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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 12:24 AM
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hey peeps
I was wondering where I could find a totalled tC? I want a number of interior parts to see if I can customize them or make a decent track car. I've looked on ebay and theres a few but none really close enough to look at. Anyone know how much they go for??
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 12:30 AM
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open up the yellow pages and look for junk yards, call around and see what they got.
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 12:53 AM
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I work for Progressive Ins.
We use Salvage Direct when we have totals.
Typically late model salvage cars go to auction and are bought by big salvage yards. They are typically stripped and cataloged in warehouses.

Check this out:
http://www.salvagedirect.com/asp/cat...cion&facility=

You can contact them and find out what you can do to get into one of their auctions.
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 12:59 AM
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im sure there's plenty in the houston area.
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 01:03 AM
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hmm intresting website. I found some sites before but they were old and never updated. Def gonna be calling around soon
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 02:26 AM
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look 1 thread down like right now!
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 03:35 AM
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auto auctions
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 03:57 AM
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http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&c...le&btnG=Search

Simple..you'll find a bunch of auctions & 'dealers' that sell wreckers.
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 11:11 PM
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if you find one can you grab me a right had tail light harness lol what do you need from it?
Old Feb 7, 2008 | 02:59 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Scion...spagenameZWDVW
Old Feb 7, 2008 | 03:10 PM
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also do a craigslist search.....i've seen at least a couple postings for wrecked/salvaged/parted-out tcs on the philadelphia auto parts forum.
Old Feb 7, 2008 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by scgon
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Scion-tC-5SPD-5SPD-Repairable-Rebuildable-Lot-Drives-Must-C-NO-RESERV_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ116484QQihZ015QQitemZ250210867076QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
they said

In addition these cars are great fun to drive and great on gas
fun to drive, yes, great on gas, no
Old Feb 7, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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lol. thanks for the pointers.. One piece i need for my car forsure is the main sunroof glass piece, somehow I got a scratch up there! I just wish i could find a wrecked tc close enough to look at. Guess I gotta find a way to be convincing the girl to let me buy one if one comes up
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Originally Posted by nominal_asu
Originally Posted by scgon
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Scion-tC-5SPD-5SPD-Repairable-Rebuildable-Lot-Drives-Must-C-NO-RESERV_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ116484QQihZ015QQitemZ250210867076QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
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In addition these cars are great fun to drive and great on gas
fun to drive, yes, great on gas, no
Yes they are, if you're comparing it to a 3.5L v6.
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