2011 Scion tC - holy crap?

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amdhunter

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Not really hugely different, IMHO.

It's a lot less curvy, and looks less like a chick car. ^_^
 

ichy

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Looks better IMO, but I still can't imagine why someone would get one when you can buy a Mazda3 for around the same price.
 

Arkaign

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I kind of like the current one. The Avensis is a terrible platform for performance (heavy, doesn't handle all that well, FF), but the Scion is a decent commuter car for sure.
 

evident

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I thought the original looked great for what it was. this almost looks the same as the original, which is now dated.
 

Arkaign

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You'd HAVE to get a Mazda 3 in Black to get rid of the smile. That thing looks ridiculous.

The front of the new Mazda3 does indeed look ridiculous. I'm betting that someone with a nice clean aftermarket replacement front clip could make some serious bank.
 

ElFenix

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You'd HAVE to get a Mazda 3 in Black to get rid of the smile. That thing looks ridiculous.

looks good in pewter. and ok in silver.

parked next to a current rx8 and you'll see where they get it from.






anyway, the dodge avenger wants its side rear panels back.
 

Heller

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why so much hate on the tC's? for what i paid for mine it was a steal at 7 grand with 30k on the clock and 2 years old. Manual so its atleast some what sporty, atleast to me. I think it happends to be the best car available for 7 grand and two years old.
 

KDKPSJ

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why so much hate on the tC's? for what i paid for mine it was a steal at 7 grand with 30k on the clock and 2 years old. Manual so its atleast some what sporty, atleast to me. I think it happends to be the best car available for 7 grand and two years old.

Guess you just explained. People hate it so much for some reason, and that's why 2 yr/30k miles tC is only $ 7k while brand new costs $ 17k. Good deal for you anyway.
 

CraigRT

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I don't think it looks that different either, although its not ugly.. I think it looks decent
 

zerocool84

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why so much hate on the tC's? for what i paid for mine it was a steal at 7 grand with 30k on the clock and 2 years old. Manual so its atleast some what sporty, atleast to me. I think it happends to be the best car available for 7 grand and two years old.

I'm not trying to talk shit to you but just because a car has a manual tranny as opposed to auto doesn't make it any more sporty. The good thing about the tC's is that they have a lot more torque compared to other 4 bangers in it's price category which you can really feel when driving around town.