2006 Scion tC review from North America

I've owned my Tc for a little over 3 months now so as of yet I haven't had any problems with it.

My Scion Tc was one of the best purchases I've ever made!! I'm very pleased with everything about the car and the manufacturer. The Tc is a smooth ride weather you're doing 19mph or 90mph despite being set on 17" rims and low profile tires. This car is seriously quick and there is no hesitation at all when you really want to "get on it". It handles like a dream and is a very 'easy' car to drive with virtually no blind spots, which makes it very easy to weave in and out of the congested New Jersey highways. I've gotten hundreds of compliments from just random passers by, which always puts a smile on my face! The simple little additions to the 2006 verses the 2005 are subtle, but useful, like the radio controls on the steering wheel, the new Pioneer radio, the front seats with 'sleeping function',a few more horsepower and a few others, and were some key factors in the 05 v. 06 debate... and which is why I decided to ordered mine. Though I had to wait nearly 12 weeks for it to be delivered, my Azure Pearl 2006 Scion Tc was well worth the wait... and for an added touch add the pedestal spoiler for a sharp and quick look!!

Downfalls: While I love my Tc to death I was a little disappointed in two mirror things that I feel would be useful, not important, and not major, but useful.

1. Self locking doors... while this may not seem like a big deal, to a young woman (I'm 22) driving in a Brand New eye catching car it is. My Old car (01 Ford Focus hatchback) the doors would automatically lock after traveling faster than 5mph which is a GREAT safety feature. Yes, I knew the Tc did not come with this when I bought it, but like I said, These are not major things, so while I did think about it, it did not deter me from buying the car.

2. Better turning radius. I was very surprised with this, I thought for sure this tiny little car would be able to turn on a dime, such was not the case! This I did not know about prior to buying the car, however, even if I had... I don't think it would have weighed heavily on my decision. Besides, the only time you car really tell is while doing 'donuts' or illegal u-turns... both of which I probably shouldn't be doing anyway... so maybe it's a good thing after all...