Car financing: 2005 Scion tC
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. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
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 for buyers
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2005 Scion tC; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. This page puts the 2005 Scion tC in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
A buyer's checks
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. NHTSA has 155 owner complaints on file, mostly about visibility, structure and air bags. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
Engine and fuel
Power: the 2.4L 4-cylinder; drive: front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Expect about 31 litres for every 300 km, going by its 10.2 L/100 km combined rating. At our price setting, it costs about $15.81 to drive 100 km. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,900 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Size and space
Being a small car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. The EPA lists 368 litres for luggage, roughly about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Who the tC suits
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent the tC for a week and see how it fits your life. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Rent the tC for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
What it costs to run
The EPA estimates US$2,900 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $15.81 in fuel.
Picking a year and a trim
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Within the 2005 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
Questions first?
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.
Ask us about the 2005 Scion tC
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.