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On Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:17:19 +0000, MO full name wrote:
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> On Wed, 20 Sep 2006 23:34:00 GMT, Hachiroku <Trueno@ae86.gts> wrote:
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>>On Wed, 20 Sep 2006 19:30:29 +0000, badgolferman wrote:
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>>> Hachiroku, 9/20/2006, 10:16:25 AM, <Z2cQg.1779$F46.1246@trndny09> wrote:
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>>>> I can't seem to get comfortable in the Scion. It has the same driving
>>>> position as my van, but just is not comfortable in the car. I think
>>>> extending the seat 4-5 inches back would make a big difference.
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>>> That's too bad. If you can't get comfortable in your car imagine what
>>> it will be like on long trips. Did you notice this on your test drive
>>> or did you think you would adapt to its "short"coming?[/color]
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>>I took it around the block (about three miles) and decided I liked the car
>>so much that I wanted it.
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>>Of course, I was also 'crippled' this morning. I have a desk job, and
>>rarely have to do anything physical these days unless it's replacing a
>>computer, installing a new printer or connecting a network cable.
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>>I did the brakes on my POS van Sunday and I'm still paying for it!
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>>I think a Home Gym may be the answer better than a different car!!
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>>Unfortunately, I'm thinking maybe I should have bought one of the 'hotter'
>>Civics. They still have that 'low-slung' seating position... :([/color]
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> Really!
> Good seating posture is everything! Learned that the hard way by
> owning a top of the line domestic car - had a very hard time lasting
> 500 miles (in 24 hrs) on a trip. Did 1300+ miles (in 24 hrs) in a
> van with no problem with either my bottom, back or shoulders. Credit
> goes to the better upright straight back seating in a van seat.
> 90% of my selecting a new vehicle was based on "good seating" posture
> and adequate room. I selected the Sienna instantly when I got behind
> the wheel. I looked at all the 'rice burners'. I'm 6' even and 165
> lbs in good health so I technically should fit in anything.
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> mo[/color]


Unfortunatley, I was overwhelmed by the performance. I also have a Supra,
and the performance was as good as my Supra!

The looks played into it, but, as they said in the thread about the xB,
you don't look at it while you're driving it!