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Old 05-09-2012, 03:52 PM   #1
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The low centre of gravity means that the car's suspension does not need to work as hard to keep it stable. Therefore, it doesn't need to be tuned as stiffly for better ride comfort and stability. That's the equivalent of Gwyneth Paltrow being available and attracted to you at the same time.
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Oh if only miss Paltrow were... who didn't drool a little after seeing her walk away in The Avengers?

Back on topic, another positive review! Some of the facts were a little off, but hey, that's the internetz for you.
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Back on topic, another positive review! Some of the facts were a little off, but hey, that's the internetz for you.
He must've eaten too much of that Canadian Bacon, eh?
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Oh if only miss Paltrow were... who didn't drool a little after seeing her walk away in The Avengers?
I didn't drool over her as much as Scarlet Johannson pretty much every second she was on screen...back to cars...nevermind.
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I didn't drool over her as much as Scarlet Johannson pretty much every second she was on screen...back to cars...nevermind.
I'll allow it! (We can go OT now)
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I didn't drool over her as much as Scarlet Johannson pretty much every second she was on screen...back to cars...nevermind.
The first scene with the chair...ta tas!!!
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I didn't drool over her as much as Scarlet Johannson pretty much every second she was on screen...back to cars...nevermind.
I CONCUR WITH THIS STATEMENT 1000%
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Oh if only miss Paltrow were... who didn't drool a little after seeing her walk away in The Avengers?

Back on topic, another positive review! Some of the facts were a little off, but hey, that's the internetz for you.
ugh i wouldnt drool over that old lady
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The 2.0L (based on the FB20 from the Impreza) generates 200 hp at 7,000 rpm and 151 lb-ft of torque between 6,400 and 6,600 rpm. To get the most out of the mill, the revs have to climb and be kept high as good times start above 5,000 rpm. The 7,450-rpm redline comes in quick after peak hp but the BRZ has a programmable shift light to keep you on your toes. Here, I no longer wanted nor needed more power.
This goes against all power vs torque charts posted in this forum...
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SCARLET I WOULD SELL MY SOUL FOR A PIECE OF THAT ASS. Ooops sorry guys back to what was that car called again? Avengers was a great movie.
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SCARLET I WOULD SELL MY SOUL FOR A PIECE OF THAT ASS. Ooops sorry guys back to what was that car called again? Avengers was a great movie.
Dat Widow...
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It's pretty clear by now that the manual produces much more acceptable power levels and that you have to learn where to keep it in the powerband for good push.
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It comes in more than 4 colors... And the Scion is $24990, not $25990...


These reviewers really need to fact check...
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