Why The Scion tC 2.5 Is A Fantastic Daily Project Car!

[@vanitymirrorss]

I have a 2013 and this car is living proof that just because something isn't the fastest car ever doesn't stop it from being an AMAZING vehicle. Imo it has amazing looks, great reliability, practicality, and even though it's performance isn't mind-blowing, I still have a blast with it on the highway and anywhere I can get away with some spirited driving. It's a real shame Toyota didn't bring it with them when they killed Scion, and I've also seen tons of people rag on the tC because it's not some dual turbo Charger killer. Or some argue that it'd cannibalize sales of the 86 but the 86 is leagues less practical and in today's car market, I think a sport(y) economy coupe with fun yet not spectacular performance bundled with almost no compromise in terms of its use as a car you can drive every day is a dying breed. Everything seems to either be a 400hp no backseat, rough ride, zero cargo room sports car, or a sedan. I miss the era where the Prelude/Celica/Accord Coupe acted as a great middle ground between fun and realistic expectations.

[@CaliCarVlog]

100% I couldn't have said it better myself!

[@tomassolis8627]

I got a 2009 Scion tC I installed a cold air intakes aftermarket exhaust muffler aftermarket header a tune pipe and performance chip the car is phenomenal quick I had for 8 years and I maintenance myself and is very practical and reliable car I still planning of tuning in the future

[@CaliCarVlog]

Thats Awesome! The car is definitely an awesome car! Especially for the price

[@dalton7631]

where'd you get it tuned at/what kind of chip do you have in it? did you dyno it after? were there any power gains? wanting to get mine tuned and nowhere can do it

[@mobilemotosalon5036]

You will never have to sell this car get a family car it’s literally that practical and reliable.

[@eagerbordercollie3200]

I am 13, and have driven lots of different cars because my dad is in the corvette business. From little old Jeep’s to Zo6s. This is what I am hoping to get for my first car. Thanks for the vid, I enjoyed.

[@master_rxvi]

I was looking at a 2016 tc idk if it’s reliable

[@michaelnapolillo7303]

They’re very reliable

[@portland5814]

I'm sold! I'm getting a tc.

[@seanpeterson9030]

I am hoping to get a 2014+ tc when I’m 16 next year these videos where a part in making me realize the tc is a halo car

[@CaliCarVlog]

Glad to hear it! Stoay tuned cause, there are more videos on the tC coming!

[@xan_carman4216]

I’m 18 and got mine for 8600 with 62k on it with the stick! 2k down payment and 200 a month for 3 years! Great car so far

[@JTeK19]

@@xan_carman4216 still good?

[@alinaboulsi7776]

Hiii!! Thanks for this lovely explanation of the car. Actually im buying a scion in dubai at the moment but im still searching how to check it. The car has 133000 on odo and its 2014 tc, automatic, but the weird thing is that the scion badges are not there, its the normal toyota badge maybe because its a gcc specs car. do u have any advice on how to know that the car was well maintained or anything specific to focus on?

[@alexgarcia3900]

I have just bought a 2015 6 speed stick as a cheap computer car to put a ton of miles on my truck, and let me tell you it's definitely a fun little cheap practical car but it's by no means fast.

[@awful999]

for a first car would a first gen tc or 8th gen civic be better

[@spidey3448]

For MPG’s I’d go for the Civic

[@awful999]

@@spidey3448 i ended up getting a 9th gen si. but i get 24 mpg

[@spidey3448]

@@awful999 I’m jealous I wish I knew how to drive stick but I hope you’re having fun

[@awful999]

@@spidey3448 i learned with this car, if you got someone to tech you it takes like a few days. but thanks man, it’s fun af!

[@QuesoCeez]

Love the car man! I have a 2012 tC hoping to make my own better :)

[@CaliCarVlog]

Awesome! I highly recommend it! And as I always tell people feel free to ask me how to do something por advice for things to do to your tc!

[@soldado23]

That’s exactly what I did. We bought a Honda Pilot for the Wife. Then I was deciding what to buy for myself. I was interesting on a Ford Focus ST, Impreza STI, or Honda SI. But, I was like man almost 30k for a Coupe? Then the 2014 TC, Came out and Felt in love with it. Specially the backseats has more room than the other cars that I was looking at. The trunk Space specially when backseats are folded down is amazing. I am not selling this car at all. Mine has 54k miles on it.

[@gregoryjoubert2606]

Nice. I just bought one for my daughter now I want to trade in my 2014 CR-Z for a tC or an FR-S. You got a good price on yours.

[@78aquaman]

Reliable coupe hatch with pano roof. Exactly.

[@gustavoturner46]

Where did you get the carbon fiber for the steering wheel

[@CaliCarVlog]

Its a custom wrap, but im working with a custom carbon fiber producer to make me real carbon fiber ones

[@gustavoturner46]

Thanks

[@owenfarrington1153]

The tc1 is my first car, and I’m in love with it

[@autoprosonline3367]

Have you installed any mods? The TC1 is my favorite of them all, I love the first gen style.

[@owenfarrington1153]

@@autoprosonline3367 no, I probably won’t do much to it because it’s automatic

[@bbuhz]

What headers do you have there? Or exhaust? It sounds good.

[@CaliCarVlog]

Full custom exhaust. I just a full breakdown of my custom exhaust about 2 weeks ago if you want to learn more.

[@danm5273]

@@CaliCarVlog Beautiful car man. I have a 2009 tc, which I recently put a cold air intake on. I get better mileage and is really fun to drive. I've ordered a multi cored headlight halo kit and some trim mods I'm waiting for in shipping.

[@almaruiz3397]

is it a good car in the snow? i live in illinois and i might get a 2012 scion tc later this week

[@CaliCarVlog]

I've only driven it in thr snow once and it did fairly well however, you will definitely need chains

[@Moneysignteve]

so sad they stopped making these cars... im debating on getting an 86 or tc :/

[@spidey3448]

I would get an 86 all models can get 34 MPG’s on the highway right out of the dealership and they do surprisingly well in the snow but don’t get a 2013 avoid it like the plague

[@darrenrobinson6154]

So I just got a 2008 Scion tc for my first car and I am liking it but it’s all stock and it’s a automatic and I wanna add some more power or something to make it go a little faster what should I add it is totally stock.

[@CaliCarVlog]

Not nm much you can do for higenpower upgrades unless you are will to spend like $700. But you can do really affordable upgrades that will render up to 5-15 hp gains, such as air intakes, exhaust, fuel.

[@xThatBoiChris]

I have the same car but it’s a manual and completely stock other than tinted windows but what should I add to make it more powerful?

[@danm5273]

@@CaliCarVlog You can get a reasonable cold air intake $80 on ebay or $725 all out and get a turbo kit.

[@ivangomez8430]

very nice ride bro! what type of front lip spoiler is that?

[@theylove_yt7650]

How much horsepower does your Scion tC have ?

[@CaliCarVlog]

Hard to say exactly, however with everything I've done to it, my shop and I think it's right around 200 maybe 210 or so

[@theylove_yt7650]

CaliCar Vlog what’s the most horsepower you think we can add to a tc

[@CaliCarVlog]

@@theylove_yt7650 depends on how much you'd be willing to spend, they make a turbo kit that can get you at like 330hp

[@devinmartirr]

What year is your Scion tC?

[@CaliCarVlog]

2014

[@DaBombPabon]

How’d you get your tail lights like that?

[@CaliCarVlog]

Just regular tiny. Installed myself

[@y0ta.fanb0i]

Mehh.... fast? No.... fun... yes. I own a 2007 first gen, and it ain’t fast bro. The gen 2.5 might be faster by like 15 more horse power, but the platform as a whole, isn’t that fast. It’s got a 2.4-2.5 liter 4 cylinder, unless you swap it. Camry engine...

[@xan_carman4216]

Dude literally just tires some suspension mods and strut braces and it’ll keep up with almost anything on twistys

[@danm5273]

@@xan_carman4216 Especially adding a turbo kit, you get 300 hp, not many cars on the road can touch.