2012 Scion tC for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.3 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.3 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2012 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.
2012 Scion tC specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 10.5 L/100 km | 10.4 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.8 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.3 L/100 km | 9.3 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 221 g/km | 221 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $14.42 | $14.42 |
2012 Scion tC: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 22 | 23 |
| MPG highway (US) | 30 | 30 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 25 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 30 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,700 | US$2,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,884 | $2,884 |
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 2012 Scion tC
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other (3), visibility (3) and visibility/wiper (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13V123000 | 2013-04-09 | equipment:other:labels | Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza,... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2012 Scion tC
No 2012 Scion tC is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. This page puts the 2012 Scion tC in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
What to check on the tC
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.
What the specs mean
The powertrain here is the 2.5L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive and a 6-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
A combined rating of 9.3 L/100 km works out to about 28 litres per 300 km. Driving 300 km costs roughly $43.26 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,700 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Who rents 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.
What the tC is like
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. The EPA measures its luggage space at 425 litres, roughly a family's bags for a long weekend.
Rent it for a week first
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. Drive the tC on your commute before you commit to it.
Year and trim
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
The cost of driving it
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $144.20 at our price setting. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $14.42 in fuel.
Ready to ask?
A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.
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 2012 Scion tC from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Scion tC for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Scion tC
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 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 2012 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 2012 Scion tC have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 Scion tC cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,700 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2884.00.
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.