I've only had my '08 TC for a little over a week now but I started noticing that the engine gives off a weird smell after every drive - no matter how short, or, long of a distance - like it's burning under the hood. Is this normal? I've driven new cars before but never noticed any smell. Also, my breaks seem sorta stiff. Any '08 TC owners have the same problem? I've been very gentle with the car.

Help?

 

this must be your first new car, its normal.

the smells are just the "preservatives" and oils breaking in and burning off, if its still there after a month or so then you have problems.

 

Yep. Nothing to worry about.

 

^^^ x3

 

x4 :D

 

okay i'll jump in here too....

x5

 

^x6 I thought I couldn't drive a manual right for a moment and I don't rest my foot on the clutch(everyone asked that). The smells gone now had the car for three weeks but have noticed the exhaust has a little rumble sound to it(still factory for now).

 

yup.. normal new car burning smell.. if you see fire thats normal too since fire burns..

 

your car is gonna burn to the ground. lemon law!


j/k

 

lol

 

x100

 

Thanks to everyone who replied!

If my car burn to the ground do I get a new one?

 

you farted dude.

 

hehhehehehhehhehehe

 

uh id hope that scion would replace it lol

 

better get that GAP insurance too ;) hope they pay for marshmellows for roasting by that fire.. if it does burn to the ground.. okay now i'm just getting silly.. hahaha

 

gap is awesome!!!!! totaled my kia (at 25mph) and the dealership wiped the slate clean of 5k left in payments...