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Johnny_P wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 10:28 am
MexicanYarisTK wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 10:17 am

this is why I would never buy a one new, as I am aware, hence I searched it. But funny thing is, doing a stage 1 GTI will essentially land the same result, with the exception of Wrong Wheel Drive.
I kind of want an A5. Used they're under $30k so same price as a GTI but with AWD, better transmission, better suspension, nicer interior, similar depreciation, and hopefully built to a higher standard than their VW counterparts built by drunk German high school drop outs.
Their back seats are totally useless, FYI.
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D Griff wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 11:59 am
wap wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 11:56 am

Still :gag: :doe:
It's a great car if you are totally :aintcare: about driving.
I know but I just can't doe.
I'd rather Mazda 6, Imprezza, Malipoo, even a Kia, etc. over the Shamry for appliance driving.
:wap: Where are these mangos?
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MexicanYarisTK wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 12:18 pm
D Griff wrote:
It's a great car if you are totally :aintcare: about driving.
I feel like its my car already Lmao!!


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MexicanYarisTK wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 12:18 pm
D Griff wrote:
It's a great car if you are totally :aintcare: about driving.
I feel like its my car already Lmao!!


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Davestr wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 12:20 pm
MexicanYarisTK wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 12:18 pm

I feel like its my car already Lmao!!


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wap wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 12:20 pm
D Griff wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 11:59 am

It's a great car if you are totally :aintcare: about driving.
I know but I just can't doe.
I'd rather Mazda 6, Imprezza, Malipoo, even a Kia, etc. over the Shamry for appliance driving.
Eh. I know you hate Toyota but new Camry gets a bit of love.

http://www.motortrend.com/cars/toyota/c ... interior-2

Also really the last guys to put a powerful N/A V6 option out there, 301 hp. Not a bad choice for reliability, power, and overall NFG driving.
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Johnny_P wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:21 pm Earn it and burn it, Val.
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wap wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 12:21 pm
Davestr wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 12:20 pm

RUN dont walk away from that car LOL :)
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Desertbreh wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 12:30 pm
wap wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 12:20 pm

I know but I just can't doe.
I'd rather Mazda 6, Imprezza, Malipoo, even a Kia, etc. over the Shamry for appliance driving.
Eh. I know you hate Toyota but new Camry gets a bit of love.

http://www.motortrend.com/cars/toyota/c ... interior-2

Also really the last guys to put a powerful N/A V6 option out there, 301 hp. Not a bad choice for reliability, power, and overall NFG driving.
Counselor you put an impressive argument together......the ruling will be issued at 9am tomorrow. :)
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Desertbreh wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 12:30 pm
wap wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 12:20 pm

I know but I just can't doe.
I'd rather Mazda 6, Imprezza, Malipoo, even a Kia, etc. over the Shamry for appliance driving.
Eh. I know you hate Toyota but new Camry gets a bit of love.

http://www.motortrend.com/cars/toyota/c ... interior-2

Also really the last guys to put a powerful N/A V6 option out there, 301 hp. Not a bad choice for reliability, power, and overall NFG driving.
Yea I'm aware of the improvements, which are always welcome, and I know that they're the last family sedan to offer a V6 now that the Accord does not, but I just couldn't.
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Desertbreh wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 12:30 pm
wap wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 12:20 pm

I know but I just can't doe.
I'd rather Mazda 6, Imprezza, Malipoo, even a Kia, etc. over the Shamry for appliance driving.
Eh. I know you hate Toyota but new Camry gets a bit of love.

http://www.motortrend.com/cars/toyota/c ... interior-2

Also really the last guys to put a powerful N/A V6 option out there, 301 hp. Not a bad choice for reliability, power, and overall NFG driving.
:whocares: not a raised hatchback
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Desertbreh wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 12:30 pm
wap wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 12:20 pm

I know but I just can't doe.
I'd rather Mazda 6, Imprezza, Malipoo, even a Kia, etc. over the Shamry for appliance driving.
Eh. I know you hate Toyota but new Camry gets a bit of love.

http://www.motortrend.com/cars/toyota/c ... interior-2

Also really the last guys to put a powerful N/A V6 option out there, 301 hp. Not a bad choice for reliability, power, and overall NFG driving.
that is absolutely fucking true, except that i have the poverty sped SE, Grounded to the Ground :lolol:
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max225 wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 1:35 pm
Desertbreh wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 12:30 pm

Eh. I know you hate Toyota but new Camry gets a bit of love.

http://www.motortrend.com/cars/toyota/c ... interior-2

Also really the last guys to put a powerful N/A V6 option out there, 301 hp. Not a bad choice for reliability, power, and overall NFG driving.
:whocares: not a raised hatchback
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Desertbreh wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 12:20 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 10:28 am

I kind of want an A5. Used they're under $30k so same price as a GTI but with AWD, better transmission, better suspension, nicer interior, similar depreciation, and hopefully built to a higher standard than their VW counterparts built by drunk German high school drop outs.
Their back seats are totally useless, FYI.
Would be fine for carting around the :doge: :doe:
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Johnny_P wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 3:12 pm
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Their back seats are totally useless, FYI.
Would be fine for carting around the :doge: :doe:
I guess. I get the Zillion heebiejeebies about the idea of a dog clawing through to the back seat though. :triggered: :disgust:
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wap wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 12:20 pm
D Griff wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 11:59 am

It's a great car if you are totally :aintcare: about driving.
I know but I just can't doe.
I'd rather Mazda 6, Imprezza, Malipoo, even a Kia, etc. over the Shamry for appliance driving.
same with mazda 6, my friends new impala is pretty nice too. Imprezza is not even on the same class. But the new it is an improvement over the previous as far as non-drivability, but it doesn't have a CVT, dat 8 speed.
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Desertbreh wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 12:30 pm
wap wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 12:20 pm

I know but I just can't doe.
I'd rather Mazda 6, Imprezza, Malipoo, even a Kia, etc. over the Shamry for appliance driving.
Eh. I know you hate Toyota but new Camry gets a bit of love.

http://www.motortrend.com/cars/toyota/c ... interior-2

Also really the last guys to put a powerful N/A V6 option out there, 301 hp. Not a bad choice for reliability, power, and overall NFG driving.
NA engines that are rather durable. Handling is solidly mid pack. Updated inteiror. Quiet and comfy ride. Geared automatics, no CVT slushiness. :iono: sounds pretty decent.
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Desertbreh wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 3:15 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 3:12 pm

Would be fine for carting around the :doge: :doe:
I guess. I get the Zillion heebiejeebies about the idea of a dog clawing through to the back seat though. :triggered: :disgust:
Nawwww she just barfs on it

4 door is ideal for cleaning up dog barf I think. I like 2 door cars more :doe:
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MexicanYarisTK wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 3:10 pm
Desertbreh wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 12:30 pm

Eh. I know you hate Toyota but new Camry gets a bit of love.

http://www.motortrend.com/cars/toyota/c ... interior-2

Also really the last guys to put a powerful N/A V6 option out there, 301 hp. Not a bad choice for reliability, power, and overall NFG driving.
that is absolutely fucking true, except that i have the poverty sped SE, Grounded to the Ground :lolol:
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:wap: Where are these mangos?
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Johnny_P wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 3:18 pm
Desertbreh wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 12:30 pm

Eh. I know you hate Toyota but new Camry gets a bit of love.

http://www.motortrend.com/cars/toyota/c ... interior-2

Also really the last guys to put a powerful N/A V6 option out there, 301 hp. Not a bad choice for reliability, power, and overall NFG driving.
NA engines that are rather durable. Handling is solidly mid pack. Updated inteiror. Quiet and comfy ride. Geared automatics, no CVT slushiness. :iono: sounds pretty decent.
Those cars a still pretty abysmal, you get them as punishment after giving up on life. No need for the V6, it "drinks" more gas, requires 2 extra spark plugs, is more nose heavy, torque steers, etc. FWD family sedans with 200+hp make no sense to me or the general public, which is why they are dying.
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max225 wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 4:26 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 3:18 pm

NA engines that are rather durable. Handling is solidly mid pack. Updated inteiror. Quiet and comfy ride. Geared automatics, no CVT slushiness. :iono: sounds pretty decent.
Those cars a still pretty abysmal, you get them as punishment after giving up on life. No need for the V6, it "drinks" more gas, requires 2 extra spark plugs, is more nose heavy, torque steers, etc. FWD family sedans with 200+hp make no sense to me or the general public, which is why they are dying.
The 4 cyl is probably totally adequate for derping around in. Most Camry poobers I've been in have been quiet, comfy, and rather spacious. I have no desire to own a vehicle in this segment but I can see the appeal of them to someone that just needs a large basic car.
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Johnny_P wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 4:28 pm
max225 wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 4:26 pm

Those cars a still pretty abysmal, you get them as punishment after giving up on life. No need for the V6, it "drinks" more gas, requires 2 extra spark plugs, is more nose heavy, torque steers, etc. FWD family sedans with 200+hp make no sense to me or the general public, which is why they are dying.
The 4 cyl is probably totally adequate for derping around in. Most Camry poobers I've been in have been quiet, comfy, and rather spacious. I have no desire to own a vehicle in this segment but I can see the appeal of them to someone that just needs a large basic car.
Yes, they are spacious and quiet. That and reliability are the ONLY positive attributes for that vehicle.
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max225 wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 4:32 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 4:28 pm

The 4 cyl is probably totally adequate for derping around in. Most Camry poobers I've been in have been quiet, comfy, and rather spacious. I have no desire to own a vehicle in this segment but I can see the appeal of them to someone that just needs a large basic car.
Yes, they are spacious and quiet. That and reliability are the ONLY positive attributes for that vehicle.
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