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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by TCpete
atleast ppl can comfortably have sex in the back seat now
You should see how much room my wagon has in the back .

Alan, just buy the Volvo.
Old Mar 31, 2010 | 06:32 PM
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 06:33 PM
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Do we know if it's still based on the Avensis chassis?
Old Mar 31, 2010 | 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by CarbonXe
You should see how much room my wagon has in the back .

Alan, just buy the Volvo.
Haha... it's still technically on the list - and I should get to see that in person Saturday too. I would assume the 2011 will be there. I've seen one or two on the roads but haven't been in one.
Old Mar 31, 2010 | 06:33 PM
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so is anyone excited?
Old Mar 31, 2010 | 06:34 PM
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Nissan Juke looks like Porsche Cayenne on crack. Tail lights are so awesome... just quirky enough to do it for me!
Old Mar 31, 2010 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by H2k
Do we know if it's still based on the Avensis chassis?
No clue. An AutoWeek story said the suspension was retuned, but seems to be the same setup. I still want to know two things... lbs and $$.
Old Mar 31, 2010 | 06:34 PM
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Pros are: Bigger engine, 6-speed tranny, better mileage, 18" wheels, traction control, and usb aux.

That's about it. The interior is really nasty. It looks like they are going back in time. It suppose to look futuristic. Now it looks very cheap interior (some old american cars). They ruined it.
Old Mar 31, 2010 | 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Sciond
so is anyone excited?
I would say confused more than excited. But I think Jack Hollis is super excited.
Old Mar 31, 2010 | 06:35 PM
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kid:hey look mom... its a 2011 tc...

mom: looks like a really long xD junior

kid: cries in sadness
Old Mar 31, 2010 | 06:35 PM
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u guys are saying ur gonna blow this out of the water with ur turbos, but yet just like any other person, they are gonna throw a turbo kit on this 2nd gen are u guys are gonna be stuck looking at the back end you all hate. yeah it doesnt look all that great but everyone always changes there car anyway, body kits, turbos, hopefully not a s/c from trd but there will be aftermarket parts jsut like for every other car out there. all i can say is do a little fiberglass work and you can have a very nice/unigue looking car.
Old Mar 31, 2010 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Sciond
so is anyone excited?
I was until I saw it... Even the corny video yesterday had me hyped up.

Not anymore.

Sad.

-THE DON
Old Mar 31, 2010 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by ack154
I would say confused more than excited. But I think Jack Hollis is super excited.
of course hes excited... "he's rich beyoooosh" lol...


honestly if ever met him i'd ask him which crack pipe he smoked when they approved that design. then i'd hang him and who ever designed the car by the *****...

im selling my scion stocks right now as we speak!
Old Mar 31, 2010 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ack154
Haha... it's still technically on the list - and I should get to see that in person Saturday too. I would assume the 2011 will be there. I've seen one or two on the roads but haven't been in one.
I saw it last year, it's pretty nice. Very funky looking in person, it's like they took the XC90 and cutout the entire middle of the car lol. I considered it too, but the cost/lack of AWD made me say no ty.
Old Mar 31, 2010 | 06:42 PM
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This looks Fuse-ish, but they should have went all the way with it. Even if it had to be called a tD or something, the Fuse is a way bolder design than this. Took away all the smoothness and basic beauty of the first gen....
Old Mar 31, 2010 | 06:43 PM
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I feel bad, Scion is going to the dumps! Although the new iQ is definitely a step in the right direction in my opinion.
Old Mar 31, 2010 | 06:43 PM
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I'm still not convinced that the 6-speed will be a plus. I hated the tC 5-speed, but I love my WRX 5-speed. Hitting 65 in 2nd and cruising at 80mph at 3200 RPM is awesome.
Old Mar 31, 2010 | 06:45 PM
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I see they kept the antenna as well
Old Mar 31, 2010 | 06:47 PM
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i like it but im still gonna get a lexus IS for my next car.
Old Mar 31, 2010 | 06:50 PM
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This new TC looked deformed. I like our 1st Gen TC's better overall on what I have seen so far.



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