Love/ Hate Relationship? Here are some of my likes and dislikes about my 2015 Scion tC.

In this video I list some of my favorite things about owning a 2015 Scion tC but also some of my least favorite things about it.
The 2015 Scion tC is an affordable and reliable 2 door hatchback coupe and as an owner I couldn't have asked for anything else out of my tC. This car is a blast to drive, super enjoyable daily driver and extremely practical especially for some of you who may be on the taller and bigger side like myself but who's also looking for a small sporty car.

[@Npossibly]

The Scion Tc will always be underappreciated. The affordable price range, the sporty interior, the great performance, all targeted towards a younger market. It was powerful for it's size, has a roomy hatchback area and back seats, improved handling and suspension, has auto-manual feature, available in manual too, efficient gas saver. I personally think the only bad thing about this car was if you were unlucky enough to get one that burned up too much engine oil.

[@JLESPOV]

I love my tc sincerely I don’t see myself parting ways with it any time soon!

[@uponscore]

@@JLESPOVthat shi slow boy

[@JLESPOV]

@a3demon639 is a bone stock scion tc is not a 720s

[@thedude4633]

The Scion tC’s especially 2014-2016 models, auto or manual, are fantastic, it truly is a slept on car and I kinda like that it’s slept on. The 2AR-FE engine is full of character and power(obviously not a performance) but it has a special spirit. It’s almost like Scion was brining back a modernized 1972 Corolla coupe. It was about style and sporty spirit. Slap on some BC coilovers, some new wheels, a lip, side skirts, a tsudo exhaust, tint the windows, slap on a duckbill or low profile spoiler, and those sweet carbon fiber b-pillar appliqués, your tC will be looking clean. Whenever I attend car meets I’m always receiving compliments for my tC🤙🏼 I still baby the hell out of my 2015 tC lol

[@JLESPOV]

Is always so refreshing hearing what other people run on their tC! The fact that so many people are missing out is genuinely a crime

[@ScottishScot]

dude, I have a 2015 too, in blue metallic with a manual. Tuned 93 E10 with carbon fiber hood and some suspension modifications. I’ve driven it every day for the past 9 years, no problems.

[@ScottishScot]

@@JLESPOV, thanks for the video! Your car looks awesome btw

[@JLESPOV]

Awesome man, is a beautiful thing knowing your car last forever

[@JLESPOV]

Thank you much love

[@vanitymirrorss]

I love the interior layout. The fact the center radio portion is angled towards the driver and the flat bottom steering wheel are great. I will agree with you on the interior materials tho, they are pretty bad. BUT I'm not super beat up about it, and the things you actually touch are nice like the steering wheel and shifter, with that said tho the fact the arm rest for your right arm is hard ass plastic is so dumb but i got a little cushion for it so problem solved lol. Otherwise i absolutely love my tC, I have aerodiscs and spaced wheels and I love the rally look for mine.

[@JLESPOV]

I completely agree with everything you said, but for a car that was under 20,000 dollars brand new I learned to love everything about it, is hard to be picky when it offers so much reliability, space and fun factor

[@garfieldlogan9767]

Just picked up one last week! Do you have a link for the arm rest cushion ?

[@JLESPOV]

@@garfieldlogan9767 I don’t, i wouldn’t be able to help you with that sorry.

[@ThatGuyJer]

These are regular 6 speed torque converter automatics, not CVT’s. Other than that good info.

[@JLESPOV]

Thank you for the feedback, could’ve swore these came with a CVT.

[@kumabearsan8835]

@@JLESPOV yeah that would definetly suck if these came with cvts, the auto trannys that come in theses are really good

[@static_Tricolor_camry]

A lot of idiots buy 2 door coupes and expect it to have a Sedan trunk space and Back seat room. If you care so much about space, you should be driving a 4 door family car, or a soccer mom's crossover. The Scion TC was made for Students and single individuals with no kids. It's a sporty coupe that converts into a Hatchback like car, with a liftback Rear hatch. It's the smaller sibling of the FR-S, even though it was made in production before the FR-S. These cars are not made to be roomy inside with an oversized Trunk cubic feet space. You're also complaining about how it doesn't have a bunch of useless sensors and technology. Again if that's what you're into, you should be driving a car that's made modern with all the technology junk you can ever want. I drove my 2016 TC for a full year, the first year of ownership with no mechanical problems. not one single repair. Just my regular oil changes every 3,000kms. I like cars with Power Door locks, Power windows, a power Sunroof, and a basic radio that had Bluetooth and a Manual Transmission stick shift. I'm not into all that wireless charging, and Blindspot monitor and parking sensor junk. I also don't need a back up camera, it's pointless. My 2016 Scion TC is one of the most reliable cars I own and driven. A whole year without having to do one single repair is incredible.

[@cappyvas]

They're good little cars! I've got a '14 10 series with the 6-speed manual and it's treating me great. I'm having some suspension difficulties but that's nothing with the car. Previous owner didn't seem to take very good care of it and probably beat it up, plus the dealer I bought it from didn't fix the issue, they just put a bandaid on it (it's a whole thing, lol) so now I'm dealing with it all. Excited to get it all sorted out though! Lucky for me, I get some new suspension components, brand new tires (I'm trying the Michelin CrossClimate 2's because I live in Iowa and last winter it handled like a hockey puck on ice), and some new brakes with carbon-ceramic pads and drilled/slotted rotors! Should be a fun little car that lasts me a long time when everything's said and done. Only have just over 105k miles on it, so it's just breaking in for a Toyota haha!

[@JLESPOV]

Awesome to hear. These cars do have weak suspension mine currently has something making a small clinging noise but overall they’re awesome and mine is also barely starting its break in period at 115k miles 😂

[@blindfire765]

would you be willing to make a tutorial on how to properly use paddleshifters with the tC? I honestly never touch em, and just leave it on drive, but the way you shift looks so cool!

[@JLESPOV]

Yes will do

[@BUTGOD-j1x]

Power shifters are wimpy. Stick to shift on floor.

[@kxcapital]

Great videos bro they helped me to get my 07 tc

[@JLESPOV]

Am so happy to hear that seriously glad I could help you, I would like to keep up with your car, I will start linking my social media down in future videos so if you don’t mind following and I’ll follow everyone back, I would love to see your car. Happy for you hope you enjoy it

[@kxcapital]

Absolutely that would be cool!!!! So very briefly before my TC I had ‘13 Volvo S60 T5. It had more hp and better interior but on the cons gas ⛽️ gazzler lol also the maintenance was out of this world. Yeah bro link your socials. (Btw your TC’s set up is extremely clean not too loud but subtle and regal)

[@JLESPOV]

@@kxcapital yeah man usually every car that has a pretty interior comes with a lot of bills and lots of problems 😂, I will link my socials in upcoming videos, thank you once again and glad you’re enjoying

[@ultrajazz5335]

I have a 09.

[@Tyke-2075]

I have a 2013 Release Series 8.0 , love it, will not part with it , looks wise nothing else on the road like it. I like the fact that there are not many out there. I have the Bongiovi amp upgrade on the stereo and it improves what is already a good factory 8 speaker stereo.

[@JLESPOV]

Awesome to hear 🙌 and as someone who came from an FRS the speaker system is miles ahead of the FRS

[@thewanderingpagan8005]

You start with a great, simple car and make it better with mods. Honestly, the simplicity was a selling point for me. I also just Bluetooth sirius from my phone so my tc pretty much has sirius radio. Mind you, I bought it when I was 34 years old 2 years ago.....always wanted one. I've only added simple mods (intake and exhuast...both trd). All the toyota dependability with a little more fun. Never had an issue except the stupid wheel liner lol. Also, not a CVT, which is a super bonus lol

[@ultrajazz5335]

I love my TC, I love the look, ride, feel, & the manual transmission mine has, just wish there was a little longer stretch in between the gears. What type of exhaust do you have because your TC sounds really good!

[@krifnahal1926]

Looking at getting a 2015 manual. Someone totaled my base model 2017 Corolla, and when deciding on a new car i had a few things in mind. I want manual, i want to stick to Toyota, and i wanted something a little more fun to drive but still good on gas. Seems to check all those boxes. The interior isn't great but im coming from a vehicle of similar build quality so it shouldn't be a big deal. Good video

[@JLESPOV]

Sorry about your corolla, and if you’re someone who a lot of luxury and speed isn’t a factor, you just want a fun daily definitely go for the tC, a manual will make it even more enjoyable as a daily, and if you need to make it handle better because you have access to backroads or a track just put TRD springs on it if you get a non release series version and that’s it, you have enough space to comfortably carry 4 people, a big hatchback to fits lot of stuff, and a great roadtrip car that never breaks down. Best of luck hopefully you find what you’re looking for.

[@krifnahal1926]

@@JLESPOV been driving it around nearly a week and I love it. Interior is definitely a little old but I don't mind because coming from my Corolla it has trade offs. The steering wheel is a little barren but I have heated mirrors. The radio is slower to respond but I have a moon roof. Otherwise tho it's great. Thanks for the review

[@JLESPOV]

@krifnahal1926 am so glad I helped you in any way, this is awesome news! The more you use it the more you’ll fall in love with it, especially when you have to start carrying reasonable size items and they fit with no issue. Enjoy it, as long as maintenance is kept up with it’ll last you forever. Couldn’t be happier for you congratulations.

[@JavierGuerra-b7i]

Had my 2015 for 5 years , someone totaled it. Picked up a 2016 6 months ago & I didn’t know you could recline the back seats 😂 forward yea but not adjust them like you showed CRAZY

[@JavierGuerra-b7i]

& what exhaust set up you on? I just have a muffler delete & it sounds pretty good. Not raspy & it’s loud but not dumb loud.

[@JLESPOV]

@user-rq9ud6sl8l i dont like how mine sounds, currently am rocking a res and muffler delete with a 3 inch pipe

[@JavierGuerra-b7i]

@@JLESPOV yea I could hear the raspiness on the video either go with a muffler delete or a resonator delete but both is too much. Clean ride man & do you have white lights on fog lights or the one that can switch to yellow? I had yellow fog on my black 2015. My new 2016 is white so I’m think clear lens & white/yellow switch bulbs or yellow fog lights?

[@JLESPOV]

@@JavierGuerra-b7i I have them just plain white, I like the the contrast of an all black car with all white LED, but yeah I can’t wait for my new exhaust to arrive is been on back order forever

[@JavierGuerra-b7i]

@@JLESPOV that’s my plans for my new white tc all white led or all white with yellow fog. Can’t decide , what you think looks better?

[@BUTGOD-j1x]

I think you expect to much from a vehicle that was specifically targeted by Toyota to the youth market. If you wanted more features you should get a lexus 350. Its a sports car, not a luxury vehicle. I own a 2015 tC with a 6 speed manual. To me you won't get the true experience from this car unless with manual. All sports cars should have a manual and a sunroof

[@JLESPOV]

I didn’t get this car as a “sports car” to be honest anyone that considers a scion tc as a sport car has very low standards, a tc is a great daily drive and am pretty sure I mentioned it but if I didn’t I’ll mention it now, is massively lacking features but for a car that offers so much reliability practicality and fun also including how cheap these are they’re an awesome bargain. You only get a tc as an only car or a daily, I seriously hope no one is buying a tC as a sport car because even in a manual it is the opposite of what a sports car is, is plenty sporty for a daily driver but no a sport car.

[@BUTGOD-j1x]

@@JLESPOV like O said its a compact sports car. It was marketed as such. You too young to remember because in 2008. You probably wasn't old enough to drive yet. It took the place of the Celia and the Corolla Gts which were sports cars.

[@JLESPOV]

@@BUTGOD-j1x my first car was a 08 tc that burned oil because those cars had issues with the piston rings that’ll cause them to burn oil. We each have our own opinions and is great brother but I never found the tc to be a sport car, sporty yes but not a sport car

[@BUTGOD-j1x]

@@JLESPOV you may not see it as a sports car, but as I said that is how it was marketed when Toyota came out with the SCION BRAND. Maybe THATS why it didn't make it , because people like you didn't see it as a sports car.

[@JLESPOV]

@@BUTGOD-j1x we have very different opinions and I respect yours. All I know is that the Scion tC is extremely underrated and people really should really look into.

[@jerikobolotaolo3291]

the back seats have good space , i’m 170 5’9 and there’s more then enough space in the back

[@Myles-uj9op]

Hey brother, love your videos. I'm currently looking at a TC myself. It's a great realible car I heard. Where did you get the gold interior ?

[@JLESPOV]

I painted the interior myself, I can make a video explain the process I used. They’re great cars, they have plenty of space, super reliable and very sporty for a low maintenance daily ñ.

[@_EzeMoney_]

You live close to me!!! And the fun part I wanna buy a tc asap wish I can fine one for myself for 6k

[@JLESPOV]

Awesome! Definitely look, go on FB marketplace and OfferUp, for 6k you can find good examples with 120-130k miles Which is a lot for any other car but for a tC that mileage is barely braking it in.

[@Mazaco_The_Snake]

Been looking at this for my first car, seems to be very reliable from what I’ve heard

[@JLESPOV]

Extremely reliable and fun! You can find a great example of one of these either manual or auto ranging between 10-13k and they’re easy to service, last an incredible amount of miles and is great fun as a daily driver.

[@Mazaco_The_Snake]

@@JLESPOV that’s great! I’ve been told it’s reliable because it’s basically a nice looking Camry. Hopefully I can find in auto cause I live up in Dallas, and it’s just as annoying driving in rain

[@JLESPOV]

Texas weather is no joke, but it being front wheel drive is super predictable in the rain, even when you’re going into a sweeper and the road is wet, you feel the front tires slip a little and you can also correct it very easy, steering is very communicative it provides a good sensation of the road

[@Mazaco_The_Snake]

@@JLESPOVdefinitely gonna keep up with your tc vids👍

[@JLESPOV]

Much appreciated! I have plenty of them on the way unfortunately due to weather I haven’t been able to finish them

[@robertnavarrette9177]

You gotta keep in mind as well for the inside. Yea it doesn’t have all the tech and all that other good stuff. But u have to remember this is and was only a 20k dollar car. And the concept of Toyota/Scion making this a sporty and of course reliable. And most importantly very AFFORDABLE, for the younger crowd. So for 20 grand this is an amazing good looking Super reliable Slept on Car! That’s why I had to get me a 2014 tC. I love it. And I’m gonna keep it until it gives out.

[@JLESPOV]

On top of all of that like I mentioned my specific model is a 2015 which is almost 10 years ago, back then all this tech and big screens weren’t trending they were barely starting

[@robertnavarrette9177]

@@JLESPOV I know what u said. I’m still saying tho overall can’t complain for a 20 grand car. For the reliability far outweighs all the lil bad things one doesn’t like. And like u said it is cheap and easy to maintain. I wish Scion was still manufacturing tC’s. Imagine how a 2023 r 2024 tC would be looking like. I know for a fact it would be super fuego 🔥🔥 fs fs. But anyways much love, I really appreciate you pushing out content for the tC’s.! We need more content for them.

[@JLESPOV]

@@robertnavarrette9177 thank you so much and yeah is all love! I just hope that the tC some day gets the hype it deserves because there really isn’t anything like it on the market

[@robertnavarrette9177]

@@JLESPOV BIG FACTS BRO!💯 it’s so underrated! And Slept on. I remember my first tC I had was the 2005. Ever since I had that. I fell in Love Wit Scion. And after that I had a 2010. Than a few different newer cars. And ended up looking for a 2014-2016 tC. With Low mileage. And ended up finding my Snow ❄️ White 2014 tC. And I Love it! And Appreciate everything about it. And also now a days they have Wireless touchscreen Apple Car Play/Android Auto if you want to add that in the tC.

[@JLESPOV]

Am definitely going to be adding Apple CarPlay to it

[@Mr.V.O]

Very insightful video, thanks.

[@JLESPOV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Kemikku]

So anyone else having heat issues. My ac works just fine, but it still feels mad hot during the day in the cabin, is it cause the sun roof

[@JLESPOV]

I live in texas it’s been over 100 degrees Fahrenheit every day and mine blows really cold air but it does take a while to start cooling, but after 10 minutes or so mine cools to the point where I have to take it off maximum

[@kxi-clan2817]

Best review on a tc I have seen ❤

[@JLESPOV]

Thank you very much it means a lot, glad you enjoyed it

[@JediPeaceWalker]

I dislike that yours isn't manual lol. Looks great though.

[@JLESPOV]

Thank you. I was originally looking for a manual but I got a great deal on my car and the auto is smooth for what it is

[@oreally8605]

The ONLY reason Scion isn't around anymore is horse power. If the tC had 225hp stock? Itd still be around.

[@JLESPOV]

There is no place for it, Toyota could easily ditch the GR86 partnership with Subaru and put the 3 cylinder from the gr corola in it but they’re not, they have no place for it in the lineup

[@ZambranoA123]

Manual not smooth? Sounds like a driver mod issue :'). Love these cars though I agree with everything you say in this video. (Minus the manual trans banter)

[@JLESPOV]

Not when compared to some of the competitors, the frs/brz has a better manual, Honda is known to make almost porches like manual transmissions. I didn’t find the tC manual to be as direct and it has terrible rev hang. It’s all all to preference and i said it in the video and I’ll say it again, if you want the runner version of the tC get the manual, is 100x better for a driving experience, but it isn’t a good manual, fun yes but good not really, especially when you compare it with its competitors. Still I love the tC and is a ton of fun to drive and to live with.

[@CWU2006EOY]

Excellent review.

[@jamesnall569]

Hey JLES, I’m looking into buying a 14-16 Scion TC and came across your video. My question is how comfortable are the seats for over an hour drives because my 2013 Civic LX Sedan is soooo uncomfortable and not good for long drives?

[@JLESPOV]

Extremely comfortable, I am 6,1 230 pound. I am a big human and I drive it once a year down to Miami FL from Houston Texas, which translates to roughly 20-22 hours of road time and I can say that the only thing that get tired are my legs from being still for so long. Not only that it has a 14.5 gallon tank which averages you 34-38 mpg between 70-85 mph on the highway. I get 550 miles of range on my trips.

[@joseochoa6493]

Your TC is an automatic not a cvt. NOW its even better than you thought

[@JLESPOV]

Is a 6 speed torque converter! I was very uneducated on my car when I made this video, thank you for rectifying.

[@packexists]

Great Video my guy

[@JLESPOV]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@KyseBeanz]

iOwn a '15 too, and I agree with adding $5k to the tag with upgrades. And if the tC was $5k more, I would wish Toyota had put the following... 1)The turbo that they gave the tC1 (optional) 2)Heated seats 3) More TRD different mod options for performance. 4) AWD and RWD (Optional) lol F.Y.I Disclaimer, You just put me on with the back seat adjustment... iNEVER knew that lmfaoooooo CRAAY. The tC is an Adult-sized Go Kart for Real. On a 4hr drive road trip I burn only half a tank of gas.

[@JLESPOV]

Am shocked at how many people didn’t know the rear seats could adjust, I get it a lot at car meets. I agree with the TRD add-ons. I feel like most people wouldn’t mind the car being FWD as long as it had more power, I seriously believe that the tC would feel like a completely different car if it had around 220-230 crank because it being FWD it doesn’t have much power train loss.

[@KyseBeanz]

@@JLESPOV Yeah man the service advisors skipped that feature completely I Been with Scion since 2012 😂🤣😂😂. Ahh Mann that would’ve been soo sweet. On the Scion FB pages many wanted a RWD. I was all for the AWD and power. Plus Nor’easter would kill a RWD anyway🤣😂

[@Prodigy121212]

I got my 2014 tc for 14.5k 17k miles on it. The car is paying me to drive it. Especially in this market.

[@JLESPOV]

Only 17k miles on it? That car is going to last you 25 years

[@shilohsamaniego9696]

Hey bro please tell me WHAT EXHAUST IS THAT ON YOUR CAR!?!?

[@JLESPOV]

3 inch pipe from the cat back I have a video explaining my setup

[@juukeboxx2809]

where did you get the panel covers?

[@JLESPOV]

What do you mean covers? You talking about out the interior trim pieces? I painted those myself

[@dust_gale3108]

Bro this cars are built by Japanese for AVERAGE American. Average American is 5'10. Compared to other coupes I'd say there is a lot of space in the back And btw you made a little mistake. It is not CVT. It is 6 speed automatic

[@JLESPOV]

Yes I am aware that it is a 6 speed torque converter

[@cco300.]

Where’s the spoiler from?

[@JLESPOV]

The spoiler? Or slitter? The spoiler is OEM it came with the car, the splitter I purchased off Ebay Motors for around 50-60 U.S Dollars. I have a link in one of my videos to the ex act product I purchased!

[@peytonnorcia9088]

What is the name of the splitter?@@JLESPOV

[@zhyde07]

lol pls don’t say cvt lol. This is better then that and even than Honda , Toyota , and other Japanese cvt are a little better. I’m coming from a 11 Sentra which cvt transmission broke down and damage on engine. I was considering lancer but that is cvt too so will wait to have for a lancer ralli , and currently might get a 12/13 tc for the time. It’s auto and Toyota reliability on build and engine might be able to do some mods to it. I’m in Htx too btw nw area

[@lizzietran5589]

You’re driving a automatic, what the fuck are you shifting?

[@Autistus2]

Found a 2013 for 8k with 150k miles. Is that to many miles or could I get at least another 100k out of it?

[@JLESPOV]

That’s to much for that price not the year, for around 8-10k you should be able to find one with less or right around 100k miles. Go on Facebook marketplace, auto tempest, auto trader and look for one there’s plenty out there.

[@Fred-kr5fs]

I own a 2013 TC I bought new and now has 239000 miles and still runs like a clock . It's been flawless except for a bank 2 oxygen sensor .

[@JLESPOV]

@Fred-kr5fs this right here is a perfect example of why these cars are so underrated, that’s awesome to hear, best of wishes and keep treating her nice and she’ll last you forever!

[@Fred-kr5fs]

@@JLESPOV Exactly . I don't abuse it and change my oil every 4-5 thousand miles not the 10,000 recommended and it's fun to drive it handles so well and extremely reliable .

[@JLESPOV]

@@Fred-kr5fs same here I do my oil change every 4-4,500 miles full synthetic 5w 20, brakes and tires all it needs