im looking to buy a scion tc..is it a good car? does anyone know anything about it?

I've got the '04 Scion TC and it's a good value car. I'm going on 45K miles without repairs and I ride the hell out of it. You get your monies worth with all the amenities that come standard. It's a cheap car that doesn't feel cheap.

The performance is decent. The TC is not a nimble car and heavy for a 2-door. Gas mileage is the sore spot. I'm hovering at 21mpg, probably 50/50 city & highway. The sticker lied.

TC is an economy car that doesn't make the compromises you'd expect. Just don't expect a sporty car or the best mileage ;)

The Scion tC is a very decent car for a very decent price. You get your money's worth! I bought myself a 07' tC spec package. I'm happy with my investment. You can, at the dealership, get accessories: like the ground effects kit, spoiler, TRD lowering spring, OBX shift knobs, TRD exhaust, TRD Supercharger and a few other things.

I got none of the above. Simply because I wanna customize my own ride without spending a whole lot from the "dealership." I'm sure you know what I mean. Gas is okay, not that great, I agree with most answers here. 161 hp. . . minus tranny loss . . . so you've got about 147 hp at the wheels. Not too shabby. Want more HP? sooooo many aftermarket parts and you'll be doing 200+ in no time. Goodluck and I'd say TEST DRIVE that baby and feel it for yourelf!

The tC is a great car. The only problem I have for this car so far is blind spots. You just have to look more carefully and observe for a little longer before backing up and merging lanes. Or maybe it's just me not so used to driving a car that is low. Good luck with your car search. (Come join the Scion gang!!) lol

It is an excellent car! Great price and value, my only issue with it is it's small.

they also have a supercharged tc with 311 whp. it was fast. i like the boxy breed tho.

I've done my research on it, and am planning on buy one in July. Consumer guide best buy!!! Has the sporty looks that people like, the features of a more expensive luxury car and the reliability of Toyota behind it's name. I've spent numerous hours looking into any flaws or tech. problems and really the major only concern I've heard was there is too little room in the rear. Well it is a hatchback, so if people wanted more room, go get an SUV or something lol. And no, it's not a chick car!! :) Put the TRD exhaust and muffler with the rear ped spolier on it and you got your one hell of a car my friend. Of course you can always look into putting in the TRD turbo lol. But overall, gas mileage 23/30 is good, 160 hp is all I really need and it has the great looks! I fell in love with this car and I drive a 05 civic ex and I find this to be much better then my little economy car. On a scale of 1-10 I rank it about a 9.8 Do what you think is best for you, but overall the Tc is an excellent choice!!! I don't see where you can go wrong! Good luck!

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The Scion tC is an awesome car and would make a great first car due to its high build quality and reliability. I have had to opportunity to extensively drive a Scion tC and they are very fun and comfortable, has a good sounding stereo, and several standard safety features that other car in its class do not have. And it is safe in a collision. My best friend and 2 of her friends were struck from behind at approx 60 mph while at a stop, and no one in the car was hurt. I was amazing considering the rear bumper was almost in the back seat.
Its a good looking car to with made aftermarket parts available to customize your car. The standard moonroof is also a welcome feature to let the wind run through your hair in all seasons. It has keyless entry, anti lock brakes. I can not think of any bad things to say about the car.
I will say compare the price of a new one to a used. It may be worth your time.

Hope this helps you!

i own a tc. and its a really great car. a lot of things that are deemed luxury are standard. there is also options to do it yourself (like oil change and the like) its an entry level car for those who never had one. i highly recommend one. gas is not to bad, but i travel far so that is expected

My best friend drives one, and I test drove one at a dealer. Its nice and drives great, but eats up alot of gas from what I hear. I prefer a 4 door i felt like the car was to small for me, but if you like small cars go for it!

go to www.edmunds.com and look for the new car reviews link, then enter your car of choice. It's a really good website.

it is a pretty nice car. It is mostly a teen car tho.