New to Scion
10-16-2006, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by jkonquer
so this is what i got so far.
-around 17-18 OTD price
-around 27 mpg
-don't get spec(i just want power everything and sunroof and etc. just no dvd/navi )
-scion is very slow?
-high insurance
anymore pros and cons?
i personally just best quality that 20k can buy. as long as car feels good and quality is there, speed is not a big deal for me
-around 17-18 OTD price
-around 27 mpg
-don't get spec(i just want power everything and sunroof and etc. just no dvd/navi )
-scion is very slow?
-high insurance
anymore pros and cons?
i personally just best quality that 20k can buy. as long as car feels good and quality is there, speed is not a big deal for me
yep, around that mpg
if ur gonna get a tC, dont get the spec. not worth it for not a BIG difference in the price
i previously had a sentra se-R and i do miss the speed compared to the tC. so yea, the car is slow. but i still love my BCP tC :D
insurance isnt that high, well i dont think. i pay $216 a month. but keep in mind that i am 19 with a new car
overall, if you are not looking for speed, then the tC would be a good choice. thats the only con i have with this car
10-16-2006, 03:39 PM
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well, it's a little unfair to put the gti on that list..... but being that this is a Scion forum, obviously tC.....
but I'm going with Mazda 3.......... or better MAzdaspeed 3! But I expect to be a loner on that 1.
but I'm going with Mazda 3.......... or better MAzdaspeed 3! But I expect to be a loner on that 1.
10-16-2006, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by spECIal
yea, the rattles is another prob.
but i jus keep my music up and ignore them
but i jus keep my music up and ignore them
I heard the moon roof rattling so i tunerd on my ipod
10-16-2006, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by CuRiOuSfIsH
well, it's a little unfair to put the gti on that list..... but being that this is a Scion forum, obviously tC.....
but I'm going with Mazda 3.......... or better MAzdaspeed 3! But I expect to be a loner on that 1.
but I'm going with Mazda 3.......... or better MAzdaspeed 3! But I expect to be a loner on that 1.
10-16-2006, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by CuRiOuSfIsH
well, it's a little unfair to put the gti on that list..... but being that this is a Scion forum, obviously tC.....
but I'm going with Mazda 3.......... or better MAzdaspeed 3! But I expect to be a loner on that 1.
but I'm going with Mazda 3.......... or better MAzdaspeed 3! But I expect to be a loner on that 1.
10-16-2006, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by tC4italy
Originally Posted by spECIal
yea, the rattles is another prob.
but i jus keep my music up and ignore them
but i jus keep my music up and ignore them
I heard the moon roof rattling so i tunerd on my ipod
yep yep
my radio door has started to rattle, and something on the passenger side. it could be something in the glove box but im not sure.
o well
10-16-2006, 04:13 PM
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Re: New to Scion
Originally Posted by jkonquer
I just have few questions before i buy tc....
-how much are u guys buying your scion for? invoice price? lower?
-how do you like your car? would you do it again if you had the choice?
-hows the actual gas mileage? i know the scion.com says over 30, but i want to know actualy mileage.
-any good dealer in socal? that carries lot of tc's?
-and finally, which options do you think its a must?
thanks
-jae
-how much are u guys buying your scion for? invoice price? lower?
-how do you like your car? would you do it again if you had the choice?
-hows the actual gas mileage? i know the scion.com says over 30, but i want to know actualy mileage.
-any good dealer in socal? that carries lot of tc's?
-and finally, which options do you think its a must?
thanks
-jae
1. I paid a little over 18K for my AT. It will be cheaper if you get a MT. The only 'options' I got were the 2in1 mats, Rear Lip Spoiler, and Scion Security. (Don't get the Scion Security!) The only 'options' I suggest you get are the Ground Effects, Air Bags (a little pricey, but it's your life), TRD Springs, and either Spoiler. On Scion.com they state that installation will be extra but I wasn't charge. As stated earlier; trdsparks.com is the place to get your acessories. That's where I got mine from and Ken is great to do business with!
2. For the $$$; the tC can't be beat. I like it when I get compliments and people think I have a more expensive car. I would do it again. (Although the new FJ Crusiers are out now and it would be a hard choice between the 2.
)3. 30? Maybe the xA or xB, but the tC would get 30 on the hwy only. What people have stated sounds about right. (26-28 mpg)
4. I heard Longo is a good place. You might have to drive around a bit because the tC is a hard car to keep on the lot.
5. As stated earlier, "The only 'options' I suggest you get are the Ground Effects, Air Bags (a little pricey, but it's your life), TRD Springs, and either Spoiler."
Good luck on your hunt! Let us know the outcome.
10-16-2006, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by jkonquer
ok here is my question, which car would you get if you can do it all over again...
-mazda 3
-tc
-new miata
-gti
-mazda 3
-tc
-new miata
-gti
Mazda 3: looks good but i don't like mazdas so blah
Miata two seater not that practical, at least for me
Gti: let's just say I have never been in good terms with VW
tC i just
my sunroof and 2 doors and as for the rattles just turn up the radio drop your windows open your sunroof and enjoy the car. 
10-16-2006, 06:04 PM
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About the rattle actually I don't care about it i just ignore it only here there are people who are very picky and drown in a glass of water about the rattles. I've had the car since they came out in 04 as 05 model and i just ignore the small rattle. Of course there are some rattles that you go like WTF is going on but just go test drive one and you may hear the rattle or not it's not that big of a deal.
10-16-2006, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by spECIal
lol, its not that bad. u jus hear a lil rattling as u drive.
if u ride with NO music, it could be annoying.
if u ride with NO music, it could be annoying.
