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Traded in the scion tc for a new whip.

Old Jul 16, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by thekevin
congrats but def should have got the 3.5. The QR25DE motor is garbage.
Agree, OP I think you should have gone with the 3.5 (the gas mileage isn't that much worse than the 2.5). If you look at the history on this motor, its quite bad.
Old Jul 16, 2008 | 05:50 PM
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looks good bro. you want a good forum join nissanclub.com i was on there when i had my altima and i still float. great guys, lots of help.

have fun with her tho.
Old Jul 16, 2008 | 06:31 PM
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how much did you have to pay on top or was it a straight trade in??
Old Jul 16, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by aacordon
.....I hear ya guys about the front end, i do plan on switchin over to a stillen bumper instead once i get the car paid off by the end of the yr.........
If you are able to pay off a car in a year or less, you obviously make enough money (or have enough saved) to not really care/notice/be bothered by gas prices and should have sprung for the V6.

....or better yet, bought an Audi S4 (or similarly fun).



Honestly, what a waste.
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 02:12 AM
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Originally Posted by djspectre
Honestly, what a waste.
^guess its a good thing you didn't buy it then right? If you don't like then keep it to yourself! Be happy for the guy he got a new car! JEEZ!

Congratulations!
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 02:17 AM
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that grill made the car look totally different holy crap
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 02:29 AM
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i didnt know they started at 21k. thats a bit much and the wheels arent even alloy and it doesnt come with a moon roof standard. glad my parents went the cheaper route and bought me a tc.
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 05:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Kanchi
Originally Posted by djspectre
Honestly, what a waste.
^guess its a good thing you didn't buy it then right? If you don't like then keep it to yourself! Be happy for the guy he got a new car! JEEZ!

Congratulations!
Not bashing him for buying a new car, just finding it odd that he decided NOT to opt for the V6 when it gets the same MPG as the I-4, and is going to be able to pay this car off in 5 months.

Either that or buy a german car.
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 10:40 AM
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love those cars man, even the model you got it still a nice trade. congrats!
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 11:10 AM
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looks like u did a lateral move
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 11:52 AM
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Tranny giving out at 56k miles? I have an auto tranny and have 63k miles om my tc with no tranny problems at all. But it is a nice car....just should have gotten the V6.
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 12:26 PM
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nice car. congrats on the new purchase. I love those altimas!
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 01:01 PM
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he shouldn't have gotten a v6 he said he got it to save money on gas for his commute.
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 01:17 PM
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If he was buying a car to save gas on his commute he should have bought one of these..

Old Jul 18, 2008 | 02:35 PM
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hahahaha, i keep seeing smart cars, the us versions aren't even that good on gas, every time i see one i just think about what would happen if a soccer mom in a SUV hit one on the high way, it would be like a 18 wheeler hitting a go kart haha.
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 03:24 PM
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 04:16 PM
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true that. one accident and your a goner. lolz.
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by joeya28
hahahaha, i keep seeing smart cars, the us versions aren't even that good on gas, every time i see one i just think about what would happen if a soccer mom in a SUV hit one on the high way, it would be like a 18 wheeler hitting a go kart haha.
whats a "high way" ahha jk. well the new smart cars are actually suppose to be really safe cause they use a new thing called egg shell technology. i dont know though we will just have to see!
Old Jul 19, 2008 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by tcCAlI
Originally Posted by joeya28
hahahaha, i keep seeing smart cars, the us versions aren't even that good on gas, every time i see one i just think about what would happen if a soccer mom in a SUV hit one on the high way, it would be like a 18 wheeler hitting a go kart haha.
whats a "high way" ahha jk. well the new smart cars are actually suppose to be really safe cause they use a new thing called egg shell technology. i dont know though we will just have to see!
well egshells arent very tough!

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