These cars are the most reliable. Been a Toyota Master Technician for 7 years. Never did major work to these. Basic maintenance is all. Great cars. Part of me thinks it’s reliability is one of the reasons they were discontinued. Too reliable means no visits to the Shop for work
Walter Welches I had to get the clutch replaced in my 2007 last year, but it was the car I learned how to drive a manual on and I’m a very slow learner. Other than that it’s been a dream.
Jordan Nall Toyota had a CSP (Customer Service Campaign) where particular engine codes in certain year and model Toyota’s were consuming excessive oil. Your local Toyota Dealership would performed an Oil Consumption Test. If this test failed then the dealership would replace your pistons and piston rings to fix the concern. I do not consider this a Scion issue being that Camry, xA, xB, Prius, corolla and TC’s were affected.
Same. First new car I bought and paid off is a 2007 Scion tC 5MT, and I still have it. Shortly after I bought it, I installed Injen CAI, Megan 4-1 header, Invidia s-pipe, TRD exhaust, TRD LSD, ZPI underdrive pulley, ACT lightweight flywheel, all of which noticeably improved power. Then put in Megan short throw shifter, Ingalls engine damper and Megan 2" lowering springs. I've had it at several track days and AutoX over the years and it has done really well, able to run with much quicker cars on a track than you'd think it could, it really corners well. 160lb-ft doesn't sound like much, but it does not have a Honda engine that only makes peak torque at high RPM, the tC makes it's peak torque basically _all the time._ I have not had one single issue with the car in 15 years, just basic maintenance. I've been tempted to trade the tC a few times over the years, but the car has been such a gem to own that I always get cold feet about letting it go.
I have an early MY 2005 and the 2007 Blizzard Pearl RS3.0, both with manuals. My friend (Kenny Tran) owns the shop where the 900+BHP Nitto tC was built. I waited many years to buy that car from him. When he finally decided to sell it, I was too broke to afford it. McLaren, Roush and a few others would outfit Mustangs/Capris with looks and performance packages. I wanted to do the same with tCs but with used cars mainly. Unfortunately, it is rather hard to find a used tC that has not been trashed by its former owners. I came so close to visiting the birthplace of our beloved cars. I spent alot of time in Japan on Detachments and Mission in the Navy. So I called Toyota USA to set me up a factory tour in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan factory. It is a two bullet train ride from Tokyo and the Navy requires Transient personnel traveling that distance to have a buddy. Unfortunately, my Shipmate bailed on me and I had no replacement.
I have owned several Nissan 240sx, a Nissan skyline, 95 celica.. and drove my dads tc.... I actually find it a pretty good car! Fun, zippy, cheap on fuel, reliable. I love the car overall!
@@Mrjuice128 I had that issue. Replaced the trans from a junked gen3 trans. Gearing is a bit different but otherwise hoping that issue doesn't bubble up again.
Leng Yang I replaced mine about 6 months ago with the updated bearing and so far I’ve had no troubles come back, it was a huge pain in the ass though. I didn’t even think about going to a gen3 trans
Scion TC is a super underrated car! Being reliable is an understatement, mine had 231,500 miles when I sold it and never had any issues. Dirt cheap with a plethora of options for modification, can’t beat that. 😎
I used to have a 2006 Scion TC. I absolutely loved the car. It wasn't fast, but I loved the look of it. The car was a comfortable, reliable daily-driver, and I loved how aggressive the car looked (debadged). Honestly, I wish I still had one. Awesome first car.
TC are awesome. Hatch style coupe, comfortable and reasonably “sporty.” Wasn’t chasing down mustangs, but it had more pickup than a Miata. First gen with the factory superchargers would spin the wheels into third lol Second gen had a great steering ratio too, would turn righter than a WRX even on all season tires. The final facelift looked great.
This is my first car, I bought the 2014 model and I don’t care I love it, it’s spacey, faster than corollas and are pretty torquey I don’t care it was cheap and it has a freaking dohc, six speed and a moon roof... I love everything about it
Gustavo Mercado exactly, I just bought one like a month ago, fits all my needs but a heated seat which I’ll fix into it myself. Ended up getting the 2016 model with the stick shift, great car for it’s price
@@christopherb3407 congrats, a worthy investment after putting hours in. Make sure you treat it right with frequent oil changes full synthetic. Just like a Toyota, follow factory maintenance intervals and you’ll have a happy car for a long time. Stay blessed
@@Ngcarson1337 Factory oil change intervals are 5000 miles. The light will start flashing at 4500, that's when I do my changes. Probably well below where they could be but I don't want to push it. I drive the car hard frequently and it only gets Mobil1 High Mileage 0w20 and an OEM filter.
Unpopular opinion: Just how Toyota rebadged the Scion FR-S as the Toyota 86 after Scion's death, they should have rebadged the TC as the new Toyota Celica. PD: I still want an M3 E46 and I'm still waiting for the vid :(
As a Scion TC owner of a 2013 release series 8.0, I can say it’s a very great car, i put 50k miles on it. And have beat on the car every day for the last 3 years and it never gave me any issues or check engine light codes.
If only it was made RWD. I love the style of the tC but not the drive train. Had one myself and had tons of fun with it. Good for a young student in college.
I’ve got a 07 tC and everything in this video lines up pretty well. There’s not a ton of them modded out and about. Most are a high school girl’s first car it seems like lol. Great daily and great first car though. As all cars, it looks much better lowered and with some nice wheels. It’s no slouch but is nothing I’d call sporty unless you supercharge/turbo it, and the superchargers are near impossible to find due to them being discontinued due to the main bearing exploding and Toyota not wanting to offer a fix for that. Good fuel mileage when NA also, I get upwards of 33mpg hwy and about 26 in-town. The first gen’s 2azfe engine has issues with the piston rings causing excessive oil consumption, which can be annoying. I got mine fixed for free thru the Toyota dealership since it “consumed too much oil” within a certain mileage, I think it was 1qt in 1000 miles. But that’s definitely something to look for if you’re looking to have this as a daily. 5spd ftw also
IMO, the tC1 is the prefect first car, especially if you've never driven stick. They look good, have tons of room both for storage and for passengers, they *feel* incredibly fast, they're easy to work on, they're both cheap AND easy to modify, and they have AMAZING gas mileage. The only complaint that I've ever had with mine is that after a year or so you'll feel like you just really want something *more* than it.
I used to think the same way until I got one as a gift . It's my daily driver and it's a solid car .No problems at all and easy to maintain customize and repair . It did start burning oil so,I might get the engine rebuilt and keep it for a longer time .
Bought my 2013 for a work car since it was R titled and didn't have alot of miles on it for what I got it for but I was gonna sell it once I got a diesel but I've enjoyed driving it so I'll probably keep it
Rogelio Hernandez thought about doing the same. it was just cheaper to get another engine of a model they fixed the oil consumption issue. If you rebuild the same model, it will have the same problem again
@@unclerogelio3636 i had a 2016. Traded it in last year. That car gave me so much problems i was pretty much at the dealer every month getting warranty fixes from the trunk not opening, the windows leaking, the panoramic roof leaking, the radio not working. It was just a mess
I own a 2012 Scion tC with coilovers, lowering springs, and more fun stuff to come! This has been a blast and a great car to own, and although not the fastest I keep my Si & WRX friends on their toes. What did Toretto say in fast & furious? “The only thing that matters is who is behind the wheel.” Thanks for the Scion tC video Alex! No history but hopefully Toyota will bring something similar back!
@@lonewanderer958 it might have more hp but it’s also SUPER heavy bro. My car is anywhere between 200-400 pounds lighter which makes the get up and go a little quicker. Also since this comment over a year ago, I’ve added a cold air intake and a few other mods that have increased my hp to 200. So with a combination of more hp, torque, and lighter weight I can typically get the jump on them at the beginning. They’ll definitely beat me in a typical race towards the end, but it takes them a bit to catch up at the beginning 🚙💨 haha
@@RyanSmith-wc7ku I’ve got a modified 2012 Scion Tc. Since my previous post I’ve also added in a throttle response control unit so I have instant access to more hp and torque right off the line.
Had an 2006 tC. Taught myself how to drive manual with it. Fantastic car. Gets way too much hate. Some simple mods and it handles like a dream, slap a turbo on it, instant fun and reliable af. Let people enjoy things.
I owned a 07 tC from 2011 till it got wrecked this year. Had 209k miles and the most expensive maintenance I did was replacing the alternator. Great reliable car, fun to drive and looked pretty cool too.
I recently just bought a tC as my first car, I love it so far. Is just as reliable as a Corolla or Camry but is cute and sporty. I was originally looking at SUVs because I needed lots of cargo space, but once I realized how much space the tC offered once the seats were folded down, I was sold!
I absolutely love my 2012 tC, 84k miles Manual transmission. Just got it this year in March. I've had so much fun both driving it and doing a few mods, and there's more to come for it! Fun car overall indeed!
Evo owner now, but at one point I owned a TC. Super reliable, practical, and versatile car. I loved it and miss driving it it’s basically toyota’s Honda Civic and what a lot of people don’t know is that engine is shared with the camry BUT that same engine is what Toyota’s race team uses for formula drift at 1000hp. And it’s not just their team. There’s numerous. Stephen papadakis actually builds that motor a lot.
“So you want a Hyundai Veloster Turbo” severely an underdog of cars, I have the Rally Edition and would be interesting in what you guys think about it! It’s no Type R or anything but it’s a quirky hot hatch.
It was brand recognition, it wasn't meant to he around a long time, it was marketing pretty much. Just like Volkswagen owns everything, Toyota owns everything.
It is also because people were modifying Toyotas and Lexus in a negative manner destroying Toyota's reputation. It is like how the Honda Tuner scene destroyed Honda's reputation because Honda was associated with street racers causing accidents, innocent people dying etc... That's just my opinion from analyzing all the facts, I mean Honda didn't really produce many performance oriented vehicles for nearly 20 years and just focused on functionality such as comfort and safety for passengers along with fuel consumption reduction.
Midnight Club Still Cancelled Soz same here dude. It’s really said that Scion is not here. Maybe we still see on the streets and a lot of Scion enthusiasts out there’s but as a production is sucks it’s not here
Maybe they should have sold them in more countries than just the US. You alwsy complain that you never get anything but you legit have brands made for your market, Scion and Acura.
I've had a 2013 since 2013. Super super reliable with good pick up and go, and I have an sr20 s13 as a comparison. It's just a good car, and does it's job well.
Former 1st generation tC owner here! Video is definitely spot on lol these were slept on, the only issue they had was the massive oil burning/consumption. I currently own a 9th Gen Accord and I’m currently looking into buying another tC for the fun of it 😅
The tC had a lot of potential. The Scion brand reminds me of the early coach builder days of the automobile industry. You buy a basic platform then take it to a shop to build the rest how you want. Essentially, a base platform can fit a wide demographic of people. The tC specifically reminds me of the 90’s Honda Civic coupes. As Civics got bigger, more complex and more expensive the tC had many qualities of the 90’s Hondas. But something was missing because I don’t recall the tC getting used in autocross racing.
You can easily get a good condition (>140k miles) first gen for around $3k-4k. A second pre facelift should be around $5-7k Facelift second gens I've seen from 9-13k (though to be noted these will be in better condition with less miles.) I own a first gen and can say that it is not fast, but it's a great daily. A first gen would make a good first car for the price and could easily modified if wanted. Only issues I've found is hatches can stick and if you beat on them they will burn abit of oil (not enough to be worried about).
I’ve had a tc2 for about 3 years and it’s been great. Never had a problem, It’s a Toyota so no surprise there. Change my oil every 5-8k miles. Take on 3-4 road trips a year, drove to a new state for college with it. Does decent in snow. Hatchback so I fit my whole room into the car. I’ve thought about modifying it but I know it’s not something I’d want to put money into. And it seems like a waste as mods would have little to no impact on the cars performance. It was a good car to get after that first piece of crap junker from when I was 16.Just enough punch to have fun once in a while but wouldn’t dare try racing someone with an SI or better. I love them. Honestly I’ll be sad when I have to sell it. I’ve had so many memories in the car, good and bad. But a Mazdaspeed 3 has been calling my name these past few month
My roommate has a 2014, I just bought a 2010 last week and it’s great! It’s almost 50 more horsepower than my Corolla, which makes it great for getting on the freeway. The stereo is amazing, sounds like subwoofers. But my favorite part is the panoramic sunroof. As much as I want to modify it, all I’m going to do is get wind deflectors.
This was my uncle’s last car that he owned before passing away from cancer back in 09, he bought a first gen TC when they first dropped. And to this day the 1st Generation TC was the car that brought me into being a car enthusiast and I would always love that car over any car in general next to the BMW F30’s. They’re definitely not fast at all lol but they grow on you. I appreciate this video being uploaded.
I have owned two Scion Tc’s a 2011 and 2015. My 2011 was hit by someone while it was parked on the street and it was totaled. I love the TC for so many reasons which is why when I had an opportunity to switch cars I stuck with it. The cargo and passenger space are great, the gas mileage and service costs are great, and the car was “quick” when it needed to be. The Stereo system also was damn good, and the Sun Roof was great. As a young man I couldn’t have been happier with my car and if I ever have kids I hope there are cars like this that can offer to my kids.
I own a 2015 tc and I enjoy it. One thing i find nice about the car is that Trd has made a few parts for the car and so has a few other aftermarket part companies. I recommend it if you can't get yourself a civic si or a 240sx.
Proper way to build a Scion TC 1. 2zz engine swap (1.8l I4 used in Lotus Elise and Corolla XRS) 2. TRD supercharger and tune 3. coils, sus bushings and tires Set up that way your TC will chop just about every FWD car out there.
Had a '06 Scion tC. F2 coilovers, Gram Lights, Turbonetics kit. 255whp on 7psi.... PERFECT DAILY! definitely wouldn't hesitate to buy another one. Car lasted 200K miles with 110K of it turbo'd. Only died due to an oil leak. Other than that, it was a low cost/ reliable & fun car to own.
Yes they're great. The first generations engines get noise with chain noise and burn oil faster than you can rack up the miles for an oil change. It's very reliable. The tailgate handles broke off and the Sunroofs stop opening. So great.
Honestly the fact that back in 2016 I bought a brand new one right on the showroom floor, I was 18. As my first car I consider it underrated. Best memories, gotta sub now
I bought a '14 tC 10 series with a 6-speed back in October to replace my outgoing '04 Accord as a daily driver. The car is absolutely average in every way imaginable (hence why I bought the manual, because it takes my mind off the disappointing amount of power), but it's been super reliable for me thus far! Winter driving is absolutely horrifying in this car. It has cheap tires from the dealer, I just never got them replaced in time for the snow to hit. I live in Iowa (so like...not a horrible amount of snow) and I had a white-knuckle grip on the wheel any time it was slippery out. I'm inconclusive on whether that's due to the weight/engineering of the car itself or the tires. Probably both, as I've heard other people describe it handling like a hockey puck, which I wholeheartedly agree with. So aside from snow-driving or disappointing power, it's pretty neat! The steering feels pretty nice and I was pleasantly surprised at the shifter's throws--very notchy, which I like. In conclusion: Do I like the car? Yep. I'd recommend it to either someone new to the car community or who needs to start making wiser decisions without having to sacrifice too much of the joy of owning a sports car. But would I take it over my '16 WRX (which I don't have anymore)? Absolutely not.
Dope that y'all made this ! I have a 1st Gen tC on coilovers with a carbon hood and esr wheels, love the car and it has a small modified scene but still there 🤙
Ah man, had a tC for 4 years. Lowered it and scrapped the shit out of the undercarriage for it. Beat on it so much and never really broke down even after she got hit while she was parked 3 times. Car did start to leak a lot of oil and thats what eventually led me to sell. Good times.
I got a 2015 rs 9.0 with 54k miles. I absolutely love it. And I've only ever seen 1 one the road in my life. Only 2000 made. Mine is 14×× something. Great everyday commuter car
Sold my newer Chevy Cruze for a 2011 Scion TC years ago. Best decision Ive ever made. I got a 2011. Absolutely nothing has gone wrong with my car, but regular maintenance. Plus, the maroon color on my car is awesome.
My cousin got his Scion tc in 2014, 10 yrs later and I now own the tc with 93,000 miles and am getting to work on it as my first car ever 💪 I love this car and it rides amazing
I bought a rs 10.0 as a temporary daily when the scion brand was removed from market for a ridiculous price. It ended up been a fantastic daily that is usable and enjoyable without breaking the bank. The rs has a nice sound with the trd exhaust and the seat are perfect for me, i can sit for hours without back pain. I find it to be a perfect balance for a nice fun daily car and its also quite good in the snow. I have absolutely no regret purchasing it. I always liked the chop top style and the tc2 gen looks really good in my opinion but I never really considered it to be something I wanted to drive until I actually sit in one and drive it. I see it as a successor to the celica but more useful and with more low end torque. The motor and transmission combo work well for the relatively low weight of the car. It's solid and most part are oversized compared to most Japanese and American offer in this category. What was supposed to be a temporary solution ended up be my daily for 3 years and, so far, i can see myself keeping it for a long time. In a world filled with boring SUV I'd rather drive something like a tc. The only problem I had since is one of my rear light assembly got humidity inside and Toyota had to replace it twice under warranty. I average 8-9 l/100km during summer and 9-10 l/100km during winter but i have a heavy foot and it's better than what I get normally from this kind of car. On a trip doing mostly highway I Can get down to 7-7.5 l/100km. Another thing i appreciate is that we don't see them on every corner and the rs 10.0 came in a really nice red. It's a good solid and enjoyable car that can often be found for reasonable prices.
I actually enjoy all the odd looks and "hate" I get for my first gen tC, but then again I have put a lot of hard work into it from the engine rebuild, turbo kit and so forth.
I love my 2015 tC, I traded a 2013 FRS for my tC and I do not regret my decision at all, sure it isn’t as sporty but it does everything else better. I love making content about my tC because so many people hate on it without even trying the car first, after reading the comments am really glad to see so many TC owners
I have a 2nd gen tc and honestly its a great car to get you introduced to the car scene. Installed a short shifter in mine with no prior experience and i daily it to school. Fun, cheap to maintain and great to race other shitboxes in town. You can buy them for like 5-8k in good condition
Scions are really remarkable cars. Never have I ever seen a car, especially a first time buyer's automobile, with such quality, fitment, selection, and features, it was truly, 'More bang for yer buck'. Compared to our aught seven Camry SE ($35K), with the exception of MPG, the tC ($16,900) outclassed it. It has a solid drivetrain, that depending on if you have the manual version, was rather sporty. Off the show room floor, you pretty much owned 60ft times with the stick, if you knew what you were doing. The 2AZ-FE was rock solid and ran like a champ. It had the odd quirk of not firing right up, needing a few more cranks than what one would expect. My only complaint was the gear ratios on the 5-speed manual where spread at the wrong points. 1st gear was real short and 2nd not much longer. You could pull all day in 3rd. 4th was just bleh and 5th was not much of an overdrive. Running nearly 4,000 RPM at 80 MPH gives you 29 MPG. The supercharger option actually gave you an extra 1 MPG at cruise. I was the first one at my dealership to get the supercharger after install, so the labor was comped. Good thing as they made several mistakes, including putting a hold in my rear bumper cover! Even though the speed limiter is factory set at 128 MPH, I hit 137.5 MPH on level road with a strong tail wind. Car handled perfectly. OEM handling was smooth, yet could take the curves with ease. My modified suspension and wide 18" wheels made for sure footed g-force fun. My tC drove straight as an arrow. I could easily drive 1/4 mile without touching the steering. On a flat highway section in Texas with little to no crown, I actually drove an entire mile without touching the steering at highway speed! The Camry? Ah, not so much. Right off the lot, it would immediately start drifting left if you did not keep constant righthand pressure on the steering. 3 Dealerships, in two different States could not correct that. Toyota USA had screwed up the factory alignment parameters with its first US built Camry. It took a 3rd Party company to correct they problem with a proper alignment that ignores Toyota specs. The only thing that I have ever had to replace on my tC was the backup light switch on the transmission. Part was inexpensive and super easy to replace. Let's talk about the details. The hide-away radio door would smoothly retract open by a simple detent push. The glove box, once the handle is pulled, would slowly and smoothly open via pneumatic spring snubber. The overhead door grab handles would slowly, quietly retract back up into their seated positions (Camry's would snap back). The back seat leg room was phenomenal, even with an average height driver and rear passenger. Rear seats would recline 2 inches (Camry, not at all and no leg room). Front seats had many adjustments and were comfortable enough for 8 hour drives. The seat and back side bolsters kept you in place, but were not uncomfortable. The headrests could even tilt. The seat materials were durable, easy to clean, and did not look cheap. Dash a very nice texture that was soft to the touch, did not gum up or crack and offer little to no glare. The large articulated sunroof was very nice. The rear seats had a decent moonroof that was about half the size. Car came with more airbags than our Camry did. One thing nice about the car, was that people often mistook the front end for a BMW. I had people pull up to me all the time (including Police), who wanted to know what kind of new BMW I was driving! Fun bit of history, my Indigo Ink baby sat under the port wing of my Squadron's C-130T Hercules in our hanger as I flew out just before Hurricane Katrina. Thankfully, she came thru without a scratch. Six days later, she was to board that same aircraft for a trip to our Hurrivac site at NAS Fort Worth. Unfortunately, she did not get her Wings. The political climate created by the Democrats killed that, leaving me (and the rest of my Hurrivac Squadronmates) to be without vehicles for another 2 weeks till the roads were cleared to drive back. Sucks cause my tC would probably have been the only one to ever fly on a Herc. I first met the Scion tC in Japan before it even hit the US shores while on a Detachment in Japan in late aught three. The car salesman apologizing that the car was not to be sold in Japan and was yet available for its destined US market. I instantly fell in love with the photo on the promotional billboard. As soon as, I came back CONUS just before Christmas, I called Toyota USA Headquarters to find out more about this Scion Brand and the tC. I spoke with many people in varying positions. No one even knew what I was talking about. Having already done some research, I knew more about the car than most at Toyota US. Unfortunately, being Stationed in the Central US, our market region was the last to get Scions at our dealerships. I was one of the first in Louisiana to purchase one (mine came from Texas). I became such a tC aficionado that I knew everything about it. I ran a medium tier support forum as the Admin and technical advisor for many years till the owner ended up shutting it down. I honestly believe that I did more to promote and sell the tC and the Scion Brand than the vast majority of Scion Dealerships. The Dealerships acted like they were forced by Toyota to carry something that they did not want. That was reflected in the disinterested sales staff that were severely lacking in knowledge of the Brand and its vehicles. Scions, once held their market value really well, can be found on the cheap these days. I have an aught five and and aught seven Release Series (now with the peeling paint that is on a recall list, just not the Release Series that has it) and they still seem like new cars to me. No breakdowns, tires/brakes last extra long time; just change the oil and filters. If you can find one, I would suggest seriously considering purchasing it. But be forewarned to do your due diligence inspecting it since the car has been mainly used by young, first time drivers and the multitude of unskilled foreign drivers who now own many of them. Rare to see one not mangled up from poor driving.
When I was 21 I worked as a file clerk... I bought I brand new 2013 tc for 22k. I paid it off so fast and felt like such a boss. Till this day I’ve spent money on wipers, brakes, tires, oil, and gas. I now drive a MUCH bigger and better truck. But my Scion is a gem. It’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. For 8 years it took me all over the east coast.
Definitely had a tC MOSTLY trouble free for 14 years I DID put a second motor in it but that was after having built, turbo'd, autox'd, and road course/HPDE'ing the car starting it's 2nd month of ownership. It was like my first child before my first child. And after 194,000 miles and still running strong I traded for a new WRX. I lived the Scion life and did the car shows and made great friends. I'd say Scion (and the tC) were a success.
1st tC is a good option for a project car nowadays. It’s started to replace the older civics and has good upgrade options. However, the 2.0 and 2.5 do not have any options available for engine modifications apart from bolt ons or a turbo. Basically, if you want a fun cheap project car with the potential to be fast? Get a gen 1. Want a good daily that can look clean with very little money? Get a 2.0 or 2.5.
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How? How have you done a vid on a Scion before the Honda civic ;__;
plz validate my purchase and do a video on the Si.
RX-8 bud 👍
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These cars are the most reliable. Been a Toyota Master Technician for 7 years. Never did major work to these. Basic maintenance is all. Great cars.
Part of me thinks it’s reliability is one of the reasons they were discontinued.
Too reliable means no visits to the Shop for work
Walter Welches I had to get the clutch replaced in my 2007 last year, but it was the car I learned how to drive a manual on and I’m a very slow learner. Other than that it’s been a dream.
Jordan Nall Toyota had a CSP (Customer Service Campaign) where particular engine codes in certain year and model Toyota’s were consuming excessive oil.
Your local Toyota Dealership would performed an Oil Consumption Test.
If this test failed then the dealership would replace your pistons and piston rings to fix the concern.
I do not consider this a Scion issue being that Camry, xA, xB, Prius, corolla and TC’s were affected.
Well then do I have a Scion tc for you.
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I can believe that
Tc stands for thick corolla
That car is no thick :c
I would say TC "toyota Camry" lol
🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️ TOYOTA CELICA
Touring Coupe**
It has a camry engine in it what
My first car was and still is a Scion tC. I still own it even after 8 years of driving it. It will always be in a special place in my heart.
Same. First new car I bought and paid off is a 2007 Scion tC 5MT, and I still have it. Shortly after I bought it, I installed Injen CAI, Megan 4-1 header, Invidia s-pipe, TRD exhaust, TRD LSD, ZPI underdrive pulley, ACT lightweight flywheel, all of which noticeably improved power. Then put in Megan short throw shifter, Ingalls engine damper and Megan 2" lowering springs. I've had it at several track days and AutoX over the years and it has done really well, able to run with much quicker cars on a track than you'd think it could, it really corners well. 160lb-ft doesn't sound like much, but it does not have a Honda engine that only makes peak torque at high RPM, the tC makes it's peak torque basically _all the time._ I have not had one single issue with the car in 15 years, just basic maintenance. I've been tempted to trade the tC a few times over the years, but the car has been such a gem to own that I always get cold feet about letting it go.
I have an early MY 2005 and the 2007 Blizzard Pearl RS3.0, both with manuals. My friend (Kenny Tran) owns the shop where the 900+BHP Nitto tC was built. I waited many years to buy that car from him. When he finally decided to sell it, I was too broke to afford it. McLaren, Roush and a few others would outfit Mustangs/Capris with looks and performance packages. I wanted to do the same with tCs but with used cars mainly. Unfortunately, it is rather hard to find a used tC that has not been trashed by its former owners. I came so close to visiting the birthplace of our beloved cars. I spent alot of time in Japan on Detachments and Mission in the Navy. So I called Toyota USA to set me up a factory tour in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan factory. It is a two bullet train ride from Tokyo and the Navy requires Transient personnel traveling that distance to have a buddy. Unfortunately, my Shipmate bailed on me and I had no replacement.
They're great economy cars for people who doesn't want a Corolla or Camry.
That's the exact reason why I got one.
I have a Corolla and I'm thinking of picking one up.
I thought the tC was just a turbod Corolla
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@@beardeddefguy 2.5 L
Not sure whether or not to be offended. I love my tc. Wouldn’t trade it for anything.
Right...I dont think certain people could handle them though
Yea .. I don’t think a car guy would be trading with you anytime soon .. jus sayin
@MR VEGETA ouch that’s like disrespectful for no reason.
I have owned several Nissan 240sx, a Nissan skyline, 95 celica.. and drove my dads tc.... I actually find it a pretty good car! Fun, zippy, cheap on fuel, reliable. I love the car overall!
Same bro no reason even if u have another newer car the tc is a great back up to have.
Been dailying a tC2 for 4 years. Best low n slow daily because it just doesnt break.
Had any problems from your input shaft bearing yet?
I had mine for 4 and a half years and i loved it.
Had 1 for 3years and got it to 120k. Redlined it all day every day and never had an issue
@@Mrjuice128 I had that issue. Replaced the trans from a junked gen3 trans. Gearing is a bit different but otherwise hoping that issue doesn't bubble up again.
Leng Yang I replaced mine about 6 months ago with the updated bearing and so far I’ve had no troubles come back, it was a huge pain in the ass though. I didn’t even think about going to a gen3 trans
Official car of “Bro let’s start a car club”
Markers 😂😂😂😂
*cough cough* team dragon *cough cough* lol I actually daily drive a TC and got invited to join that club 😂
@@NoBoost1 clubsciontc brother???
@teamdragon if you know you know🤣🤣🤣
@saucygoattits @DrifTek Chapter Director and NC Chapter Lead of Team Dragon here!
Instagram @underthehood_tc
Scion TC is a super underrated car! Being reliable is an understatement, mine had 231,500 miles when I sold it and never had any issues. Dirt cheap with a plethora of options for modification, can’t beat that. 😎
I used to have a 2006 Scion TC. I absolutely loved the car. It wasn't fast, but I loved the look of it. The car was a comfortable, reliable daily-driver, and I loved how aggressive the car looked (debadged). Honestly, I wish I still had one. Awesome first car.
TC are awesome. Hatch style coupe, comfortable and reasonably “sporty.” Wasn’t chasing down mustangs, but it had more pickup than a Miata. First gen with the factory superchargers would spin the wheels into third lol
Second gen had a great steering ratio too, would turn righter than a WRX even on all season tires. The final facelift looked great.
The cornering in the second Gen is tight. My mom has one and loves it. She says, "this car goes wexactly where you put it".
So I recently just totaled my Tc! I loved my Tc so much I got another one.
My first was a 2006 Scion tc then got the 15 tc now im on a 17 WRX and i miss so much the reliability of the scions LMAO! 🤣
So like a cheaper 86?
@Polymer Tools Yeah, tCs will pull on an 86 until higher speeds. torque is nice.
This is my first car, I bought the 2014 model and I don’t care I love it, it’s spacey, faster than corollas and are pretty torquey I don’t care it was cheap and it has a freaking dohc, six speed and a moon roof... I love everything about it
Gustavo Mercado exactly, I just bought one like a month ago, fits all my needs but a heated seat which I’ll fix into it myself. Ended up getting the 2016 model with the stick shift, great car for it’s price
Gustavo Mercado i love the moon roof too!
idk in what world a corolla had 180hp and 173 torque but we’ll let ppl believe it ig
Im so sorry.
@@NeverB_Gameover Yep, you're sorry alright.
Anyone else catch “7.5 second
1/4 mile”?
I guess TC stands for track car now lol
Maybe he meant 0-60?🤔
"And it wasn't quick"
Yesss😂😂😂😂 I was like WTF ☠️
@@UpperRobin29 he must have driven faster cars.
I always had this strange attraction to the second gen tC. I thought they looked really cool
Brooo me too I even bought a 2011 Scion as my first car last week after working at Walmart for 5 months
@@christopherb3407 congrats, a worthy investment after putting hours in.
Make sure you treat it right with frequent oil changes full synthetic. Just like a Toyota, follow factory maintenance intervals and you’ll have a happy car for a long time.
Stay blessed
@@Ngcarson1337 Factory oil change intervals are 5000 miles. The light will start flashing at 4500, that's when I do my changes. Probably well below where they could be but I don't want to push it. I drive the car hard frequently and it only gets Mobil1 High Mileage 0w20 and an OEM filter.
I played around in scions at the auto shows.I would be thrilled to finally own one. 😁It's was something special to me about the TC.🤗
I disliked how they squared the A-pillars and roof line to look like the 2nd Gen xBox.
Unpopular opinion: Just how Toyota rebadged the Scion FR-S as the Toyota 86 after Scion's death, they should have rebadged the TC as the new Toyota Celica.
PD: I still want an M3 E46 and I'm still waiting for the vid :(
Wow.. Not a bad idea!!!
They should have never got rid of Scion.
this is exactly what i did with my 06, just slapped some toyota badges on it. never liked the scion logo
I always say this, they kept the ugliest car (xa/xd) and deaded the tc that actually had a substantial fan base.
It is gonna come back just you wait (talking about the celica)
As a Scion TC owner of a 2013 release series 8.0, I can say it’s a very great car, i put 50k miles on it. And have beat on the car every day for the last 3 years and it never gave me any issues or check engine light codes.
FINALLY
Someone made a video on the Scion tC 😂
Nicholas Mirsky ur welcome
Honestly!
Join the cult is the idea lmao
Nicholas Mirsky I love my tC, it’s so slow but it’s a great car
Gang! Lol
If only it was made RWD. I love the style of the tC but not the drive train. Had one myself and had tons of fun with it. Good for a young student in college.
I’ve got a 07 tC and everything in this video lines up pretty well. There’s not a ton of them modded out and about. Most are a high school girl’s first car it seems like lol. Great daily and great first car though. As all cars, it looks much better lowered and with some nice wheels. It’s no slouch but is nothing I’d call sporty unless you supercharge/turbo it, and the superchargers are near impossible to find due to them being discontinued due to the main bearing exploding and Toyota not wanting to offer a fix for that. Good fuel mileage when NA also, I get upwards of 33mpg hwy and about 26 in-town. The first gen’s 2azfe engine has issues with the piston rings causing excessive oil consumption, which can be annoying. I got mine fixed for free thru the Toyota dealership since it “consumed too much oil” within a certain mileage, I think it was 1qt in 1000 miles. But that’s definitely something to look for if you’re looking to have this as a daily. 5spd ftw also
emaxx racer when did you get it fixed? I’m hoping to get mine fixed for free.
@@Sci-Mon1 it's past the 10 year recall. Can't get it done for free anymore.
IMO, the tC1 is the prefect first car, especially if you've never driven stick. They look good, have tons of room both for storage and for passengers, they *feel* incredibly fast, they're easy to work on, they're both cheap AND easy to modify, and they have AMAZING gas mileage. The only complaint that I've ever had with mine is that after a year or so you'll feel like you just really want something *more* than it.
Scion tC: A car I love seeing people drive and modify, but would never want to own one myself.
I used to think the same way until I got one as a gift . It's my daily driver and it's a solid car .No problems at all and easy to maintain customize and repair . It did start burning oil so,I might get the engine rebuilt and keep it for a longer time .
Bought my 2013 for a work car since it was R titled and didn't have alot of miles on it for what I got it for but I was gonna sell it once I got a diesel but I've enjoyed driving it so I'll probably keep it
Rogelio Hernandez thought about doing the same. it was just cheaper to get another engine of a model they fixed the oil consumption issue. If you rebuild the same model, it will have the same problem again
A scion I Q
@@unclerogelio3636 i had a 2016. Traded it in last year. That car gave me so much problems i was pretty much at the dealer every month getting warranty fixes from the trunk not opening, the windows leaking, the panoramic roof leaking, the radio not working. It was just a mess
I’m a college student with a tC and lemme tell u...Alex...u spit straight facts about the tC😂 got me right in the feels man😀
I own a 2012 Scion tC with coilovers, lowering springs, and more fun stuff to come! This has been a blast and a great car to own, and although not the fastest I keep my Si & WRX friends on their toes. What did Toretto say in fast & furious? “The only thing that matters is who is behind the wheel.”
Thanks for the Scion tC video Alex! No history but hopefully Toyota will bring something similar back!
Bruh a wrx has like 60 more hp and awd idk bout that, my 07 mazda3 hatchback would keep up lol and has the same hp
@@lonewanderer958 it might have more hp but it’s also SUPER heavy bro. My car is anywhere between 200-400 pounds lighter which makes the get up and go a little quicker. Also since this comment over a year ago, I’ve added a cold air intake and a few other mods that have increased my hp to 200. So with a combination of more hp, torque, and lighter weight I can typically get the jump on them at the beginning. They’ll definitely beat me in a typical race towards the end, but it takes them a bit to catch up at the beginning 🚙💨 haha
@@kasonolson1937 what kinda car-?
@@RyanSmith-wc7ku I’ve got a modified 2012 Scion Tc. Since my previous post I’ve also added in a throttle response control unit so I have instant access to more hp and torque right off the line.
@@kasonolson1937 did you Dyno it
I just started looking into scion tC, this is perfect timing.
awesomeninja626 amazing car get one!
Get one bullet proof reliable, customizable and great features even for the 05s
just get a MK5 GTI
i loved mine, sadly it was recently totaled. if you get a first gen make sure it had the oil consumption recall done
Great starter car. Mine had over 231,500 miles and never had issues
Had an 2006 tC. Taught myself how to drive manual with it. Fantastic car. Gets way too much hate. Some simple mods and it handles like a dream, slap a turbo on it, instant fun and reliable af. Let people enjoy things.
I owned a 07 tC from 2011 till it got wrecked this year. Had 209k miles and the most expensive maintenance I did was replacing the alternator. Great reliable car, fun to drive and looked pretty cool too.
😳 I’m that one guy that keeps saying e46. “So you want an e46” im sorry the fact I got recognized by Alex My heart is melting.
Nextblood I SUPPORT YOU 🤣
#SaveAe46
Boi you lyin, that’s literally me
Lmao me too! I have an e46 and already know I want another but I want a video damnit!
My comment about it got a heart! It's me been doing this for the past 5 months if not longer lol
“So you want a scooter”
Yoo Mommma “so all you can afford is a scooter”
Is a joke bro chill ☠️
@@artsohc scooter fuel economy, insurance, registration, maintanence. unbeaten.
Yes sir 🤣
Man I got a tC man my grandma fiat is faster 😂
I just bought a Scion tC, and I'm so in love with it, it's just the perfect car for me
How many miles ?
G Hood 118,000
I just bought a 2011 Scion tC, it had 39,000 miles.
I recently just bought a tC as my first car, I love it so far. Is just as reliable as a Corolla or Camry but is cute and sporty. I was originally looking at SUVs because I needed lots of cargo space, but once I realized how much space the tC offered once the seats were folded down, I was sold!
I absolutely love my 2012 tC, 84k miles Manual transmission. Just got it this year in March. I've had so much fun both driving it and doing a few mods, and there's more to come for it! Fun car overall indeed!
I rolled down a mountain 5 times with my 06’ tC and walked out with a scratched toe , so there’s that
Ryan Verduzco no way! I always wondered if it would just crumple due to the whole roof being a glass moonroof lol
Eduardo Lopez no I have pics on my insta @dior2k there was metal poles sticking through it from fences I knocked over etc
Whew gods plan 😬🙏🏾
Gods*
I had a drunk tree jump out in front of me at about 50 in my 06 Tc the day I paid it off. Walked away without a scratch.
Evo owner now, but at one point I owned a TC. Super reliable, practical, and versatile car. I loved it and miss driving it it’s basically toyota’s Honda Civic and what a lot of people don’t know is that engine is shared with the camry BUT that same engine is what Toyota’s race team uses for formula drift at 1000hp. And it’s not just their team. There’s numerous. Stephen papadakis actually builds that motor a lot.
“So you want a Hyundai Veloster Turbo” severely an underdog of cars, I have the Rally Edition and would be interesting in what you guys think about it! It’s no Type R or anything but it’s a quirky hot hatch.
sithideth18 Well. It’s quirky. Ill give you that.
No joke these cars have a serious following.
Sorry bro but the Veloster is actually trash
Is this Josh Bird? If you know you know😂
I'd never buy a Hyundai, had some chicks rev at me with that crap Cannon and the spool but once we hit the road, I was gone. In a tC I might add.
Scion TC stand up. I loved my 08 TC. Now I got a 10.0
I love my Scion tC, just a reliable daily and aesthetically modified to my liking. That’s about it, period. 👍🏼
You guys a absolutely nailing these intros. Made that tc look like a million bucks.
@Arthur Wall that intro though
sad this cars gone had some cool special editions. the orange and black two tone was my fav
Emmanuel Montez dude that’s why we love about Scion. Soooo many special editions, so many TRD goodies, and so much passion
There is a two tone in my city and I smile every time I see it.
I’d love to own one but I’m just way too tall. 😕
CwilzZy I’m 6’5” unfortunately and my legs decided to grow more than the rest of my body haha.
The tC is still way cool though!
I got that one 😄
It’s funny too, everyone in tC groups on Facebook would talk mad crap about the two tone color around the time I got mine and now everyone likes them
I wish Scion as a company stuck around long..
It was brand recognition, it wasn't meant to he around a long time, it was marketing pretty much.
Just like Volkswagen owns everything, Toyota owns everything.
It is also because people were modifying Toyotas and Lexus in a negative manner destroying Toyota's reputation.
It is like how the Honda Tuner scene destroyed Honda's reputation because Honda was associated with street racers causing accidents, innocent people dying etc...
That's just my opinion from analyzing all the facts, I mean Honda didn't really produce many performance oriented vehicles for nearly 20 years and just focused on functionality such as comfort and safety for passengers along with fuel consumption reduction.
Midnight Club Still Cancelled Soz same here dude. It’s really said that Scion is not here. Maybe we still see on the streets and a lot of Scion enthusiasts out there’s but as a production is sucks it’s not here
Maybe they should have sold them in more countries than just the US. You alwsy complain that you never get anything but you legit have brands made for your market, Scion and Acura.
Bro I see you on like every car video
LMFAO BRO I OWN THIS CAR but I didn’t think it’s a “car guy” car. I feel so included now 😭😭😂
Relatable
I’ve got a first gen tC with raceland coil overs and basic Bolt ons great car and is really really fun to drive on windy roads
Ignore typo 👆🏼
Minneapolis Tuners raceland coilovers are perfect for Scion
Honestly scion is still my favorite car manufacturer
Bought my first Scion tc in 2015 with 11miles. 4 years later it hit 60k and it's still running great. I love mine!
I've had a 2013 since 2013. Super super reliable with good pick up and go, and I have an sr20 s13 as a comparison. It's just a good car, and does it's job well.
Former 1st generation tC owner here! Video is definitely spot on lol these were slept on, the only issue they had was the massive oil burning/consumption. I currently own a 9th Gen Accord and I’m currently looking into buying another tC for the fun of it 😅
The tC had a lot of potential. The Scion brand reminds me of the early coach builder days of the automobile industry. You buy a basic platform then take it to a shop to build the rest how you want. Essentially, a base platform can fit a wide demographic of people.
The tC specifically reminds me of the 90’s Honda Civic coupes. As Civics got bigger, more complex and more expensive the tC had many qualities of the 90’s Hondas. But something was missing because I don’t recall the tC getting used in autocross racing.
You can easily get a good condition (>140k miles) first gen for around $3k-4k.
A second pre facelift should be around $5-7k
Facelift second gens I've seen from 9-13k (though to be noted these will be in better condition with less miles.)
I own a first gen and can say that it is not fast, but it's a great daily. A first gen would make a good first car for the price and could easily modified if wanted. Only issues I've found is hatches can stick and if you beat on them they will burn abit of oil (not enough to be worried about).
True, I got mine for $2200 🤣 with 132k miles.
I love the Tc. It tries and i appreciate that. Still a thicc corrolla though.
I own one and I've never heard anyone call it a thicc Corolla...I love it!! 🤣🤣
Brainc0la :T xB is thiccer than a snicker though.😏
@@toyotabrony True 🤣🤣
tC stands for thicc Carolla
They have a Camry engine tho
I’ve had a tc2 for about 3 years and it’s been great. Never had a problem, It’s a Toyota so no surprise there. Change my oil every 5-8k miles. Take on 3-4 road trips a year, drove to a new state for college with it. Does decent in snow. Hatchback so I fit my whole room into the car. I’ve thought about modifying it but I know it’s not something I’d want to put money into. And it seems like a waste as mods would have little to no impact on the cars performance. It was a good car to get after that first piece of crap junker from when I was 16.Just enough punch to have fun once in a while but wouldn’t dare try racing someone with an SI or better. I love them. Honestly I’ll be sad when I have to sell it. I’ve had so many memories in the car, good and bad. But a Mazdaspeed 3 has been calling my name these past few month
My roommate has a 2014, I just bought a 2010 last week and it’s great!
It’s almost 50 more horsepower than my Corolla, which makes it great for getting on the freeway.
The stereo is amazing, sounds like subwoofers.
But my favorite part is the panoramic sunroof.
As much as I want to modify it, all I’m going to do is get wind deflectors.
This was my uncle’s last car that he owned before passing away from cancer back in 09, he bought a first gen TC when they first dropped. And to this day the 1st Generation TC was the car that brought me into being a car enthusiast and I would always love that car over any car in general next to the BMW F30’s. They’re definitely not fast at all lol but they grow on you. I appreciate this video being uploaded.
Finally, a car I can afford
dont forget that there was a need for speed scion tc time attack car!
Dirt 3 had an awd version.
I have owned two Scion Tc’s a 2011 and 2015. My 2011 was hit by someone while it was parked on the street and it was totaled. I love the TC for so many reasons which is why when I had an opportunity to switch cars I stuck with it. The cargo and passenger space are great, the gas mileage and service costs are great, and the car was “quick” when it needed to be. The Stereo system also was damn good, and the Sun Roof was great. As a young man I couldn’t have been happier with my car and if I ever have kids I hope there are cars like this that can offer to my kids.
I own a 2015 tc and I enjoy it. One thing i find nice about the car is that Trd has made a few parts for the car and so has a few other aftermarket part companies. I recommend it if you can't get yourself a civic si or a 240sx.
I got a 2015 too. Got it a year ago with 19000 miles. It's at 33k now and been the best car I've owned
Proper way to build a Scion TC
1. 2zz engine swap (1.8l I4 used in Lotus Elise and Corolla XRS)
2. TRD supercharger and tune
3. coils, sus bushings and tires
Set up that way your TC will chop just about every FWD car out there.
Cullen Cowap . Up The Reds YNWA nice mods idea 🙌🏼
I love my 09, still running after 10 years!
4:05 7.5 second quarter mile? So it's faster than an exotic... I'm sold lol
I know he meant 0-60
mtktm lol i had to pause the video and process that one for a second
Everyone wants a nine second car and this guy says it's 7.5 second dude I would buy that in a heartbeat 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Had a '06 Scion tC. F2 coilovers, Gram Lights, Turbonetics kit. 255whp on 7psi.... PERFECT DAILY! definitely wouldn't hesitate to buy another one. Car lasted 200K miles with 110K of it turbo'd. Only died due to an oil leak. Other than that, it was a low cost/ reliable & fun car to own.
Yes they're great. The first generations engines get noise with chain noise and burn oil faster than you can rack up the miles for an oil change. It's very reliable. The tailgate handles broke off and the Sunroofs stop opening. So great.
Lmao, "So you want a scion TC"
Video starts: "no you dont"
Yes I'd reccomend it I picked up mine with 36k miles for 5k and been rock solid
@@damionp8615 my mom had one for so long, she bought it brand new and drove it till 30k. They're good cars but the transmissions are just so 🤷♂️
@@damionp8615 I'm interested in buying it I'm offer is 375$
@@tyautuabdm6612 lmao no it was garage kept and is mint no aftermarket bs but thanks
@@carbonphantom1 get a manual it's a good transmission
Alex: the, oh yeah I forgot about that car
Scion: *sad car noises*
Seeing this makes me sad as my tc naded’ itself a couple Months ago.
RIP blackberry 2006-2019
Honestly the fact that back in 2016 I bought a brand new one right on the showroom floor, I was 18. As my first car I consider it underrated. Best memories, gotta sub now
I bought a '14 tC 10 series with a 6-speed back in October to replace my outgoing '04 Accord as a daily driver. The car is absolutely average in every way imaginable (hence why I bought the manual, because it takes my mind off the disappointing amount of power), but it's been super reliable for me thus far! Winter driving is absolutely horrifying in this car. It has cheap tires from the dealer, I just never got them replaced in time for the snow to hit. I live in Iowa (so like...not a horrible amount of snow) and I had a white-knuckle grip on the wheel any time it was slippery out. I'm inconclusive on whether that's due to the weight/engineering of the car itself or the tires. Probably both, as I've heard other people describe it handling like a hockey puck, which I wholeheartedly agree with.
So aside from snow-driving or disappointing power, it's pretty neat! The steering feels pretty nice and I was pleasantly surprised at the shifter's throws--very notchy, which I like.
In conclusion: Do I like the car? Yep. I'd recommend it to either someone new to the car community or who needs to start making wiser decisions without having to sacrifice too much of the joy of owning a sports car. But would I take it over my '16 WRX (which I don't have anymore)? Absolutely not.
*7.5 SECONDS IN THE 1/4 MILE?*
*DAMN I'M GETTING ONE NOW!*
He goofed. That's 0-60 but I'm sure you're not serious😂
@@FitmentIndustries haha yea, still funny though lol
Dope that y'all made this ! I have a 1st Gen tC on coilovers with a carbon hood and esr wheels, love the car and it has a small modified scene but still there 🤙
Ah man, had a tC for 4 years. Lowered it and scrapped the shit out of the undercarriage for it. Beat on it so much and never really broke down even after she got hit while she was parked 3 times. Car did start to leak a lot of oil and thats what eventually led me to sell. Good times.
I got a 2015 rs 9.0 with 54k miles. I absolutely love it. And I've only ever seen 1 one the road in my life. Only 2000 made. Mine is 14×× something. Great everyday commuter car
I am close to buying a 2014 version..... how can I find out how many were made of that year?
@@ABIGOR_ I'm not sure if you know but not all TCS are release series. These are special cars and the only ones to have a build number
Sold my newer Chevy Cruze for a 2011 Scion TC years ago. Best decision Ive ever made. I got a 2011. Absolutely nothing has gone wrong with my car, but regular maintenance.
Plus, the maroon color on my car is awesome.
i love my scion tc2 as a daily driver you can push it so much and it will still be running like new.
I remember my first car was a Scion tC...
In racing rivals 🤧
swizzy i too have enjoyed the tc in Racing rivals. memories that will be missed
And then Racing rivals went to crap after they changed tunes and how the game worked and adding fast and a furious. Fun while it lasted
Yesss
literally same bro and midnight club 3 dub edition remix
Scion tc 2009 I love it 5 speed
It might not be a honda or a Mitsubishi or Subaru but it's amazing easy to put mods and sexy when done right
My cousin got his Scion tc in 2014, 10 yrs later and I now own the tc with 93,000 miles and am getting to work on it as my first car ever 💪 I love this car and it rides amazing
I bought a rs 10.0 as a temporary daily when the scion brand was removed from market for a ridiculous price. It ended up been a fantastic daily that is usable and enjoyable without breaking the bank. The rs has a nice sound with the trd exhaust and the seat are perfect for me, i can sit for hours without back pain. I find it to be a perfect balance for a nice fun daily car and its also quite good in the snow. I have absolutely no regret purchasing it. I always liked the chop top style and the tc2 gen looks really good in my opinion but I never really considered it to be something I wanted to drive until I actually sit in one and drive it. I see it as a successor to the celica but more useful and with more low end torque. The motor and transmission combo work well for the relatively low weight of the car. It's solid and most part are oversized compared to most Japanese and American offer in this category. What was supposed to be a temporary solution ended up be my daily for 3 years and, so far, i can see myself keeping it for a long time. In a world filled with boring SUV I'd rather drive something like a tc. The only problem I had since is one of my rear light assembly got humidity inside and Toyota had to replace it twice under warranty. I average 8-9 l/100km during summer and 9-10 l/100km during winter but i have a heavy foot and it's better than what I get normally from this kind of car. On a trip doing mostly highway I Can get down to 7-7.5 l/100km. Another thing i appreciate is that we don't see them on every corner and the rs 10.0 came in a really nice red. It's a good solid and enjoyable car that can often be found for reasonable prices.
I actually enjoy all the odd looks and "hate" I get for my first gen tC, but then again I have put a lot of hard work into it from the engine rebuild, turbo kit and so forth.
It's all fun and games till the thicc corolla gaps you
Yo, I suggested this. Thank you guys for listening!
YES Fi
THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!
These are collectibles now friends, take good care of them if you can.
Look at the price of Datsuns and Pontiacs!
Benjamin Cho I agree with u. Especially the Scion special edition, those are worth car collectibles
I love my 2015 tC, I traded a 2013 FRS for my tC and I do not regret my decision at all, sure it isn’t as sporty but it does everything else better. I love making content about my tC because so many people hate on it without even trying the car first, after reading the comments am really glad to see so many TC owners
I was thinking of trading my 2015 tC for the 2013 FRS but now I’m not sure. 😢😂
Wait I just realized you the guy I commented on a video about the tC 😂
The tC isn’t a Corolla or a Celica,
its a Camry hatch. Camry sedans are built in Kentucky, the hatches were built in Japan.
Scott Cook and they were legit coupe models or they considered for the tC2/2.5 hatchback
I have a 2nd gen tc and honestly its a great car to get you introduced to the car scene. Installed a short shifter in mine with no prior experience and i daily it to school. Fun, cheap to maintain and great to race other shitboxes in town. You can buy them for like 5-8k in good condition
Enrique Acosta, replace the programming on the ecu with a device from orangevirus tuning.
I did... best $500 I’ve EVER spent.
@@ScottishScot already did man, just looking into simple bolt-ons for some reliable fun
Just got a 2012 tc! I really like it! Plus it's all I could afford 😂
So you want a
-Focus Svt
-Toyota Celica
-Nissan Sentra Spec V
-Honda Prelude
-Audi a3
-Jeep Wrangler
Scions are really remarkable cars. Never have I ever seen a car, especially a first time buyer's automobile, with such quality, fitment, selection, and features, it was truly, 'More bang for yer buck'. Compared to our aught seven Camry SE ($35K), with the exception of MPG, the tC ($16,900) outclassed it. It has a solid drivetrain, that depending on if you have the manual version, was rather sporty. Off the show room floor, you pretty much owned 60ft times with the stick, if you knew what you were doing. The 2AZ-FE was rock solid and ran like a champ. It had the odd quirk of not firing right up, needing a few more cranks than what one would expect. My only complaint was the gear ratios on the 5-speed manual where spread at the wrong points. 1st gear was real short and 2nd not much longer. You could pull all day in 3rd. 4th was just bleh and 5th was not much of an overdrive. Running nearly 4,000 RPM at 80 MPH gives you 29 MPG. The supercharger option actually gave you an extra 1 MPG at cruise. I was the first one at my dealership to get the supercharger after install, so the labor was comped. Good thing as they made several mistakes, including putting a hold in my rear bumper cover! Even though the speed limiter is factory set at 128 MPH, I hit 137.5 MPH on level road with a strong tail wind. Car handled perfectly. OEM handling was smooth, yet could take the curves with ease. My modified suspension and wide 18" wheels made for sure footed g-force fun. My tC drove straight as an arrow. I could easily drive 1/4 mile without touching the steering. On a flat highway section in Texas with little to no crown, I actually drove an entire mile without touching the steering at highway speed! The Camry? Ah, not so much. Right off the lot, it would immediately start drifting left if you did not keep constant righthand pressure on the steering. 3 Dealerships, in two different States could not correct that. Toyota USA had screwed up the factory alignment parameters with its first US built Camry. It took a 3rd Party company to correct they problem with a proper alignment that ignores Toyota specs. The only thing that I have ever had to replace on my tC was the backup light switch on the transmission. Part was inexpensive and super easy to replace.
Let's talk about the details. The hide-away radio door would smoothly retract open by a simple detent push. The glove box, once the handle is pulled, would slowly and smoothly open via pneumatic spring snubber. The overhead door grab handles would slowly, quietly retract back up into their seated positions (Camry's would snap back). The back seat leg room was phenomenal, even with an average height driver and rear passenger. Rear seats would recline 2 inches (Camry, not at all and no leg room). Front seats had many adjustments and were comfortable enough for 8 hour drives. The seat and back side bolsters kept you in place, but were not uncomfortable. The headrests could even tilt. The seat materials were durable, easy to clean, and did not look cheap. Dash a very nice texture that was soft to the touch, did not gum up or crack and offer little to no glare. The large articulated sunroof was very nice. The rear seats had a decent moonroof that was about half the size. Car came with more airbags than our Camry did.
One thing nice about the car, was that people often mistook the front end for a BMW. I had people pull up to me all the time (including Police), who wanted to know what kind of new BMW I was driving! Fun bit of history, my Indigo Ink baby sat under the port wing of my Squadron's C-130T Hercules in our hanger as I flew out just before Hurricane Katrina. Thankfully, she came thru without a scratch. Six days later, she was to board that same aircraft for a trip to our Hurrivac site at NAS Fort Worth. Unfortunately, she did not get her Wings. The political climate created by the Democrats killed that, leaving me (and the rest of my Hurrivac Squadronmates) to be without vehicles for another 2 weeks till the roads were cleared to drive back. Sucks cause my tC would probably have been the only one to ever fly on a Herc.
I first met the Scion tC in Japan before it even hit the US shores while on a Detachment in Japan in late aught three. The car salesman apologizing that the car was not to be sold in Japan and was yet available for its destined US market. I instantly fell in love with the photo on the promotional billboard. As soon as, I came back CONUS just before Christmas, I called Toyota USA Headquarters to find out more about this Scion Brand and the tC. I spoke with many people in varying positions. No one even knew what I was talking about. Having already done some research, I knew more about the car than most at Toyota US. Unfortunately, being Stationed in the Central US, our market region was the last to get Scions at our dealerships. I was one of the first in Louisiana to purchase one (mine came from Texas). I became such a tC aficionado that I knew everything about it. I ran a medium tier support forum as the Admin and technical advisor for many years till the owner ended up shutting it down. I honestly believe that I did more to promote and sell the tC and the Scion Brand than the vast majority of Scion Dealerships. The Dealerships acted like they were forced by Toyota to carry something that they did not want. That was reflected in the disinterested sales staff that were severely lacking in knowledge of the Brand and its vehicles. Scions, once held their market value really well, can be found on the cheap these days. I have an aught five and and aught seven Release Series (now with the peeling paint that is on a recall list, just not the Release Series that has it) and they still seem like new cars to me. No breakdowns, tires/brakes last extra long time; just change the oil and filters. If you can find one, I would suggest seriously considering purchasing it. But be forewarned to do your due diligence inspecting it since the car has been mainly used by young, first time drivers and the multitude of unskilled foreign drivers who now own many of them. Rare to see one not mangled up from poor driving.
When I was 21 I worked as a file clerk... I bought I brand new 2013 tc for 22k. I paid it off so fast and felt like such a boss. Till this day I’ve spent money on wipers, brakes, tires, oil, and gas. I now drive a MUCH bigger and better truck. But my Scion is a gem. It’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. For 8 years it took me all over the east coast.
The 2016 scion tc is my favorite car of all, I would choose it instead of a Lamborghini!
its actually crazy you mention that cause I crashed my Scion tC last April 2nd at 100mph
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“7.5 second quarter mile and it wasn’t quick” idk what Alex’s definition of ‘quick’ is but apparently he daily’s an F-1 car
that's the 0-60 not 1/4 mile ope
@@FitmentIndustries Be fair, dude. 6.8 stock in a good day. It's not that bad for just being an entry level car you can put things on.
I'm from Generation X. Love the Scion Tc gen 2. No problems at all. I'm not into the entire MOD thing, so it works for me.
That intro... omg. Main reason "So you want" is my favorite series
SO YOU WANT A V6 ACCORD WE NEED IT
HelloImTom no we dont its an accord
HelloNate :p that’s where your wrong cause you ain’t know shii
nobody wants an accord
I want another 95 accord wagon... to build into a crazy RWD mid-engine beast.
6-6-6 FTW💪
I stand with E46 guy, I've been waiting on it!
WHHHAAAATT super happy this video exists. Scion tC!!! 😎
I have a white 2008 Scion Tc and I got it from the dealer for 4800 bucks! Super reliable
Just got my 2008 Tc yesterday, im so far very happy with it.
Where’s the “so you want a 335i”
zaploh YES
YES, I’m looking to get one in March
So you want an N54! A 535xi touring with a 6 speed is a weird dream of mine
Don't hold your breathe Zaploh, they told me to be patient months ago, my patience ran thin lmao
zaploh have an e92 coupe in black best car ever
Dude I've been waiting for this since this series started!
finally!!!!!!! been waiting for this vid
Definitely had a tC MOSTLY trouble free for 14 years I DID put a second motor in it but that was after having built, turbo'd, autox'd, and road course/HPDE'ing the car starting it's 2nd month of ownership. It was like my first child before my first child. And after 194,000 miles and still running strong I traded for a new WRX. I lived the Scion life and did the car shows and made great friends. I'd say Scion (and the tC) were a success.
1st tC is a good option for a project car nowadays. It’s started to replace the older civics and has good upgrade options. However, the 2.0 and 2.5 do not have any options available for engine modifications apart from bolt ons or a turbo. Basically, if you want a fun cheap project car with the potential to be fast? Get a gen 1. Want a good daily that can look clean with very little money? Get a 2.0 or 2.5.