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2012 Scion tC consumer reviews

$18,575–$19,575 MSRP range
side view of 2012 tC Scion
(30 reviews)
90% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.6
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Most Bang for the buck ,handling and Power

The 6 speed gives great gas Mileage and excelleration great balance and functional styling with the cockpits feel and total control . The hatch back is very versatile and sports minded .

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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This is a Very Safe & Reliable Car.

This car has met all of our needs, but most importantly it has been safe and reliable. I bought it for my son and we have never had a problem with it. All maintenance has been performed . The car is in great shape

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Worst purchase ever

I have 53k on my tc and ive been thru two sets of tires 3 if u include the factory ones, and the cost of tires low side 500 and thats rock bottom tires. Brakes lasted 48k car under engine splash guard thing fell off twice at 10k now its gone completley. Seats faded to a bleached outwhitish color due to the gianormous back hatch glass and thats with a tint 30% or just before limo tint. My rims warped and a strap beneath the rear bench seat broke and ive had a rear seat that wont sit flush 1 year after purchase. I did luv the quick shift untill it stoped working a couple years ago and the alternator has went out and ive replaced the battery twice. I maintained and babied my blk on blk tc since i drove it off the showroom floor and i say this seriously they opend up the two glass doors at toyota one in oakland ca march 5th that year and i drove 115 mi home in it and it was fast and handled like any good quality car should and at 15k it all began im dumping mine as soon as i can before it looses all value sooo sad t.c D.lL.M

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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good car

CLEAN TITLE Mileage: 96,213 miles Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic Exterior Color:BLACK Interior Color: BLACK Engine:I4 Drivetrain:Front-Wheel Drive Major Options:Sunroof/Moonroof, Alloy Wheels Air Conditioning,Power Windows,Power Locks,Power Steering,Tilt Wheel,AM/FM CD/MP3,Satellite,Immobilizer,Keyless Entry,Dual Front Airbags,Side Airbags,Head Airbags,Rear Head Airbags,Active Seatbelts,All Wheel ABS,Power Sun/Moon Roo

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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It?s more reliable than the car I had before!

It?s a nice car I like everything of it. I love how the back seats have more than enough room for a hatch! It?s not the fastest but it?s ok with the horsepower it has!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Is really good car

Great gas mileage, new battery, good condition tires, sunroof,Bluetooth, ( salvage title) but car is in good condition In Sport mode, the acceleration is good. I really like the looks of this car. It just stinks you have to go to the Sport or Limited model to get dark interiors, but I'll deal with it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Very Reliable

Some very cheap elements of this car. Overall it is a very reliable, sporty, fun, quick, car to own and drive! If I hadn't out grown the market Scion was selling these cars to, I would think about owning one again!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable and affordable

A very reliable car. Perfect choice for teenagers or single family. Even though is a two door, it is spacious. It is definitely a gas saver!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Gas mileage is good. And it rides smooth on the r

Overall it's a great vehicle the only thing I would change is that it should come with a cover for the trunk space.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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It?s a good car.

I like the style of this car. I don?t like that the second moonroof is only for show, but it looks nice.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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