am proud of it. It has a ton of Nice features that come standard. This car was my first car and I am in high school at the age of 16.This little car is a fast little booger. When you are driving you don't hear the cars when you go past them. It is built on racing suspension and other race car stuff so it drives really smooth and comfortable. The gas mileage on this thing is awesome. My parents surprised me with it one day and I already wanted one so I was very happy. All my friends love it and my younger brothers want it. I am soon getting a spoiler and a Nice catback exhaust and an air intake system on it to make it More fast. Buy one
Awesome car..competition cant come close
CaptainJJg29, 04/07/2008
2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I am a very satisfied new owner of the 2008 Scion TC. To start, I looked at several competitors before deciding on the Scion and found for the money, the scion could not be beat. I made several modifications to the car, but still kept it at a better price point than the others. It is very fun to drive with a great sporty look while maintaining great gas mileage. Well worth it with the 2008 changes. In each case, its a great new upgrade!
Very happy customer
King-KJ, 12/11/2007
2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I chose this car over the honda civic, and mitsubishi lancer. Bottom line: More bang for your buck. It's better built than mitsubishi being thats its a toyota, and more features while being cheaper than the civic. I love the blue ribbon metallic color, and turns heads often. I put the pedestal spoiler and scion license frame on, obx shift knob and racing pedals, and the scion 2 in 1 floor mats. Ample space as well as a very good stock sound system. Plenty of bass, so all I did was put in 6.5" infinty ref. series speakers in the front and back, and it sounds perfect. Good power and handling, with ample room for 5 people, or hauling alot of stuff. I love everything about it.
Replacement for Corolla
Nice Choice, 04/14/2008
2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Needed a safe vehicle, but also a cool vehicle, for a teenager who will be driving shortly. Had settled on a Mazda 3. Thankfully, the Mazda dealer low balled us on our trade. Good thing. Viewed a new TC after leaving Mazda dealer and immediately went to the nearest Scion dealer to take a closer look. Obviously, the teenager fell in love with the TC. Wife also fell for it. Have had it a bit and couldn't be more pleased. Good value for the money. I am over 50 and I love driving the vehicle.
Glad to trade in the 07 Cobalt LTZ
Sean, 04/17/2008
2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I traded in the 2007 cobalt ltz for the tc when I saw it in town. This car is amazing, the looks is great black top on White. Pioneer cd player/ipod just wonderful. I'm really surprised how comfy and roomy the car is. Since its a coupe I assumed how small it will be inside. This is a car I will be keeping around for years or till a new and improved tC comes out. And yes the girls do love it. ; ]
Stylish, sporty, and practical
shawn , 04/29/2008
2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Because of reliability issues, I traded a 2000 VW Jetta for this car and have gotten more horsepower, more fuel economy, and next to no maintenance/reliability hassles. It has the look of an expensive infinity or Lexus sports cars. However, despite how the scion brand encourages owners to customize, there is no choice in interior colors and leather upgrades are very limited to seating only. There is lots of road noise and the ride is very firm, but considering this is probably how most sports cars ride I suppose it adds to the feel.
Great car
alanegr, 04/28/2008
2008 Scion tC Spec 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I got this car at the beginning of November last year and I am very pleased with it. This car is fun to drive and very economical on gas especially for a young people. We like to spend our money in something else besides gas
Not your average little car...
Tim Searson, 05/26/2008
2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Being close to 60, I felt odd looking at a car that's the favorite of tweakers. I traded in a 2002 Toyota Solara because I wanted better gas mileage and I'd heard that 2008 was the last for the Solara, so it was out. I wanted a coupe, but the Yaris was too small so I looked at the Scion tC. I was surprised to find there wasn't any haggling about the price - what you see is what you get, but the dealer was very generous on my trade-in. I was amazed at the big interior; even bigger than the Solara. I miss the Solara's leather seats and the cushy interior, but the tC is comfortable and the ride is smooth. And I love the upgraded Pioneer sound system! Wish I'd opted for the navigation system.
Great car
Nayoel, 10/17/2023
2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I love my scion tc. It's a great little car. Drives great. It's comfortable
good car
brett, 11/20/2008
2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
love it how ever it needs more power
Nice Car For Money
YungandFun, 04/02/2008
2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I have had my tC for 5 months and I'm still in love with it. Every time i go out to my car i smile because of how GREAT it looks. I am a college student and it always turns heads especially with the sunroof open.