I bought a fake Toyota! Why does the CAR WIZARD love this 2013 Scion tC?
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- Опубліковано 20 сер 2024
- He finally listened to his own advice and bought a Toyota, well kind of. See why the CAR WIZARD 🧙♂️ loves this 2013 Scion tC.
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Its not just the tC that people beat on. Its ALL Scions! Almost every xB I see, including mine, has at least some noticeable body damage. The great thing is that they run forever, unless they have oil consumption issues but they largely fixed that on the 2.5L in the 2nd gen tC. Great buy and great color!
Not mine. I have a 2006 XB that looks great. Under 120K miles. Bought it from the original owner a few years ago. It’s been a great car.
I think people beat on all cars. It is hard to find a good clean used car, even for $20k
Its because they don't realize the caliber of the car they have. They assume it's just like another mazda or hyundai econobox, not realizing they have a car that is capable of running years and years with only oil changes.
Toyota and Honda make great vehicles I myself owe a 2004 acura RSX with over 200000 miles on it it still runs great
I have a 2011 xB, almost 300,000 km, still going strong!
Scion is an underrated yet amazing brand. Sadly it didn't get the love it deserved. Wish they would re release
I'm a delivery driver and I have owned a '14 tC for about two years now. By far the most reliable and dependable car I've ever owned. Fun zippy thing around town too. Handles great for what it is.
Hi there! Are you still loving your '14 tC? Do you own a manual or automatic? I am looking at the 3rd generation scion as well. Monogram series 2014. I am just trying to get some general advice and thoughts. Thank you.
@@saraseveryn8650awesome car.. I love my 2013
My 11 kept up with 2 brand new Harley big bores at lake Havasu last summer (father and son) they got out 10 feet and I got back beside them. They were surprised. I used a tent rain fly to hook to the rear bumper and the door latch u bolts in the jam, camped all over the west coast,Nevada, Arizona. Great car to do long drives
Im using my 09 tc for delivery as well, and BOY do I miss the mpg of my civic and scion xa! The tc is getting around 16 city! The fun factor is pretty high though, I do like all the extra torque.
This isn’t a fake Toyota, this IS a Toyota.
I own a 2013 tC and have been using since Oct 2019. As a young driver I have been loving the car and this video just makes me happy on the car I own. Thanks!
Does the interior in your tC rattle a lot? Mine does and it gets nerve wracking. But hey, at least it's reliable.
@@Metal7771 the interior on my 06 xB definitely does
@@Karmy. I can't imagine! 😆 that one definitely has miles on it.
@@Metal7771 just a couple miles under 178K
First car for me was my 2012 Scion tC. Bought it straight off the lot, brand new, and it has never let me down. Absolutely tremendous value for the money. I plan to keep mine forever. And every time I bring it to a shop to have maintenance, they ALWAYS say "wow this is in great condition" because most people that have these are just teen's first cars and they beat the hell out of them. I got mine as a teen too but it's been garage kept, in perfect condition since day 1, weekly washes. That's the thing. The people that keep these in good condition never want to sell them, that's another reason why you see so many beat up ones on the market. Those are from the folks that don't take care of them. I know I'm in the minority for having a pristine tC, and I know it's not the fastest or most expensive car around, but man, it is a joy to drive. And it gives me no issues. What more can one ask for?
I too have a second gen, and have kept it to the utmost conditions and definitely weekly washes...it's a manual and I love it, will never get rid of it and it's just amazing!
I have a 2011 with all the TRD upgrades. Like you I wash it every other week and use spray wax to maintain the paint and I also keep the interior in good shape. My friend saw it the other day, and thought it was a brand new car lol. Little did he know it's 10 years old.
Quentin how is it driving a manual as your daily driver ? I am looking for scion as my daily driver but I don’t know if I should get a manual or not! I would appreciate any advice and if you can let me know what’s the best place to search for used scions. thank you
@@boutrosebba7258 If you live in a heavily populated area qnd or do a lot of highway driving with any heavy traffic it can become annoying most definitely qs you have to keep switching gears, although depending on your perspective you might see it as a good workout for the legs! Overall they are great dependable reliable cars at the end of the day. As far as finding one I would suggest looking on the Craigslist website for your area or possibly a app used to sell cars like possibly offerup or even try the newspaper listings. I wish you the best of luck my friend.
Quentin thanks !! I really appreciate it! I live in the Ohio, not so crowded in here
I had two tC. I recently sold a manual 2011 tC earlier this year and currently own a manual 2014 10 Series tC. These are great cars for a grocery getter, fun weekend warrior and great for a young family. Definitely undervalued and hard to come by these days.
I have a 2011 with a 6 speed. Bought it “dealer used/new” in 2011. 195,000 trouble free miles later, it has NEVER used oil or needed major maintenance other than the throw out bearing replacement (typical problem with this 6 speed). It’s still super clean inside and out. I can’t wait to show up to a cars and coffee with it 15 years from now and it still be as clean as the day I bought it.
Quite a shame that people treat them like they're throwaway cars. I quite like Scion. The closest thing we ever got from the brand was the iQ (sold as a Toyota iQ) and the iM (sold as a Toyota Auris)
^The iM was basically a slightly cheaper Corolla Hatch --good buy!
I had a first Gen tC with the 2.4l 2AZ. Solid car and could be bought with a manual. Both gens could be made into sleepers with proper tuning. My oldest brother has built his 1st gen’s engine to handle 1000 bhp and is running it at 600. The second gens have the same engine used in FD by Jonathan Castro’s Brz and Ryan Tuerk’s Corolla Hatch. Both engines aren’t very known in the tuner community so build them is cheap and you can still find some pretty good ones out there.
@@TacoBurgalur ehh the aftermarket for the tC is pretty dried up and you need to run piggyback engine management to tune them. Great first “tuner” car though as long as you know what you’re getting into
@@lonniemurray4742 "Great first “tuner” car though..."
That's why you can't find any of these anymore in nice shape. Scion was promoted to a younger generation and a lot of guys and gals in the tuner scene went with it. I found a stock '09 Tc w/ 99k a few years ago that lasted to 220k over five years. Was a great car.
@@lonniemurray4742 yeah they never had support like Honda k series did.
the price point for these cars meant it was the first new car for many folks, and many of those buyers were younger. And unfortunately, many younger first time new car buyers are hard on their cars and don't always follow the maintenance schedule. So, these cars get banged around and used up. If you find a good clean Sion, it's worth the buy.
Great reliability! We owned one…loved the styling, but def not “sporty.” It was let down by a kind of low-rent interior. But yeah, it had zero issues and looked great from an exterior styling standpoint.
What did you expect in a budget car?
@@12w0
Some cheaper cars have decent interiors. The TC really does have a lot more hard plastic than a cheaper Corolla or a cheap VW or Hyundai.
You should get leather seat covers. I got a quality pair of the front seats in red wine color. Received tons of compliments because they look like they are from luxury cars. Definitely huge upgrade for the interior.
$9000 for an eight model year old economy car with 140,000 miles and body damage?! Crazy! The market is insane right now. A few years ago you could be a similar equipped NEW car for under $15k! Heck this car was only about $20k new. Makes no sense to me to buy used. Buy new and keep for 20+ years instead.
The daughter gonna be the "Flying-prelude daugther" for rest of life
Rip prelude
Amen
I own one of these and i absolutely love it. Same year and everything. Kudos to the wizard
Boy does this video make me feel great!!! I know this video was posted 2 years ago, but I purchased a 2011 tc (Same Nautical Blue)for my daughter with 113,000 miles for $3800!! Sure it has a few bumps and scrapes but the interior is spotless and it drives like a dream!!
I have a 2015 tC and I love it. Driving on curvy roads is an absolute blast.
You should get a metal oil filter housing. The plastic ones will start leaking at some point. Mine was less than 60k miles with some seepage so I replaced it sooner rather than later (although I was using a metal tool on the plastic housing)
I should have definitely bought this tC rather than my Altima with the CVT transmission
Bruh moment 👍🏻
That's a pretty funny joke though you made me laugh
We live and learn. Not all CVTs are terrible like the Nissan Jatco.
Main thing is to avoid jatco crap.
I had an old Subaru. Thing constantly had issues. High miles. I'm a single guy in my 20s. A friend had one of these and I fell in love. I finally got one. A 2016 tC 2 years ago.
It's not the fastest or most smooth riding. But I love my car. Reliable. No issues. Tons of room. I love that it's a hatchback which makes it easy to carry stuff.
I moved from NY to NC last year and fit a full size treadmill and everything else I own in it. These cars are underrated for sure.
Also, if you want a Toyota but can't afford a Toyota look at Scions. Their resale value is less than a typical Toyota but still has the same reliability.
I wanted one, couldn't find one for the right price. Got a honda fit manual hail damage. 08. Best made car I've ever owned.
@@diegomontoya8095 I'm not gonna lie it was very difficult. These cars aren't very common. Especially the 2nd generation from 2011-2016. I had went to a dealership and traded in my Subaru and they had to find my tc at an auction and sell it to me. I bought it with 34k on it. Now it has like 72
A couple things to note with these cars. The first generation from 2005-2010 have the 2az engine that burns oil.
The 2011-16 have the 2arfe engine that doesn't. I have an automatic. I wanted a Manual to learn but these cars especially the 11-16 have an issue with the manual transmission input shaft bearing and can be expensive to fix.
Lots of owners have complained and Toyota hasn't done anything about it. I've seen people pay over 1000 bucks to fix that. That's why I stuck with the automatic since Toyota automatics are super reliable.
Bumper clips break alot on these so just because the bumper clip is a lil messed up doesn't mean it was a wreck necessarily.
@@m-droradio1483 Thanks for the insights on the 2nd gen cars. I have a '08 first gen. Other than burning oil. My car now spits oil (need to replace valve cover gasket) but because of that Toyota badge it refuses to overheat and I still keep my foot on the gas 😁
1. The car looks great!!!
2. It sounds amazing, and no performance mods!
The muffler is a glasspack style which gives the car a sporty growl
3. The wheels are awesome
4. I love the body
The tC has been given the stamp of approval from the Car Wizard🔥
Every Toyota has a hard life, they take the hits and keep on ticking! Great video Wizard!
I bought a 2004 Camry V6 in 2013 with a 140k miles, 8 years later 265k miles and still running great!
So... I have a geo metro with 400k miles 50mpg
@@MrBlaze256 pretty amazing. That’s a Toyota engine in there?
I gotta 2004 Lexus RX330. I have 30,900!
Great buy, Wizard! I own a 2013 TC as my daily, and you seriously are hard pressed to find a better all-around car that meets decent looks, fun to drive, and absolute practicality. I've had mine as a second owner for 6 years, and literally no issues except hatch struts. Enjoy, glad to see this car here!
I've owned 5 scions. 3 xb's (2 first gens and a second gen) and 2 tC's (first gen and the redesigned later 2nd gen) Great car. Had the 6spd manual in the monogram edition (extra luxuries). Was my first brand new car. Probably shouldn't have sold it, but it was fun. Only issue I ever had was the pano roof would sometimes stick closed in the heat. Other than that, a LOT of fun.
That scion looks great! I remember when Toyota had all types of accessories, keychains, earbuds, etc.
My wife and I bought the first Scion (TC) sold in Texas back in the day. Might as well have been a Lamborghini with all the attention that car got. Everyone asked what it was.
Really every1 asked,are they mad!🤯🤔🤯😮🤯
@@craigmorgan4676 Info about new cars was harder to come by back then. This was before youtube even existed.
@@johntyson the TC and UA-cam both started in 2005. Besides, the internet preceeded that by a long shot. To suggest there just wasn't much info floating around when the TC first made it to Texas is ridiculous. It's simple. Most people aren't car people so don't know anything about when something new is coming. So when they first see something they've never seen before that is attractive enough to catch their eye, then sure people will ask.
@@rxtuninginc8444 I heard people were mistaking Red Hyundai Genesis Coupe's for Ferraris! lol
@@SI0AX ha a Hyundai pos a Ferrari? Maybe to the ultra uneducated when it comes to vehicles or from 400 feet away.
I get the feeling Wizard doesn’t like fixing his own stuff, does it all day for others
After watching this, I just realized that this might actually be a revised 6th gen Celica. I have a 95 with over 300k miles and even the trunk light looks exactly similar. That engine looks very similar to my 7AFE even the motor mounts lol. The rear hatch, seats, and most of all, made in Japan. I might consider getting this now that you've showcased it. Been looking for a worthy replacement. And your remark about Audis needing work is spot on. I just sold my Q5 this year. Worst car ever made.
"Exactly Similar" what? 😅
The Engine is a 2.5 liter I4 2AR-FE and the chassis is from the 3th generation Toyota Avensis and so has nothing to do with the Celica. Buy one, this is a future classic!
The Scion FR-S is another fun one!
Never got these in the U.K.
@@oneflewoverthecuckoosnest2823 I said it's very similar. I just did the timing belt this year and the layout of accessories is almost the same (alternator, sp, starter,)
I had a 2010 tc and I absolutely loved that car! I’d still be driving it if I hadn’t changed jobs and needed an AWD. Great mileage and really fun to drive! I ordered mine with a manual and almost all of the TRD goodies added! Great little car for the price tag!
TRD goodies?what is that?I keep hearing about that on these tc posts
I have an 08 tC and it’s honeslty the most reliable car I’ve ever owned. Has been an absolute tank and survives everything I’ve ever thrown at it
I just wish they were faster or had a turbo option from factory.
@@rxtuninginc8444 I'll definitely pass on any turbocharged engine. I want a long lasting engine and with a turbo you won't ever have that
@@MN2_Kevin_Hill_1970 I wasn't suggesting for you. I want a fun car as a second car. I've had turbo cars last well over 200k. The TC is cool bit its slow and lethargic.
@@MN2_Kevin_Hill_1970 long lasting ? How long you gonna keep the damn car 20 years? Boring
@@rxtuninginc8444 yeah it’s definitely a little underpowered, and the fuel economy is good but isn’t anything to write home about. If you want a Corolla or a civic but want something with a little flair that can fit lots of stuff/people in it for it’s size you can’t go wrong. Mine has done 3 track days, 2 autoX seasons and put up with a whole lot of adolescent shenanigans, as well as a dependable partner on my 200 mile a day commute to work, so it has some shortcomings but is a really good car overall.
The TC's always looked like a $400k Lexus LFA transformed into a $20k car with a 4 cylinder. Always loved the styling.
What the hell looks like a LFA Lol
@@b-kingmotovlog2818 I'd buy something that looked exactly like a LFA for $20,000 no matter what engine. But yeah, NOTHING looks like a LFA except the $125,000 variety Lexus sells.
Lmao, it looks nothing like an LFA. What the fuck are you talking about
What the fuck are you saying
My Scion XA was so much fun to drive. It was peppy, tiny, and super reliable. It was my first car and I took it cross country multiple times. The Scions are a deal!
Just bought a 2012 identical to that one for a beater daily driver. It had the common input shaft bearing problem that plagued the 6 speed manual cars. Replaced all the bearings with new ones from Toyota and it's all good. Very solid car for 202k miles.
Ditto here! In fact, my 2011 6spd is in the shop for the second time with the same problem. Causing me to wonder if it's the transmission shop making errors or using the previous input shaft bearing before the TSB. Hoping I don't get charged again. Love everything else about the car!
Scions were supposed to appeal to a younger audience than Toyota has been getting. Low cost, simple, easy to mod. They are beat on because alot of these were first cars for new drivers.
Sleep?
David go and rewrite the first sentence so we know what you mean.
@@2amSpeedMerchant thanks, I can't even begin to explain it.
Then how come every single xB I see is being driven by people with gray hair? 🤔
@@brentboswell1294 supposed to be. Not how it turned out in many cases.
I just bought a 2015 Scion tC with 40k miles, in almost perfect shape. It's almost impossible to find any current videos about these cars. I appreciate you giving a second life to this model.
I just bought a 2005 Scion Tc last week. One Owner, 110k miles with a 5 speed. It’s absolutely MINT. I got really lucky that I found it. Hope you enjoy yours, I LOVE mine.
I had a '91 5-speed Camry Wagon that was still going strong in 2005 with over 330,000km. Was a top end model too with power windows and cruise control, I loved that car.
here the chevy Nomad toyota's reiteration . Delete the rear seat and you get a cave . This is what I did to my '13 Tc.
Bought 2014 scion TC with 108k miles for 9k recently. I like the second generation look much better. There were minor small damages on the exterior but not noticeable from walking distance. Got everything checked without issues and only needed to replace the rear brake rotors/pads and 1 side caliper. The car sound system is really good. The speed is decent surprisingly. I had a Mercedes with over 300HP before this car and the tc speed doesn't bother me at all. Tc saves me tons of gas too. I'm very happy about the purchase.
bought one kinda like it and i love mine too!
Our 2011 just rolled over 200k. No big issues so far and it just did a couple +1,000 mile road trips this year. Replacing the trans fluid is the ‘hardest’ normal maintenance item on this car. Check the sun visors as well to see if they stay in the ‘up’ position. Ours like to hang down an inch or so.
Congratulations Wizard on the new car!!! I also purchased a 2016 Tc RS 10.0 in August. Coincidentally I had the exact same missing and damaged parts as you do. The inner fender is simple but the dilemma is it has like five or six different push pins and screws to keep it in place. Just a heads up the only part that breaks easily is the driver-side cloth door armrest do not put too much weight on it or it will snap.
I have a 2015 tC and the manual shift cover came loose at 111k miles. Other than that, no issues except the hatch Back struts are wearing out. Best car I've ever owned and since the 1986 Corolla GT-S.
*It will run forever*
After all, it has the royalty mark of *quality:* TOYOTA.
Still driving my 2007 TC with 251,708 miles as of June 2024. No major repairs.
I remember looking at one of those when they were new a few years back. The only problem is that the stylish flat roof gives you less inside headroom. Since I’m really tall, this made it a no-go for me. If it had more headroom, I might be driving one of them now too…
I'm 5'10 but honestly it's hardly ever an issue since I lean back the seat a bit. I wonder how tall you are
@@kevinperalta9555 i'm 6'6" and my torso is longer than my legs, so it's doubly worse for me. There are cars/trucks that I fit in, but it's something that I have to pay careful attention to.
@@toobalicious damn you don't have head space in most cars
6”3 and I fit in mine pretty comfortably
@@toobalicious you need to be driving a Rolls Royce being that tall my guy
I have a 2015 tc, manual, love the car. Sadly I bought it with the cold air intake but I love it regardless. I recently installed a cat back exhaust on in, and let me tell ya, it sounds pretty darn good.
Love your channel wizard, greetings from Puerto Rico.
I had a cold air intake on mine too. Loved the suction noise it made, was super cool
It's kind of wild how much car prices have gone up! I was shopping for cars last September and had the chance to get a 2014 TC Manual (110k miles) for 7.5k after taxes in Indiana. (I am a college student so I ended up getting a 2011 Civic LX with 120k miles for 4.5k! Love that thing to bits!)
The guy with the Mercedes just brought the car up so you could tell him what’s wrong with it haha 😂
I bought a rebuilt/salvaged 2005 Scion Xb with 80K miles on it for $5500 in 2008. My daughter-in-law has it now and it's about to pass 200K miles. Except for engine mounts and a shifter cable that the "rebuilder" didn't replace it's never been in a shop. I have fixed everything it needed since, which has been very little. The best car I ever owned!
I have a 2008 tC that I bought for $1,000 from my cousin. 94k miles and I am in love with it! It has some dings and scratches and a bumper dent. But I love that it is a 5spd, great gas mileage and just fun and comfortable to drive.
I'm with the Wizard. I tried for a while to find a one-owner Scion years ago. Even then the cars had stupid modifications and were driven hard. Good car, good price, and good resale.
I got lucky and found a one owner manual '13 tC with only 51k this year for $10k
@@JonCarton thats an amazing deal
@@rahundsigma I think the key was that I wasn’t looking specifically for the tC. Just wanted a solid two door manual with some cool-factor and reliability. I lowered it on tein coilovers and put enkei TA-5s on it
I always liked Scions. It's a shame that Toyota didn't just rebadge them as Toyotas and keep selling them.
they technically did, the iM is just the corolla hatch, the frs is now the 86 and the iA is just a yaris.
And toyota bB became scion xb and toyota rumion became xb2.
The XB's were Toyota Corrola's in Japan. The issue I saw with the Scions is the Dealers. Toyota had pure pricing on parts, maintenance, and accessories. I bought my 2008 about an hour from my home in a small town. The dealerships where I live did not follow the pure pricing. When I added the wing the labor, and the part itself at a local dealer was 200 dollars more than the pure pricing. I was invited by my Dealer to participate in a Scion Brand meeting with Toyota. The local dealerships did not like the fact I mentioned the pure pricing model, and how they were not following, but the dealer I bought from was. I have honestly never met anyone who owned a Scion that did not like them or had a complaint about them. Toyota should have continued the brand, or at least the pure pricing model when they discontinued the brand. The Scion brand was geared towards first time buyers and students. I did not fit that demographic, nor did the majority of the owners I met while I owned mine.
From what I understand they rebadged the tC to the frs
The CH-R was supposed to be a Scion
You scored on this one Car Wizard! Great price and looks like it's in really good shape! Thought you didn't like manuals anymore? Haha But a 6 speed is the way to go with this tC!!
Congrats on the new ride as well as continuing to help out the local small business!!
Yeah I was surprised too. I kinda assumed it was gonna be an auto since his prelude was auto and those actually weren't rare in a manual like the last gen tc.
I like my 2008 better because the speed sensitive steering feels more natural than drive by wire.and 17 inch rims allows me to switch from 215/45/17 to 215/50/17 michelins and just one size up on the aspect RATIO and michelins makes it ride soo much quieter smoother and not so harsh over rough roads the perfect comprise tire size 45 aspect RATIO and lower allows you alignment control arms and even your rims to suffer abuse and with the michelins i can hear my engine and radio.i guess he might can go more sidewall but i think hes at his limit on clearance with those 18!?i just dont get the super low profile and dont say handling because formula one sidewall is about 60 on a sixteen inch rims!!but just switching to michelins will help alot.other than those two differences both generations are super reliable as long as you do the routine scheduled maintenance
I own a 2015 tc rs with the two tone and it’s going strong, bought it 1 and a half years ago, put about 10k miles on it, absolutely love it, no complaints but a common issue with these, and I’m sure you won’t be blasting heavy metal with extra bass… BUT the window switch panel does rattle, simple fix though. 3m panel rattle tape solves it quick
Thank you because I own a rattly 2012 and love heavy metal.
I just think of it as the car enjoying the music
Glad to see that nobody else is extracting the surplus value of your labor Mr Wizard!
Congrats on your new ride, Wizard. My brother-in-law has a TC of that same vintage; I believe it has been a good car for him. I am surprised to see you got a car with a manual, but I am glad to see you shifting your own again. With the nautical blue and a manual trans, you car may be quite the unicorn.
Manuals tend to be more fuel efficient. plus more fun to drive ...
Exactly the same thing I thought. I was like "No way it's also a manual!" when I saw a glimpse of the shifter. And all the rear stuff is intact, it looks like how they treat collectors porches where they keep the manuals and stuff original and sealed!
A lot of TCs are manuals.
Nice little del sol in the background. I love how omega will work on an 2010s toyota, a 90s Honda, 70s Oldsmobile... 50s Plymouth... Or a Lamborghini diablo, all at the same time.
A jack of all trades is a master of none. That is why most high-end garages specialize in one or two brands, like the Car Ninja.
@@vw5056 weeeel I hear ya, but I think its a bit more nuanced than that. A good mechanic shop should be able to do documented repairs and service work on any mainstream brand. I have a jack of all trades mechanic who looks after my "stock" cars. He actually refuses to work on modified vehicles or do anything special or non oem. He is also honest, fair, and has never put a foot wrong. He will not accept work he is not confident of delivering. I will also cheerfully refer non car people to him all day long knowing that he will never take them for a ride. As long as you just want "normal" stuff he can do any car.
Conversely, I have another shop for my miata. They are like an artisan drug dealer, tempting me with ways of going faster and clever mods. They know what they are doiing... With miatas.
I also have a guy for my jag xjs. My regular guy wont touch non obd2. The jaguar guy has seen and knows things you people wouldnt believe and has made sufficient blood sacrifices to the dark lord Lucas that I am confident in his work. Of course, his daily driver is a lexus. And he has my jack of all trades work on it cos he really doesnt like working on modern stuff, believe it or not. Thats how I got the contact actually.
The best thing about my jack of all trades tho is that he is honest abput what he can and cant do, and he ia the one who referred me to my specialists. So honestly the most important thing in any mechanic is honesty and integrity.
@@throwback19841 Yes, that works when to comes to doing a brake job on mom's mini-van. Beautique brands are another story. Wizard had to turn down a Maserati and Lexus LS and probably other repairs due to not having the scan software for that make.
Learning a specific brand's models inside out increases both competency and efficiency and customers love that and hence are willing to pay as a result. Again, look at Car Ninja. I would not take my Jag, Maserati, Aston etc to a guy that also has farm equipment and somebody's rusty twenty year old daily beater in for work. My red flag alert would go into overdrive.
Nice chioce on the XJ-S. V12 or I6?
Seeing the Scion tC get love makes me wanna keep mine. I love the style on the 2nd gen like it really looks nice!
I'm on my second tc, my first was a 2007 that I had for 3 years and was my first car, it was an awesome, fun car and very reliable. It came to me with a couple decently significant cosmetic issues, and I never put a single scratch on it. Just sold it for something newer and got a beautiful PERFECT 2016 TC RS. And I am in love🥰
The Car Wizards has the coolest walk on UA-cam! I'd love to see a continuous loop video of him just walking around with Pantera's WALK as the background music. Maybe if this post gets enough thumbs up The Car Wizards will make such a video!
Holy shit you can say something different! 😳
@@rxtuninginc8444 I'll stop when The Car Wizards makes the video!
I like the pano roof setup on this car. It looks exactly like my ES. Oh, the front trim in front of the front glass is the only part that’s metal. It serves as a diffuser for wind noise once the front glass is opened.
You just made me realized that the Scion tC is probably the coupe/sedan version of the Lexus CT 200h!
@@Poorgeniu5 with a lot less soundproofing , much more in common with rav4 & camry : cause same drivetrain
@@Poorgeniu5 CT200h was based on the Prius.
I bought my '13 Scion Tc about 5 years ago at 30k miles and it is still such a dependable car. I've added or swapped some things here and there but the car is so easy to work on.
Those Camry engines are probably one of the most reliable engines ever produced. My sister bought hers new and other than oil changes, plugs, and coil packs it's needed nothing else to get past the half a million mile mark.
Glad to see it's a 3 pedal(manual trans)model! Cool ride, Wizard!
"I'm not really into a fast car at this point in my life"...says the owner of a Ferrari and a V-12 swap into a Chevelle.....un-hunh.......
I got a 2012 Corolla and my cousin got a 2012 TC like this one.. both are still on the road with zero issues so far running like champs!
I for one think that your hard work and sense of enterprise allows you to buy and do whatever you want. Its the American way!4 years ago, I bought a 2001 Honda Accord with 127 K miles. Best damn car I ever had. Can't kill it, even in New Mexico!
Have wanted one of these in nice shape since they were new, just could never swing the asking price. These are one of the best things Scion ever sold, and they sold a couple of fantastic models over their brief lifespan.
As an owner of a 2011 tc, I have some advice. Those cars have 180 HP. Your not going to be faster than a race car but your going to be faster than every other grocery getter. Kia had to add a turbo to one of their models just to beat them with 210 HP. Especially with a manual transmission your going to beat on the car to, and slower cars are going to give you roadrage. I'd recommend changing the struts if you daily drive it. It tends to take pot holes a harshly.
I also have felt that the brakes are undersized. You might want to consider upgrading to "Power stop" or something.
One last thing the car only has 1 reverse light (it was designed that way.) I'd replace it with a l.e.d. so you can see better.
This is a tC not an xB. The tC has two reverse lights as normal. Not sure how you say you own a tC...
Beside the nice surprise dual panoramic moonroof, you will find that the back seats can be reclined quite a certain degree for more laid back sitting. This is the perfect vehicle for your high schoolers' first car!
2004 Scion tC was the first brand new car that I ever bought at a dealer lot. It was a practical and affordable car with an edge of "sportiness" at the time. If I had been a smart 20-something I would have doubled up on the payments, paid it off in 2 years, and kept it forever as a reliable, easy to service daily beater car. But people in their 20's are rarely smart. I decided after a year that I needed to trade it for truck. It was the simplest car to work on, I installed various TRD supported accessories and pulled every panel, the seats, and carpet out of it once to install a stereo setup. It all went back together easily just like a jig saw puzzle. I loved that car.
first year of the tC was 2005
@@deejpax Title will say 2004. Don’t be a troll
When I bought my current car I looked at a couple of these, and every one I looked at had either been driven into the dirt or there was evidence that it'd led a hard life. One car still had the previous doofus' Instagram account in the back window. Combine that with limo tint, aftermarket LED taillamps and evidence of a botched stereo removal and I decided I'd rather not sort out whatever this thing has going on with it. The reason these things all get the shit kicked out of them is because they're bought by KIDS. The first owners were mostly 20-somethings that beat the hell out of them, then they got sold to teenagers that beat the hell out of them, now most of them are on their third or fourth owners who have all beat the hell out of the car.
Exactly. These were pretty cheap but sporty cars that appealed to younger buyers, many of whom beat the hell out of them, modded them, and then failed to maintain them, either out of simple ignorance or lack of funds. It's a shame really because these were pretty cool little cars. Congrats on finding a nice one and saving it, Wizard!
I was about to buy on for 7k with 152 000 kms on it before deciding on my C30 for 5800$ with 116 000 kms and way cleaner. These cars can't be found in good shape anymore up here and most of them are rusted because PO were not even doing rust proofing. Way overpriced for the condition for most of these
Yep. I wouldn’t touch a used one.
@@TastyGnocchi C30 was definitely much smarter buy
I bet that car would have ran another 10 years. Thank you for passing it up. More opportunities for me to stay wealthy by buying a cheap car 😉
I’m a little confused. Didn’t wizard get rid of wartortle because it was small and had a manual transmission? He said it’s just tiring to get into that car after an exhausting day of working on cars all day in garage.
That’s why he got the 87 Grand Marquis, that big beautiful 80s V8 comfort cruiser…
So now why is he back in a compact 4 cylinder manual?
He changes his mind often, I think.
I think he likes variety more than he's worried about any one feature or inconvenience.
He either does not know what he wants or says anything for the camera. Also, who cross shops an S-Class with a 2dr Scion?
My first car was a TC, loved that car so much I bought another which I still have. Never had any problems other than normal maintenance.
The piece of mind you have given me about my white 2013 tC is invaluable. Thank you Car Wizard! Mine was in an accident but you can’t tell at all.
Car wizard I've seen plenty of scions including the xB and the TC all been hot rodded and modded to a point where it's ridiculous. It would be hard to find a TC that's in good shape like the one you have. And to be honest with you I don't blame you for not mad in the car and leaving the stock cuz I think they're both fun in stock form as opposed to being modded.
Not like there were a lot of real mods for this. Plenty of warm air intakes.
My company bought me a new at the time 2016 Scion XB. at first I thought they were crazy, but after 300k miles I absolutely Lovred that little car. It was great in lots of ways and it drove like a go-cart. Great buy...
There is no 2016 model scion XB.
@@mr2cqql yes your right, it was a 2013, the 2016 was my next company car, a Mazda Cx5
@@brianlouis5309 well go carts aren't that fast and this car sure ain't fast either 😂 but sure does look cool and is very reliable
Love that you are a family with access to, and experience with exotics, yet you have this warm spot for the unique and forgotten cool cars from the recent past.
You're not trying to impress the masses, or the auction crowd, but do get admiration from nerds like us whose heads turn when a Contour SVT, a G20t, a V6 6speed Accord, a Galant VR4, a Legacy SpecB, a 9-5 Aero, an i3 REx, a Caprice PPV, a Caliber SRT4 or any other car that's cool or weird, but not celebrated.
Very cool how the Toyota Celica evolved into the Scion tC and Toyota Corolla XRS; while the Acura Integra evolved into the Acura RSX and Honda Civic Si.
I had one bought new, what was nice about the Scion dealers was the no haggle price they had one price and that was it, very easy to purchase and i put 200k miles on it before I moved on to something else
I guarantee that the reason the plastic cover under the front bumper is missing is because some of the clips broke when they tried putting it back on after they installed the fog lights since those are only aftermarket and not an option from the factory for some reason. (I know because I almost threw mine away when I installed fogs on my 13 tC)
These car are amazing car, I got a 2014 with 36k miles for $7500, bought it last year when everyone lost their job. I got so lucky. And a clean tittle.
Just got a 2011 tC with 45,000 miles on it (72,000 km!) and I'm very excited to use it as my daily driver. Garage kept and well maintained. 6 speed manual transmission is a joy and all I need to do is replace the passenger side mirror cover. I plan on keeping it for at least a decade.
2 years ago I sold my 2013 TC 6 speed with 120k miles for $5500, I should have held onto it and sold it now!!
i own the first gen 06 scion tc and i love it! never had a problem with it. just small maintenance here and there changing oil, tires, and the only thing i had to change was the starter. i drove it since 09 and still driving to this day. love the back, plenty of room for a 2door and it reclines. put it down and you can load up mountain bikes in it :3
I had a 2012 Manual tC, bought it brand new. Got it with the manual and the transmission died when it reached 100k miles, then I couldn't find a replacement. Loved that car, I literally cried when I had to let it go.
I love my tc! I got a 15 in blue. I call it the tow coupe since I tow my small boat, motorcyles' and small woodchippers. Never ever had an issue
I had an 04 xB, and my brother had a first gen tC, and they were both fantastic cars (even the dog-slow xB was geared short enough to be a lot of fun to drive with the manual). Super practical, well-made, unbelievably reliable cars.
....but yeah, they are a nightmare on the used market. This is a fantastic find.
I had a rebadged Toyota, it was a Pontiac Vibe GT 2zz with a 6 speed, had over 300k on it when we parted ways and still ran great
Glad to see that it is correct wheel drive and has the correct number of pedals in it
Got one myself earlier this year and I love it. You're right not a lot horsepower but an awesome car. I did have the resonator removed and had a borla axle back installed and she sounds amazing. Wizard great video. Love watching. Keep up the great work
My brother has the 2009. Completely neglected and the interior is falling apart. Still runs really well though lol!
Nautical Blue is a great color for Captain Wizard to take to the lake.
Drive it into the lake.
Buddy of mine purchased a 2005 camry with 289k miles for 3500 as a beater car. 3 years later and another 85k miles its still running, original transmission and engine! He's had change a few Peripheral parts. Upgraded the shocks. New interior carpet and headlights. What began as a joke has turned to be his primary driver despite having vehicles worth over 60k in his garbage.
I laughed when the wizard said does it perform like a Porsche GT3... for the price he paid for the car he could buy half of an exhaust system for the GT3 LOLOLOLOLOL
Until now I haven't seen a TC which isn't driven by a bipolar drunken party chick.
Who also smokes and doesnt give a thought about oil changes and tire rotations. That's the problem with buying cars like this used, but the Scion TC is one of the few that can survive a little abuse and still be a decent car. Having said that, even brand new off the lot the interior is straight up tupperware plastic fantastic, and the build quality (especially door armrests) seem to be lacking...and wont get better with age. In fact the first gen Scion TC actually has the best looking interior (seems they were going for a buget Lexus look) in spite of the fact it's also mostly rock hard plastic.
Bro why is this so true
I like styling too, it's what you'd call taut ! A little hint of Subaru, that paint colour tho', damn it's sharp !👍
My favorite mechanic reviewing my favorite covered wagon of all time. Thanks for giving it love.
My wife has a 2015 TC, 6spd manual trans, Manley rods and pistons, ARP hardware, a small turbo from a Mitsubishi Starion. just under 300hp and 105k miles and a LOT of autocross and track days. Runs like a champ!
6 speed security system!
The Scion TC was a pretty cool car back in the day, they were mostly female owned. They were the Ricers choice, which lead to many having the crap beat out of them. Almost all had questionable mods done because they were cheap. So if you find one with low miles in good condition, buy it.
easier to find in very good condition when automatic & avoid coil over mod too
I love that TC! Glad to see you have one Wizard! May it always serve you guys well
Wizard goes Scotty Kilmer, this is Wizard's version 1994 Celica.
But good thing about Wizard is that he has the knowledge and skills (from other makers cars also not only tojos) , and he doesn't have so much piss in his head as that old, screaming drug addict.
(In a peaceful voice) "Rev up your engines"