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Old 06-01-2007, 01:37 AM
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Default Leaving th TC world.

I'm selling my car and forever leaving the Scion community.
I don't hate the TC, I actually have had a good time with it.
But I have come to the conclusion, the power I want, will cost way to much to achieve.
So next week I am buying a Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4.
320HP, all wheel drive, twin turbo.
Can't get any better than that.
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Old 06-01-2007, 01:42 AM
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cant get any better than that huh? How about
321 hp
5 wheel drive
triple turbo.

No seriously though, good luck in your future endevers.
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Old 06-01-2007, 01:45 AM
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Lol, I know there are better things, but I have always wanted one, and now I have the opportunity to get one, so I am taking it.
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Old 06-01-2007, 01:48 AM
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I wanted one so bad when they first came out, what year are you looking at?
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Old 06-01-2007, 01:55 AM
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They are pretty cool looking.
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Old 06-01-2007, 01:58 AM
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Yeah there are two around me, one black, and one red. the red one is a 92, but they both have the same miles on it and same price, it just comes down to if I want the pop up lights or the regular ones.
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Old 06-01-2007, 02:28 AM
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nice step up! Enjoy.
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Old 06-01-2007, 03:44 AM
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Hey a kid i know at college has one also. He's been modding it for years now on his own with the help of friends and is pushing over 600hp. The thing is sick but the body on his could use some work. Its got some rust. But all his money and time have gone into the engine and tuning. Good luck with yours man. Keep us posted on how it is and drives man.
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Old 06-01-2007, 04:12 AM
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Good luck with your new ride!!!
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Old 06-01-2007, 04:32 AM
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Too heavy, and alot of problems with them. Seen atleast 4 in and out the shop for mant. good luck, just dont get ____ed when a turbo tc kills ya, lol
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Old 06-01-2007, 04:49 AM
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sweet good luck from what i hear they have been known to be a good jack stand queen but it should be fun
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Old 06-01-2007, 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Whocares05050
Too heavy, and alot of problems with them. Seen atleast 4 in and out the shop for mant. good luck, just dont get ____ed when a turbo tc kills ya, lol
Damn, you're right about it being heavy. I checked the specs... I thought the tC was heavy, but the 3000 GT weighs almost 800 lbs more!

Still, I'm not so sure about a turbo tC being it.
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also the 3000gt overall have really heavy understeer...when i drove one at the track, i couldn't turn like i wanted to even though it has awd.....
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Old 06-01-2007, 12:24 PM
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Ya I heard they tend to have tranny problems... but ummm.... Supra anyone?
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Old 06-02-2007, 03:58 AM
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I will take a supra or a souped up R32
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Old 06-02-2007, 05:43 AM
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scions might be slow and not handle good, but i sure to love not spending saturday morning at repair shops!
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I can understand that the 3000GT is a powerhouse. But I would not trade a new Scion for a used GT as nice as it may be.
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Old 06-02-2007, 06:27 AM
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good luck! those are sweet btw
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