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So what's the general concensus on the new tC's?

Old Aug 10, 2007 | 05:31 AM
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Default So what's the general concensus on the new tC's?

I guess the first question that comes to mind is, how do you all like the styling changes? And second question is, do you think that the body build quality is improving? I have an 05' and the rattles drive me crazy, are they improving at all? Thanks.
Old Aug 10, 2007 | 05:45 AM
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And yet another I hate the grill's, tails, headlights thread.
Old Aug 10, 2007 | 06:16 AM
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true...but the new lights, tails, and grilles give it a "new" look. no rattles yet, just got it today. ive adapted to them. not planning to change the lights...maybe the grilles...but not anytime soon.
Old Aug 10, 2007 | 06:37 AM
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I love everything about the lights. Much better than the 07, IMO. Dont like the grill as much as the 07, but, hey Im not complaining.
Old Aug 10, 2007 | 09:08 AM
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i personally do not like the 08 headlights or taillights or grilles.
thats why i chose the 07 over the 08 when buying my car last month.
Old Aug 10, 2007 | 10:37 AM
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I am not opposed to the changes. everything they did is nice, alot of options were made into standard equip which is very nice.
The only thing i would change, or revert, is the grill.
*knocking on wood* I've yet to have any "rattle" issues.
Old Aug 10, 2007 | 01:36 PM
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I like the new head lights. I dont think they're an improvement but they're alright. What I dont like are the new tail lights and the grill, but the grill is the worst part. And for the rattles, I have an 07 and I hardly hear any.
Old Aug 10, 2007 | 04:46 PM
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My '05 rattles like a bucket of rocks. They better be fixing something on newer models.

I've only seen three to date around here. I'm still the only one that's not bone stock.
Old Aug 10, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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i think the '06 model is the best, not feeling the changes they made. not to mention the cheaper s/c haha
Old Aug 10, 2007 | 06:45 PM
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I'm pretty sure they are not doing anything different to fix the rattles. Naturally an 05 will rattle more since most 05's have more miles than 07's, and more miles = more bumps and potholes which ='s more rattles.
Old Aug 10, 2007 | 07:05 PM
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i saw a black 08.. the rear tails do look played out like the old lexus rx300s but not as bad as i was expecting..

i could deal with it for all the added safety and ipodness
Old Aug 10, 2007 | 07:12 PM
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i saw an 08 tc the other day and thought"man that guy bougt some cheap ebay head lights" turns out it was really an 08.

They just dont do it for me.

I think the projectors in a 05-07 headlight would be great
Old Aug 10, 2007 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by blazeplacid
i saw an 08 tc the other day and thought"man that guy bougt some cheap ebay head lights" turns out it was really an 08.

They just dont do it for me.

I think the projectors in a 05-07 headlight would be great
I did too first time I saw one passing me on the road.
Old Aug 11, 2007 | 12:09 AM
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I hate the ricey changes. It sucks because I was looking to buy a new tC next spring, and now I am looking at getting a used, low mileage '06 or '07 SW instead of a new '08. I've tried to get use to the look of the headlights and taillights, but I just can't do it, I hate them! I'm not going to buy something that I'm not happy with, since after all, I will be the one seeing the car everyday, so no '08 for me!
Old Aug 11, 2007 | 03:40 AM
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They look good on a black or flint mica tC, i've come to the conclusion. The black taillights stick out far too much on the lighter colors.
Old Aug 11, 2007 | 03:53 AM
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the whole "being surrounded by airbags" are kinda freakin me out. my first car w/ airbags.
Old Aug 11, 2007 | 04:11 AM
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I personally am loving my 08...............been a long time since I had a car to play with...........great car.
Old Aug 11, 2007 | 04:32 AM
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Not a fan. perfer the older to newer.
Old Aug 11, 2007 | 04:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Zebman
They look good on a black or flint mica tC, i've come to the conclusion. The black taillights stick out far too much on the lighter colors.
Yeah I am dead set on SW and they definitely stick out against the white.
Old Aug 11, 2007 | 06:33 AM
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first time Ive seen a stock car and thought "rice"

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