Scion tC
 

I know I'm gonna get flamed for asking this, but does anyone know anything about their reliability? Anyone know someone who owns one? No kill stories please, I know they're not the quickest things on the planet. It's one of the few cars I'm considering to replace my 325. Versus a decent e39, they're gonna cost me about the same. But I was thinking a new car with no mileage might be a wiser choice, although e39's are pretty reliable . . . discuss.

AFAIK Scion is a branch of Toyota and are good cars :deal

My friend has a tC and she really likes it. This is a girl that knows plenty about cars. Not only does she like it, but her fiance is always wanting to drive it. She's had it for a year and has had no problems with it.

In a sense, this is Toyota's new Celica, if you think about it.

From what I hear, it has plenty of pull for what you would expect.

Definitely worth looking into, especially because you could get one new and under warranty.

yup, would say so, too...
but why don't you lok for a used E46 330i or something like that? Why the 5-series?

^^^Because the 5 is what I always wanted. IMO it's still the best looking BMW ever made . . next to an e24 of course :D And I may still get an e92 someday.

Re: the tC: Daniel, you hit the nail on the head- Brand new, and a warranty. I think it's not so bad at 160hp. And it has a wide stance so I figure it must handle pretty well. The new ones have dual moonroofs, front and rear. I'll have to drive one tho . .

I have only heard good things about the tC, some of my car friends really like it and have only good things to say. I agree it should be pretty reliable and well made since its part of Toyota. How do you feel about the mazda 3?

i have always like the tc, and since it is toyota, i bet its pretty good reliability wise.

160hp is in the E30 range, and the weight is about the same. plus it probably has a lighter engine so less nose heavy.

i think it would be pretty kick ass and very tossable, the only thing i wouldnt like is the fwd.

would you be getting a stick or an auto?

I haven't heard anything bad about them. Scion, as mentioned, is a Toyota product. Have you looked at Mazda, as well? They aren't bad and have a good price point.

5-series = Sex....that said TC's are pretty cool. My grandma as an "Oh What A Feeling" van it has been really good, she has had it for as long as I can remember. If I to choose between the Mazda 3 and a TC I would go with the 3...because the hatchback.

I like the Tc because by what I've heard it's a really good package and handles really well. I had a friend in El Paso that got his blown with the TRD SC kit and he loves it.

Thanks guys. I guess I'll take a test drive when I get the time. Which doesn't mean I'm sold. I'm still in mourning over my e36. I didn't want to part with it, and I'd love to stay with the marque, but I came to the decision that I needed to be smart about all this. If I can find a nice e39 in good condition, in the colors that I want, then I may go that way. Anyway, I had considered a Mazda 3 some years ago, but I really am not crazy about it anymore. Kasei- the tC is a hatchback.

You have to ask?? :D

Get an e30 :) Per your Uncle's idea.

^^^ haha, he's my uncle. all my cousins arent old enough to drive yet.

My mistake

I'd love to get an e30, nick. But finding one around here that isn't beat to shit or ghetto'd out is a monumental task :(

Case in point, so sad . .

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