Buying my first tC..NEED ADVICE!
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Buying my first tC..NEED ADVICE!
I'm looking at 2 tC's right know. First one is a 2013 with 54,xxx miles. This one is a 6-speed. I'm worried about how the clutch is because of course I want a fun little car but if the clutch is gonna be clapped I don't want to have to replace it.
When do these usually go out? And how reliable are the manual transmissions? The second is a 2016 with 67,xxx. This one is an auto which I have heard are pretty reliable but if the manual will hold up I'd like to know that.
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When do these usually go out? And how reliable are the manual transmissions? The second is a 2016 with 67,xxx. This one is an auto which I have heard are pretty reliable but if the manual will hold up I'd like to know that.
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Last edited by MR_LUV; Jan 16, 2020 at 04:40 PM.
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Both should be fine, they're very reliable cars. Toyota upgraded the input shaft bearing towards the end of the 2013's to a newer version due to some early failures, but if it hasn't failed yet (or already been replaced) by now you'll probably be fine. The clutch is adequate for the vehicle - you should be able to gauge it's life by driving it and feeling it's engagement. Many run upwards of 150k on the stock clutch. Check service history if you can. The stock front motor mount is very weak so it might feel like it's shifting meh or bouncy at low speeds (parking lots, etc) but filling the mount helps dramatically. It also benefits extremely well from a shift kit/upgraded shift bushings, etc. You really can't go wrong either way but the condition will vary by vehicle.
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Both should be fine, they're very reliable cars. Toyota upgraded the input shaft bearing towards the end of the 2013's to a newer version due to some early failures, but if it hasn't failed yet (or already been replaced) by now you'll probably be fine. The clutch is adequate for the vehicle - you should be able to gauge it's life by driving it and feeling it's engagement. Many run upwards of 150k on the stock clutch. Check service history if you can. The stock front motor mount is very weak so it might feel like it's shifting meh or bouncy at low speeds (parking lots, etc) but filling the mount helps dramatically. It also benefits extremely well from a shift kit/upgraded shift bushings, etc. You really can't go wrong either way but the condition will vary by vehicle.
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Hey Drew
Hope you picked up the stick model. Waaay more fun than a slush-box.
I have a 2013 tC 6-speed with about 80k miles on it. Still runs like'a top. From what i've read (alot) these clutches are pretty bullet proof. Toyota has overly engineered the drivetrain for reliability (think Camry). Just keep up with all fluid changes & yer golden
I do agree with the previous reply: there's something soft/sloppy with the engine - again, think Camry and not sports car-like. Probably the front engine motor mount soaking up too much torque.
And i can feel chassis flex during vigorous cornering over lumpy roads. Something to consider
But great car, great looks and Toyota reputation for reliability
Let us know what ya went with, eh
Cheers
Azz
Hope you picked up the stick model. Waaay more fun than a slush-box.
I have a 2013 tC 6-speed with about 80k miles on it. Still runs like'a top. From what i've read (alot) these clutches are pretty bullet proof. Toyota has overly engineered the drivetrain for reliability (think Camry). Just keep up with all fluid changes & yer golden
I do agree with the previous reply: there's something soft/sloppy with the engine - again, think Camry and not sports car-like. Probably the front engine motor mount soaking up too much torque.
And i can feel chassis flex during vigorous cornering over lumpy roads. Something to consider
But great car, great looks and Toyota reputation for reliability
Let us know what ya went with, eh
Cheers
Azz
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