okay... it's getting old so i decided to compile a list of cars that are somewhat comparable to the tC. If anyone has any to add... feel free.

2005 Scion tC
$16,465
160 HP
163 TQ
0-60 mph : 7.5 sec.(manual)
0-¼ mile : 15.7 sec @ 88 mph(manual)
Curb Weight : 2905-2970 lbs


Mazda 3 s
$17,105
160 HP
150 TQ
0-60 mph : 7.5 sec.(manual), 8.0 sec.(auto)
0-¼ mile : 15.7 sec @ 89.0 mph(manual)
Curb Weight : 2826-2857 lbs


Hyundai Tiburon base
$16,999
138 HP
136 TQ

Nissan Altima 2.5
$16,850
175 HP
180 TQ

Nissan Sentra SE-R
$17,300
165 HP
175 TQ
0-60 mph : 7.6 sec.(manual), 8.3 sec.(auto)
0-¼ mile : 16.0 sec @ 88.0 mph(manual)
Curb Weight : 2730-2776 lbs


Volkswagen Golf GL 1.9 TDI Sedan
$17,200
100 HP
177 TQ

Ford Focus ZX3 Premium
$15,510
144 HP
149 TQ


Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport Coupe
$17,410
140 HP
150 TQ
0-60 mph : 8.0 sec.
0-¼ mile : 16.2 sec @ 85.0 mph
Curb Weight : 2749 lbs


Saturn ION Quad Coupe 3
$16,350
140 HP
145 TQ
0-60 mph : 8.0 sec.(manual)
0-¼ mile : 16.2 sec @ 85.0 mph(manual)
Curb Weight : 2769-2822 lbs


Dodge Neon R/T
$17,640
150 HP
135 TQ
0-60 mph : 7.8 sec.
0-¼ mile : 16.2 sec @ 86.0
Curb Weight : 2712 lbs


Pontiac Vibe Base
$16,605
130 HP
125 TQ

Pontiac Sunfire Coupe
$14,930
140 HP
150 TQ

Saturn L300 Sedan 1
$16,370
140 HP
150 TQ
0-60 mph : 7.6 sec.
0-¼ mile : 16.0 sec @ 87.0 mph
Curb Weight : 3197 lbs

Honda Civic EX Coupe
$16,860
127 HP
114 TQ

Honda Accord dx sedan
$16,700
160 HP
161 TQ

Toyota Celica GT
$17,570
140 HP
125 TQ

2005 Toyota Corolla XRS
$17,455
170 HP
127 TQ

Toyota Matrix XR 2WD
$16,180
130 HP
125 TQ


I figured this thread might aleviate some of the VS. flooding we've got going on in here. personally i dont think any of these cars can compete with the tC. the Altima is really good but its a completely different car style and everything.

i got all these figures from the auto compare at msn.com
if you want real numbers and such, go to the websites and do the build thing to figure it out for yourselves.

www.toyota.com
www.honda.com
www.chevrolet.com
www.mazdausa.com
www.nissandriven.com
www.saturn.com
www.hyundaiusa.com
www.ford.com
www.dodge.com
www.vw.com
www.pontiac.com
http://autos.msn.com/research/compar...=Home&pos=new4 (msn compare link)

****edit: added some times and weights off of www.modernracer.com
unfortunately they dont have numbers for all the cars.

im spending way too much time researching this. lol****

lets make this the last VS. post... please

 

Good idea, I'm tired of those vs. posts too.

Add a Honda Accord LX Coupe (4 cylinder) to your list. Even though MSRP is higher, you can get it $17,000 after some bargaining.

 

You should put the tC's stats on the top of the list for comparison purposes.

 

Thats cause you picked a 4 banger tiburon, not a gtv6

 

He picked the 4 banger BECAUSE the tC is a 4 BANGER!! It's not like we're going to compare a V12 to a V6 or anything. Just the Same Car Class

on a side note
Hyndai Sucks :twisted:
Biggest Mistake of my Life. I was Laughed at when i had a Hyndai, now its my turn to laugh at those who have a Hyndai

 

Thats why it says "base"

 

actually i chose the i4 for the price. i dont think there are any v6's for under 18,000 unless you bargain.

btw all the prices i took from msn are for 2004 models since all the 05s arent out yet.

few added to previous post

 

they dont make the r/t neon anymore, infact no more neon after the 05's... thank god

 

Maybe add 0-60 and 1/4 times and mpg but I'm too lazy

What exactly consistutes the same class? Price, type, features? What about the Mini Cooper?

 

yea haha! my friends say that it looks like a combination of an RSX, Altima, and celica...


back lights altima
celica the front and hood
rsx on the side of the windows hahahah

 

wow, the golf has only 100hp at 177torque.... drive with a kick off quick but that ____ aint goin no where afterwords.

 

Not so fast...w/ just a chip and exhaust the TDI will move...

 

those specs for the Spec V are kinda off. I dont think any magazine (as much as I hate mag racing) ever tested a Spec and ran below a 15.6 or 15.5. Most stock specs run 15.1 to 15.5 and trap between 89 to 90Mph. And there never was any automatic Spec Vs.

 

Hyundai > Yuo.

Hyundai's are actually very reliable now and nice. JD power reports them having better initial quality than toyota. You must of bought an ugly old ___ hyundai.

 

true. old hyundai's = ugly as sin.

but my gt v6 > tc in what i need, aka performance, handling and looks *looks is my opinion tho everyone is different* and also the power potential in the tib is greater.

oh yeah i got my tib for 16,200 : )

 

Actually the Cavalier has been replaced by the Cobalt. Chevy has been spending a lot of money promoting it, I've seen a couple of different commercials with it and the new 05 Corvette in just the past month. I haven't seen any reviews for it yet though.

 

umm ok we are all glad your happy with your tib. Hope you like it... your gonna have to own it forever because of the depreciation. Used Hyundai=worthless

 

Way off topic...
Actually JD Power Quality rankings on refers to the first 90-days of ownership. Scion was really low but even lower is Porshe...which really does not make any sense.

More importantly JD Power's Dependability (reliability) rating was release 2-months after the quality rating. The result: Hyundai and Kia are last place, Toyota-Lexus, Honda, and Porshe carried the Top three dependability spots. This rating is more stringent as it carries over a three year period of ownership.

 

^^^ Bastard ___ Nissan...below the damn average, but thats why I'm getting a new motor :-)

 

You must be sleeping because the V6 in your car responds very lethargically to mods (with the sole exception of an intake to replace that hideously complex factory one).

Don't get me wrong, you have a fantastic car, but the "power potential" is hardly greater. Also, take a look at both suspensions. The tC's is far superior. Some stickier rubber and a bigger rear anti roll bar to counter understeer, and we'll see ya later.