2005 Scion tC for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.2 to 10.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.2 to 10.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 2005 Scion tC for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2005 Scion tC specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.7 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 240 g/km | 251 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.81 | $16.59 |
2005 Scion tC: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 27 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 22 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 26 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,900 | US$3,050 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,162 | $3,318 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2005 Scion tC
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 155 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility (47), structure (32) and air bags (20). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10V035000 | 2010-02-03 | equipment:other:labels | GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION... |
| 06V408000 | 2006-10-26 | air bags:side/window | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE SIDE IMPACT SEAT-BOLSTER AND CURTAIN SIDE AIRBAGS MAY INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY. THIS CONDITION CAN OCCUR IF THE DOOR FOR THAT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS CLOSED WITH A HIGH RATE OF FORCE WHILE THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION IS IN THE "ON" POSITION OR WITHIN 90 SECONDS OF TURNING THE IGNITION KEY FROM THE... |
| 06V096000 | 2006-04-03 | air bags | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, SOME INFLATORS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF THE HEATING AGENTS NECESSARY FOR PROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. IN THIS CONDITION, THE... |
| 05V483000 | 2005-10-18 | visibility:sun/moon roof assembly | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A GLASS WIND DEFLECTOR, THE DEFLECTOR, IF IMPACTED BY A PROJECTILE, SUCH AS ROAD DEBRIS, WHILE DRIVING WITH THE WIND DEFLECTOR IN THE UPWARD-TILTED POSITION AT HIGHWAYS SPEEDS, MAY SHATTER AND SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2005 Scion tC: before you buy
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2005 Scion tC for sale by us right now. Here is what to know about the 2005 Scion tC before buying one.
Recalls and complaints
Owners filed 155 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility, structure and air bags; have those parts checked. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. There are 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
Reading the spec sheet
Power: the 2.4L 4-cylinder; drive: front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Fuel use is rated 10.2 L/100 km combined, so 300 km needs about 31 litres. A 300 km weekend costs about $47.43 in energy at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,900 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Good uses for the tC
It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
Space and size
As a small car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. EPA lists 368 litres of luggage space, enough for about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
A longer test drive
Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.
Narrowing it down
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
Running costs
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $15.81 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $158.10 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,900 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Want a price?
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2005 Scion tC from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2005 Scion tC for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2005 Scion tC
Does CarmaCars sell the 2005 Scion tC?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2005 Scion tC before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2005 Scion tC have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2005 Scion tC cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,900 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3162.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.