The Scion TC is Massively Misunderstood… || DEEP DIVES

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Комментарии • 573

  • @jjtreads5472
    @jjtreads5472 Год назад +360

    I absolutely love my Tc. And I feel like if it was rear wheel drive, the people would have liked it more. Maybe got more sales too.

    • @tkfarms4337
      @tkfarms4337 Год назад +13

      I was thinking the same exact thing I love my scion tc the 5 speed helps alot but rear wheel drive would make it fun to drive.

    • @MickeyDee420
      @MickeyDee420 Год назад +3

      Yeah i don't see why they even bother making fwd garbage

    • @igotnoodlesgold9193
      @igotnoodlesgold9193 Год назад +4

      yeah people no like fwd cars that much 😔😔

    • @MickeyDee420
      @MickeyDee420 Год назад +10

      @@igotnoodlesgold9193 it's because they are cheap and easy to control so the average white suburban daughter and grandma and pull out of a fish tail in the winter, they make more money that way

    • @SreySongz
      @SreySongz Год назад +10

      Hmmm.. rwd?

      *fr-s enters the chat

  • @tako8198
    @tako8198 Год назад +113

    Good thing that the Tc is not looked as a legend because people would have overpriced them already

    • @markroden
      @markroden  Год назад +11

      Yeah you’re right

    • @robertnavarrette9177
      @robertnavarrette9177 Год назад +2

      Yea BIG FACTS!!

    • @scottoleson1997
      @scottoleson1997 4 месяца назад +1

      I just wished Celicas didn’t have that head gasket or oil burning issue, or I’d get one of those and these right beside it. I always considered the tC as a type of Celica-successor. Maybe instead of touring coupe, its stands for: the Celica 😂

    • @Adbee123
      @Adbee123 4 месяца назад

      100%

    • @benjamingomez5362
      @benjamingomez5362 3 месяца назад

      That's truth,, anyway any car needs a modified motor to make it race car

  • @TheRealTomSelleck
    @TheRealTomSelleck Год назад +123

    I have a 2011 tc that I’ve put 198,000 miles on. Zero problems. I sometimes get asked “is it fast” and I just laugh and tell them with “no, it’s just a two door Camry that handles a little better”.
    You nailed the video.

    • @akakaptin6382
      @akakaptin6382 Год назад +1

      Glorified Go-kart

    • @KyseBeanz
      @KyseBeanz 4 месяца назад +1

      I said the same thing before. I put it in sport and ppl ask if its stick shift 🤦🏾‍♂🤣. Def driving Automatic 🤷🏾‍♂😂

  • @moldyrefrigerator
    @moldyrefrigerator Год назад +194

    Fun fact: On the 1st gen’s you could remove the headrests and fold the front seats 100% flat, then recline the rear seats in order to create a makeshift “bed”. Scion called it a “social space”, and I definitely used it to “socialize” with a few young ladies. The 2nd Gen tC’s lost the feature for safety reasons.

    • @mercurymillions5786
      @mercurymillions5786 Год назад +8

      Dude I have a second gen 😐😐

    • @blaaanks
      @blaaanks Год назад +6

      Hell yeah ! Found this out on the Manual Lol!

    • @slimjimjohn4671
      @slimjimjohn4671 Год назад +4

      And here I am, far too old to test that...

    • @salurena0
      @salurena0 Год назад +3

      Damn it! I just bought a 2nd gen... Guess I won't be able to "experiment" with this feature...

    • @mercurymillions5786
      @mercurymillions5786 Год назад +3

      @@salurena0 you can do something super similar on the second gen dude

  • @kaminoshi713
    @kaminoshi713 Год назад +93

    So I’m a Toyota fanboy, but I bought my first tC at 36 yrs old, I can fit all three of my teenage boys and still have room for my daughter. You were on the money about the Si being the target, that’s my goal is to build it up to handle an Si of the same year.

    • @coreymonk
      @coreymonk Год назад

      Target look? Because they're not at all similar

  • @nomadnorbert
    @nomadnorbert Год назад +137

    I have a 2013 TC paid off, takes me everywhere and every time i add a little cosmetic or performance upgrade i become more proud of it.

    • @salgilead2801
      @salgilead2801 Год назад

      How many miles?

    • @nomadnorbert
      @nomadnorbert Год назад +3

      @@salgilead2801 it currently sits at 147,000 and still runs like a dream. 0 issues on my car and i still get happy when i walk into the parking lot and see it cleaned and shined.

    • @BriasRocks
      @BriasRocks Год назад

      ​@@nomadnorbertwtf mine is sitting at 147000 rn😂

    • @isaimoreno7505
      @isaimoreno7505 Год назад +3

      @@nomadnorbert bro I’m watching this and my dad let me have his manual 2015 scion tc if I learned it, I did and have been loving it, takes me where I have to go and I like how it looks 🙌

    • @nomadnorbert
      @nomadnorbert Год назад

      @@isaimoreno7505 fuck yeah!

  • @aaronartale
    @aaronartale Год назад +23

    The TC is possibly the most perfect little all around daily driver you can get. Good mpg, they just run forever and are very easy to work on. Parts readily available and inexpensive, booming stereo, good handling, and they aren't loaded with a bunch of unnecessary electronic bulltish

    • @uber_stuber
      @uber_stuber 3 месяца назад

      the stereo is honestly the achilles heel of the car lol my grandma's 2000 buick lesabre had a sound system that was like 5x better. put out WAY more bass, was capable of much higher volume without distorting sound quality, and the clarity of the speakers was far superior. and they were bose speakers/subwoofers that were 6yrs older than the TC i own. only thing better about the TC sound system is that i can plug my phone in for music.

  • @Aznrice7271
    @Aznrice7271 Год назад +54

    The TC actually stand for 'The Chad' 🤙

    • @markroden
      @markroden  Год назад +4

      Oh my apologies I should’ve known 😂

    • @ericdary8041
      @ericdary8041 Год назад

      I wonder if anyone gets that.

    • @kdog6793
      @kdog6793 Год назад

      Nah it stands for thick Camry (2nd gen)

    • @Chris-oe5ty
      @Chris-oe5ty Год назад +2

      I can't unsee this comment, this is now law lol

    • @Chris-oe5ty
      @Chris-oe5ty Год назад

      @@ericdary8041 just in case break it down for me, I may be slow lol

  • @wilberrosales6345
    @wilberrosales6345 Год назад +35

    I bought a used TC for the low and it has been reliable af. Yeah, it’s not fast or anything, but it do look nice. Good video man

  • @loganjackson3028
    @loganjackson3028 Год назад +29

    i got my first car in august, a 2014 tc and it will never stop making me happy. it sounds amazing, handles amazing, and the sound system is phenomenal for stock.

    • @derekgardin1512
      @derekgardin1512 11 месяцев назад +2

      It's even better upgraded. The fact that it has provision for a 3 way setup in the front door from factory is great. I stripped the interior, put sound deadening all over, upgraded all the speakers and new wiring, couple amps and a 10" sub and ha e an amazing sounding system for under $1500.

  • @victorialynnstewart9668
    @victorialynnstewart9668 Год назад +9

    My TC just hit 200;000. She (Lola) is still strong and running. Had her since 2007, and I am ,63 years old, I luv it.

  • @dlh5323
    @dlh5323 Год назад +36

    Just got a 2010 tc manual a couple months ago. Found a trd exhaust on offer up used for $240. Honestly a super fun daily driver that you can throw around. Took it to the canyons a couple times and it kept up with cars well above its weight class.

    • @Ultra437
      @Ultra437 11 месяцев назад

      I'm not here to sh!t on scions but this is just straight BS man come on. The tC doesn't even keep up with a stock Mazda3, whether on winding canyon roads or in a straight line. 28 likes....28 people who are in denial that their car is booty slow lol. To "throw around" that thing you have to be flooring the throttle constantly. The manual trans helps a little bit in certain situations. That TuRD exhaust sounds like rice dookie too.

    • @Letthedogsbark-LionstillKing
      @Letthedogsbark-LionstillKing 2 месяца назад

      ah don't throw it around :) its so misunderstood lol I just found one 2009 one owner 70K miles I wasn't looking for this type of car but my neighbor is selling it. I'm watching this video bc I am cluesless I just know I see them on the road with some young drivers. But have no idea on it's reliability or anything about this car. For a daily driving car I don't mind it but it's a bit too low for my taste.

  • @d0cx
    @d0cx Год назад +9

    I've got a 2013 Scion tC, absolutely love the car. I've had thoughts about selling it lately but I've just landed myself a nice paying job, and I plan on manual swapping it and finally making it into what I've wanted.

  • @thedude4633
    @thedude4633 Год назад +23

    Bought my tC back in 2015, to this day I love it! It’s now on bags, new wheels, tsudo exhaust, lip kit, and other minor cosmetic upgrades. Not fast, but very stylish, reliable, affordable, and fun to drive. I even get compliments and appreciation at car meets! 🤙🏼
    Appreciate this video! I appreciate the tC love

    • @StealthFoxx_
      @StealthFoxx_ 6 месяцев назад

      That's awesome to hear yours gets compliments and appreciation at meets, I really like the Scion Tc but have sadly seen a lot of hate for it online, so it's always nice to see it getting some love. What year is yours out of curiosity?

  • @chrismcwilliams3444
    @chrismcwilliams3444 Год назад +16

    I have two Scion tCs and I love them. My wife daily drives a 2006 with 285k on it and I daily drive a 2005 with 250k on it. Some minor issues here and there but they are so reliable and kind of fun to drive. You nailed the video about them because its basically what we tell everyone when they ask why we have two of them.

    • @imnotdone3813
      @imnotdone3813 Год назад +1

      I'm looking into buying a 06 tc.... little over 1k miles.... for bout 6... do you recommend? Honestly, I don't have the full so I'm going with a monthly 😬. I just wanna get some advice before committing.

    • @JarenHornbeak
      @JarenHornbeak Год назад

      @@imnotdone3813 I just bought a 06 a couple months ago with 250k on it for $1.6k. The body is flawless besides a little clear coat fade and a dent above the rear left tire. It was sold to me with a locked up ac/clutch pulley and a leaking crankshaft seal but both were very easy fixes. Other than that, there wasn't been any problems. It also came with a short ram air intake and 18" aluminum race wheels to name a couple dealbreakers. For 1600 Id say I got lucky. If it had 1k miles on it I'd definitely pay 6k for it

    • @Wes_5kyph1
      @Wes_5kyph1 Год назад

      the first gen has the oil eating problem, otherwise a reliable car

  • @k5_kiaupgrades622
    @k5_kiaupgrades622 Год назад +8

    I wanted a tc since 2011 and I finally got one last week. It’s a manual with 100,000 miles and so far no complaints. Can’t wait for the summer to start adding in my sounds, wheels redo the tints darker and see what els comes up..

  • @RobbieSuede13
    @RobbieSuede13 Год назад +2

    People especially in the car scene hate tC's because I have no idea I guess since they're not fast but people bag on them, I have a 2014 tC and its my baby and lets not forget its still a Toyota that last forever if you take care of it, But once you fix one up it looks sick and I'm always getting good compliments on my tC, Its a fun car to own and if you can find one and they are cheap to buy now I highly recommend to own one.

  • @trentonharrington5347
    @trentonharrington5347 Год назад +4

    i have a stock 2013 that i bought a few years ago just to drive to work and back, and i absolutely love it

  • @ashleymartinez5014
    @ashleymartinez5014 6 месяцев назад +4

    I love this video it really helped me understand the history of these cars. I’m 27 and have had 5-6 mustangs now, had all kinds of 4cyl cars when I was a teenager. But now I just purchased a 14 Tc as a second car to daily while my mustang GT stays the summer car. This will be my first Scion and I’m hella stoked!! Have mods ready to add.

  • @Shredder05
    @Shredder05 Год назад +2

    like I dont get why people hate the TC I own a 2006 Scion TC and I do and do not love it and yes im being honest but its okay because its my first car for an 18 year old myself and still got a lot to learn.

  • @vinnycent007
    @vinnycent007 Год назад +20

    Current owner of a Series 10.0 Gen 2.5 here and past Gen 2. Definitely this car has a lot going for it. Everyone I talked to always mentions it has stupid amount of cargo space and the moon roof is great for those date nights. Overall the 2AR-FE is a good engine and the car can do a lot of minor hauling. Again we have to see if they will become a thing like the civics or integras of the past. All and all, Toyota should of brought it back to its lineup as the new Toyota Celica in 2017.

    • @Vykk_Draygo
      @Vykk_Draygo Год назад +1

      All in all, not all and all. And should've, not should of. It's a contraction of should and have. Should of is nonsensical.
      That said, I have a 2015 tC. It's an excellent car.

    • @Ultra437
      @Ultra437 11 месяцев назад

      I hope youre in high school because you're delusional if you think any grown woman is going on a date with a guy who drives this car lmao "those date nights", truly spoken like a dude who has never been on a single date. I think the only other time I've heard that phrase was from the lovely Paki gentleman who tried to sell me a car with a moonroof once. He also didn't seem like he got a lot of attention from the ladies.

    • @KyseBeanz
      @KyseBeanz 4 месяца назад

      I felt that same way! Toyota should’ve brought the tC over and made slight upgrade.
      It’s ridiculous they chose the last two models for Scion then switched for Yaris 🥱🥱🥱
      The Gt86 was already there so they dropped the ball on hanging up the tC. Mind you the Lexus RC had the tC body & everything

  • @ogland6482
    @ogland6482 Год назад +2

    I love my 08 Tc. And screw anyone that says otherwise.

  • @budget7236
    @budget7236 Год назад +13

    I cut the muffler off my 2012 and it sounds insane! Not too loud, not too quiet. The fact that it's slow lets you do a little pull without breaking the speed limit. Amazing little car

    • @derekgardin1512
      @derekgardin1512 11 месяцев назад +3

      Like they day it's more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow. Especially one that handles well. I love the tC

  • @blue_lancer_es
    @blue_lancer_es Год назад +6

    The tC was supposed to be called the xC but volvo.
    It was more car than the celica for less money.
    160hp wasn't bad considering the civic Si and lancer ralliart had 160 also.

    • @markroden
      @markroden  Год назад

      You are right, but 160hp is still just not that great, and that’s interesting!

    • @blue_lancer_es
      @blue_lancer_es Год назад

      @@markroden I have 120. Still gets to 65mph. 😎

  • @jorgemoreno3777
    @jorgemoreno3777 Год назад +7

    I love my ‘09. 220k on the dash. Not the fastest but still a little quick and super reliable. I’m not looking toward to people realizing how good they are and these becoming sought after and mark up the resell price.

  • @Borcheltski
    @Borcheltski Год назад +4

    The 2AR in the second gens are getting some love these days. Frankenstein Motorworks has gotten 270 wheel from his swapped MR2

  • @Pittsburgh-412
    @Pittsburgh-412 Год назад +5

    I love my tC. I feel like a teenager again

  • @petrolsamurai
    @petrolsamurai Год назад +5

    My first car is a 2011 Scion TC paired with a 6-speed manual. Absolutely love it.

  • @drakesaysgaming1911
    @drakesaysgaming1911 Год назад +14

    I started dailying my ‘06 Scion tC a couple weeks ago. The 2.4l is sitting on 140k, and she runs like a dream. It handles *extremely* well, and the 5-speed transmission is holding up really nicely.
    Only thing I don’t like is that mine was bought from factory without a spoiler, I think the back looks a little odd when it’s flat, though it’s not particularly expensive to get a factory style one.

    • @daltonliles6161
      @daltonliles6161 Год назад +1

      Got a 06 with 103k myself although I have the 4spd. Like you said I'm honestly amazed with how it handles, and the 4spd is far from the worst out there. Mine also doesn't have a spoiler but I want to get one in the future too. I love it though and wouldn't have anything else as my first car.

    • @dlh5323
      @dlh5323 Год назад +1

      Has your trunk release pulled off yet lol. I have a 2010 btw.

    • @drakesaysgaming1911
      @drakesaysgaming1911 Год назад

      Surprisingly no. I’m pretty gentle with it though lol.
      Given I know Prius’s of the same era are prone to the same issue with that, seems like it was (even if in small part) a Toyota issue at the time.

    • @unknownalias5538
      @unknownalias5538 Год назад

      My mom got a stick tc when they first came out. The car was so slow she switched over to an auto Camry which was faster

    • @daltonliles6161
      @daltonliles6161 Год назад

      @@unknownalias5538 It had to of been a V6 camry otherwise that's factually false lol

  • @BUTGOD-j1x
    @BUTGOD-j1x Год назад +12

    Man, thank you for giving this hidden jewel it's props. As an owner presently of two generations of tCs(2009 and'15, auto and 6-speed, respectively)and previous owned camrys, corolla gt-s, and tundras, and I can sincerely say this car is the best auto toyota has ever made for the money. Easiest car to work on and is quicker than your fastest SUV you see dominating the streets these days.
    I am currently shopping for a FR-S in 2015 of later years and in a 6 speed. Truly a winner.

    • @slimjimjohn4671
      @slimjimjohn4671 Год назад

      Another GT-S owner 👍

    • @BUTGOD-j1x
      @BUTGOD-j1x Год назад +1

      @@slimjimjohn4671 oh, yeah, owned the rear-wheel ('86 before my son totaled it) and a front wheel drive '91. Only do manuals. love it.

    • @slimjimjohn4671
      @slimjimjohn4671 Год назад

      @@BUTGOD-j1x Drove mine for 22 years ('85)before the rust got too bad. Best car I ever had.

    • @rayomcqueen2240
      @rayomcqueen2240 Год назад

      ​@@BUTGOD-j1xhi, I'm looking for a car, I'm Interested in a tc and a gts
      Which is quicker, fun to drive and that
      Thank you

  • @mercthr
    @mercthr 6 месяцев назад +1

    The scion tc is a great car for any age, it's not just for young people, it's easy to drive, fun, will save you so much money because you will never have to spend money to fix it. But the underbody will rust, and will rot out, and you will have to add a quart of oil every 600 miles according to the owners manual so it's normal no problem. A great Japanese car for anyone, no matter how old you are..

  • @jak3hd
    @jak3hd Год назад +5

    I just bought a 2016 release series 10.0 last week and I like it a lot. While they aren't fast, they are still fun to drive.

  • @JaySvnXXIII
    @JaySvnXXIII Год назад +12

    I have a 2015 TC and it is one of the most reliable cars I’ve had, fast as hell too when you know what you’re doing 💯

    • @zhonhobo5246
      @zhonhobo5246 Год назад

      I have a 2015 Tc and it only pushes ~150 hp. Its as fast as your usual grocery getter.

    • @Vykk_Draygo
      @Vykk_Draygo Год назад

      I have a 2015 tC. It's slow as molasses. Nice tires can help, but it's just a slow car. Slower than the 2017 Fiat 124 I had, which is slower than an MX-5. 🤣

  • @Jpgaps
    @Jpgaps Год назад +6

    I boosted my tc and I’m absolutely in love, I’m gapping wrxs at the moment. I want a run with an STI next to see how she holds up

    • @camkarting13
      @camkarting13 Год назад +1

      What’s your set up? I’m trying to turbo mine too

    • @Jpgaps
      @Jpgaps Год назад +1

      @@camkarting13 It’s a t3/t4 maxxpeedingrods turbo setup on 9psi making around 280-300whp. Self tuned with an apexi neo afc. Only advice I would give for boosting these cars is to make sure you open the motor and put either bigger head bolts or arp head studs, our engines (2azfe) are known for the head bolts getting loose and the head starts to lift. That’s what happened to me so when anyone asks me about it that’s the only advice I can give. Everything else is solid runs great no issues. Super fun car

  • @jackcobbiii1797
    @jackcobbiii1797 Год назад +5

    Still one of the beefiest rear control arm set ups. Nice love our 2016 manual.

  • @AstralDoom
    @AstralDoom Год назад +4

    Love the Black ops 1 theme in the background 👌

    • @markroden
      @markroden  Год назад +2

      Hahaha happy someone noticed

  • @sirlance169
    @sirlance169 Год назад +1

    Scion ROCKSTAR ,SCion tc all wheel drive plus turbo needed after ground effects REàllly slap a healthy turbo or SUPERCHARGER

  • @oreally8605
    @oreally8605 Год назад +1

    I feel the same way about my 2012 9.0 RS Scion xB. Just in case you wanted to know "Chaser Racer" has a 550hp xB that smokes Hellcats in the 1/4. Right here on RUclips and a daily driver.. The more people hate Scion the more I like 👍 them..

  • @beastabuelos6421
    @beastabuelos6421 Год назад +3

    I have the first gen tc with a manual. Pretty good car, but damn, it really needs that sixth gear. I'd like to upgrade to the 2nd gen, but at the same time, i want something faster

    • @daltonliles6161
      @daltonliles6161 Год назад

      Dude if you think that's bad drive the 4 speed 💀 I get beat by literally base model civics and camrys it is slowwww but it's ok I'm finna buy a lexus is350 soon and be a sleeper

  • @chrisfenner3823
    @chrisfenner3823 Год назад +2

    For the last 4 years of my relationship my girlfriend hasn't understood why I love my 88 rx7 in my driveway sitting in pieces, why I keep fixing my old truck and putting cool shit on them. she recently bought a 2013 tc and is now looking at front lips, wheels, lowering spring, she sits in the driveway staring at it and finally understands. Thanks scion 👍. Even though her car is auto I really like it and wouldn't mind getting myself a standard to daily.

  • @Soeks77
    @Soeks77 Год назад +1

    I love my 14 10 series manual tc it is the best car I’ve ever own, like who doesn’t want a COUPE w reclining rear seats!

  • @Jeremy_18stang
    @Jeremy_18stang Год назад +5

    Love that you made a vid on the tC man :)

    • @markroden
      @markroden  Год назад +2

      I didn’t know anything about them so it was fun to learn for sure

  • @ignaciogaribay1031
    @ignaciogaribay1031 Год назад +1

    I got a '15 tc and let me tell you, I've beat the living hell out of that car and it's still running great with no dash lights 🤣🤣 Terrible Mpg tho I get 18mpg straight trash especially here in Cali

  • @dylanmlh2536
    @dylanmlh2536 Год назад +1

    Bruh TCs are straight dookie. Mid looks, awful stats and they’re doosh magnets

  • @bopisjah6889
    @bopisjah6889 Год назад +4

    I got my tc a few months ago at 16 and I like it and it can do burnouts so its pretty cool

    • @markroden
      @markroden  Год назад

      Exactly man they are a great first car for a car guy

  • @Jasoncalvo7
    @Jasoncalvo7 Год назад +4

    I bought my 2008 scion TC during COVID summer 2020 when I was 37 for $1400 off my friend who just left it sitting in his drive way. It’s 2022 and I am still in love with it. The reliability of this car and the drive feel is insane. I installed a Sony touchscreen head unit and new JBL speakers and I just love this car. Won’t ever sell it. Toyota made a unsung hero with this car.

    • @Adbee123
      @Adbee123 4 месяца назад

      Omg, yes!! Totes feel you, I don't think I ever want to sell mine, either. I think I'll just buy another one!

  • @javierlianso8173
    @javierlianso8173 Год назад +1

    I had the last year model, 2016, installed a Borla axle back exahust and Marquee black wheels. I ended trading it up for a Mazda3 2018 Touring 2.5. God knows I love to drive the Mazda, it's quicker, better handling, better suspension, better transmission, better dynamics... But for some reason, I can't stop missing my tC and sometimes I just wish I didn't have to change it. If I could, I'll just get it back.

  • @isaiahmacturch4357
    @isaiahmacturch4357 Год назад +2

    Bought a 2011 tC two years ago and i absolutely loved it. Unfortunately last year l totaled it, however for the 10 months I owned it drove over 13,000 miles. That car was AMAZING on gas, deleted the resonator to give it some sound, had a panoramic sunroof, and was able to mod it to my liking. In the future I’ll definitely purchase another one as it’s one of my favorite cars to this day.

  • @Billythekid03
    @Billythekid03 Год назад +3

    Love my 2012 Tc my first car reliable asf and fun to drive making me happy for almost two years now. Love the video keep it up

  • @unbelievableuniverse8665
    @unbelievableuniverse8665 Год назад +1

    I hated Toyota until I bought my very first car. Scion tc is the overall best car

  • @enriqueacosta5083
    @enriqueacosta5083 Год назад +9

    Ive had a 2012 Scion Tc for the past 5 years with now 138k miles. Only major problem ive had is the need to replace the clutch for the manual. These motors are good for up to 400hp with a turbo on stock internals and are shifting to a “cheaper” alternative to the K series since the Camry engines are dirt cheap. NA boltons can get you 200hp fairly easily so it can be fun and quick enough to beat your occasional bseries honda and even an acura rsx from a dig. Super fun cars that i believe will come back after people realize the fun to price ratio and how much you can do to them if you do your research

    • @Ultra437
      @Ultra437 11 месяцев назад

      Cite your sources I call bullsh!t on 400hp stock internals lol no way. It is not a K20 and never will be.

    • @enriqueacosta5083
      @enriqueacosta5083 11 месяцев назад

      @@Ultra437 for sources id say regular a$$ wikimotors on the 2AR-FE and some youtube videos on turbo gen 2Tcs

    • @enriqueacosta5083
      @enriqueacosta5083 11 месяцев назад

      @@Ultra437 @FrankensteinMotorworks has extensive knowledge on NA 2AR-FE engines and even GearsandGasoline has one in their MR2 build.

    • @Ultra437
      @Ultra437 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@enriqueacosta5083 thanks I'll check them out

  • @raycoe2927
    @raycoe2927 Год назад +4

    The TC was also the spiritual successor of the Celica.

  • @krisbaldwin7624
    @krisbaldwin7624 7 месяцев назад +1

    My gen 1 TC has been with me longer then both my marriages and I still daily that

  • @lexoconnell7639
    @lexoconnell7639 2 месяца назад +1

    Tc 2.5 owner here. I can in fact say I agree with this. Still get a bunch of hate at car meets but others love the car. Safety wise it’s great. Just hydroplaned pretty bad. Slid across the highway into a grass ditch, spun 180 three times, hit a cement drain, and landed inches away from oncoming traffic on the other side. All that’s messed up is the subframe, bumper, rad support, and condenser. It could have been so much worse especially if I was in my old cars (lancer or celica). Things a tank. Mechanically speaking it’s got almost 160k and all I’ve had to fix before the accident was the pcv (common problem) and a sway bar link.

  • @Mercury_Cosmos
    @Mercury_Cosmos 2 месяца назад +1

    I might get a used 2016 tC as my first car.

  • @RS7Wes
    @RS7Wes Год назад +1

    As someone who has had an RS7 since 2014 and ran a major scion club I love mine but the community just sucks now. Was really cool to see a lot of my friends cars featured in this video though

  • @polarpandaX
    @polarpandaX Год назад +4

    i had a tc, traded it for my car now my 86, but a part of me still misses that car, the reliability, the space, the comfort, it was a great car and i hope to one day one another one

    • @Incenitivity
      @Incenitivity Год назад +2

      100% agree with you bro! I had a 16 tC & just traded it in for a Wrx.

  • @MarcoMelendres
    @MarcoMelendres Год назад +1

    "People hate what they don't understand." - Martha Kent, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)

  • @mikeyvang6488
    @mikeyvang6488 Год назад +3

    TC Gang

  • @ghost-ce1zo
    @ghost-ce1zo Год назад +3

    I never thought I'd end up with a Scion, but back in May I picked up a 2013 tC Release Series 8.0 and I'm absolutely in love with it. It's not a "sports car" by any means but it's certainly a "sporty car" and the added special features i.e., black interior with red accents, bright red paint, exclusive FiveAxis body kit, etc. makes it feel like something truly special. I'd love a '17-20 BRZ, but for now this will certainly do! It's also a 6-speed MT, a really good car to learn manual on. Cool video by the way, always nice to see love for the Scion brand 👍

  • @soode1
    @soode1 Год назад +3

    2012 tc here, goated car

  • @TrinityFigureSkates
    @TrinityFigureSkates Год назад +6

    I enjoyed this video a lot! I recently had a Tc but got into an accident with it just a couple days ago… I’ve been crying about it none stop cause I did so much to it. It looked so cool and a lot of people complemented me on it. It did it’s job of keeping me safe tho :)

    • @Adbee123
      @Adbee123 4 месяца назад

      aw, I'm so sorry. That sucks, but glad you are safe. Did you end up getting another TC?

    • @TrinityFigureSkates
      @TrinityFigureSkates 4 месяца назад +1

      @@Adbee123 yes, me too! Thank you. I actually got myself a Scion FRS and she’s just as fun as the TC was! :)

    • @Adbee123
      @Adbee123 4 месяца назад

      @@TrinityFigureSkates nice!! 😊

  • @thewanderingpagan8005
    @thewanderingpagan8005 Год назад +1

    I traded my lincoln mkz for a scion tc. I'm 34 😆

  • @victorialynnstewart9668
    @victorialynnstewart9668 Год назад +1

    I have a 2007 still, bought it brand new. I am 62 years old and still driving it, I luv it!

  • @dabkevinhere5422
    @dabkevinhere5422 Год назад +1

    I got a tc, I'm 28 and it's honestly not a happy car to drive bc everyone hates it. But I got a iron manifold and a turbo at 6psi and people still hate my car bc noone wanted it. Its literally sub 3k weight car with modern luxuries. Hard to modify honestly but at the track I get to be at a miata and civic class

    • @billbob4856
      @billbob4856 Год назад +1

      I just commute in my 06 and tbh don’t really care what others on the road think.
      I paid $2000 cash for it when some people are financing 3 years of their income on a vehicle. Plus, it gets twice the gas milage of my (also paid off) 01 F-150.

  • @Drunken_Hamster
    @Drunken_Hamster Год назад +1

    I haven't been in many cars, but tC meaning "touring coupe" is spot on. To this day, the first gen tC is the only couple that I can sit behind the front seats with them adjusted for myself, and my 6'1 300lb ass is comfortable. Head BARELY brushing the ceiling, knees only slightly spread to not jam into the back of the front seats, and ankles NOT cramped. And that's in a car that HAS a sunroof. Did I mention that the sunroof doesn't make the roof too low for the driver and front passenger, either?
    And the second gen tC is just a bit bigger. The whole car was scaled up directly proportionally from a 25" diameter tire to a 26" diameter tire. With that I didn't even have to spread my legs, and I had about 2 inches of headroom sitting behind the front seats when they were adjusted to me. The 2nd gen tC even upped the ante with the sound-system by having a factory 3-way component setup, meaning each door had 3 different kinds of speakers in them, allowing for a more even and broad frequency response without any beaming.
    Man, I want another tC... Just not another first gen, and especially not an 08-10... Fuck that oil consumption issue. And 5x100 pattern wheels. And measly 25" tires.

    • @Drunken_Hamster
      @Drunken_Hamster Год назад

      9:48 This is a stock header on 05's and 06's by the way. It's UEL on one primary tube, while the other three are equal-length. For comparison, a Subie Rumble header would be UEL on TWO primary tubes, either left/right pairs, or alternating pairs (every other cylinder). They changed it to all equal length in 07+ IIRC.

  • @Red3o1
    @Red3o1 6 месяцев назад +1

    I remember test driving a tc back in 2010 and it was great.

  • @JLESPOV
    @JLESPOV Год назад +1

    I love my tC! People hate on me for making content about my tC but honestly as someone who switch from an FRS to a tC I don’t regret my decision at all

    • @Vykk_Draygo
      @Vykk_Draygo Год назад

      You're nuts. I love my tC, but the FRS / BRZ / 86 platform is superior.

    • @vanitymirrorss
      @vanitymirrorss 3 месяца назад

      ​@@Vykk_DraygoI mean it's really not 😅 it's DIFFERENT sure but definitely not superior. I picked my tC over the FRS/GR86 when I had the money to get either.
      I'll pick a Toyota with stylish looks, great cargo room, beefy torque, and bulletproof reliability over a boxer any day of the week.

  • @elimohr4712
    @elimohr4712 Год назад +1

    I love my tc it's fun car

  • @benmullins9540
    @benmullins9540 Год назад +2

    Bought an 09 tC with 120K miles for $1,800. I've taken it on a few trips to and put almost 10k miles on it in 6 months. Extremely reliable car and great on gas.

  • @derekgardin1512
    @derekgardin1512 11 месяцев назад +1

    I really like the TC. The 2013 and earlier. I can't stand that weird thing they did with the bumper/ headlights on the newer ones. Only thing stopping me is the problems with the manual trans. Worried about it blowing up and not being able to find another one. Other than that I'd have one already. I wanted to turbo one as well.

  • @Darkslide2AR-FE
    @Darkslide2AR-FE Год назад +1

    best way to add power to the 2nd gen TC's 2AR-FE is replace the crankshaft from the 1AR-FE (2.7L identical engine) so the car becomes 2.7L add forged pistons and stronger Valve Springs to deal with the higher Compression. These mods will require an aftermarket ECU and a tune for the increase in Displacement. I'd also add forged Rods just be safe but Natural Aspiration you'll be doing over 200hp at crank easy just from the increased Displacement and possible higher rev range. Search on RUclips 2AR-FE you can find good information about it from Frankenstein Motorworks. This guy is running a 2AR-FE in a MR Spyder pushing the power with the end goal of making 300whp (currently at 270WHP with the engine). You'll also find videos about it from Papadakis Racing they were able to achieve 1,000HP. This engine's capability is under rated and almost like a modern 3SGTE or 4 Cylinder 2JZ.

  • @chazYbong
    @chazYbong 6 месяцев назад +1

    I know the guy in the tc from 4:24

  • @richardsheppard1784
    @richardsheppard1784 Год назад +1

    I have a 2005 Scion tC, and had multiple people wanting me to sell it to them. I’m always no way, get your own tC. Might not be the fastest, but definitely a fun car to drive. Especially if it’s a manual.

  • @2zzlow
    @2zzlow Год назад

    Celebrity pro racer in long beach, why did you not mention that?! only a 5 sec clip....

  • @s277garage6
    @s277garage6 Год назад +3

    Fun fact Trd made tacoma and tundra supercharger kits: the taco made around 325 hp and the tundra made 500HP!

    • @markroden
      @markroden  Год назад

      That’s so sick, TRD is goated

  • @serenityinsilence
    @serenityinsilence Год назад +1

    The scion tc is the spiritual successor to the Toyota celica. It’s even got it’s initials tc in the name. 😉

  • @justsatisfying6204
    @justsatisfying6204 Год назад +1

    I loved this video, and I agree with you, this is my first car, I’ve only owned it for a month and I’m absolutely in with this car, I don’t think I ever want to upgrade to a modern car… I only wish it was faster😅 07 tc❤

  • @Godspeaktoeveryone
    @Godspeaktoeveryone Год назад +2

    Thanks! I own a scion TC myself and I can tell that everything that you said was true, and I learn much more thing! I have the last generation that they have sale in Canada (2016) and it's a very nice car. It dosen't need to be modified too much to look cool, just leave it the way it is and it's good! The sound is great and it comfortable to drive!

  • @campaignslayer
    @campaignslayer Год назад +1

    Underrated car for sure

  • @eastcoastken
    @eastcoastken Год назад +2

    Deep dive on the Z24 Cavalier please! There's a chick here in NC who has a yellow TC that's pretty nice, she ain't too bad looking either lol

    • @markroden
      @markroden  Год назад +1

      Hahahaga and I know bro I will do one on the cavalier soon enough

  • @bamog92
    @bamog92 Год назад +1

    I plan on getting 1 beginning of next year.. the tc2+ such a good looking car.

  • @babassobagana8845
    @babassobagana8845 Год назад +2

    Love the background music, sound like something out of COD. Also makes the car menacing.

    • @markroden
      @markroden  Год назад +1

      Haha you would be right, it’s black ops 1 multiplayer music

  • @samt_live5335
    @samt_live5335 Год назад +2

    Imagine not living in the usa

    • @markroden
      @markroden  Год назад

      Everywhere is beautiful tho ngl, ever been to Brazil?? Shit was immaculate

    • @samt_live5335
      @samt_live5335 Год назад

      @@markroden haha true ikn ikn but i meant like, these cars where never produced in the eu so can't find a single of these scions xD
      Btw can you do another one of those nice reliable decent gas mileage cars for like highscoolers around like idk 5k or so, really love those

  • @majoritysrule1344
    @majoritysrule1344 Год назад +2

    i would say if you want a tc get the 2 gen or one after 09 the first gen engines burns a lot of oil now. i have a 07 and a put half a quart a week in to it, but i love it, i hit the gas pedal hard and it feels like your going mock 10 but really your going just as fast as the van next to you maybe a mile or two faster but a fun go to work car and have a project car for your second car.

  • @deadghost50ify
    @deadghost50ify Год назад +2

    No I don’t think of the Tc, I think of hamsters driving a cube

    • @markroden
      @markroden  Год назад

      Hahaha that was Kia tho

    • @Lukemasonmedia
      @Lukemasonmedia Год назад

      @@markroden that kinda proves point , nobody even cares enough about scion to remember 😂

    • @jarod1029
      @jarod1029 Год назад

      @@Lukemasonmedia I think that's the point of his video. people dont remember because they dont know how good scion was at what they did

  • @postalpancho
    @postalpancho Год назад +8

    I recently let go of my 14 Scion Tc Manual a few months ago because I got offered a great deal on it. The TC is the most slept on car of the last 20years. In stock form it has an amazing sound system, panoramic sun roof, and ok suspension. I threw on TRD lowering springs and the car behaved amazing, it would lift off over steer on the corners and stay flat. I would easily smoke corvette, Camaros, Miata, S2000, and WRX at my local autocross with just lowering springs and tires. Everyone thought I was highly modified but I was practically stock and kicking everyone’s ass. The stock sway bars are nice and thick for a stock car at 21mm. I hope the new owner enjoys my old TC. It is an amazing entry level daily. Lastly it is extremely practical being a hatch back, and the rear seats even recline! I’m in a BMW now but young kids in high school or college should totally have one of these reliable cars on their shopping list. This cars only fault is that it doesn’t have high Hp numbers on paper but that doesn’t mean it is slow and that doesn’t mean it is boring. It is quick enough to still put a smirk on your face. Just be sure to get the manual if you can find one, the manual is quicker and really wakes up the engine. One last thing I want to say is that the car is super simple to work on, this makes it an amazing first sports car for young guys trying to learn to crank a wrench. Nothing about it is super intimidating and there is plenty of online resources on how to maintain them. TC was never trying to be the fastest, it was trying to be an amazing daily and it was a huge success in that aspect. Don’t sleep on these if you are considering one.

  • @forgedtrucker922
    @forgedtrucker922 Год назад +3

    Notification squad!

  • @hzaratep7
    @hzaratep7 Год назад +1

    I have a scion tc 2012 with 185k miles still running like a champ.

  • @jdnrsa
    @jdnrsa Год назад +2

    Nice video but you forgot to mention the huge issues the first gens have with the piston rings/oil burning. Very important detail lol. I have an 07 and usually have to refill my oil tank at least once in between oil changes. Can and will cause engine failure if not taken care of nad maintained properly. Not everyone wants to be checking their oil 2x a week

  • @calebsmith3233
    @calebsmith3233 Год назад +2

    This was a great video my man you definitely seem to understand the marketing schemes behind good quality vehicles and what makes them desirable. It was great!

  • @Alejoo_CG
    @Alejoo_CG Год назад +1

    Thanks for bringing some light to the tc man a lot of people like to hate for no reason I think these cars look great I own a 2012 and I love ut

  • @mrrocks7032
    @mrrocks7032 Год назад +2

    Please do a deep dive on the toyota Celica

  • @omarawilson2853
    @omarawilson2853 Год назад +3

    Great video, I’d love to see one on the 7th gen Celica

    • @markroden
      @markroden  Год назад +1

      I most likely will man!

  • @HiImRawr
    @HiImRawr 9 дней назад

    I had a scion tc, worst car I've ever owned. Extremely slow and extremely cheaply put together. Shit would raddle when i played music.

  • @KyseBeanz
    @KyseBeanz 4 месяца назад

    I had an '08 4.0 tC & now '15 tC2 both automatic LOVE THEM BOTH.
    Theres more things to add to your comment for the geek out here. We know the Speed freaks want the RWD option. BUT Specifically "IF people analyze the body of the tC2, its the same design used for the Lexus RC RWD!" Do a 360 degree comparison and you'll be shocked.
    The Lexus RC is the luxury sporter version of the Tc. Even the letters are close too RC/tC.
    I wish the Scion brand held on and had made a convertable tC or AWD wouldve been cool. We know the Speed freaks want the RWD option.
    But like you said brotha They need to look again, the tC also has many aftermarket mods. Customizeable interior parts that can pull out and spray painted or Plasti-DIp. The space for moving some things on travel lolol.

  • @benslark6429
    @benslark6429 Год назад +4

    I’ve got me a 2013 Scion tC 8.0 and I absolutely love it even after 10 years the paint looks amazing the car runs like new and it has one of the easiest engines to work on

    • @derekgardin1512
      @derekgardin1512 11 месяцев назад

      Toyota engineers are very smart with engine layouts and serviceability. On top of things not breaking very often anyways

  • @vis-exile
    @vis-exile 2 месяца назад

    Can anyone help me decide? I'm looking to at a Manual '09, or an automatic 2016. Both about the same mileage and price. I like the body style of the 09 more, but is the 2016 just much better, even with Auto?

  • @christopherdallenbach7897
    @christopherdallenbach7897 2 месяца назад

    I have owned 4 cars in my life
    1. 2005 Suzuki Reno
    2. 2011 Scion Tc
    3. 2015 Scion Tc
    4. 2021 Toyota Supra
    The 2005 was the car my dad bought for me when I was 16. I hated that car, but beggars can’t be choosers. When the car finally died I got my first Scion. It was the first car that I paid for myself. I loved that car, it was a tank, took all the abuse I could throw at it and it was the car that I drove cross country when I moved out of my parents house. It wasn’t fast, and my car friends shit on it whenever they got the chance, but I didn’t care. The maintenance was literally nothing and it was so much to fun to drive even if it wasn’t fast. The 2011 finally met its end when someone hit it while it was parked on the street. The insurance money covered enough for me a used 2015. Sold that when I got the Supra. I still miss that car.
    Yeah now I get the cool car treatment and the Supra is very fast, but I as a daily is definitely a worse experience. I see myself eventually getting another commuter and the TC is still fresh in my mind as one of the best kept secrets in the car industry.

  • @scottoleson1997
    @scottoleson1997 4 месяца назад

    I thank games like Need For Speed ProStreet and Forza Motorsport 2 for introducing me to the Scion brand and tC. It was awesome that Forza Motorsport 3 even had the xD as well. 8 years ago I had an xB 2006, and over this weekend I’m getting a 2013 tC. I really want it to be better than that 2006 first gen. They weren’t built very well early on.