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JSVH · 05-06-2004, 02:56 AM

Scion tC

Release Date: June 23rd 2004

Pricing: $15,950 ($800 more for automatic, $515 for destination)

Some of the many standard features:

-2.4 liters DOHC 16-valve 4cyl (2AZ-FE Camry engine)
-160hp 163tq
-Power windows, locks ect.
-Keyless entry
-Cruise Control
-Pioneer AM/FM/CD/MP3, 160watt, 6-speaker
-4 wheel disc brakes w/ ABS
-17" alloy wheels
-Panorama Moonroof with Power Slide/Tilt Front Glass Panel and Dual Manual Sunshades
-interior measurements are approximately equal to that of the Accord coupe

Pictures:

I can't wait to take it for a test drive! Anyone else love this car as much as me?

xtychx · 05-06-2004, 03:02 AM

I like it very much as well. I want to get one and supercharge it :] .

-xtychx

Deuce · 05-06-2004, 03:39 AM

two options for Toyota to make it even better:
3SGTE
3MZFE

02RSX90camry · 05-06-2004, 12:03 PM

i absolutely love the tC, and at that price, i'm thinking of getting one instead of an mr2, and goin into debt this summer for it

all depends on teh price of teh supercharger.

Deep · 05-06-2004, 01:50 PM

I saw it in person, its a departure from Toyotas typical bland styling (hence the Scion namplate I suppose,) I like it a lot. You get quite a bit for your money too, and a clean simple interior like somthing the Germans would pen.

luvmybeater · 05-06-2004, 02:02 PM

yeah, I like it too. Looks pretty slick if you ask me. Could use body kit maybe. Any outlook on perfomance "upgradeablility"?

Deep · 05-06-2004, 02:20 PM

Optional TRD supercharger that puts it at around 200HP. Pair that up with a better exhaust and tuning, maybe 220HP. If it sells well, then chances are that guys like Hotshot Performance will step up and put a header together. The car also has a JDM variant so there may be some parts over there, don't know if they use the 2AZ though.

DJ_SpaRky · 05-06-2004, 03:31 PM

JDM Variant?? I was under the impression that the tC was USDM only, please post the info about this JDM version.

02RSX90camry · 05-06-2004, 05:27 PM

yes, tC is USDM only, however...

it is very similar to an avensis, many call it an avensis coupe.

i think avensis uses teh 2AZ and 1ZZ or something, not sure, and too busy to check the website.

Deuce · 05-07-2004, 03:25 PM

^^shares platform with Avensis.

7red7 · 05-08-2004, 11:07 PM

I'm considering trading in my XB for the TC depending on how the car drives...I love my XB especially considering it's a Hot Lava edition, but I miss driving an actual car...We'll see...I have a test drive scheduled the first week of June on a demo model...

I'll pass judgement then...As for now, I like the styling on it...It's simple, but pretty sporty...I agree with the above post though...It could definitely use a body kit...

DAN