I find that the catch phrase "you get what you pay for" is overly simple and pertinent in only the occasional circumstance. Kind of like saying bigger is better. Well, yeah sometimes, but not always applicable. Anyway, it seems to me that the reason everyone gets such a boner over the tC is that it has more features and costs less than it's competitors (Honda Civic Si $19,070; Hyundai Tiburon $16,999; MINI Cooper $16,449; Saturn ION Red Line $20,385).

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Pros
High quality all around, unexpected safety and luxury features, tight handling, spacious cabin, bargain price.

Cons
A couple of odd design elements, drab interior color.