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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 08:06 PM
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My car is parked outside 24/7 and even after the sprinklers were modified whenever a gust of wind hits it, it always lands on my car.

Long story short.. I'm in the market for a car cover. However I don't want to buy one of those $200+ ones that is custom fit. Has anyone had any luck with 3rd party brands that fit somewhat a close fit to the scion tc's body?

Thanks in advance for any replies.
Old Jul 10, 2008 | 08:39 PM
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I bought one a while ago off ebay and has sat in my garage for almost 2 years in the original package. I think I paid like $40 shipped for it. Suppose to be a close fit but couldn't tell you.
Old Jul 10, 2008 | 08:48 PM
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if you don't go scotts way go the cheap way lol ( i went autozone, for mine) can vouche that scott is honest seller (check his reviews on here)
Old Jul 10, 2008 | 08:50 PM
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the $200 Scion offered car cover is if you don't have the lip kit or a spoiler. Sort of terrible offering by Toyota since they push you to get the add ons
Old Jul 10, 2008 | 09:09 PM
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http://www.calcarcover.com/

i didnt even look at how much they are or anything though.
just throwing that out there as another option besides the dealer ones.
the salesman at the dealership actually recommended i buy a cover from there instead of from the dealer. lol
Old Jul 10, 2008 | 11:44 PM
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no front lip kit but i do have a lip spoiler.
Old Jul 11, 2008 | 12:02 AM
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I think the lip spoiler is fine, the pedastal would be a no-no with the Toyota OEM car cover
Old Jul 11, 2008 | 12:46 AM
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Alright made a deal with Scott so I will hopefully get this problem taken care of as early as next week!


Thanks again Scott, you're the man.
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Originally Posted by LRomero
Alright made a deal with Scott so I will hopefully get this problem taken care of as early as next week!


Thanks again Scott, you're the man.
Just trying to help a fellow SL member out
Old Jul 11, 2008 | 01:26 AM
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THey have car covers at wal mart that actually have a scion tC on them haha. They are 20 bucks but they look kinda crappy...
Old Jul 11, 2008 | 06:21 AM
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i got one awhile ago off ebay... pretty good
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Originally Posted by LRomero
My car is parked outside 24/7 and even after the sprinklers were modified whenever a gust of wind hits it, it always lands on my car.

Long story short.. I'm in the market for a car cover. However I don't want to buy one of those $200+ ones that is custom fit. Has anyone had any luck with 3rd party brands that fit somewhat a close fit to the scion tc's body?

Thanks in advance for any replies.
I found some decent ones from empire. This cover was a replacement cover for a custom cover that cost three times as much and started leaking water and collecting dust under the cover in less than a year. My Empire cover is 4 months old, has survived numerous strong thunderstorms and seering Texas sun, and so far is exceeding my expectations. I have 3 cars under cover, soon the other two will be covered by Empire.

http://empirecovers-review.blogspot.com/
Old Sep 19, 2009 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by iheartzombies
THey have car covers at wal mart that actually have a scion tC on them haha. They are 20 bucks but they look kinda crappy...
lol, i saw that the other day
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