- coupe 136,129
- Longmont, CO
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- autoshopper.com
- coupe 136,129 gasoline manual
2006 scion tc review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. High-quality, affordable sport coupe. introductionthe scion tc is an affordably priced but well-equipped coupe that benefits from toyota's attention to quality, durability and reliability. Though inexpensive, it is anything but cheap. The body panels fit tight and straight, and quality construction is evident. the engine is quiet, smooth, and plenty powerful, and the car is surprisingly quiet underway. Steering, ride quality and handling are commendable. A full array of airbags is available to enhance safety. interior materials are first-rate, and attention to detail is evident. The bucket seats are comfortable and there's enough room to suit tall drivers. A 160-watt stereo is standard and, the 2006 tc gets a host of audio upgrades including compatibility with that latest must-have accessory: the apple ipod. A knee airbag is standard, along with the mandated dual front airbags. Anti-lock brakes and electronic brake-force distribution are standard. an optional upgrade for 2006 models allows ipod users to control song selection through the car's stereo head unit. more than 40 freestanding options are available, ranging from shift knobs to a supercharger kit good for 200 horsepower. Special toyota racing development (trd) items include 18- and 19-inch wheels, a lowering kit, struts and shock absorbers, rear anti-roll bar, a high-performance clutch, a quick shifter, a stainless steel muffler, and a shift-point indicator light kit. walkaroundthe look of the scion tc is one of purposeful performance. The somewhat bland styling of the scion tc was intentional as it's supposed to offer a blank canvas for hot-rodders and customizers. It doesn't come with spoilers, rocker moldings or wings, but all the ingredients are there. the panorama glass roof is an unexpected bonus in this price class, designed without gaskets for a tight, no-creaks fit. It filters 97 percent of uv rays and 100 percent of infrared to avoid sunburned occupants. the doors are quite long for such a small car, and the door handles are of the reach-around-and-pull variety that we like. The long rear side window suggests a two-door sedan more than a hatchback coupe, and makes the design flow from front to rear gracefully. Incidentally, while the other scion models are named xa and xb, the tc is so named because xc would have infringed on volvo's naming system. interiorinside the scion tc are first-rate materials. There aren't a lot of different grains and textures, and the swoopy brushed-metal center stack housing vents, sound system and climate control system, is a marvel of modern design. The driver's and shotgun seats can be reclined all the way down into what scion calls a sleep position. the rear seats recline through 10 stops and 45 degrees of recline to convert the interior into a conversation bin. A 10-inch subwoofer is optional and xm satellite radio is available at extra cost. The head unit has been redesigned for 2006 with a knob for volume control, a welcome change. And all 2006 tcs get new steering wheels with audio controls built in. the ipod upgrade allows owners of the nearly ubiquitous music player to not just listen to ipod tunes through their car speakers, but actually control song selection through the car's stereo head unit. However, it doesn't allow control of the player like the upgrade does. driving impressionthe scion tc is fun to drive. The engine is quiet, smooth, and plenty powerful in a 2900-pound car, and at full throttle, it sounds powerful without being intrusive, because it has a valved muffler that opens up at high rpm and can be worth as much as 5 horsepower. the 2. 4-liter double overhead cam, 16-valve engine is tuned to 160 horsepower and 163 pound-feet of torque. This engine has been around toyota in one form or another for many years and it has been continuously improved for power, torque, quietness and reliability. The five-speed manual is nearly 15:1, delivering much quicker acceleration in first gear. However, the automatic does move out smartly. Unlike most cars, the tc gets slightly better highway mileage with the automatic because the manual has a lower 4. 235 axle ratio. the steering, ride quality and overall handling of the scion tc are commendable. Ride quality and stability are enhanced by its 106-inch wheelbase, longest in the class. It steers with a hefty touch, but accurate pointing, and transitions are easy and without drama. That's because the tc has a low-cost macpherson strut front suspension coupled with an expensive independent double-wishbone rear suspension not found on many cars in this price class. Bridgestone potenza tires are standard. the brakes are quite powerful for a car this light. The ventilated front and solid rear discs are generously sized (10. 8 inches front, 10. 6 inches rear) and, as mentioned, abs and ebd come standard. Abs allows the driver to brake and steer in a panic braking situation; ebd automatically balances braking forces front to rear, improving stability under hard braking and helping reduce stopping distances. summarythe scion tc delivers on the promise of stylish and sporty transportation at affordable prices. A long list of options and accessories let owners personalize it. The scion tc is an affordably priced but well-equipped coupe that benefits from toyota's attention to quality, durability and reliability. The scion tc comes with all the major comfort and convenience items built in, including air conditioning, power steering, brakes, locks and mirrors, a tilt wheel, a 160-watt pioneer am/fm/6cd, sport bucket seats with cloth seating and position memory, two-tiered console, reclining front and rear seats, keyless entry, engine immobilizer, cargo cover, and a dozen other items. Safety features include an optional side-impact and curtain air bag system. A knee airbag is standard, along with the mandated dual front airbags. Anti-lock brakes and electronic brake-force. Anti-lock Brakes✔ Bucket Seats✔ AM/FM✔ Climate Control✔ Air Conditioning
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