Hmm, I do like the red.

"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck) 07/10/2017 at 13:54 • Filed to: car shopping

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What can I say? Red is probably my favorite color on a car. That being said, it makes this Scion more attractive. The red stitching on the seats also provides the desolate, drab interior with a little... [inhales]... PIZZAZZ!

Also has the rear spoiler, which makes it look less ridiculous.

I feel like the tC could be both practical *enough* and liveable. It would be a good car with hmmmm economical build quality (CHEAP), but reliable.

https://eugene.craigslist.org/ctd/6176322634.html

I still have no idea what I’m doing. I don’t want a sedan (I’m warning up to the idea, but not quite there yet), don’t want or need an SUV, am only interested in a very few select old Toyota whatevers, still mulling the SC400, and the biggest pickup I can stomach is a T100, and 1st gen’s Taco back seats are not what I need. Would I consider an E91? Yes, if in good condition, low miles, affordable, and manual. But those don’t exist, so let’s move on.

Budget? 10k is well beyond my comfort zone, but my budget might be 12k?... No car payments, at least not now. Timeline? Sometime before Christmas maybe?

I don’t know. The benefit of my revolving door of old beaters is you never really lose any real money. You’re not committed to anything. But I think having one really reliable do-most-things car with a trusty pickup on the side is appealing.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 07/10/2017 at 14:02

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I’ve always had a thing for hatchbacks...2 or 4-door...so much more practical than sedans in my experience! I do like the TC...they aren’t common up here though!

CB > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 07/10/2017 at 14:06

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Now my favourite game on Oppositelock is what’s going to happen first: jkm buying a truck or Zoidberg buying a tC.

Tripper > CB 07/10/2017 at 14:10

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I’ll take Zoidberg on this one. What are the odds?

CB > Tripper 07/10/2017 at 14:11

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Someone who’s better at math can calculate them.

Textured Soy Protein > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 07/10/2017 at 14:13

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The tC is a perfectly decent car. It’s a 3-door Corolla liftback coupe with a Camry motor and independent rear suspension. It’s even somewhat unique one with the hatchback, better-than-econobox power, and panoramic sunroof. Unfortunately the Scion branding and the tC being the “look at my performance bro! ” model until the FRS came around gave it a dumb reputation. But as a mildly interesting slightly funky and useful commuter car, sute, it’s not bad.

But...I wouldn’t get a bright red one unless I also had a fine selection of flat brimmed hats, Monster energy drinks, and vapes.

Looks decent in blue.

And dat trunk tho.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > CB 07/10/2017 at 14:15

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Tree fiddy

boxrocket > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 07/10/2017 at 14:16

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Pros: It’s modern, reasonably safe (yay crash structures and airbags!), and reliable, it’s a fun color, and it’s more practical than an FR-S/86 thanks to the liftback. It should also come with a warranty, which gives a lovely sense of relief and ease.

Cons: Not that fast, it’s just another ho-hum Scion, it’s not cheap, and that color may draw undue attention.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > CB 07/10/2017 at 14:17

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I’m putting $100 on him. He’s got an itch that needs a scratch. I have zero history buying cars made after 1989 for myself.

Bryan doesn't drive a 1M > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 07/10/2017 at 14:18

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I love this generation of tC. I know “2 door Corolla” is supposed to be an insult, but as a former Corolla owner, I’d say that’s a pro, not a con. Also, you can’t put a price on PIZZAZZ. But you can put a price on PIZZAS. I don’t think I’m being helpful.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > boxrocket 07/10/2017 at 14:20

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Agree with all points except not that fast, for me. Remember who you’re talking to here:

TheHondaBro > CB 07/10/2017 at 14:24

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I’ve got 20 scoobs on Zoidberg.

garagemonkee > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 07/10/2017 at 14:26

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There are worse cars for you to buy to see if you even like driving a newer car around every day.

Knew a mk1 VW guy, only ever had Rabbits. Bought a mk5 GTI. HAAAAATED it. Ended up selling it and just driving mk1 Rabbits again.

boxrocket > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 07/10/2017 at 14:35

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True. I guess by “slow” I also meant handling, as - to me - the front end feels ponderous and the whole car feels too heavy for its size. However, it’s a spiritual successor to the Celica, so it is right in your wheelhouse, haha.

Wacko > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 07/10/2017 at 14:40

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It would be a good fit with the other re-branded Toyota in your yard.