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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  • Best Value on the Market - 2005 Scion TC
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    This car looks and drives phenomenonally well, and there is no other car out there as feature rich for this low a price. PERIOD! I drove the Acura RSX and Mazda3, both nice cars, but they were $2500 - $5000 more when comparably equipped. Plus the tC outperformed both in accelleration/handling/comfort - and its a Toyota, and all that implies. The tC is, in a word - Sweeeeeeeeeeet!!!

  • Vroooooooooooooom! - 2005 Scion TC
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    It was painful having to wait the 5 weeks from date of order to date of picking up my Flint Mica beauty, but every day was worth it! She is a dream to ride-- and forget the talk of an automatic underperforming a manual. I got the AT up to 105 MPH on the backroads of Michigan over the weekend and didnt feel any jolts, shakes, or shimmies! She handles like a dream and has more than sufficient space for the three of us in my household. Kudos to Toyota and their marketing wonks!

  • I love my Tc - 2005 Scion TC
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    What I like about the Scion Tc is that you can customize it how you want it. Its also a great car to drive, it handles great.

  • my car - 2005 Scion TC
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    Have one and love it!!!!!!

  • So much promise until you drive it!!!! - 2005 Scion TC
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    I have been looking at this car since it was introduced at the major auto shows. I was so exicted to test drive it. But I was so disappointed when I finally had the opportunity. I am 61" tall and my head brushed against the moonroof even with the seat at its lowest. The car had to get moving before there was brisk accelleration. The handelling felt average especially on a car with such large tires. The interior looked cheap and too plain. The car shifted well with a short throw. Braking was also very good. But the car just feels like a $16000 car. Overall car lacks refinement.

  • I love my tC - 2005 Scion TC
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    My last car was a Subaru WRX...i decided to go cheap with my new car and bought a Scion tC. I wasnt expecting much besides reliability and fuel economy. What i got instead was a perfect example of how a car can be stylish, come with decent standard options and get great gas mileage in the mid to high teens price range. I now believe that this $16k car is better overall than my old 26k WRX. The WRX had two things going for it... AWD and a turbo charger. Besides those two things, the tC beats it in every category. From seat comfort all the way down to the sound the door makes when you shut it. Even simple things like clutch. The WRX clutch SUCKED...the tC is so smooth

  • My Scion - 2005 Scion TC
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    I have only had my scion for a week now, but I love every bit of it ! The car is very roomy and runs great. The dealership where I purchased the car made everything a great experience !

  • scion tc - 2005 Scion TC
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    i have had my TC for about a week now and i am somewhat disappointed. The ride is rough and you can feel every bump on the road. i dont like the noise it makes when i accelerate.

  • Not as great as I 1st thought - 2005 Scion TC
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    When i first purchased the car i was excited and it seemed like a pretty sporty car until i used it for a few months and realize it really isnt. it is sluggish and in the manual you are in 5th gear befor 45 or else it just feels strange driving around. i just want a car that i dont have to shift gears before i am halfway through an intersection. build quality is a joke. over time i have found at least 5 different rattles from all over the car. oh and my rear hatch handle straight up came off. repairs cost over 300 if not under warranty anymore and is a well known problem that scion refuses to deal with.

  • hey let me drive it!!! - 2005 Scion TC
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    we recently purchased a scion tc for our 16 yo daughter...what a great car especially at the price. its got the airbags and antilock brakes, nimble precise performance without too much tempting horsepower, visibility is excellent and all the standard features she wanted - great stereo, 2 moonroofs!!! all in a hatchback with great styling inside and out. we all want to drive it!

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