2008 Scion tC Overview

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To bring you this comprehensive review of the 2008 Scion tC, the car experts at TheCarConnection.com researched some of the best reviews on the Web to put together this conclusive review. Then TheCarConnection’s editors included comments on their own experience with the tC. ... Read full bottom line

How We Rated

Styling: 8
Performance: 7
Comfort and Quality: 7
Safety: 8
Features: 9

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By Bengt Halvorson, Editor

2008 SCION TC STYLING | [8 out of 10] Car and Driver: “Handsome and intuitive dash controls” Motor Trend: “A hatchback hidden within a coupe form” MyRide.com: “too refined for the coolness factor of the brand” Autoblog: “striking in person” Sleek and restrained, yet taut and sporty, the 2008 Scion tC might just be the lowest-priced way to get BMW good looks. By and large, reviewers praise the tC’s restrained-yet-purposeful styling. “We like the tC’s sophisticated look and assertive stance,” compliments Car and Driver. Autoblog, talking about “the snub nose and tear-shaped headlights a la BMW ,” feels the tC offers “quite a striking look and [is] unlike anything else in the price range.” Only MyRide.com goes negative, stating their wish for “a more compelling design.” The tC shows off a few styling tweaks for 2008, “including a mesh grille, lattice lower grille and projector beam-type headlights,” says Kelley Blue Book. These are generally well received, with ... Read full review

Specifications

Trim	MSRP	Invoice	Fuel Econ
2008 Scion tC: 2dr HB Man Spec (Natl)	$15,300	$14,535	City: 20 Hwy: 27
2008 Scion tC: 2dr HB Man Spec (GS)	$15,300	$14,535	City: 20 Hwy: 27
2008 Scion tC: 2dr HB Man Spec (SE)	$15,300	$14,535	City: 20 Hwy: 27
2008 Scion tC: 2dr HB Man (Natl)	$17,000	$16,150	City: 20 Hwy: 27
2008 Scion tC: 2dr HB Man (GS)	$17,000	$16,150	City: 20 Hwy: 27
2008 Scion tC: 2dr HB Man (SE)	$17,000	$16,150	City: 20 Hwy: 27
2008 Scion tC: 2dr HB Auto Spec (Natl)	$16,100	$15,295	City: 21 Hwy: 29
2008 Scion tC: 2dr HB Auto Spec (GS)	$16,100	$15,295	City: 21 Hwy: 29
2008 Scion tC: 2dr HB Auto Spec (SE)	$16,100	$15,295	City: 21 Hwy: 29
2008 Scion tC: 2dr HB Auto (Natl)	$17,800	$16,910	City: 21 Hwy: 29
2008 Scion tC: 2dr HB Auto (GS)	$17,800	$16,910	City: 21 Hwy: 29
2008 Scion tC: 2dr HB Auto (SE)	$17,800	$16,910	City: 21 Hwy: 29