Overview & Reviews
The 2006 Scion tC receives a new three-spoke steering wheel with audio controls, and the Pioneer audio system has a new head unit design and remote mini-jack port for portable music sources. Newly available is integrated iPod connectivity, which delivers iPod display information and allows unit control through the audio system.
- High quality all around, unexpected safety and luxury features, tight handling, spacious cabin, bargain price.
- A couple of odd design elements, drab styling.
User Reviews:
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A good car for the money - 2006 Scion TC
By John Chen - December 27 - 2:13 pmThe two major complaints that I have about the car are its paint quality and interior integrity. The sqeaky dash board makes my new car feel cheap. Not everyones will sqeak, but it is a bit common for tCs to have this problem. Its a great looking car inside and out. The 06 Civic was really the only competition to me. I think the Civic Si would be a better buy if your more concerned about accleration, handling, sports feel (overall performance), but if your into size and comfort go with the tC. It has plenty of rear passenger leg/head room. The doors are too big and way too heavy. They tend to make it difficult to get out in tight parking areas. For the price wouldnt consider anything else besides tC or Civic.
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Very Fun to Drive - 2006 Scion TC
By nkparimi - December 13 - 11:06 pmIm pretty happy with my decision to buy a tC. Its great fun to drive, handles well, and I adore its looks. I got a rear spoiler, which improves its looks even more. I drive to work every day, and living in a city a coupe comes handy. Of course it could use a little more torque or hp (well, most cars could), but I would like to point out that I often find myself making turns on the highway at over 60 mph. It took me a while to get used to the gearbox (revving up to higher rms makes the gear shifts much smoother). And did I mention the gorgeous sunroof/moonroof?
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Affordable, Reliable and Sporty-Looking - 2006 Scion TC
By megster - September 24 - 6:21 amhas been a great car for me for the past 5 years. It has 75k on it and ive only changed the breaks & tires once. never had any pricey maintenance problems or any engine problems! my car has only had some weird fix-it-yourself issues like the windshield molding coming off (glued that back on), sunroof not closing (i tap it instead of pressing it down and it closes), drivers seat chair catching on track (used melted chapstick to fix), and the hatch release piece almost breaking off (bolted extra bolts in the interior to keep it on). But i cant express how RELIABLE and LOW COST this cars been. i wish it had a sportier suspension tho! also, looks like a teen car and im in my late 20s!
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TC heaven - 2006 Scion TC
By sdsu12 - September 18 - 4:14 amGreat road handling small sport car. If you do not enjoy sport cars do not buy this car. Interior is small, only 2 doors and hard to get people in the back seat. This car is good for two people to drive around town. My doughter currently drives this car but she now is 22 and wants a small SUV. I might keep it for the weekend driving in SOCAL.
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Cheap Stylish Ride - 2006 Scion TC
By Spectacularjax - September 12 - 5:23 pmOk here is the deal. I always wanted a fast sporty car, which this car is. However it is basically a toy. It is kind of like the old honda civics that were made to play with. Parts easily pop off and on for accessorizing, which is lots of fun. The trunk is poorly made, if you live in New England like I do, and it snows it is very difficult to lift the trunk, so you need to clean all the snow off before even trying. Sometimes the trunk ( with no snow on it ) closes by itself and hits you right in the head. The handle to the trunk pops right off and unless you have package tape it will dangle and eventually fall off. Tires are thin and dont last too long, head room, not good for tall people.
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It Could Be a Whole Lot Better - 2006 Scion TC
By Dan Philbeck - July 3 - 11:33 pmIve had my Scion tC for three months. It has good power and torque, but since its COLD where Im at the car shows its weakness. The rear of the car RATTLES like there is no tommorrow. Its like the hatch is NOT shut. Toyota tells me that is just the way it is built. I told them to buy it back then. Of course, they laughed but Im not!
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Sweet - 2006 Scion TC
By Scott - May 27 - 11:40 pmI got my tC in May and I dont mind driving anywhere no matter how long it is. Its the perfect car for a teenager. Its not too big and not too small.
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Still SeXXXy! after 2.5 years! - 2006 Scion TC
By UltiMica06 - April 13 - 11:26 amUltiMica is about 2.5 yrs old now. Still a Strong girl! Modded the car w/ A LOT of stuff to make it MORE fun to drive & Sexier Exterior Looks. Great value & fun to drive car! I <3 my tC!
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great car bad motor! - 2006 Scion TC
By She - November 7 - 9:16 amI purchased it on my birthday as a gift to me! This was my first big car purchase. It had 40,000 mi on it and I loved the color, speed, drive and all. I absolutely loved my car! But after having it for not even two years the motor fails! Its only has 68,000 miles on it and it has a blown head gasket and a leaky water pump! Yea I know thats the same thing I said! A Toyota mechanic told me that there was nothing that I could have done to stop this from preventing because it is a manufacture problem! My car went thru the "good will" warranty review and got declined because I have never previously owned a Toyota, Lexus or scion and because I dont get dealership services!
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Nice Car - 2006 Scion TC
By fbraz19 - May 30 - 11:48 amI bought this car new in July of 2006. Its been a nice little car for me. I opted for the manual as a personal preference. I also opted for the iPod stereo upgrade, was not standard in this model year. Its been a great little car with the exception of a few items. The rear hatch latch came completely off on this car just before the 30k mile warranty was up and the dealer replaced it. The struts for said hatch have worn out and I had to buy new ones, I opted for ordering these from out of state due to cost. Keep in mind that I open the hatch at least 2 times a day 5 days a week for the last 4 years. Other then these two items mechanically the car has been great. Brakes/Rotors replaced once.
