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I'm strong believer in if there was test track. And you place 50,000 of the same car model and year on this test track. Test every single car: power, gas mileage, quality of exterior and interior, quality of the engine. You wouldn't get the same results. Hence why when automakers test a new design or model; they use multiples. I personally feel I am one of the lucky ones to buy a good tC. My recorded gas mileage is two miles higher than what Toyota promised. Engine turns with ease even in 10 degrees weather. Hell, I left my car with only reserved fuel while I was at work when we had -20 wind chill...guess what? The car started within two turns and still ran good to the gas station when on the last drop. I even had engine sludge when I first got it (My stupid "butt" fault: Oh I think to change my oil every 3 months while driving 15,000+ miles) and the car still balanced back. Remember "You get what you paid for"...This car isn't $35,000's nor $25,000 so you're not going to get the better paint job or the foam in the back hatch to never have the rattling start. There's question I'm also strong believer in "When you need oil. What type and brand do you grab?" Do you just buy what ever 5-20 you can get on sale or just grab whatever? Or do you online and research every possible oil brand. Then decide on what's the best? What can you buy at any auto parts store or department store? Here's mine: I use Mobil 1 5-20. Because its high quality oil. Its not as expensive as Amsoil or Royal Purple but you can buy it at any auto parts store. I get better gas mileage, better starts, smoother acceleration even at the 5,000 mark. Those reasons makes me believe that my tC prefers Mobil 1 over conventional & Toyota Sythentic oils. So if the car likes it; I'm going to keep on giving M1. Reason why I bring that up is...the condition of your car is going to be based on how well you're going to treat it. This is coming from 24 year old woman who has owned three cars so far in her life. I treated one car like crap then treated another like champ. Guess who was holding up better?
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Replying to: shaneinmi (Jul 01, 2008 11:25 pm) Well, ahem, remember what you paid for it. It is after all, one of the least expensive new cars on the market.....not a Lexus.
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Replying to: nvbanker (Jul 02, 2008 10:53 am)
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Replying to: cdmuile (Jul 05, 2008 8:20 pm) 
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Replying to: nvbanker (Jul 07, 2008 11:47 am) |
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 What is it? TRD Aurion. Supercharged V6: 323 hp, 295 torque pounds. Has the title for the World's fastest FWD. But only available in Australia. Australia Highway patrol officers use these for their patrol cars. http://www.toyota.com.au/aurion/trd-aurion Least they can try American model since Toyota is slacking with the Supra project.
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Replying to: andeet (Jul 08, 2008 2:26 am) Mack |
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Since I work with very car inclined people. They have been known to built cars from bottom to up. I decided on putting the end to my Scion tC project. And go for a early 70's VW Beetle. My co-worker is keeping close eye on one on ebay. If no, one bids I can buy for $175.00. Yes it comes with a motor! He knows people that could easily tow it to his place where the fixing up would happen. Body work, repaint, rebuilt engine, new interior. His family lives to built up cars. He even told me they've been know to work on cars to night to day. He's looking forward to it already. I told him my story why I wanted one and he kept saying "Okay." My theory is...there's so many parts you can buy the Beetle and not put a dent into the wallet. You want economical classic car go for a VW; its been proven. $5,000 to Beetle means completely restored Beetle while to a Scion means wheels, header, sound; that's about it. |
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Replying to: andeet (Jun 29, 2008 9:23 pm) |
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