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Old 04-12-2009 | 05:34 PM
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i really hope the iQ comes to the states.
Old 04-12-2009 | 09:23 PM
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IQ= Death Trap

at least the smart has lots of safety technology in it. and on topof all u can put a hayabusa motor in the smart...One my friends did and that thing is no joke!
Old 04-12-2009 | 09:28 PM
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the tata nano is a death trap i wouldn't own any thing that's made in india thats just glued together let alone tech support from the same company
Old 04-13-2009 | 06:17 AM
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smart car for the win
Old 04-13-2009 | 02:31 PM
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FYI, for those not willing to actually read the article (and do the math), it's 23k / l, which equals 54.1 mpg (US).

And the deathtrap comments are hilarious. How do you think your favorite supercar or roadster would fare in an accident with a semi/F250/etc? Are you really going to let something like that determine what you're going to drive and how much fun you're going to have doing it?
Old 04-13-2009 | 02:38 PM
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^
a lambo is a little sweeter coffin then that
Old 04-13-2009 | 03:23 PM
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Death trap? Ever seen a corvette in an accident?
Old 04-13-2009 | 03:34 PM
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ugly saw it at the ny auto show id rather walk i got a a IQ scion beenie lol probly gunna sell it lol
Old 04-13-2009 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by huslindan
ugly saw it at the ny auto show id rather walk i got a a IQ scion beenie lol probly gunna sell it lol
You can't judge the IQ based on what was at the Auto Show (I was just there yesterday). That is a heavily modded one... until you see the real one in person, I'd hold off.
Old 04-13-2009 | 04:04 PM
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those ppl at the scion booth new nothing at the show i asked them about the tobaru and they said there is no such thing and when they asked about what is different about a rs series and i said custom paint they said that thats not the biggest thing about a rs
Old 04-13-2009 | 06:38 PM
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they hire outside agencies to be there.. most of them are just pretty boy models or sexy ladies that go thru a bare minimum training to present what they need to.

of course most enthusiasts would know more stuff than them

but there are the occasional higher ups, and they're playing stupid because they can't say anything
Old 04-14-2009 | 04:06 AM
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You think its ugly, wait til you see an xb.

Originally Posted by huslindan
ugly saw it at the ny auto show id rather walk
First dibs on the beanie.
Old 04-14-2009 | 04:18 AM
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if your going to the show to see it make sure you bring your keys if you own a scion and they will give you something. i didnt have my keys and they didnt beleve me . but a kid at the hyundai both got a whole car care kit. i wonder what scion would of gave me
Old 04-14-2009 | 04:37 AM
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Never been to Jersery, farthest Nawth I have been is Lake Aerial, PA. I have a habit of leaving my keys in my desk at work and have to resort to a spare in my wallet.
Old 04-14-2009 | 04:46 PM
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its not a death trap, it has 9 airbags :D hahaha
Old 04-14-2009 | 09:12 PM
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i want one of those more than i wanted my tc. and i REALLY wanted my tc
Old 04-15-2009 | 03:50 AM
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No joke, its the first car I believe to offer a rear air bag.

Originally Posted by indyTC
its not a death trap, it has 9 airbags :D hahaha
Old 04-16-2009 | 01:30 AM
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it is the car that will force me to trade in my Yaris,mind you I love the Yaris,drives on a tank of gas forever,corners very well,comfy to drive,looks great,but the iQ is super hot,very nice look to it and is no less safe than most other cars.
Old 04-16-2009 | 04:00 AM
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Me too. I am driving my metro that gets 48mpg where as other owners are getting 60+. I maybe driving 104 miles a day for my new job and every mpg counts.

Originally Posted by BZinn1
it is the car that will force me to trade in my Yaris,mind you I love the Yaris,drives on a tank of gas forever,corners very well,comfy to drive,looks great,but the iQ is super hot,very nice look to it and is no less safe than most other cars.
Old 04-17-2009 | 12:23 AM
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yeah but you got your metro for one hundred dollars lol. that's a pretty sweet deal. but don't get me wrong, if you're in the market for an iQ, then go for it. it's got me thinking about trading mine in too!


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