Sunday, May 14, 2006

My first car...


Well not really my first car, but my first car I am purchasing myself! I decided to keep within the family and go with another Toyota, and went with the 2006 Scion tC.

Mechanical Features
Engine
2.4L displacement double overhead cam (DOHC)
inline 4 cylinder configuration gas engine
16 valves variable valve timing
160 hp @ 6000 rpm 163 ft-lbs. @ 4200 rpm
regular unleaded fuel
DriveTrain
4-speed automatic transmission front wheel drive
Suspension
four-wheel independent suspension front and rear stabilizer bar
MacPherson strut front suspension double wishbone rear suspension
Instrumentation
tachometer clock
external temperature display low fuel level warning
Towing and Hauling
cargo tie downs
Exterior Features
Tires and Rims
alloy wheels 17 x 7 in. wheels
P215/45ZR17 tires all season tires
temporary spare tire steel spare wheel
inside mounted spare tire
Roof and Glass
variable intermittent wipers power glass sunroof
fixed glass rear sunroof rear defogger
Safety Features and Ratings
Safety
ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes 4-wheel ABS
front seatbelt pretensioners child seat anchors
emergency interior seatback release rear center 3-point belt
2 front headrests 3 rear headrests
engine immobilizer tire pressure monitoring
turn signal mirrors height adjustable headrests
height adjustable headrests electronic brakeforce distribution
Comfort and Convenience Features
Front Seats
5 person total seating capacity sport front seats
cloth upholstery height adjustable driver seat
Rear Seats
bench rear seat split-folding rear seatback
reclining rear seats
Power Features
remote power door locks power windows
2 one-touch power windows power mirrors
Convenience
cruise control power steering
tilt-adjustable steering wheel audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
front and rear cupholders remote trunk release
front door pockets 12V front power outlet(s)
front console with storage manual rear seat easy entry
first aid kit
Comfort
air conditioning front reading lights
dual vanity mirrors trunk light
Entertainment and Telematics
In Car Entertainment
Pioneer premium brand stereo system AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback stereo
160 watts stereo output 6 total speakers
mast antenna auxiliary MP3 audio input

Dimensions
Exterior
Length: 174 in. Width: 69.1 in.
Height: 55.7 in. Wheel Base: 106.3 in.
Ground Clearance: 5.2 in. Curb Weight: 2970 lbs.
Interior
Front Head Room: 37.6 in. Front Hip Room: 53.2 in.
Front Shoulder Room: 54.3 in. Rear Head Room: 36.6 in.
Rear Shoulder Room: 50 in. Rear Hip Room: 47.3 in.
Front Leg Room: 41.6 in. Rear Leg Room: 33.6 in.
Luggage Capacity: 12.8 cu. ft. Maximum Cargo Capacity: 60 cu. ft.
Maximum Seating: 5
Performance Data
Performance
Base Number of Cylinders: 4 Base Engine Size: 2.4 liters
Base Engine Type: Inline 4 Horsepower: 160 hp
Max Horsepower: 6000 rpm Torque: 163 ft-lbs.
Max Torque: 4200 rpm Drive Type: FWD
Turning Circle: 36.1 ft.

Fuel Data
Fuel
Fuel Tank Capacity: 14.5 gal.
EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Highway)
Automatic: : 23 mpg / 30 mpg
Range in Miles: (City/Highway)
Automatic: 333.5 mi. / 435 mi.


I added a rear spoiler, as shown in that computer generated image. I'm pretty excited, though I won't get the car til Monday or Tuesday since it's on order. Next thing to buy is an overly priced home in Seattle. Yikes!

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

nice choice man.