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2nd-gen pre-facelift Camry coupes are getting CHEAP!
https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/6200959762.html
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/6200073977.html
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I honestly really dig the way these look. They make sense. It’s a Camry with less dull styling. What more could you want?
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I really love that hatch.
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That’s the first time I’ve ever seen paper towels used to hide a license plate.
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Can you do a V6 swap from a Camry SE?
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Still ugly though :P
(Obviously people disagree with me, but I’m fine with them being wrong)
The first-gen was a much prettier car.
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The first gen almost had 90s car simplicity about it and to me that’s a good thing.
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And a liftback!
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I rather liked this design when it came out. And that bulletproof Toyota build quality ... why not?
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I lie that grey on the first one and those wheels are nice.
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I think there’s a TRD supercharger kit.
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The first gen is a proper-looking liftback, but finding one with low miles and a 5-speed isn’t easy, some have oil-consumption issues (usually related to first owners going way too long between oil changes), and the plastic body piece on the rear hatch will break off no less than seven times.
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Integra or RSX > Tc
REMEMBER BRAND LOYALISTS ARE THE WORST!!!
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My neighbor has a first-gen 5-door Integra RS. It is very appealing to me.
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True story: My friend almost under steered one of these into a house with me in the passenger seat, while demonstrating what happened the last time he almost under steered into a house.
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Well I’m glad you survived, sir.
How was the room inside?
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Actually really spacious inside.
They fit four 5'8-6 foot adults pretty comfortably. The liftback space is also nice.
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I also love pre-face lift tC’s. I almost bought a 2011.
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INNOVATION
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I don’t know what it is with Scion TC’s, but most that I’ve seen for sale have been in some severe accidents. It’s almost like their drivers just suck.
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Steal it! We’ll trade wheels and he’ll never know it!
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Then I’d fit right in!
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Then I’d fit right in!
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My 6'3" self hits the ceiling :(
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Like the back window?
I’ve only had that problem in the current gen Mustang. Solution is to remove your neck with a hacksaw and place your head directly onto your shoulders.
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Inside the house? He said they ALMOST hit the house.
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2nd gen Beak Euro Accords are also getting cheap. If this one is still there Thursday I may take a look at it.
https://www.carmax.com/car/14755068
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Yeah, but it’ll be another 10-15 years until they are 3K, and by then your 2018 kitchen renovation will need a freshening.
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I thought the yellow one was neato. I’d buy one of these even if it burned oil or whatever generation basically turns into a big oil pump. I’d just rebuild it.
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Would you call this a life hack?
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Oh, but it’s not a Camry.
It’s an Avensis. (Which we didn’t get, but the Lexus HS 250h was close to one. The next closest relative would be the Gen 3 Prius, but it didn’t have the independent rear suspension, or the Toyota Auris (also known as Scion iM/Corolla iM) and Lexus CT 200h, which are smaller, but share the platform and suspension.)
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I THINK YOU’RE MAKING SOME KIND OF POINT
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The Scion TC is actually built on the avenis chassis iirc.
They aren’t terrible though. 6 speed manual and 180hp isn’t awful. The 2ar is pretty stout as well. Decent chassis with double wishbone in the rear.
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Not for the second gen, but the 2ar takes decently to boost.
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Maybe? But cheaper to boost the 2ar.
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AND MAYBE SOME SNARK :)