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Old 01-18-2011, 03:41 PM
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Default So many lies in one Craigslist post

http://maine.craigslist.org/cto/2166583901.html

Check out super moron - I hate when people do crap like this
"2007 Scion tC. 70,000 miles, 5 speed manual transmission. $12,000 or best reasonable offer. Paid over 22,000 for car brand new, special order. I am the only owner.

Excellent condition, custom interior, 2007 was last year for 194 hp for vehicle. 18 inch aluminum rims, low profile, z-rated tires. Purchased with extended warrantee on tires and rims, that will go with sale. Still has manufacturers warranty until 100,000 miles. Full panoramic retractable sunroof. Pioneer sound system with the best quality sound. Power everything.

I took excellent care of this car, I had planed on keeping it for 10+ years. Oil changes, tire rotations, and proper maintenance every 5000 miles. Car has mostly high way miles for long commutes. Only driven for two winters, stored last 2 winters, but the car does handle good in the snow. Great gas mileage, I get 30 to 37 miles per gallon.

This is a must see!!!! Nice small sports car, very fun to drive!!

Feel free to contact me with any questions."
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Old 01-18-2011, 04:14 PM
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I think it might be possible to get 37 haha as I got 34 before but that was not average.. just that one tank because I was driving so conservatively. Maybe he copied and paste info from the wrong source? Anywho it's his fault for not doing his research if that is the case.

Don't stress too much about it, the lies are soo far out there that whoever is dumb enough decides to buy this car is just going to have to learn that life lesson.
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Old 01-18-2011, 04:43 PM
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I lol at that the pic shows it with its stock 17's.
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Old 01-18-2011, 05:10 PM
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i saw a similar post awhile back someone selling a 2007 scion tc and stated it has a powerful 2.4 liter with 200hp...and its super fast
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Old 01-18-2011, 07:16 PM
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lol add is hilarious..i love how its a special ordered 2007..is he trying to say its a release series..?
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He could have ordered it with the supercharger and been near 200hp (notice the price over 20k) - but I would like to believe if it had the s/c on it, he would mention it. Then again, I also read the rest of the ad.

And I call total bull____ on the 37mpg.
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Everyone click spam/overpost. It'll get flagged and taken down.
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Old 01-19-2011, 03:42 AM
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lol just did
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Old 01-19-2011, 04:31 AM
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I'm buyin THAT scion
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Old 01-20-2011, 12:04 AM
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Yeah I had to share this - made me laugh
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you could put this turbo on it
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pts/2140082943.html
and then run these coilovers, theyre hella cheap
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pts/2157961367.html
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very good finds
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those springs are only like 100 over retail, but the waiting list for them is soooooo long
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raceland has them in stock. I'm thinking about picking up a set.
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sarcasm, i haz it
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