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"BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind" (briangriffinsprius) 09/06/2016 at 06:56 • Filed to: None

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...a Facebook acquaintance buys a new 4 cylinder Camry as a “sporty” car. It’s gotta be because the Camry is so grounded to the ground.

S65 > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind 09/06/2016 at 07:11

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You could’ve suggested something actually “sporty” at least the V6 Camry is “sporty"

Wheelerguy > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind 09/06/2016 at 07:11

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I shall activate the Top Gear laugh for, um, as long as these.

There. Now I’m weeping for him. He knows nothing. And it’s saddening.

kanadanmajava1 > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind 09/06/2016 at 07:29

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A new Camry will be pretty boring regardless of the cylinder amount.

But here’s a sporty Camry with a four cylinder engine. It competed in certain super touring races in ~1998.

bhtooefr > S65 09/06/2016 at 07:57

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Jack Baruth actually really liked running a 4-cylinder SE on the track: http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2013/05/review…

And based on a review of a V6 SE that he referenced, the 4-cylinder may actually have far better handling...

LongbowMkII > kanadanmajava1 09/06/2016 at 08:00

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Needs more coupe.

Or wagon.

Dream Camry: 3s-GTE and AWD from the All-Trac.

Nauraushaun > bhtooefr 09/06/2016 at 08:01

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Of course better handling. But a 4 cylinder pulling a big sedan by the front wheels...that’s the problem

bhtooefr > Nauraushaun 09/06/2016 at 08:16

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Yeah, 178 HP pulling 3300+ lbs through a slushbox isn’t exactly sporty for someone who cares about straight line performance. (Dang, the Camry could use a new platform to reduce weight.) Looks like the V6 adds about 130 lbs to the nose, which could explain a lot about handling impact (including steering feel differences), though.

and 100 more > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind 09/06/2016 at 09:30

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To be fair, “sporty” is a kinda bullshit term anyway.

Sounds like your friend lives in econobox hell. This probably is about as “sporty” as he/she knows.

Nauraushaun > bhtooefr 09/06/2016 at 18:46

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My ex girlfriend’s Lancer is in a similar boat. Handles well because it’s so light, but the lack of power kills any sporting pretensions. It can’t pull itself out of a corner :(