 Scion tC due out in June...anyone buying one? |
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 Apr 25, 2004 - 2:05 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined May 8, '03 From San Jose, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
I just got a brochure for the Scion tC yesterday. Due out in June... considering the 2004's showed up pretty much on June 1st I'm thinking we've only got about a month to go before it's released. I'm trying to get my girlfriend to buy one. She's been pre-approved for about $18k and wanted to get a damn Jetta.
What are people's opinions of these so far? I think it sounded like a pretty good deal. For $16,500 it comes with a *lot* of standard options: a/c, power windows, locks, mirrors, panorama moonroof, 17" alloys, pioneer am/fm/cd/mp3 player, airbags, ABS, 4 wheel disc brakes...and, most importantly, a 2.4L vvt-i engine w/ 9.6:1 compression ratio that is screaming "boost ME!" with available TRD supercharger already. I think it looks alright too, probably looks better in person and the interior is designed well too. She wanted a 4-door but I think for the price and options this is a no-brainer. Anyone else considering picking one of these up? Or are you gonna wait to see what the 8th gen celica or 5th gen supra bring (if they do come)? - aba |
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Apr 25, 2004 - 2:08 PM
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I wouldn't want one personally. I'd convince my girlfriend to buy a cheap sixth gen Celica and fix it up.
 I had my ex convinced and she was going to get one and we were going to fix it up with the extra $5,000 she'd have left over, and then we broke up and we don't get along anymore, so I think she's going to get an E36 3-series Bimmer or a fifth generation Prelude or third generation Integra. -------------------- New Toyota project coming soon...
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Apr 25, 2004 - 2:10 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 11, '02 From Sioux Falls, SD, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I'm not holding my breath for a Celica or a Supra. Check out that tC. I think it has the potential to be a great little car. And it looks good too.
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Apr 25, 2004 - 4:21 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 8, '03 From San Jose, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Yeah but she is sitting on a loan for a new car, not a used car (different finance rate).. Plus the whole point of this is that her job wants her to have a new car, not the used celica she is driving now. I'd like to go that route but oh well  And I figure this would be better than a damn VW. At least it's Toyota.- aba |
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Apr 25, 2004 - 4:39 PM
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Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Online Reputation: 14 (100%) |
Well, when you put it that way, I'd take the Scion over the Jetta.
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Apr 25, 2004 - 4:42 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 12, '03 From Chatham, Ont Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Id have to agree, now this is only hear say, but Ive heard bad things about Jetta quality. Just something to look into when buying a car, Obviously you dont have to worry about the quality of a scion. |
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Apr 25, 2004 - 5:09 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 25, '03 From cranston RI Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i like the tC's
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Apr 25, 2004 - 6:14 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 20, '03 From Annapolis, Md Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
i think its def nice, but a lil underpowered. I think it should have a 6, not a 4 with 160hp.... an i know, theres a supercharger option or somthin, but .. just nopt enough power for a new car. but if your not looking fo powwer, should be nice.
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Apr 25, 2004 - 6:24 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 4, '04 From VA, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i dunno, i just watched car and river today and they revwied the scions....all they did was bash it cuz its not a very good car
EDIT: check it out first then make your choice, and if she goes wit the jetta go wit the turbo one 
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Apr 25, 2004 - 7:13 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 30, '03 From O-town, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Scion over Jetta? TRD Supercharged Scion vs VR6 Jetta? I'd take the VW.
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Apr 25, 2004 - 7:28 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 26, '03 From Wisconsin Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
jetta? ewww
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Apr 25, 2004 - 8:13 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 4, '03 From Twin Cities MN Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
not to mention ANY volkswagen has horrible reliablity...
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Apr 25, 2004 - 8:18 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 17, '03 From Florence, KY Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I'd take that Scion over the Jetta any day. The 2.4 is a big 4 with really good power and torque, not like the little 4's that have gotten so popular. I'd like to see what the torque number is. Remember, that's the base model engine for the Camry, which is a pretty good sized car. My altima has a 2.5 and 90 mph feels like nothing.
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Apr 25, 2004 - 8:39 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 8, '03 From San Jose, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
OMG dude are you smoking something? The VR6 wouldn't take the race, even if you did manage to actually finish the race without clutch problems, wiring issues, or your tranny blowing up on you  - aba |
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Apr 25, 2004 - 8:42 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 8, '03 From San Jose, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Numbers are: 159 HP @ 5700 RPM 163 ft lb @ 4000 RPM The engine is putting out good numbers as it is, but like I said with 9.6:1 compression ratio I think it's sole purpose in life is to be force induced. Then you'd be looking at ~ 210 hp. - aba |
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Apr 25, 2004 - 9:06 PM
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i think its great, my dad works at the dealership and at the one were he works all the major toyota cars for the east coast are brought. Three days ago toyota sent in one black tc and it came with parts and toyota own engineer. My dad said it had CF hood, trunk, trd spoiler, and full bodykit. Recaro seats gutted back full chrome roll cage and the engineer brought a chrome dipped trd supercharger and installed it. My dad said it had black poweder coated trd 19's and brembo big brake kit. he said it was amazing and after he saw it he said he'd get one for me when it comes out so i can't wait to see it.
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Apr 25, 2004 - 9:16 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 6, '03 From Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Get the supercharger option. I would love to get a new Scion tC. They look nice and I betcha the aftermarket is gonna be awsome for them.
I say get the tC, I like Jetta's but the tC is more sexier. |
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Apr 25, 2004 - 9:54 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 30, '03 From O-town, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I have no idea where you base this from? My girlfriend's family drives only VW's and they never have problems. -------------------- Sometimes we live to beat the odds.
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Apr 25, 2004 - 10:08 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From ny to philly Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
oh and while you're at it get one for me too really tho I haven't seen it in person but the new tC looks really promising. pretty good numbers stock and a trd supercharger that won't void warranty... w00t |
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Apr 25, 2004 - 10:32 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 26, '03 From Wisconsin Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
someone should put up a pic
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