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Old Jun 5, 2004 | 11:50 AM
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Name at least one thing you are affraid of about this car (the car itself or the conditions it may encounter). i'll start....



- Hail storm (im sure the put a coating on the glass do it doesnt shatter but it'll still chip and crack
Old Jun 5, 2004 | 12:14 PM
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I'm afraid that the front grill will look as generic in real life as it does in photos. Here is my worst case scenario, badge removed for emphasis



Something about the top grill just doesn't look right. The Volvo S40 or any Audi look similar, but they're done correctly.

I love the view from every other angle, though.
Old Jun 5, 2004 | 12:42 PM
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I am afraid the AC will suck like it does in the xa...here in south florida you need air!
Old Jun 5, 2004 | 12:45 PM
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The more I look at it, it looks like a Subaru Legacy (poor man's Porsche :D )


The cars that reviewers are comparing the looks of the tC are higher more expensive vehicles. Ya'll should take it as a complement.
Old Jun 5, 2004 | 02:35 PM
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yea it looks like a lot of different cars I think thats a reason why some people like it... the only thing I'm afraid of is that there won't be many performance parts for awhile to use on it...or any mods period minus the ones from scion like the exhaust and strut bar.
Old Jun 5, 2004 | 02:56 PM
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I'm afraid that the gas mileage will be even more dreadful than the numbers suggest.
Old Jun 5, 2004 | 02:58 PM
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-Not enough head room
-Reliability problems (not up to Toyota Standards)
-Storage room
-Blind spot
-Stock Stereo not good enough (might need to replace sooner then expected)

I think those problems will be ok, but I am most worried about:
-Not being able to get one soon enough :D
Old Jun 5, 2004 | 03:03 PM
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/\/\/\/\ sup

'fraid we won't have enough cars.
Old Jun 5, 2004 | 03:16 PM
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I agree with poster on the stock stereo. I am hoping it is good enough and not spend extra $ on amp/speakers. But then I have a Corrolla now which is great but nothing spectacular like the tC.

This car might be too good to be true. All the reviews have been A-/B+ and there are so many standard features. This is way I am picking the tC over the Mazda 3.

Kevin
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I was considering purchasing the Mazda3 as well, but there are lots of issues popping up. Here are the ones that concern me the most:

-Weak A/C unit
-Excessive rear break dust/grooves forming in break rotors
-Sunroof water leak
-Squealing breaks
Old Jun 5, 2004 | 04:42 PM
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- That panoramic moonroof...all that glass worry me if it gets cracked and needs to be replaced. Also, although we have heard countless times that it is made with the most advance gaskets & sealing, I can't help but worry about leaking...

- Stereo sound quality...I don't care much about how loud it is but I do care about how good it sounds...

- Interior fabric quality: I wanted to get leather but that is not an option so I hope that the quality of the seats are better then average.
Old Jun 5, 2004 | 04:47 PM
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- Not enough head room.
- AC (live in fla).
- Everyone and there mom will have it.
Old Jun 5, 2004 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Cybergypsy
I am afraid the AC will suck like it does in the xa...here in south florida you need air!
Cry me a river!

- Phoenix, Arizona (The TRUE Sunshine State)

I'm afraid there won't be enough to go around!
Old Jun 5, 2004 | 05:37 PM
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im affriad i spend way too much time at scion life reading threads with people whining and smuttering about the same things over and over....if the car sucks...it sucks...if it rocks...it rocks.....if you put a deposit down and it sucks....then youre a loser......if you didnt and it rocks....and they sell out....then youll have to wait...its not a big deal....
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That my rearview mirror will be clipped off by some driver. It has happened already more than once. With the turn signal in the mirror, it may be more expensive to replace.
Old Jun 5, 2004 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by tC Junkie
im affriad i spend way too much time at scion life reading threads with people whining and smuttering about the same things over and over....if the car sucks...it sucks...if it rocks...it rocks.....if you put a deposit down and it sucks....then youre a loser......if you didnt and it rocks....and they sell out....then youll have to wait...its not a big deal....
Jeez, who killed your dog?

I think this thread was just about voicing legitimate reservations about the car...I can't spot one person whining here. I am starting to notice that some here can't tell the difference between someone being honest and someone just _____ing...
Old Jun 5, 2004 | 07:19 PM
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head room, head room, head room.

I've got a few prospective buyers on my car, but I can't give them any guarantees until I can sit in a tC... i need to sit in one NOW.
Old Jun 5, 2004 | 07:30 PM
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if the auto tranny can hold the HP & torque that my turbocharger will be putting out
Old Jun 5, 2004 | 08:39 PM
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I'm afraid that the Black Cherry Pearl won't look as good in person as it does in pictures. I like it, but others in my dealership remember when it was a Lexus color, and they have less-than-fond memories.

LATER
Old Jun 5, 2004 | 10:37 PM
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im afraid there are gonna be more than 2 tCs at my school



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