Here’s Why You Need to Avoid This Toyota

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[@scottykilmer]

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[@jeffbarringer9555]

Taxes are rising in Nashville. You should come to Cumberland County. The Cumberland Plateau is halfway between Knoxville & Nashville.

[@wclark1975]

Scotty when did you move to Tennessee?

[@kevinm2025]

I avoid all Toyota’s because their boring dull.....and cheaply made tin cans.

[@eddiehernandez3292]

Scotty, I have a 07 Tc, burns a lot of oil, if I replace it with another low mileage engine, will I run into the same problem due to the piston design on these engines?

[@tentedalex]

Love this video, especially the oil situation lmao. People with Toyota products are spoiled they dont even put air in the tires lmaoo that's soo truee

[@jakemoreno5119]

Bought a 2006 Scion tC with 170k. The alignment was off and the engine had a horrible ticking noise. The car was all stock. I drove it from San Diego to Michigan; Michigan to Virginia; Virginia to Chicago; and Chicago to Colorado. Absolute beast of a car. Super reliable. I sold it and bought a Veloster, sold the veloster and now I have a 2008 tC. Absolutely love this car.

[@kurtwallrath1436]

Jake Moreno What did you think of the Veloster?

[@jakemoreno5119]

@@kurtwallrath1436 I had a base model 2012 veloster. The cosmetics were super cool. The red leather bucket seats, the sporty design of the interior, the 17” alloy rims, she looked mean and ready to gap mustangs. Wrong. The non turbo base model has a 6 speed manual transmission with a whopping 120 HP. Talk about slow. Plus the GDI engine needs more maintenance than just a simple oil change, something I didn’t know about. The base model veloster I had was all bark no bite. I’ve heard the turbo ones had a lot of problems once you get passed the 100k mark.

[@yosef8377]

@@jakemoreno5119 any oil consumption issues with the 06?

[@jakemoreno5119]

@@yosef8377 none whatsoever. Never leaked or burned oil on the 06. And I drove that car a lot.

[@beyond305]

@@jakemoreno5119 the oil problem was in the 07-08s only, not all tc's had the problem. ive had a 05 and an 06, neither had this issue.

[@elbowdeepernie]

Scotty: This is why should avoid this car Also Scotty: BUY THIS CAR

[@jackp9122]

Yes or no? Mixed messages from Scotty

[@GainingDespair]

I've been waiting for his reason as to avoid it, it's like a sales pitch for the car yet he never really says why you should avoid it.

[@210SAi]

Avoid the 1st gen engines for faulty pistons or engines that weren’t replaced by the dealer

[@johnp556]

Just avoid the 2azfe

[@bernlin2000]

@@jackp9122 He has highly recommended the Tc in the past 👏

[@aniv8600]

Every time he mentions a junkyard he puts a photo of a Chevrolet dealership LOL

[@jaydonparadis4240]

Our Yukon and Sierra both have 340 kms they run perfectly

[@FBIO-wc4fr]

@@jaydonparadis4240 my 2010 Yukon run 412k

[@loktom4068]

My local Junkyard owner told me he doesn't understand why his junkyard were full of GM cars and wondered why nobody is fixing them.

[@FBIO-wc4fr]

@@loktom4068 maybe because they are cheap?

[@mohammedosman88]

yeah! extremely funny lol

[@Random_acct0439]

I have a 2008 scion TC. Currently 19 and in college and let me tell you this car is hella reliable and fun. Scotty forgot to mention how good the speakers sound if you love blasting music lol! Overall a good car in my opinion.

[@josealegria3615]

100%

[@SkaterJay789]

My 2009 Tc is great, love this car

[@livinglegend9564]

That was only if u had the pioneer package if not they wasnt so great

[@ftlsmartin2664]

I just bought mine yesterday, it’s like new! Just $3500 with just minor work that are rather more of a preference. How’s it holding up??

[@gimmethat8362]

@@ftlsmartin2664you bought it for 3500 or was that for working on the car?

[@amandeepchaudhary]

I like how there are 100's of cuts but Scotty is speaking with same continuity without any pre written script. Master! Legend! Scotty!

[@adrianglennbionat]

You don't need scripts when you're honest enough.

[@amandeepchaudhary]

@@adrianglennbionat Agree!

[@USAImperator]

I choose to believe scotty is teleporting

[@RobLongArt]

I’ve owned a 2015 tc for 6 years with about 250,000kms on it. The only trouble it gives me is the typical wear and tear as the car ages. Other than that, no major problems or failures. Engine still feels new, and the trunk space, good lord the engineers need a big raise for such a great design of a small car.

[@OLIVERSZONE]

Correct. many times I wish to buy another. 2014 up

[@mrsmartypants_1]

Exactly. Put the rear seat down and I can fit damn near as much camping gear in it as in the bed of a small pickup truck. Ditto for groceries, bags of soil, firewood, whatever.

[@Mr-gt6qu]

I have one and literally it refuses to die that mf has 250,000 miles😂

[@art3may500]

​@@Mr-gt6quI have a 2011 with 230k on it. She's still going strong. I'm actually about to fix up the body and update they sound system and call it good. I'll probably never get rid of her

[@mrs.childers8333]

I hate the door panels they are too tiny and low but impressed by trunk on my coupe

[@Adr1anR0d]

last time I was this early Scotty was in Houston!🥺

[@lanceryderwilson8618]

Last time I was this early Scotty was helping his dad in his garage

[@vmonroig21]

My moms has 350k miles on it

[@keanusoto961]

Any issues?? Mines has 240k I’m wondering if they get issues with high mileage I take care of mines it’s well maintained

[@Smoko-9]

@@keanusoto961 hows it holding up now? What do you do to maintain it

[@Smoko-9]

@@keanusoto961 also has it started burning oil? Mine is at 130k

[@esteban602]

Im the original owner of a 2005 Scion TC, I still have it and used it everyday. Never an issue, regular maintenance every 5k miles. I love mine 17 year old car. His been with me through high school, university and now. Everyone at work have nice cars specially Teslas ( I work for a tech company) everyone always ask me “when are you changing your car?” When it dies I say or when the repair is too expensive. But so far the car is been great to me.

[@Toyodadude]

I used my Scion tC for work for about 10 years not a single problem .

[@MasterMalrubius]

My father smoked since he was 18 and is now 92. Smoking obviously isn’t bad for your health.

[@keanusoto961]

How many miles

[@Toyodadude]

@@keanusoto961 I have over 200,000 miles Same transition/clutch. And I wasn’t gentle in my 20s while driving it 🤫

[@1pyroace1]

Why I bought it and to replace engine is pretty cheap

[@dragonskunkstudio7582]

We would still have Scions today if they sold them at Toyota dealers.

[@kad3e3]

Uh they did

[@ronmanuel7964]

@Jim Gesselle eloquently explained my good man. I have to say I prefer to buy Toyota's made from Japan. Always respected their quality controls in that country. I miss my Toyota Matrix that was built in Canada. That vehicle was 20000 km short of hitting 400,000 km in 2018 lol.

[@jeretso]

The scion tc and xb got married and named their baby Toyota CHR. IM became the corolla hatchback. But I still prefer the xBOX. Bring back the box!

[@vaughan2203]

"Sitting in junkyards" ... Chevy dealer frontage pops up 🤣

[@brucejones2354]

This is one of Scotty's best!

[@marcbennett6482]

@@Juupiter8 Sad day for Chevy owners when that was their last reliable vehicle 18 years ago.

[@bernlin2000]

I'm dead 😂

[@JSpanishFyness]

Believe it or not this car is really great and very reliable. In my 2 years of owning a Scion TC before it was totaled this past summer I’ve only spent less then $400 in maintenance (with out gas and oil changes) and only drove it for 18,000 miles. If you take care of this car it will take you anywhere and back.

[@claudio_wrx]

I wonder if the name “tC” stands for “Toyota Celica” 🤔🤔

[@thepebbleman]

Pretty sure it stood for "Toyota Coupe"

[@JaniahOnfroy]

@@thepebbleman touring coupe

[@myMotoring]

Yup. "Toyota Coupe". All Celicas are coupe anyway

[@gzalex6396]

Nahhh it's track Camry

[@gzalex6396]

@Jim Gesselle I know, it has a camry engine. I be memeing it 😂, that's my instagram, trackcamry. Gotta love the tC

[@emmanuelmatos8942]

Scions were a hiccup. But they are good cars.

[@kad3e3]

My dads 2005 Xb has like 129000-135,000 miles on it, and has never had a check engine line

[@glenndecker1645]

@@kad3e3 probably won't.

[@Datsun7705]

@@kad3e3 my toyota had the check engine light for many years and it's still running like new

[@emmanuelmatos8942]

@@kad3e3 It's a testimony of Toyota reliability. My wife's 2005 Corolla S has 207K miles. Turns right on, typical Toyota, and it still has the factory Air Conditioning system that blows ice cold.

[@ronmanuel7964]

What about Scion Im's? Are they just as good and reliable?

[@robbchastain3036]

It looks like Scotty was on his way to get a new wheel for his skateboard, cool.

[@markk8248]

💀

[@ModernRelic69]

Scotty "You need to check your oil often" Me "But it's a Toyota!"

[@sachemrock]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@randallvaughn9318]

Some years of the 2.4 are awful. I got one. 1 quart every 200 miles. Rebuilt it. Bad oil ring design

[@JoseSanchez-vg6nu]

Scion TC is a super underrated car! Being reliable is an understatement, mine had 231,500 miles when I sold it and never had any issues. Dirt cheap with a plethora of options for modification, can’t beat that. 😎

[@edd542]

I still have mine with 231k miles as well 😂

[@francisj4058]

​@@edd542 would a $4k one with 150k miles be worth it?

[@junior-uw7qi]

@@francisj4058 yes in this market.

[@mentok3027]

The TC was the spiritual successor to the Celica

[@TraumaER]

I have a 2005 tc I bought while in college. Still looks new today. I keep it waxed, engine bay clean, and oiled regularly. 💯

[@Jasoncalvo7]

I own a 2008 scion TC. I have been driving for 22 years and I can tell you I love this car. It’s reliable, fun to drive, and cheap. Funny thing yes Mine is burning oil but I just stay on top of it. Great video Scotty.

[@robertwalton1054]

I have an 08 as well with 93K miles now and I guess you can say it burns oil. About 1 qt every 2800 miles so I just check the oil every 500 miles

[@Jasoncalvo7]

@@robertwalton1054 wow car is basically still new with those miles.

[@DavidGonzalez-dr3ez]

Jus got my 2008 Scion tC with 82000 for 4000

[@Jasoncalvo7]

@@DavidGonzalez-dr3ez Damn good miles. That’s a steal.

[@notthatguybuddy7984]

Got a 07 with 97k miles for 2600$ :D really nice car and fun to drive tbh !

[@Roadrager722]

I have a 2010 tC with 192k miles on it. Still runs great. Recently had to fix the suspension and alternator but other than that it's an amazing little car. Cold AC, transmission shifts smoothly, great handling. Couldn't be happier.

[@PerrysGaming]

carvanna has the same year as yours with 70k for 12k. i know its pricey but they look nice. Should i get it

[@EML4200]

I’m buying a 2010 with 116k miles, good to hear that

[@exploringwithryan9033]

Worlds best mechanic

[@Lumpygrits76]

I got one of these for my daughter when she was a sophomore in high school. A 2007 with 130,000 miles on it. I taught her how to do all the basics. And she’s been checking, refilling and changing her own oil since she was 16. It’s now got almost 250,000 on it and never wrecked. I’m thinking about getting it back from her since she’s bought her new one and doing a little rebuild restoration project with it. 🤷🏻‍♂️ It’s something to do through the winter. Hell I might even slap a turbo kit on it. Bump that little 160 🐎 up to around 300.

[@johnnytsunami6185]

don't fix what ain't broke. keep it stock

[@jayhockley8841]

Yeah I Would NOT put a Turbo in a car with that kind of miles .

[@E2you]

Thinking of getting one for my daughter who’s a sophomore. How were these to insure for a teen?

[@kateb647]

I'm the original owner of a 2007 scion tc with 178k miles. I put an new alternator in it at and plugs at 112k miles, and I just had to replace the water pump and did the serpentine belt while I was in there. The old belt was still in decent shape, no cracks or tears. The only downside is having to check the oil like crazy. I don't think I'll ever own anything other than a Toyota after having this car.

[@jeremiah4810]

Im having a oil buring problem, you think you know what it could be?

[@jayhockley8841]

@@jeremiah4810 Its usually the rings in Scion Tc s built from 2007-2009 . But try changing the PCV valve and see if that helps . It only costs about $8.00 at Toyota and it takes 5 minutes to do .

[@Chango46]

"They made a car that would appeal to the youngsters... " Scotty: * like the celica* We knew Scotty had to throw the celica in there Always early for a Scotty video 😁

[@stephendumais5513]

It is one

[@jayhockley8841]

Tc - Toyota Celica ..lol

[@SawickiPeter]

bought my tc in 2004. Still have it today in 2024. Only issue I had was leaky master clutch cylinder. Replaced it myself for under $30 after 15 years of use and still running without issues today. Standard maintenance only. Wonderful vehicle. Only bad thing, the paint is peeling from sitting outside in the hot summer sun.

[@joshuamurtz2058]

Its nice to hear animals in the background. Did the bird get a commission??😆😆

[@heyyou5189]

His lawyer says yes. You know those lawyers are for the birds.

[@Josebarajas2]

I have a 2007 scion TC and it’s a great car. I think the TC was a great car when it came out and it continued to be a great car. it was a mix of sporty and economical I feel like Toyota should come out with the TC and just call it a Toyota TC I can see people buying the car not caring if it was the youth group or adults

[@tokyosmisfit2021]

& Maybe Give Us The Supercharger They Owe Us

[@AlbertoGonzalez..]

@@tokyosmisfit2021 🥹

[@Brianmw305i]

Or just rename as a Celica

[@livingoffchildsupport1542]

Any issues with the 2007 model? The research I've done I've seen a lot of issues with burning oil and water pump failure and head gasket issues

[@jayhockley8841]

I own 2 of these . A 2005 Tc w automatic and a 2007 Tc with the 5 speed . One thing to watch for if your buying one in the Rust Belt is a rusted out Subframe under the motor . A local shop just replaced one here and its about $1,200 job . Its also common in other early Scions.

[@patrickfanelli]

Lol Love it!! I had Toyota Rebuild mine with the correct size seals before I had any issues. They sent out a warranty extension /oil test letter. My 2009 Scion XB failed the test and I had an over 1k engine job done for $0.00

[@n.c.2537]

I bought that car new in '06. Had for 3 years. Then I traded it for a Tacoma.

[@maxxrdz4557]

My Scion tC has 214k miles. Bought it for 3500 at 140k. Has over heated but it was my fault and my little brother ran it without oil for a week (he doesn’t know anything about cars). But with all that happening it’s still running strong! No regrets at all. I’ve never red line it or raced it. One of my favorite cheap cars

[@MissAlyssaDee]

When it overheated, was it a head gasket issue by chance? I have an 07 that had a water pump go bad on awhile ago and now that it's running again it keeps trying to overheat.

[@Samadams202]

@@MissAlyssaDeeim sure you got it fixed already but was it your fan assembly?

[@NoOne-oe3co]

My favorite thing about scion they are inexpensive in resale market and do not know what they have.

[@s99614]

Expensive around here.

[@3751642]

I enjoy tour honest reviews. Keep em' coming.

[@bw8632]

Had a 5 speed manual new in 06. Just a few gripes with it. Wish it had a 6 speed manual. That glass top was hotter than hell in Texas summers. I didn’t think it handled particularly great. It was just decent. But reliable as hell, it was indeed

[@pigyear88]

I am thinking of getting one with manual to teach the kids. Got 2 kids in college and they need to learn.

[@craigpests_channel]

College? I learned manual when I was 8. My first car is a manual. I got a 1959 Morris 1000 that I bought as a restoration project. I can't even get my license for another 2 years

[@HillbillyTosh]

As long as you make sure those Scions don't have the low profile tires on them; they really affect the car's handling. I owned a rebuilt 2008 Scion TC. Two different teenagers had put it in a ditch before I bought it. Scions also have a very high Deaths per Million rate. Mine still ran like a top when I sold it at 168,000 miles for $1475 two years ago.

[@absboodoo]

@@craigpests_channel Never too late to learn. I bought a STi when I was 34, stalled the MF in a 4-way-stop once. Embarrassment is a great teacher. lol

[@gabesgarden57]

Dang I was 6 years old and learned to drive a stick in my 1957 Ford F250

[@johncage3025]

Make sure it doesn’t have the same engine as this one, absolutely terrible oil burner. Trust Scotty and my experience.!

[@MinimalistBosnian]

My dad beat the heck out of a 2010 toyota corolla s for pizza delivery and put 220k miles on it, only changed basic stuff for that mileage and the transmission eventually. They are honestly great cars for anybody who wants to work in delivery or for teens.

[@kameronvangilst2157]

I wish ALL mechanics were required to receive approval from Scotty

[@Shishizurui]

scotty tells people not to floor it, what does he do lets see how much power it has XP

[@MVGaming621]

I had a 2007 TC and I love it so I bought a 2014 TC and I love this one too! I’ve got 240k miles on my 2014 and I just recently changed out the clutch. Which is pretty amazing. 02 sensor is happening today but all in all I have had zero issues with either of my TCs

[@thebiggw04]

I wonder if Scotty knows that the Scion is one of the first "cheaper" cars to have a USB port standard, which is why they advertised them at music stores. Back when MP3 file was the best thing ever.

[@beyond305]

not only usb ports but first cheap car to offer so many things that only high end cars offered, such at the panoramic sunroof, automatic up/down on both driver/passenger, 17" alloy rims stock, pioneer head unit, etc

[@s99614]

I would expect any used Scion tC to be abused.

[@shiloh4184]

The blue sky alone was enough to move to Tennessee. Didnt see an iota of smog through the sunroof of that Scion lol. C'est la vie en rose.

[@chrispy841]

Time to change the outro video out with one of the celica at your new place with a TN tag on it. Also, I'm in SC and might have to ride up to Nashville sometime and see if i can spy a scotty out and about.

[@Zigzag39]

Bought a tc about 12 years ago. Approaching 180K. I love my tc. Great video. Still holds up!

[@recklessdrivinginsingapore]

Videos like these that are out in the field are much better than those in studio like a talk show host!

[@joepierson3859]

Scotty car news at 11!

[@TCB-1]

I have a first gen '06 xB with the Yaris 1.5 in it. I absolutely love this vehicle. Knock on wood, it's never let me down. 150k and still a fun, little go cart!

[@robo_rabbit]

Just got one too. My mom even fell in love. Rollertoasters rule!

[@mdroproductions]

My 06 xb has 202k. My 16 tc has 71k

[@colinhagen8800]

Just had my 2012 scion iQ totaled by a uninsured unlicensed driver. Basically the "econobox" car scotty mentions lol. Such a good reliable cheap fun to drive car. They are definitely great cars for the money and i am missing mine everyday 😭

[@sefragstian6163]

Super informative abd helpful loved the video

[@buggsy64]

Scotty thank you sooo much for your honesty!!! Keep up the amazing work!!!!

[@Oracol]

Scotty: don't redline your car Also Scotty: 8:30

[@SilientShadow]

"Should you avoid this car?" Scotty: "Yesn't"

[@iwantmooredudley]

Thanks for the info!!! I have been looking at a manual 2008 Scion tC with only 43,000 miles on it.

[@rabs7290]

i’m about to check one of these to buy as first car and the right scott video popped out lol!

[@hectorrodriguez3244]

Mine has a a 2012, six speed standard and bought it at an auction for 10K. It had 1,000 miles (now has 15k). Drivers like a dream! Even the factory stereo is awesome! I’m using a 2016 engine and making it turbocharged and Inter cooler

[@IRONMAN-fi4dk]

How is that going? Thinking of getting a used tC then adding a tsudo axle back, wing, aggressive front lip, and lowering it

[@mdroproductions]

@@IRONMAN-fi4dk tCs from 11-16 have issues with the standard transmission. Toyota refused to recall that. Other than that no issues

[@patriotparty6795]

Hey Scotty, what do you think about using a thicker oil if the tc is burning oil?

[@Ernest_Burns]

Definitely fixable but made me wish I never bought one when I had to replace the clutch master cylinder on mine. PITA to get under the dash just to take it out and it's hiding in a tight corner in the engine bay. True statement about easy to learn manual in this car. Taught my mom how to drive it in 2 minutes and she swore up and down that she never would learn how to drive manual because her first experience was in a 70s Chevy. My tire pressure monitor was doing the same thing. Unless it's truly out you can reset it by holding down the button hidden in the passenger glove box for about 10 seconds and the light should go off. I bought my 06 tC with 40k miles on it back in 2018 and it's clean inside and out.

[@burox741]

Great Video Man

[@goldwolf0606]

Hi Scotty! Do you like 93 or 94 Celica better? Mechanically speaking...

[@Anthony-qj7qe]

My wife bought a 2011 Scion TC second gen with leather seats, 6 years ago, she loves it.... very reliable car.👍 she almost got a fiat 500!! lol 😜

[@TheChuyDewy]

That Fiat would have been badddd

[@fidelcatsro6948]

made the right choice...

[@Anthony-qj7qe]

@Derek Gardin Yep we went for a test drive and I said hell no!! lol

[@johnhess3967]

Great video!

[@Austin_Nova]

LIVE FREE OR DIE, it’s a bit colder here in New Hampshire. Have a good one Scotty

[@gamertag0o0o17]

My parents bought me a 2010 Scion TC and I've driven it on many vacations about 195k miles and still sounds great (: They only paid 3k

[@JoseMendoza-rd1lz]

Hay Scotty, would you recommend the manual over the automatic for the most reliability?

[@arudemaru6553]

Testament to your points, they got me as part of the younger crowd back in 2008, just had to take it for a recall in 2015, they pretty much rebuild the engine under warranty and it still kicking, love my little hatch back/cargo mobile

[@nolovelost3981]

I like the new Tennessee neighborhood but i sure miss his Houston neighborhood. Lotta memories

[@markn2393]

Put a front strut bar on the tc itll handle so much better!

[@barbaramollmann5990]

My daughter had the Scion XD, traded it in for a Tacoma. Great car, I'm still kicking myself for not buying it from her as a second car.

[@davidhughes4728]

I love your video keep up the good work man

[@912MNG]

Just bought a 2008 Scion due to this video and the comments a little over a week ago. I’m 24 yrs old and I love this little car so far. It’s got 210k on the dash but engine still runs amazing and shifts just fine. I appreciate the content it will really help you from getting pooped on the fb marketplace

[@UnderTheStars-_-]

Love the ScionTC. I was the right demographic when Scion was launched. I bought the new 2005 ScionTC over the 2005 Toyota Corolla XRS. After 18 years and 270+k miles later the oil burning was so bad I traded it in for a 2016 ScionTC with 46k miles.

[@MrJimbo666]

This is basically a 2 door Corolla XRS.. sams chassis and everything except looks.

[@darkillusion2070]

Actually a camry

[@MrJimbo666]

@@scottmcdonald2807 the 2nd generation XRS has 165hp with the 2.4

[@MrJimbo666]

@@scottmcdonald2807 the first gen has 180ho not 200. lol 🤦‍♂️

[@beyond305]

@@MrJimbo666 no the XRS had VVTL-i, which is what the celica GTS had. the TC had VVT-i, variable valve timing (without lift). a far less superior engine than was in the celica ...

[@MrJimbo666]

@@beyond305 what about the 2009 and up XRS with the 2.4 VVTI? lol 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@akdenyer]

Hey, nice idea but living in Canada I don't think they would let me in at 62. The USA is very touchy about UK and Canadian citizens. But they are not too bad here. 2 year inspections now and it is not too stiff.

[@taya4949]

I've had it since Dec 2005 and it's a great car. Fun and reliable and dependable 👍🏾

[@floridashottest2538]

The 1st gen Scions have oil issues. I got a '13. Loooove this car. Cheap asf to fix, good on gas and so roomy in the insids. 5'5 female here.

[@tokyosmisfit2021]

“5’5 Female Here” That’s Why It’s So Roomy 😂 Im 6’0 & I Look Like A Giant In Mine 😂

[@BEATBOXA78]

2005 tc w 186,000 miles and no issues

[@BenDover-lx1gh]

2000 dollars I wish here in California car prices are ridiculously high and not to mention they are all beat to hell over 200000 miles and they still want a ton of money I don't know how they are coming up with those numbers they are crazy

[@kenmtb]

people are as greedy and unrealistic as dealers. If "everyone" sells high then you get a herd mentality of high prices.

[@BenDover-lx1gh]

@@kenmtb I know there's people out there that will pay that kind of money but not me I'd rather invest in something else that's actually worth investing like my house where I'm going to live .to pay for a car especially that high it makes no sense to me you can't live in a car but hey there's a little bit of everything out there like I said there's people that do fall for those kinda things getting ripped off not cool

[@mscir]

Great video.

[@denverbasshead]

Got my 07 tc with 50k miles in 2013 and now has 119k. Absolutely love it. Standard transmission of course. I check the oil all the time and change it every 5k.

[@sullivan3257]

You think a Scion xD is good looking to buy one soon

[@hectorrodriguez3244]

I bought one and is awesome, adding a turbo system (I like odd ball hot rods)

[@jumbie4972]

Is their a turbo kit for the 2azfe?

[@hectorrodriguez3244]

@@jumbie4972 is custom since there is not a lot of turbo Scion TCs in my area

[@deuteronimus750]

Scotty now that you're in Tennessee be sure to look up Uncle Tony the Mopar man. He's got a channel on this website.

[@MrSpyk1]

Hi there Scotty, which cars would you recommend one to buy in other to withstand snow. Im in MA

[@Djamestm]

"Soon as you put your seat belt you can see it was designed for the younger crowd, nice little Scion logo on it." Points at an aftermarket seat belt shoulder pad. Haha, love ya Scotty.

[@williamserver4332]

These cars had a nice style to them

[@mteevie1609]

Problems? Scotty said it's ok it's a Toyota. Burning oil? it's ok it's not a Subaru. Paint fading? it's ok it's not a Nissan.

[@georgealley8272]

Just a little bias right

[@billbill2432]

Scotty its like your getting used to Tennessee , i can hear that in your tone 💪

[@jd-py5nm]

I remember these and was the target market they did offer lots of cool customization

[@josephnovel977]

Just picked up a 2007 TC automatic for $700.00 in really decent condition and perfect interior with 266,000 miles.

[@justoctavius]

how long did it run ?

[@thedude4633]

Got myself a 2015 Scion tC, awesome car. 2AR-FE ftw!

[@justjaymar_]

How’s the reliability?

[@thedude4633]

@@justjaymar_ Fantastic! My tC over 100K miles still drives like a charm with general routine maintenance🤙🏼

[@winnchester5142]

I’ve just started doing some stuff to mine and it’s got 216,370 miles, thing runs like a dream still

[@winnchester5142]

I’m now at 226K

[@marcogallo2811]

Bought my 2010 tc about 3 or 4 years ago with 45k miles. I've put 40k miles on it since and its running alright. Overall the car has a lot of cabin noise, not the best build quality of course, but the engine is running good with 85k miles on it. I change the oil every 3k miles, never had any leaks. Only big repair I've had recently was shocks, springs, and linkages. And that only because I broke the left side ones on a huge pot hole, so I replaced all of it new on the front, and now it's driving great again.

[@SaryAnn626]

SCOTTY! I apologize if you’ve been asked before, but I notice the flag on your shelf. Who is your Veteran? My big brother was in the Navy when he was lost in the Gulf in 1990. As always, thank you for the awesome content.

[@wallybeegone]

His son

[@SaryAnn626]

@@wallybeegone thank you.

[@peterliske2164]

Hey Scotty, I recently bought a 2011 TC, I think it’s the same engine as the Camry from around that time, just curious if it’s more reliable than the previous versions engine

[@rahundsigma]

I had a 2012 tc and beat the crap out of it. Redlined it all day and never had an issue

[@_bando_]

I’m considering buying a 2006 Scion tC tomorrow for my little brother as a birthday present. It’s got 193k miles so I’m on the fence but it seems like it’s been well cared for.

[@MindsetMastery75]

I just bought a beautiful white 2007 Scion tc 5 speed! Mine looks and drives like a brand new car and it has 207000 miles on it! I put all blue led lights in it, blue and black seat covers, floor matts, and steering wheel, looks gorgeous. I love my Scion tc, got it for only 2 grand! Ill probably keep this car for the next 5 years!

[@paulie555]

U still digging it? I bought a white 2012 tc cause my Honda finally blew up haha..its a 6 speed automatic but I wish it was a manual. The white paint job is hard to keep clean on my dirt road

[@Edward-pu1wt]

I bought a Scion earlier this year. I love it.

[@exik__]

same

[@MindsetMastery75]

So did I! I bought a 2007 Scion tc 5 speed in white and i love it! Drives and looks like a new car and it has 207000 miles on mine. Got it for 2 grand.

[@exik__]

@@MindsetMastery75 i got a 05 tc midnight blue 5 speed manual for 3k And it only has 105K

[@slugzkea]

I recently got a 08 tC auto with 135k miles on it for $3100 (cdn)

[@Invisobill746]

I bought my 07 with 120k miles 5speed purple one and it runs perfect , yeah it burns oil but it’s not as bad as people make it out to be

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

Fall really looks like fall there , I wanna move there. No inspections / no SMOG checks low prices , minimal taxes. Music City !

[@heyimhy]

i have a 06 scion tc since 2009 and still driving it till this day lol never had a problem with it, only had to change the starter. its still running smooth and reliable till this day. love this car!

[@zackkile1999]

Hey Scotty how are the later model scion tc? I'm thinking about getting a 2014-2016 are they just as reliable?