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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 12:15 AM
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why is it that scion as a 2005 has a 4 spd auto and not a 5? the RSX has 5 auto, and the new 2006 is getting 5 auto? wth. Whats with this?
Old Jan 13, 2005 | 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by bubblemyster
why is it that scion as a 2005 has a 4 spd auto and not a 5? the RSX has 5 auto, and the new 2006 is getting 5 auto? wth. Whats with this?
RSX-20k
Eclipse - 20k
tC - 16k

see a connection?
Old Jan 13, 2005 | 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted by dante
RSX-20k
Eclipse - 20k
tC - 16k

see a connection?
you get what you pay for...

(does not mean tC is crap...it isn't!)
Old Jan 13, 2005 | 03:14 AM
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tC > base rsx > any newer eclipse
Old Jan 13, 2005 | 03:19 AM
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And I think BMW and Mercedes both have 6 speed automatics developed. Again price correlation =P! What do you need 5 speed auto anyhow? It already rides at relatively low RPMS in the auto! Its the manual that needs another gear.
Old Jan 13, 2005 | 03:23 AM
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Mercedes's SL500 roadster has a 7 speed automatic =P
Old Jan 13, 2005 | 03:32 AM
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its because toyota hasnt designed a 5 spd auto for such a small car yet.
Old Jan 13, 2005 | 04:35 AM
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Originally Posted by PunkInDrublic
Mercedes's SL500 roadster has a 7 speed automatic =P
not to mention the new 05' M5s
drool....
Old Jan 13, 2005 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by franktherank
Originally Posted by PunkInDrublic
Mercedes's SL500 roadster has a 7 speed automatic =P
not to mention the new 05' M5s
drool....
i you buy an M5 w/ an automatic trans. you should have your head examined.
Old Jan 13, 2005 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by lebshiff21
Originally Posted by franktherank
Originally Posted by PunkInDrublic
Mercedes's SL500 roadster has a 7 speed automatic =P
not to mention the new 05' M5s
drool....
i you buy an M5 w/ an automatic trans. you should have your head removed.
fixed it for ya. :twisted:
Old Jan 13, 2005 | 01:33 PM
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Default Re: tC05 vs. rsx05 vs. eclipse 06

Originally Posted by smurf3642
Originally Posted by dante
RSX-20k
Eclipse - 20k
tC - 16k

see a connection?
you get what you pay for...

(does not mean tC is crap...it isn't!)
Agreed
Old Jan 14, 2005 | 05:12 AM
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Originally Posted by fac3
tC > base rsx > any newer eclipse
concur.
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