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Used 2008 Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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2.88 out of 5 stars

Cheaply Made

ken117, Ashburn, VA, 05/20/2013
Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Had a 2008 Scion TC for a bit longer than five years. While not the worst vehicle I have owned, that would be a Dodge, after five years the overall cheapness of the vehicle was starting to show. For example, the rear hatch latch simply broke one day. Another, the paint is so thin and soft it scratches at every opportunity. To be honest, I was happy to be rid of the TC.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

I love my car!!

junebug, 08/16/2007
Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

The car is great! No complaints. Got the navigation system and the security system and the extras are worth it for me. The sunroof is cool!

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2.75 out of 5 stars

Save your money and Buy a Honda!

Scion TC, 07/23/2010
Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

This is the worst car I have ever purchased. I have already experienced auto window issues. When the weather is cold my trunk door will not stay open hitting me in the head and after only 2 years of owning it I have been left stranded and need to replace the battery. On a still newer car I do not expect to have any of these issues and have never experienced them on any previous cars I have owned. Yes this car is cheap and cheaply made! I will never buy another Toyota product.

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5 out of 5 stars

Oil problems at 47000 miles

acguy2, Brunswick, OH, 05/21/2011
Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 10 people found this review helpful

I have completly enjoyed my TC, looks great, fun to drive. Bought it new in july of '07. At 4700 miles I noticed the oil light came on. Checked the oil, found it wasn't even touching the stick, but it was time for my warranty oil change and took it in. Told them what was going on. I was told to drive it for half of the normal oil change period and bring it back. It ran out before that time. I took it in, they kept it for about 3 weeks. Said it was the valve stem seals and replaced them. Picked it up ater repair now the car sounds like a little hot rod, and vibrates, took it back, the machines the head, picked it up still sounds like a hot rod, no vibration, took it back, installed new motor.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Falls apart

LAMich, 08/24/2010
Scion tC 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 47 people found this review helpful

I've owned this car for more than 2 years and there always an issue. The original tires made the car lower than my previous car. So when I park head on, the high curb started pulling out the undercover. Next thing you know, my entire bumper is messed up because its attached to the undercover. A few months down the road, I had to replace all 4 tires after 35K miles. So when I finally fixed that, I hit a garbage bin which knock off my passenger side mirror. Then a couple months, the car wash "professional" managed to break off the rear hatchback garnish/handle when he cleaning the back. Next thing you know I hit a gutter/driveway and my undercover is bent. This car has been a headache.

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