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Originally Posted by Burrcold
The exhaust tips were not brought to NA because of safety (burn) concerns, not emissions testing.
And you're crazy if you would be willing to pay $40k for this car. I bought the same '03 TRD GT-S as you back in 2003, and it was overpriced (then and looking back).
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Burn concerns? First I've heard that but it makes sense in a horrible, nanny state, kind of way. Seriously, I've seen more "burn hazzard" worthy exhausts than what those tips can cause. Still sad.
I wouldn't pay $40k for the Scion, heck I haven't even paid the price they're currently asking and I won't. Had it been a Toyota 86 GT Limited with all the options, I would have been all over that.
Looking back, the fact that I still have the Celica and it's in amazing condition and hasn't given me any major troubles, it was money well spent. If you break it down (it's been long paid for) but over 11 years of having it that works out to about 3636.36 a year at the $40k price (think mine was actually $38k). Yeah, I could have bought a beater and tossed it every year or I had a good car that I enjoy driving for 11 years. Maybe more. Depends on how long you keep the car around.