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tC Service by weav727
Nov 07, 2005 (7:31 pm)
I just had my tC in for the 15000 mile service...does the tC need new spark plugs at 15000 miles? I though that sounded ludicrous. I ended up paying over one hundred dollars for an oil change, tire rotation, "visual inspection" of various items, and an air filter. I don't know, that seems really steep to me.
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Re: tC Service [weav727] by mark19
Nov 07, 2005 (9:07 pm)

Replying to: weav727 (Nov 07, 2005 7:31 pm)

no the tC doesn't need new spark plugs for a long time, they are iridium tipped and they resist wear. it is ludricrous! dealer told me they removed some at 50k miles still looked fine (ones that were iridium tipped)..
 
sounds like your dealer is trying to make some $$$ on service for some simple things.. what is the labor rate there? $100? sheesh..
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Re: tC Service [mark19] by weav727
Nov 08, 2005 (3:18 am)

Replying to: mark19 (Nov 07, 2005 9:07 pm)

Ok, good I'm not crazy. I was tricky with them- I asked a different service guy what the interval for replacing spark plugs on a Camry 4 cylinder was, and he said 120k. Then I asked why I was being told to change them at 15k with my tC. I was told it had different spark plugs, etc etc, and a lot of the other Toyota vehicles had 15k plugs, the Camry being an exception. Now, I wouldn't let them do the plugs, but my bill was still that high.
 
By the way this is Peruzzi Toyota in Hatfield, PA. I think if I force them to go buy the Scion service manual, I'll be ok, but I'm going to try to find somewhere else to get it serviced. They are TOO EXPENSIVE. Anybody else had this kind of experience?
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Re: tC Service [weav727] by mark19
Nov 08, 2005 (9:31 am)

Replying to: weav727 (Nov 08, 2005 3:18 am)

I have heard of others getting ripped off at Toyota dealers that aren't also Scion dealers.. I applaude you for going somewhere (or looking for another scion dealer) else. you might want to check out scionlife.com in their forums section you can get dealer reviews, at least you can get an idea of what the Scion dealers in your area are like..
 
and yes the tC has the same engine as the Camry, good for you to know that! It's only tweaked a little on the intake side..
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Re: fog lamps [djvice] by easyrider10
Nov 09, 2005 (12:03 am)

Replying to: djvice (Oct 23, 2005 9:40 am)

Try installing Lexus IS300 foglamps. You will have to invert the bulbs, but they are rectangular and look fantastic. You will also have to cut just a bit of the plastic bumper to make them fit.
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Re: tC Service [mark19] by weav727
Nov 09, 2005 (3:40 am)

Replying to: mark19 (Nov 08, 2005 9:31 am)

Actually the dealer IS a Scion dealer. I don't know what their problem is, but I think they probably rip everybody off that comes in there. It wasn't hard to get an appointment, now I see why.
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Re: tC Service [weav727] by mark19
Nov 09, 2005 (11:01 pm)

Replying to: weav727 (Nov 09, 2005 3:40 am)

wow that IS a Scion dealer.. yeah that is quite sad, definitely find another place. Glad you caught onto them quickly!
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Re: Tires [imac61] by geraci
Nov 12, 2005 (2:20 pm)

Replying to: imac61 (Nov 02, 2005 6:35 pm)

gino, do you have a 05 or 06 scion tc?
I have a 06 and am trying to find cheap steel rims for the winter. I went to the website you mentioned and didnt see any for 40 bucks each....what are they called? are they 17" ? any suggestions on websites to look on?
thanks....
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Please advise by gaurav811
Nov 12, 2005 (9:01 pm)
Hi,
  
I bought my scion 06 two months ago. And I have now got a job in california. I currently live in ny. So my question is should i drive to CA or to fly ?
Here are the facts that will help you help me ...
1) I dont know much about cars at all. Best I can do is to replace a flat tire.
2) If I fly the new company will pay for my flight but then i have to spend around $1000 to ship the car and my bags. If I drive company pays for the gas. But I pay for hotel and stuff. So basically if I drive I will put 3k miles on my car, burn tires and take the chance that something might go wrong on the way. But I save around $800 in cash given everything goes smooth. Also I have heard that people who ship cars mostly get them back with dents.
  
What should I do ?
  
please advise.

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