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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 12:37 AM
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How happy are you with your TC's? I'm looking at buying one, but I'm kind of used to an SRT-4. I love the way they look, and want a blue one. I'm in Kentucky, anybody know someone selling one, or the best dealership to get one from? Any information is greatly appreciated!! Thanks :D
Old Jan 13, 2006 | 01:08 AM
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I'm sure everyone here is quite happy with their tC, but realize you're going to be driving a MUCH slower car than an SRT4.

I'd test drive one, see if you like it, and just decide from there. All dealerships are going to be about the same, due to toyota's "pure pricing" program. No haggling.
Old Jan 13, 2006 | 01:09 AM
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That's definitley good to hear. I'm definitley not looking for something as fast as the neon, it's a little scary. I just want a car I can drive daily and enjoy. I suppose I'll be going to the Scion dealer. How much does everyone pay per month on theirs??
Old Jan 13, 2006 | 01:21 AM
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If your looking to save yourself about 4-5k, and want to be a little different then the tC is possibly the car for you.

I'm a happy customer!
Old Jan 13, 2006 | 01:25 AM
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They are a bit slower than a SRT-4 stock, but you can fix that pretty dang quick..... sorry, but no pics in signature lines... and moving to general.
Old Jan 13, 2006 | 02:29 AM
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You will love the TC great price for all you get.
Old Jan 13, 2006 | 02:39 AM
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I love mine and its BLUE!! pics are on my profile, they arent up to date (I have done visual stuff to it since) but its all good
Old Jan 13, 2006 | 03:54 AM
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I've had my 05 FM tC since last May and most of the "honeymoon" feeling with the car has faded already, but I still definitely love the car. It amazes me how much better it looks than other cars in the car wash line when I take it there every other week. You should also see how a lot of the other car owners at the car wash stare and swoon at the tC with impressed and longing expressions on their faces (I notice this especially with Mercedes C230 coupe owners, MB's own little tC type car).

Scion tC = still one of the best cars I ever owned! :bow:

It was from the VW bowels of hell to Scion tC paradise for me when I traded in my Volkswagen for the tC last May!!!!

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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 04:35 AM
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Had mine for a little over a year now and still love getting in and out of it. Today alone I caught 4 different people staring at it. Its a nice feeling to know you're driving a car that a lot of people like to look at.
Old Jan 13, 2006 | 05:00 AM
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Odd, a little tC gets all the attention!
I've had mine one month, and love it.
I get looks, thumbs-up, and questions everywhere.
I too like the looks at the car wash!

Good luck deciding.
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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 05:52 AM
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it is a bit slow, but for the price, it just cant be beat.
Old Jan 13, 2006 | 06:52 AM
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Its a great deal tho
Old Jan 13, 2006 | 07:07 AM
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I love the car. I was a honda fan until I got in and drove the TC. It was a bit slow for my taste but its at ZPI getting that taken care of right now...lol
Old Jan 13, 2006 | 07:15 AM
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I like my tC a lot! And now that the aftermarket parts are starting to trickle in, it looks like the tC is only going to get better! I would suggest you test-drive a tC also. Unfortunately for me, the test-drive is what hooked me into getting my SSM tC! The tC does have some spunk when its stock. If you do decide to get a tC, please for the love of God, don't let the dealer sucker you into getting the Pedestal Spoiler!! (Unless you really want it.) I see ALOT of young ladies driving the tC in my city and almost all of them have that damned Ped. Spoiler.

Special note to Dealers: The Ped Spoiler is an accessory! Not a Standard Feature!
Old Jan 13, 2006 | 09:48 PM
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hey! i asked for my pedistal spoiler! i like the thing!


and i didn't even test drive the tC until after I signed the papers to get mine!
the dealer was like "Have you even driven one of these?"
"No" I answered
"Well, since your getting one now, would you like too?"
"Sure, why not, like it'll change my mind." I replied.
Old Jan 13, 2006 | 10:03 PM
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Yeah, lay off of the pedestal already! I think the thing looks naked without it - I've seen more tCs this week, and it makes a BIG difference in looks, IMHO - for the better.

Scott
Old Jan 14, 2006 | 03:41 AM
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I lvoe my tC
Old Jan 14, 2006 | 03:52 AM
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so much that you had to create a new word for the feeling.
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Old Jan 15, 2006 | 04:46 AM
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tC is nice but mazda3 is like a sports car in comparison
Old Jan 16, 2006 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by user1234
tC is nice but mazda3 is like a sports car in comparison
Test drove a Mazda3 (5-door) and couldn't stand it. Had zero low-end torque compared to the tC. Handling was a bit better, but also had 18s. After driving the two back to back, the choice was clear...



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