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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 09:07 PM
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Standard engine:
All aluminum 2.4-liter inline four cylinder with variable valve timing that makes 160 horsepower.
five-speed manual or
four-speed automatic transmission driving the front wheels
25 mpg in combined city and highway driving.

Standard equipment includes:
Standard 17-inch alloy wheels, Z-rated tires
four-wheel-disc brakes with ABS
Independent suspension
panoramic sunroof
high-output Pioneer sound
power windows, door locks and mirrors
keyless entry
air conditioning
cruise control
Optional supercharger package to boost horsepower past the 200 mark.

Designed to be a comfortable place to spend time, the driver's seat provides both height and thigh adjustment.
The rear seats can be adjusted 10 different ways or recline to a 45-degree angle for road trip napping.

Though it appears to be a coupe with a traditional trunk, the Scion tC is actually a hatchback.

Thanks to the hatchback design and the fact that all seats except the driver's can fold flat, an 8.5-foot ladder will fit into the 2005 Scion tC with the trunk lid closed.

Will be priced well under $20,000, even with the optional supercharger.





Inside View of Open Sunshades



Scion tC Standard Rear Reclining Seats




2.4L Motor with Optional TRD Supercharger










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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 09:11 PM
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Looks pretty nice... kinda like a mix between an Audi A4 & BMW 5 series.
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 09:12 PM
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Looks like a Subaru, RSX, and Maxima all put together, pretty cool though, I'd still rather have a new Si for that price though
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 09:12 PM
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Well, I mean, it's not a bad looking car. It's surely a value, and no doubt reliable and maybe even a bit swift if you let TRD get their grimy hands under the hood.

Still, it looks like an Audi and a new 5-series got it on, and the offspring lost a couple doors and gained a fair bit of mediocrity.
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 09:12 PM
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I'm diggin the sun roofs. I disagree, looks like an rsx and wrx crossover, with an accord flare.
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 09:15 PM
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Not bad, I'd drive it if I could get the SC with it
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 09:16 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RyanAutry &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Designed to be a comfortable place to spend time, the driver's seat provides both height and thigh adjustment.
The rear seats can be adjusted 10 different ways or recline to a 45-degree angle for road trip napping.

Though it appears to be a coupe with a traditional trunk, the Scion tC is actually a hatchback.

Thanks to the hatchback design and the fact that all seats except the driver's can fold flat, an 8.5-foot ladder will fit into the 2005 Scion tC with the trunk lid closed.

Will be priced well under $20,000, even with the optional supercharger.
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I'm really excitied about the rear reclining seats. I like the fact that the seats lay flat.

The under $20,000 pricetag is awesome.

Plus the standard features make it own the new Si . . . . .

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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 09:23 PM
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What kind of numbers is it putting down with the SC?

Reminds me of an RSX from the sides, but a neat little car none-the-less.
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 09:29 PM
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looks too weak and bulky to be a coupe, and then too small to be a family car...

but still looks like a neat car to drive
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 09:37 PM
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I dig it, looks pretty cool, the front end is dope.
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 09:44 PM
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Awesome car
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 09:47 PM
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For those wondering, the supercharged motor is going to be around 200hp.

Or so they say...
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 09:49 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Chris1091 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">For those wondering, the supercharged motor is going to be around 200hp.

Or so they say...</TD></TR></TABLE>

~200hp SC'd, 160hp n/a. Either way, it's a bargain. Not matter how you look at it.
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 09:50 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RyanAutry &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

~200hp SC'd, 160hp n/a. Either way, it's a bargain. Not matter how you look at it. </TD></TR></TABLE>

And it comes with....just a little....

TORQUE!!
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 09:54 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Chris1091 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

And it comes with....just a little....

TORQUE!!</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yes sir.

In all honesty, I have no idea how much TQ. But looking at the 6500rpm redline. I'm sure it will be up in the 90%+ TQ to the hp. (Don't know if I worded that right.)

For example.

160hp n/a, should have about 145lb-ft tq.
200hp SC, should have about 180lb-ft tq.
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 09:58 PM
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looks very very classy

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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 09:58 PM
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i'd rock it, looks pretty good.
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 10:02 PM
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160 hp, 162 tq.
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 10:13 PM
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i'm diggin the reclinable seats and the gauge cluster. Pretty unique lookin car
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 10:44 PM
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Looks like the replacement for the celica. I love it!
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 11:34 PM
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looks like ****, i hate it
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 11:59 PM
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Very interesting...

the front and front quarter=money

the back and side=
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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 12:04 AM
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welp i am sold i want one nice DD that would make well it would turn into another project but not near as hardcore as it would if i would buy another honda agian ( I CAN'T LEAVE HONDAS ALONE!! HELP ME!!!)
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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 12:44 AM
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Pretege 00+ headlight mated with bimmer 7series

hyundai tibrone tail(sp)

rsx and rx8 rear quarter

r34 skyline front bumper with the whole volvo front end
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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 01:28 AM
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WOW 200 S/C'd horsies for around 20k. I like that. The sunroofs are cool. Backseats that recline? Who cares no one is going to be seated back there anyway if I were to buy one, although it does come in handy for buying ladders I guess Well looks like Toyota has finally woken up. Make mine black w/ the TRD goodies
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