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Old 12-20-2013, 05:02 PM
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cool to see size comparison of Countach vs. Reventon

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Old 12-22-2013, 12:27 AM
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You offering?
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Old 12-23-2013, 04:44 PM
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Aventador spits fire like a BOSS !!!


Old 12-23-2013, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
Teal Aventador
Of all the cars there, you are impressed with the teal Lamborghini?!??


C'mon, man!
Old 12-23-2013, 07:37 PM
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Test drove fully loaded 435i and FRS back to back.

The only thing I remember from 435i is the cute looking head up display.

On the other hand, I couldn't stop giggling while driving the FRS. Loved every bit of it. Don't remember how the interior looked because I didn't bother to look at it..
Old 12-23-2013, 08:28 PM
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By the way, the 435i had 61k pricing tag.

RUKIDDING ME????

It's a ripoff for what you get.
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Originally Posted by JS + MS3
Test drove fully loaded 435i and FRS back to back.

The only thing I remember from 435i is the cute looking head up display.

On the other hand, I couldn't stop giggling while driving the FRS. Loved every bit of it. Don't remember how the interior looked because I didn't bother to look at it..
Still cannot understand how you can come to that conclusion given it is basically a RWD econobox with no torque
Old 12-24-2013, 12:01 AM
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The statement you just made seems pretty ignorant, don't you think?

Or you must not like driving. Bummer.
Old 12-24-2013, 12:17 AM
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Coming from the guy who called the 435i a rip off being $61K when it's fully loaded with options most of us would never get?

M, Tech. & Premium Packages are all you need at $54K.
Old 12-24-2013, 12:33 AM
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Did I say $54k 435i is a ripoff? No, I believe $61k 435i is a total ripoff.

If I did sound ignorant to you, is it really on the same level with this statement?

FRS is basically a RWD econobox with no torque
Really?
Old 12-24-2013, 12:44 AM
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Old 12-24-2013, 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by JS + MS3
The statement you just made seems pretty ignorant, don't you think?

Or you must not like driving. Bummer.
No. I don't think so, honestly. If that car were FWD, it would be a Scion Tc. So why does everyone give it a pass because it drives the rear wheels? That's my issue.

Subjectively it isn't the most attractive car and the interior feels inferior to other cars in that price range. Yet, Toyota felt justified charging thousands more "just" for RWD.

I like driving as much as anyone. And you're certainly entitled to like it. I just don't understand why.
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
Of all the cars there, you are impressed with the teal Lamborghini?!??


C'mon, man!



I love all of those cars you posted, the GT1 has a special place in my heart since NFS: Porsche Unleashed, but the Aventador is my current dream car. Finish it off with some custom wheels and an uncommon color and I'm all over it
Old 12-24-2013, 10:13 AM
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Whats up with RDX owners?
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Originally Posted by charliemike
No. I don't think so, honestly. If that car were FWD, it would be a Scion Tc. So why does everyone give it a pass because it drives the rear wheels? That's my issue.

Subjectively it isn't the most attractive car and the interior feels inferior to other cars in that price range. Yet, Toyota felt justified charging thousands more "just" for RWD.
Because it's got AE86 heritage, duh.


/sarcasm
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Originally Posted by civicdrivr
Because it's got AE86 heritage, duh.

/sarcasm
I'm not judging people for liking it if that's their preference. I think that being realistic about the flaws in a car holds the manufacturer to a higher standard than what they're either capable or willing to do.
Old 12-24-2013, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
I'm not judging people for liking it if that's their preference. I think that being realistic about the flaws in a car holds the manufacturer to a higher standard than what they're either capable or willing to do.
I'm well aware of the flaws of this car, so I'm not disagreeing with you.

The only thing they really got right with this car is the chassis. The tires that they bolted onto it are what holds it back on the skidpad.
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Old 12-24-2013, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
No. I don't think so, honestly. If that car were FWD, it would be a Scion Tc. So why does everyone give it a pass because it drives the rear wheels? That's my issue.

Subjectively it isn't the most attractive car and the interior feels inferior to other cars in that price range. Yet, Toyota felt justified charging thousands more "just" for RWD.

I like driving as much as anyone. And you're certainly entitled to like it. I just don't understand why.
So, you call a FRS a RWD tC.

Okay. I'll just leave it at that. It's your opinion.

You literally made me go speechless.
Old 12-24-2013, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by JS + MS3
Test drove fully loaded 435i and FRS back to back.

The only thing I remember from 435i is the cute looking head up display.

On the other hand, I couldn't stop giggling while driving the FRS. Loved every bit of it. Don't remember how the interior looked because I didn't bother to look at it..
Because I've only sat in the FRS and not driven it, the interior has ruined it for me. I'd upgrade to a BRZ.

That radio console and clock looks like something from the 80s
Old 12-24-2013, 03:30 PM
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Wouldn't the BRZ interior be pretty much the same?

Only clear reasons I'd get a BRZ over an FR-S are: HIDs, better nav, and just to avoid saying you drive a Scion
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Similar. Both are subpar IMO but BRZ is better. Also yea HIDs are a plus. I heard the BRZ nav is really poor.
Old 12-24-2013, 06:21 PM
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Interior was definitely pretty mediocre. I won't lie about it. But really, as soon as I pulled out from the dealership, I forgot about it. Just wanted to find the corners as much as possible during the test drive. The car was just so brilliant to drive.

And I've been lurking around the FRS/BRZ forum for awhile to see what the common issues are and check out the build diaries.

My wife said absolutely NO on FRS, but maybe on BRZ. I want a white BRZ Limited. Looking to bring my wifey to the Subaru dealership this weekend.

I really need to stop being lazy and get my rims off the MS3. Shouldn't be hard to sell my car and the rims. Car only has 26k miles on it.
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haha ohh yea i forgot your wife doesnt want you buying a scion
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@ you idiots discussing the differences between the fr-s and brz

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We are idiots and you are a retard. That's how it works.
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haha ohh yea i forgot your wife doesnt want you buying a scion
Yep. And she basically doesn't want me to get anything under $40k.
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We are idiots and you are a retard. That's how it works.
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Yep. And she basically doesn't want me to get anything under $40k.
I have a 2004 TL with 136k miles for $42,900. I'll drop it down to $40k for you
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Very cool.
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