Is the tC a brand-new model?

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01-10-2005, 05:57 PM

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Is the tC a brand-new model?

I know that the xA is the Toyota ist in Japan and the xB is the Toyota bB...right? Those two models have been around for at least two years (maybe longer...I'm not sure). Is the tC already produced as another model in Japan, or is it brand-new?

01-10-2005, 05:59 PM

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It's a brand new model, specially made for Scion only. There is no JDM tC.

01-10-2005, 06:13 PM

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It's a brand new model, specially made for Scion only. There is no JDM tC.

That's what I thought, but I wasn't sure. Thanks.

01-10-2005, 09:45 PM

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It's a brand new model, specially made for Scion only. There is no JDM tC.

That's what I thought, but I wasn't sure. Thanks.

No prob.

01-10-2005, 10:04 PM

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its a new model but on an existing platform. its the same platform as the toyota avensis in europe

01-10-2005, 10:16 PM

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that means there is no jdm for the tC also

01-10-2005, 10:19 PM

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it was built off the Toyota Avensis platform, which is a four door. So it wasn't baked from scratch, but just about...

01-10-2005, 10:25 PM

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its a new model but on an existing platform. its the same platform as the toyota avensis in europe

True and if you're wondering what a Avensis looks like here's a pic:
http://www.allcarpictures.com/toyota...icture-002.htm

01-11-2005, 06:58 PM

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its a new model but on an existing platform. its the same platform as the toyota avensis in europe

True and if you're wondering what a Avensis looks like here's a pic:
http://www.allcarpictures.com/toyota...icture-002.htm

Not too shabby looking...

01-11-2005, 09:23 PM

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its a new model but on an existing platform. its the same platform as the toyota avensis in europe

True and if you're wondering what a Avensis looks like here's a pic:
http://www.allcarpictures.com/toyota...icture-002.htm

WARNING!!! This above link is full of VIRUSES and SPYWARE!! DO NOT CLICK ON THE LINK.. i was able to catch it with the antivirus program I have..

01-11-2005, 09:25 PM

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sorry duplicate post.. blame the servers

01-11-2005, 11:38 PM

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Re: DO NOT CLICK ON THIS LINK!!

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its a new model but on an existing platform. its the same platform as the toyota avensis in europe

True and if you're wondering what a Avensis looks like here's a pic:
http://www.allcarpictures.com/toyota...icture-002.htm

WARNING!!! This above link is full of VIRUSES and SPYWARE!! DO NOT CLICK ON THE LINK.. i was able to catch it with the antivirus program I have..

Really? sh*t I didn't know, sorry

01-12-2005, 12:12 AM

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yeah i didn't think you did know about it.. just letting everyone know to get a virus scanner.. mine identified three different viruses.. plus get some spyware removal software like ad-aware by lavasoft.. just warning everyone..

01-12-2005, 12:18 AM

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Or just use Firefox and browse safely.

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Thanks

01-12-2005, 11:42 AM

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General rule of thumb: don't buy anything for your tC that's marked on eBay as "JDM"

01-12-2005, 12:17 PM

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its a new model but on an existing platform. its the same platform as the toyota avensis in europe

True and if you're wondering what a Avensis looks like here's a pic:
http://www.allcarpictures.com/toyota...icture-002.htm

While in Europe this Summer I had an opportunity to drive both Avensis and the model it replaced: Carina. (my family there just went through an "upgrade") Both excellent cars. One may wonder why is Toyota selling such an ugly behemoths in the US (CAMRY) and such a nice, sporty cars in Europe??? What gives???

PS Actually I already know the answer: PEOPLE STOP BUYING BIG UGLY CARS OR WE WILL NEVER GET THE NICE LOOKING SPORTY ONES HERE!!!!

01-12-2005, 01:01 PM

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i thought that first picture of the avensis was a jetta for a quick second. (im also using firefox and didnt notice anything out of the ordinary while visiting the site.)