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Scion tC

Scion tC Reliability

Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Scion tC rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?

TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."

We need more owners to participate before we can provide a Vehicle Reliability Survey result for the tC.

To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Scion tC--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.

Scion tC Repair Histories

To supplement our Vehicle Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Scion tC repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.

Individual responses to both the Vehicle Reliability Survey and the Vehicle Repair History Survey are posted here:

Scion tC Repair Histories

Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.

Scion tC Extended Warranty

Concerned about the Scion tC's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is a 26-year-old company with nearly 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.

Like insurance, extended warranties are best bought to limit downside risk, and from a company that is almost certain to remain in business. While for most people extended warranties will not pay off, for some they will pay for themselves many times over.

If you are unsure about the Scion tC's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to purchase one from Warranty Direct.

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Scion tC MSRP and Invoice Prices

Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the Scion tC. Price the Scion tC.

 

Scion tC Price Comparisons

Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Scion tC and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Scion tC price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.

If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the Scion tC.

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Scion tC Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are actually charging? Requesting free, no obligation dealer price quotes through PriceQuotes.com (sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll promptly receive price quotes from local approved dealers.

Scion tC Gas Mileage

Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Scion tC's gas mileage in the real-world.

In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Scion tC, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.

Scion tC Real-World Gas Mileage

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"Why (Not) the Scion tC?" Reviews

For car buyers' reasons for buying a tC--or not--click here.

Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions, where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.

Michael's most recent Scion tC review.

Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.

Scion tC Tire Reviews

The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Scion tC tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Scion tC--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.

The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.

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Scion tC Forums (TrueDelta partners)

These forums have helped make our results possible. For discussions of the tC by owners, visit:

scionZONE.com -- Scion tC forum

2010 Scion tC Specifications

Body2-door Hatch
Wheelbase160.3
Length174.0
Width69.1
Height55.7
Curb Weight2905
Fuel Capacity14.5
R1 Headroom37.6
R1 Shoulder Room54.3
R1 Hip Room53.2
R1 Legroom41.6
R2 Headroom36.6
R2 Shoulder Room50.0
R2 Hip Room47.3
R2 Legroom33.6
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.4
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2010 Scion tC 2-door Hatch
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability

TrimBase
Standard Engine 2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
HP: 161@6000
TQ: 162@4000
Standard Transmission5-speed manual
Optional Transmission(s)4-speed automatic
Standard DrivetrainFWD
Standard Tires215/45ZR17 tires
Optional Tires225/40ZR18 tires
Standard AudioPioneer audio system, 160W, 7 speakers (including a subwoofer)
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