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hey guys, just wondering if anyone has had any experience with a tc. my baby sis is looking at an 06 auto with about 50k on the clock for a first car. anyone know of any big issues? i read up on them on a few tc forums and they seem pretty decent. i had to laugh tho, must tc owners reported normally buring 1-1.5 qts of oil in between 5k oil changes.

thanks in advance to anyone who knows about these

9krpmrx8

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One of my employees has had one for a few years and it has been trouble free for her. It's a Toyota so typically if it has been well maintained it will last to 100k easily without issue.

ShinkaEvo

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I wouldn't worry too much if it's from honda or toyota, they are known for reliability.
Tc is simply a better looking corolla.

atwood_101

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My brother owns one and he loves it. Handles decently, comfy interior and gotta love the hatchback. And i do most of the maintenance on it, so as far as i know it hasn't burned that much/if any oil lol.
It almost has 100,000 miles (currently 95,000) and still runs like a champ.
But the one thing i hate about that car is the super long doors. They're just annoying.

ASH8

My 84 yo mum has a BG Mazda 323 1.6l Auto has done 100,000 miles and it does not burn one drop of oil...

NotAPreppie

I had a tC for about 3 months before trading it in on my '8. (Don't ask, retarded story).

I enjoyed it for what it was: reliable econo-coupe. It's based off of the Toyota Avensis (euro sedan) so it's heavier than it would be otherwise. On the upside, silly amounts of legroom in the back for a coupe. The driver's seat was nice; didn't have any of the usual back problems (common for me back then). The interior controls were a little cheap but functional and effective. The 2AZ-FE engine is reliable and adequately torquey for basic transport. The hatchback was nice but the cargo floor seemed a little high which felt like it limited total room. Never really had the chance to fill it up though I did load it up with enough Pergo to refloor a medium-sized room.

If I were shopping for a compact 4-seater this would definitely be on my list again (and probably above the Civic, Corolla, Focus, etc of the same generation).

200.mph

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sorry to bring this back up but im trying to help my baby sister out.

2006 scion tc auto 95k
clean carfax, one owner, well maintained.
its at a dealer asking under 9k. thoughts? my stepmom really doesnt want to spend more than 7.5k and when she spoke to them they said 8.2

NotAPreppie

NADA retail value for a 2006 tC in good condition with 95k miles is around $10k. $8.2k is a good price but if $7.5k is the limit then that's what you have to work with.

Supernaut6

I'd take it at 8.2 of the car is mechanically sound but man, 95k is alotta miles. tCs are pretty fun for the amount of utility the cars have and they look pretty good.