2005 Scion TC Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.70/5 Average
452 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

The 2005 tC coupe is the latest addition to Toyota's innovative Scion division.

Pros:
  • High quality all around, unexpected safety and luxury features, tight handling, spacious cabin, bargain price.
Cons:
  • A couple of odd design elements, drab interior color.

User Reviews:

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  • Hate to Say Goodnight - 2005 Scion TC
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    I love this car so much. I heard a lot about it before I bought it and man everything I heard about and read is so true. The car has an excellent take off response and is so smooth off the line. Its handling is tight and the car has no vibrations. I would recommend this car because once you drive it you cant leave it alone, you want to keep on going. Plus the after market accessories are worth it alone. You can make the car hotter than it already is, a lot hotter. The options are endless. Next summer I plan to add Lambo doors and drop the car about 1 1/2 inches with a full body kit and to install the supercharger. I hope you decide on the tC. Have fun safely.

  • Not bad - 2005 Scion TC
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    Its a nice car, but it has a few designer flaws. But the car handles well, its a smooth ride with no problems.

  • let down - 2005 Scion TC
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    When i heard and saw the coupe tC i flipped, this was my car! I bought one and was let down. While the pick up ,design, interior, safety were everything i hoped for the car was just not enjoyable. The biggest problem was visibility! I cant see past the enormous dash,at least foot and a half! and the hood dips so fast it will make your head spin. When you turn around the visibility gets worse. The heater is blocking the rear window making the visibility as good as one of the old cadilac eldorados. While around me was spacious, i feel like im going to bang my head, and i am only 510. If they work out these major problems this will be the best car,

  • Most reliable car I ever had.. - 2005 Scion TC
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    I am in outside sales, and I bought the car as a workhorse. I got one of the first TCs made. I have driven my car 160,000 miles and have never had a problem. It trembles a little with the a/ c on when you are stopped, and the brakes squeak sometimes in reverse in the morning, and the CD changer gets jammed from time to time. These are my ONLY complaints. The power is great, and the handling is too (I have TRD struts) but this car has been a fun car to drive/own, and the cost to own is the cheapest I have ever seen. (besides tires)---What a GREAT car!

  • Small Hatchback with a Peppy Attitude - 2005 Scion TC
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    The Scion tC is so much fun to drive and I get very good gas mileage with it. It gets me from point A to point B with style, speed, and great gas mileage. I love it more than any other car Ive had so far.

  • Great car, but problems with hatch - 2005 Scion TC
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    I love this car. True, they could have used better material for the interior instead of the scratch-prone stuff they use, but then it would cost more. My only beef is with the latch to the hatchback. It has always been temperamental and difficult to open until last week when it finally snapped off. Thats just poor design. I hope that theyve fixed this in newer models. But despite that, this has been a great car and Id definitely get another Scion.

  • This is an AMAZING car!!! - 2005 Scion TC
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    It runs smooth and quiet, but fast for those who like to drive on the fast lane. Theres an option of making the car run faster (up to 200 mph). The interior is sleek and futuristic. The exterior is unique. Its got dual sunroofs; you and the rest of ur passengers can RECLINE and relax while looking out at the sky. And best of all, being made by Toyota, its cheap when it comes to maintainance. One little flaw is that the cars body is BIG; theres still plenty of room in the back, but the car takes up a lot of space, making it as big as a sedan when it should be as big as a coupe. Another cool feature is that it was made for young drivers, therefore every owner can make his/her car unique.

  • tC - 2005 Scion TC
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    With all the standard features and low price, a consumer cannot go wrong when purchasing this car. As you know, this car comes with quality standard features such as a large sunroof with rear moonroof, 17in. alloy wheels, CD/MP3 player, 160 hp engine, cruise control, power everything, and rear seats that fold up or down (and can recline). The tC gets great mileage and offers the most power than any car in its class. This car is very stylish inside and out and is great for young and ever older buyers. The Scion tC offers a lot for any crowd at an affordable price!

  • A dream to drive - 2005 Scion TC
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    Scion made this car for people who want to customize. It handles great, even with the stock Potenzas(Anyone wanting real handling needs to upgrade these) And for the price, how could they fit everything under the sun and still price it this low?

  • My Super White 2005 Scion tC - 2005 Scion TC
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    Greatest car out now for under $17,000. Comes standard with panorama roof (all glass) and 17 inch wheels. Sport tires are excellent. This car guhs the turns at 70 mph! Great Job Scion!

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