Scion Tc

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I was priviledged enough to test drive a Scion Tc yesterday (I say priviledged because the dealer wasn't supposed to even have it yet, I was one of the first 5 people to drive it in Hunterdon County). I took it on a 30 mile drive and put it through the works. Here's my impressions:
Very high build quality for a car that starts at $16k
Very stylish, but would look a lot sportier if it was just an inch lower
Very nice 17" factory wheels
The dual panoramic sunroofs are awesome
Front seats are very comfortable, but nothing too fancy
Back seat has a lot more room than expected and 60/40 seats recline
Interior has kind of a dimpled foam, not a big fan
Poor choice of speakers 5.25s and 1/2in tweets in the doors, 6.5s in the back.
Acceleration is about equal to the SVX up till about 70 (didn't get to go any faster than that)
Engine likes to rev up very quick
Handling is nimble, but would be better if it was lowered as well
Braking is good

Overall I give the car a 9.2/10 and a 9.9/10 for value. I plan on getting one in about a year, once I see how they hold up.