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2009 Scion tC - Consumer Opinions

 

Consumer Opinions from Around the Web

We have scoured the web for consumer reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 69 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.
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#1
Excellent car for the price.
Source: Cars.com

..."I think you get the most bang for your buck with a Scion tC.
I love mine and have had it for 2 1/2 years now. I'm not sure why they claim it has a wide turning circle.
This car has one of the tightest turning radius' I've ever driven. It practically pivots on the back tire when you turn the steering wheel all the way left or right."...

#2
My Next Car Too
Source: Cars.com

..."I had a 2005 scion tc from 2007 until 2011. I had a really bad accident and actully managed to roll my car over.
Myself and my pasenger both walked out of the car completely unharmed. I highly recommend this car and will be purchasing another as my next investment."...

#3
great car!
Source: Cars.com

..."i love this car! ive had a civic, accord, and altima. out of all those cars, scion has been my best car!"...

#4
best car for the money
Source: Cars.com

..."I just bought one several weeks ago and must admit that i am amazed. I wanted something sporty and small but did not want to put a huge dent in my pocket. The tc is small and fast. Its a great car"...

#5
Tc
Source: CarGurus

...no traction control, and you can't adjust the height of the seat belt,
toyota needs to add a 6 speed tranny, gas mileage sucks if you drive over 75mph which is breaking the speed limit, but the car is fun to drive...

#6
2009 Scion Tc
Source: CarGurus

...Performance- great acceleration, great handling and
great braking...can really maneuver around cars smoothly even at high speeds Build Quality- no repairs needed Appearance- fairly sleek inside and out,
love that it has a moon roof along with the sun roof...but since the top of my car is basically all glass,
its a lot to clean sometimes Cost of Ownership- gas mileage is ok Fun Factor- extremely fun to drive (especially on the highway) and love its technological compatibilities...

#7
Lambo's Tc
Source: CarGurus

...The 2009 Scion Tc with the complete sports package is awesome!
Mag 8 spoke rims, optimal stereo system, dual moon roof...etc. I could go on and on! Handles great with little to no lean to it, and acceleration is outstanding!...

#8
2009 Scion tC
Source: Cars.com

..."I recently bought my Scion and I absolutely love it. It is the the best car I have owned. I previously owned a Mazda 3, but that car doesn't even compare to my Scion! I love everything about it!...

#9
Fun Car
Source: CarGurus

...It's FWD therefore I will never love it. It has a rather beefy 4 cylinder with 2.4 liters.
It accelerates rather fast until you get to 3rd fear.
The brakes respond very well and the handling is like a sports car.
It hasnt needed any repairs since I've had it but there are a few rattles in the car.
The car has a very sporty look on the outside as well the inside.
As far as everything else goes its a fun car to drive and is pretty zippy. I can't say I won't trade it in soon for something with a V8 though...

#10
LOVE my tC!!!!
Source: Cars.com

..."I have had my tC for 5 months and I absolutely love it.
Looks great and very roomy for a coupe. Love the ipod features and very fuel efficient. I get several compliments on my Scion and wouldn't trade it for the world."...


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The Ford Focus came out with a new coupe body style for 2008; with a more distinctive, quieter interior than before and more available convenience features, such as the SYNC communications and entertainment interface, the Focus offers a very compelling package for the money, even if it isn't as much fun to drive as the 2009 Scion tC.

The Honda Civic coupe feels sportier than the Focus and the tC, but its engine isn't as torquey for ordinary driving, and its interior feels a bit more cramped.

Like the tC, it's also quite loud inside on coarse surfaces.

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The interior of the G5 feels subpar in appearance and quality, while the Tiburon sacrifices a lot of interior space for a curvaceous exterior shape that is no longer in vogue.

 
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