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Old Mar 17, 2017 | 07:39 PM
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I don't much like the view out of the Mustang, either.
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Old Mar 17, 2017 | 09:32 PM
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The view of of exotics can't be so good either. Of course, the Camaro is supposed to be an everyday car. It's not like I'm wearing a full face helmet.
i am not sure, what exotics you talking about, Eu exotics has good visibility . The USA sport cars are far behind. Now I have never driven an USA exotics like Ford GT etc. so I do not know how is the visibility. But Ferrari, Porsche, McLaren etc has great visibility compere to Camaro or Mustang etc.
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Old Mar 18, 2017 | 07:23 AM
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i am not sure, what exotics you talking about, Eu exotics has good visibility . The USA sport cars are far behind. Now I have never driven an USA exotics like Ford GT etc. so I do not know how is the visibility. But Ferrari, Porsche, McLaren etc has great visibility compere to Camaro or Mustang etc.
I was just pulling that out of my *** on the exotics. Your experience here obviously takes precedence here. So the question to me would be what car has similar visibility to the Camaro? Yeah, it's not good but I almost feel it's become a meme.
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Old Mar 21, 2017 | 02:31 PM
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actually I do love the Porsche most overall , but a same time I don't really think they are that exotic. lol

Porsche makes most sense, compere to the Ferrari , lambo or McLaren.
If you are not a multi millionaire.
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Old Mar 23, 2017 | 01:31 PM
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Old Mar 23, 2017 | 02:24 PM
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this is my problem when you get a new engine, that is updated or will be a same story as the EJ 25?
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Old Mar 23, 2017 | 06:42 PM
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looking on the bright side of things, at least he didn't void his warranty beforehand.
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Old Mar 23, 2017 | 08:46 PM
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Yea, at least Ford is replacing the engine for him. Wonder if folks in the US have had one go and if they also were able to get a replacement under warranty?
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Old Mar 25, 2017 | 12:52 PM
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I find it interesting, a head bolt splits the block and the engine starts burning coolant. Like a Subaru, the cylinders stand by themselves with water jacket all around. In a case like this it seems to me a coolant leak would appear on the outside of the engine or in the crankcase oil. But, no, it goes into the cylinder. When the block splits it must relieve tension on the head gasket.
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Old Apr 2, 2017 | 08:09 PM
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2017 Ford Focus RS: Our View
The hatchback’s masterful raw performance comes with rough edges for daily driving.

Read more at https://www.cars.com/reviews/2017-fo...Uf5MM6ZMLte.99

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Old Apr 6, 2017 | 01:00 AM
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http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/comparison/2017/icon-buyer-new-ford-focus-rs-vs-used-mitsubishi-evo-vi/
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Old Apr 6, 2017 | 04:27 AM
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i like all evos, and i dont think the TME is the best evo. i do think they are way over rated. There are plenty edition of Evos are faster.

Anyhow its good to see the 16 years older evo used here as a bench mark.... lol
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Old Apr 6, 2017 | 05:55 AM
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TME best stock Evo that I've driven by a mile.
Come on, 2026! I needs one in my garage.
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Old Apr 6, 2017 | 06:05 AM
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TME best stock Evo that I've driven by a mile.
Come on, 2026! I needs one in my garage.
Wonder how much one will cost in 2026. Time to start saving!
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Old Apr 6, 2017 | 07:05 AM
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We just had a TME sell here, I think it was like 99% stock with low kilometers for around 45k if I'm not mistaken.
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