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Old Oct 24, 2005 | 10:19 PM
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i have read a few threads, and let me say, u guys make me laugh. a lot of the members here are talking about how they love performance cars and stuff like that.

For tC's, manual is the only way to go. Why? Well, the gear ratios are way TOO high in an automatic for aggressive driving, on top of the fact it uses a power-robbing torque converter.
aggressive driving? your car makes less than 100 hp at the wheels!

i know i drive an xB but i've only owned manuals except for the occasional winter beater in auto. i prefer manuals much more fun and sporty hands down!
dude. the xb is the farthest possible thing from sporty. seriously.

someone please explain the logic behind buying a scion for performance. flame me all u want i dont care im not comming back.
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 10:21 PM
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another jealous pinto owner.
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 10:21 PM
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I think you are just instigating, and won't even take part in this debate. You are obviously set in your ways.
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 10:22 PM
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Whats wrong with a pinto j/k
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 10:27 PM
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Haha. he things a tc makes less than 100hp to the wheels *LOL*! 145hp of fury baby! hahaha
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 10:28 PM
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im sure lots of ppl want to flame you, this is obviously a pointless thread
can we just lock it before its out of control
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeC
I think you are just instigating, and won't even take part in this debate. You are obviously set in your ways.
give me some good facts if u want a debate.

basically, scions are useless unless u go FI and use very high amounts of boost. even then, the car will be equivelent to other stock cars, and the cost of the mods would exceed the cost of an equally fast unmodded car. so buying a scion is pointless if u want performance
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by scion is teh slowness
your car makes less than 100 hp at the wheels!
You really pulled that # out of your a$$ and couldn't be more wrong.

Just another Hon-duh owner who wished they bought a tC.
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by desertheat
Haha. he things a tc makes less than 100hp to the wheels *LOL*! 145hp of fury baby! hahaha
huh? well i know that the xb makes about 80 to the wheels.
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 10:34 PM
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ok, and then?
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Your comparing a 1.5L engine to a 2.4L engine. Also here is a fun fact for you. For the total out the door price of 19700 what other new car at that price can give you the performance of the trd sc scion tc..? The civic si puts out close to 200hp crank but torque is only 139lbs at the crank and comes in at mucho more $$$... Any info you have old wise crap talker would be appriciated!
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 10:34 PM
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Don't you just love when people start pointless threads.

Lock the thread, ban the user.
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 10:37 PM
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Naw, why ban a poor missinformed soul that knows nothing of what he is talking about..? Go forth and school him and he will probably buy a tc haha. Also for less than the si you can get full tein coil overs and the tc supercharger, then your really kicking @ss and taking names all in a sexy, smooth little coupe.
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first of all no need to ban me i have no desire to be on this forum after this thread.

also, whoever stated 145whp, are u telling me that the car only loses 15hp from the crank to the wheels? sure.....
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 10:38 PM
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LMAO!! wow!! this kid needs a life!!! hee soo bored he posted the same thing 3 times
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 10:38 PM
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Yep, a kid with very little knowledge of even the fact he is trying to argue. No, it isnt a sports car but bang for the buck is very tough to beat... and you missed the WHP by about 50 there buddy.

Again though, this kid is just tryin to start **** and has nothing to add to even back it. Ban the waste of air and time please.

Originally Posted by scion is teh slowness
first of all no need to ban me i have no desire to be on this forum after this thread.

also, whoever stated 145whp, are u telling me that the car only loses 15hp from the crank to the wheels? sure.....
145 from about a 100 dynos posted everywhere. I would guess the BHP is a little under-rated, 10-15% loss is more like it normally. But, then again, I seriously doubt your knowledge in any of this, and you act like a dorky 16 year old with no life (especially the "teh" thing... give me a break kiddy). Shew fly
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 10:40 PM
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ur finger a lil trigger happy there??
i think hes just trying to rack up his posts

at least his comments are keepin me entertained at work
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 10:40 PM
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^^^^^Very well said^^^^^^^^^^engifineer
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 10:42 PM
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Well if it loses 20hp then thats about 12.5%. Pretty reasonable numbers there. Have fun with your overpriced Honda.
Old Oct 24, 2005 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by scion is teh slowness
first of all no need to ban me i have no desire to be on this forum after this thread.

also, whoever stated 145whp, are u telling me that the car only loses 15hp from the crank to the wheels? sure.....
Why don't you read before posting, instead of coming to the forum just typing random crap. If you did you would know and see what the car makes to the wheels stock and with various performance addons.

The fact that you don't want to be on this forum after this thread is reason enough to get baned and locked. The comment just proves you had no other intention but to start $hit instead of what this forum is for, helping the community.



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