Can We Save This 2012 Scion IQ I Bought For ONLY $1000!?
Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары
In this video I pick up a Scion IQ for only $1000, lets see what is wrong with it.
Special thanks to my members!
Filipe Ribeiro de Abreu
Johnny's Auto Repairs
Jacob Foster
Natasha Bishop
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Most people think its ugly but i think its unique..id definitely take this over a smart car
@TMPGarage
10 ай бұрын
Nice, I do like the unique factor.
What a cool little car! I love stuff like this, down to earth people fixing down to earth cars. Enjoying cars even though they don’t have great paint or whatever. Great video 😊
@TMPGarage
10 ай бұрын
Thanks Keith! Looking forward to getting her all fixed up.
@keithdosik
10 ай бұрын
@@TMPGarage and I look forward to watching it!
Nice small car. Really like the dash. A 'diy body repair and paint job' video on this would be fun. Fun fact - there was an Aston Martin version of the IQ called 'Cygnet'. I wonder if body and interior parts are available cheaply and are interchangeable.
@TMPGarage
10 ай бұрын
They are definitely not cheap. I love the way the Cygnet looks though.
Here in Europe they are branded as Toyota, I bought a Toyota iQ with 1.0 3-cilinder engine back in 2020. we use it a lot (in the summer mostly), its really a great car. the only issue it has is a problem that is widely discussed in the forums, at 2000rpm a vibration goes through the car and everything starts to resonate. according to the forums this has to do with the clutch (it sounds odd to me). but really it doesn't bother me, its one of the nicest cars i have had, and i had a few (including v8's!). me, my wife and 2 kids fit in it, even now they are a little bigger..
So cool i found this video! My 2004 Civic got run off the road and totalled in October, i bought a 2014 iQ to replace it a few months ago, also in white. Fellow Oklahoma iQ owner :)
Funfact about the Scion iQ Im a Scion enthusiast and a owner (2005 Scion xB, and 2006 Scion xB, 2nd owner all original 432k miles), and this definitely made my week. Another Scion made!! Did you know only 8,879 Scion iQs were made in 2012?! That js crazy! A total of just 15,695 Scion iQs were made between the production years 2012-2014!
@TMPGarage
4 ай бұрын
Yeah, they are pretty rare cars.
I replaced my 16" wheels with 14's and the proper tire size, and the ride has improved significantly. I also took the back seat out. So I could haul more stuff when we went on vacation from Wisconsin to Los Angeles. Fun little car, 81 k miles now. Also the white paint is a recall, For some reason, toyota just can't make white paint that sticks
I love my IQ, I got it before the pandemic as a commuter for work. Now it's driven the most out of my two other vehicles. Love the gas mileage. When I got new tires I found out my rims were bent, so I got new rims too! Those hub caps are ugly.
$1000!!! Wow scrap dealers pay well in the USA!
I want that car too now! 😍
My vote for the color is light metallc blue (like the Honda metallic blue from the mid 80's).
Woah what a deal! That looks like a ton of fun, and better than a Smart Car.
WHAT?! You're telling me that the previous owner tried to throw away a car because of bad coil? A $15 part to fix a car you bought for a $1000 is a BIG WIN. Plus you get AC as a bonus! Money well spent! I agree with your choice of blue. Would it be the light shade of blue that Toyota uses, or would it be the darker blue like the Yaris? If you've seen "Psych", you'll know what I'm talking about! (The Blueberry)
@TMPGarage
10 ай бұрын
I know, it was a crazy deal. Just need to clean her up and then I can make a little profit. Good stuff.
I took a nonstop 80 mph avg. 11 hr cross country trip in Mine (2012 / 65k )and it was a delightful experience. Nothing to be afraid of when passing truckers. :)
@TMPGarage
6 ай бұрын
I hope that is sarcasm. Lol. Not having cruise would be no fun.
@luisesco3517
6 ай бұрын
@@TMPGarage Not at all!.. Is not a surprise that Aston Martin bought the patent design to make it one of their own.
It's a funny little car should be something bright. Maybe that bright neon green the new Suzuki jimny comes in
@TMPGarage
10 ай бұрын
That would be interesting for sure!
First thing is put a new fender, paint it dark grey, put tires and take it for an alignment and do little stuff here and there and enjoy it😊
How about a cool green? 💚😀🤘🏽🔥
Wish the blue option they had when they sold it back then was a darker shade, did not care care for that light blue. Also, I remember they charged $220 for white, that means someone before you payed $220 for the most boring color option. Glad I went with hot lava ( orange ).
@TMPGarage
4 ай бұрын
Ohh, I like orange.
thats a great car Josh, I'm glad you got it instead of the scrap yard.
@TMPGarage
10 ай бұрын
Me too. Totally worth saving.
If you haven’t already, can you PLEASE do an instructional video on the accessory belts? There are like ZERO KZread videos available on this little car and I’m an at-home DIYer with no iq service manual. So far, I’ve gotten the passenger side wheel off and can see at least the lower accessory belt. How can I access the alternator belt? Actually, ANY instructional videos on this little car would be appreciated lolol🤞🏾🙏🏾
@TMPGarage
5 ай бұрын
I haven't yet needed to replace the belt, but if I need to I will definitely make a video on it!
I had an orange 2012 and loved that thing. Only wish it hadn't been orange... Great cars though. Best city car made.
@TMPGarage
5 ай бұрын
Man, I wish I had the orange one over white. White is boring.
@devon-crain
Ай бұрын
I usually hate orange but the specific shade they used on this body style just looks really good to me. I drive by a house that has a 2015 in that burnt orange, super slick. Maybe one day I'll get mine painted
That head unit is actually pretty cool
@TMPGarage
10 ай бұрын
Yeah, I really like it.
Awesome. Thanks for the info. Was thibking of buying one
@TMPGarage
3 ай бұрын
They are great cars. Lot of fun.
G'day Josh!! :-)
Cool, silver would be a cool color 😀
Really cool car
blue
can't wait to see that project! Sweet funky unique car! There seem to be alot of bondo on the passenger side...i guess it was wrecked before and the paint was not original...
@TMPGarage
10 ай бұрын
There is no Bondo, that is just the primer under the paint. There was a big recall, but unfortunately the previous owner was too lazy to take it to be repainted and now it is too late.
Ha! Too bad that you already ordered the fender. There was a Aston Martin version of the IQ, it would be extraordinary to put that front clip on + the wheels, too. But on the other hand another 1k wouldn't be enough. Anyway paint it Chevy SSR yellow.
@TMPGarage
10 ай бұрын
I wish I could afford the Aston Martin front end for it. Would be amazing. Way out of my price range though.
@whistlingdiesel
10 ай бұрын
Ok, so in order to break the internet with that IQ seems you have to fabricate/3D print an Aston Martin Cygnet front clip, I guess a lot of other Scion drivers would love to have one, too. And I like to change my color request: make it British Racing Green Metallic like the hilarious V8 prototype of the Cygnet 😁😁
@TMPGarage
10 ай бұрын
@@whistlingdiesel I don't think I am capable of something like that. Would be awesome though.
@whistlingdiesel
10 ай бұрын
I think you are perfectly capable to get really close to an Cygnet clone: a Ford FO1200563C grill and 3d printed little triangle shaped air intakes for the beams! I see the thumbnail in front of me: your IQ and the Cygnet V8: How close can I get? 😁😁
It must be pea soup green. I have a 2012 iq purchased new and I love it. Mine's orange. I would dearly love to see it flat pea soup green with baby moon rims and a cream interior. With chrome. Lots of chrome. Barring that, flat robin's egg blue or yellow. Little cars can carry off bright colors.
@TMPGarage
8 ай бұрын
Lol, that would be funny.
Those little Japanese cars are bulletproof mechanically, if taken care of
You got a great deal on that car. A little DIY paint and body work and you could make some money. Not sure what the 0 to 60 time is, but I bet it takes awhile 😊
@TMPGarage
10 ай бұрын
Yeah, it's not fast at all. Haha.
I bet it gets great mileage
I always considered the iQ a cool car, IMHO way better than the Smart Car. I think it has 9 airbags, even one on the rear windscreen.
@TMPGarage
10 ай бұрын
Yeah, they wanted to make sure you were safe in a crash that's for sure.
Keep the paint in the Toyota family. Use the blue from the new GR circuit Corolla!
@TMPGarage
10 ай бұрын
Great idea!
Whoa it looks like a Smart Car
@TMPGarage
10 ай бұрын
IQ = Smart. Lol
Wow how awesome. Wish I could get a junker even like this. Currently sharing my wife’s car and the devil seems to not want me to be able to save for another vehicle 😢
@TMPGarage
6 ай бұрын
I feel that. I hope you get a deal on a car even if it is a junker.
@corywilliamsmith
6 ай бұрын
@@TMPGarage yeah your video inspires me
cool
we need an update!
@TMPGarage
16 күн бұрын
There will be one soon! Sorry about the wait.
I thought you should paint it blue just before you did 😆 Cool ride for so little 💰. Some nice rims would be nice too !??
@TMPGarage
10 ай бұрын
Trying to fix this on a budget. Probably not going to change the rims, but we will see!
@Mr.Worf63
10 ай бұрын
@@TMPGarage Yeah, thought so but , rims would really look awesome but I don’t want you to break the budget. I know it will look great either way.
@TMPGarage
10 ай бұрын
@@Mr.Worf63 thinking about doing a cool paint job on the steelies.
@Mr.Worf63
10 ай бұрын
@@TMPGarage Now that’s sounds like a great idea ! 👍
Silly question, do you know where the knock sensor is located on this engine? I'm getting p0237 code on my lil scion and it's limiting my rpms
@TMPGarage
4 ай бұрын
I do not, haven't had to replace that sensor yet.
If i was a dog I would say that IQ is ruff! I would definitely rather have one pf those instead of a scooter.
First ❤🎉
@TMPGarage
10 ай бұрын
Second!
@kirkacola7942
10 ай бұрын
@@TMPGarage23rd LOL!🤪🤣🍻
Please don’t get hit in that thing!
@TMPGarage
10 ай бұрын
Not planning on it, but it does have a ton of airbags.
@sobo4336
2 ай бұрын
well it has like 9 airbags, but fueltank is mounted under driver.
what to look at when purchasing the used iq? any transmission issues
@TMPGarage
2 ай бұрын
I didn't have any transmission issues during my ownership.
I've been considering something small like this for commuter car. Would it be good choice to electrify?
@TMPGarage
4 ай бұрын
If you have the know how. I don't see why not.
Wow, 2 coil packs for the price of one lol. The dash is deep because the engine is under there lol. Blue is good.
@Brooksyscarrestorations
10 ай бұрын
Hey Ed... 😂😂😂😂
Yay! You got a clown car! And now you should add a clown vinyl decal for that car!🤣🍻 It's cheaper than a paint job tbh...😏
@TMPGarage
10 ай бұрын
Haha, that wouldn't be good for resale value.
@kirkacola7942
10 ай бұрын
@@TMPGarage ok lol then give it a cool vinyl decal and it will be cheaper than a paint job.👍🏻
Kawasaki green (with perl, every iq should have perl) Paint code 777
How much is it IQ cost $ many
I want to get this car for my Wifey.
How are the mpgs
@TMPGarage
10 ай бұрын
Pretty good so far, like 30-35 mpg.
I had a 2012 got it with 30 k on it 42k the cvt started acting up
@TMPGarage
10 ай бұрын
Oh wow, this one has 140k on it.
3 cylinder
That’s not salvage yard price, the most is 300
@TMPGarage
4 ай бұрын
That is what the person I bought it from was offered at the time from a salvage yard.
Ah the iQ. A nice car but a pointless car. Toyota wanted a piece of Smart Car's action and offered this car and it sold poorly due to the fact that you could get a Yaris for a a bit cheaper and it was both bigger and still got good gas mileage. Plus it was a Scion so Toyota treated it and its customers as red headed step children (I had a 2011 XB and it was always a fight with Toyota for any warranty work. I finally just dumped it and I have not had any interest in a Toyota product since) What the heck happened to that car? i can understand the dent but the pain looked like it was burned off it. Is your state that brutal to paint? My grandparents had a 1992 GMC Jimmy that from the day it was brand new sat and baked in the PA sun and dealt with rock salt in the winter and when I got it in 2004, it still looked better then that car of yours and it did a whole lot of sitting (only had 33,943 miles on it then) and GM was/is not known for quality paint work.
@TMPGarage
10 ай бұрын
Yeah, it is kind of a pointless car, but I find it fun nonetheless, especially for $1000 dollars. Also the paint is bad due to poor adhesion to the primer. There was a huge recall but the person who owned it previous to me was too lazy to take it and have it repainted, and now it's too late.
@Leon-uj7pc
10 ай бұрын
@@TMPGarage I don't doubt it is a fun little car. It just one of those why bother cars when Toyota brought it out. Of course judging by the way I had to fight with Scion for warranty repairs, the original owner probably would have to fight for that recall as Scion would have tried to worm out of it. The best part about my 2011 XB was seeing the back end of it when I traded it in to get a low miles 2010 Ford Ranger. There should be a USB port to the radio on the one side of the shifter. Those Pioneer radios were pretty good and put out a nice sound.
@TMPGarage
10 ай бұрын
@@Leon-uj7pc totally agree, the pioneer head unit is really good too.
@zythr9999
7 ай бұрын
Not pointless if you're disabled and can't use your walker, mobility scooter or wheelchair in inclement weather.