The door handles arenāt in the wrong placeā¦they are gullwingā¦now that Iāve noticed! 
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#Designed through art, engineered by technology.
The all-new 1987 Kimura Eminence. The finest sports sedan ever from Kimura Motors.
The drivetrain has an all-new front-mounted 3.8 Liter DOHC Naturally Aspirated V6, routing power to the rear wheels through either a 4-speed automatic or a 5-speed manual. A limited slip differential is standard on manual models, of which could surge from 0-62 MPH in under 7 seconds. Producing a healthy 203 HP and 215 lb-ft with a redline of 6200 RPM, the engine is tuned for city driving as well as hard-stress situations. 4-wheel independent suspension and 4-wheel disc brakes are standard on all models. ABS and Power steering are also standard equipment.
With a premium interior and tape deck, the Eminence was a true luxury cruiser. With the optional āDoveā interior package, the amount of seats was reduced to 2 in order to fit more comfortable seats and a front and rear telephone in addition to a rear refrigerator. A driver and passenger airbag is also standard.
The Etude in final sketching and rendering phases.
A light yet elegant design is featured on the Eminence. With straight, refined lines, and cohesive trim around the Kimura, the car is sure to make an impression on others. Scientifically speaking, the design is aerodynamic and sleek. One of the first Kimuraās to be designed using a computer-aided design software, the Eminence is supremely engineered to handle all types of weather conditions. It will cost under $18,000 new.
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Initial D x Knight Rider, I Approve!
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that ad is so cool. i really love it, how do people make those anyway
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GIMP it 
But basically, took a gif like this, opened it up in GIMP (which does neatly show all frames as layers) and loaded the RZ2K as another layer. Manipulated the value and color curves to the nightly light setting, drawn a glow to the rear lights, rotated it and deleted the front wheel. I then copied the layer with my edited car for each frame and put it over the AE86 by scaling it, sometimes even shuffled it around with the perspective tool and erased bits of Trueno. Was a bit complicated to me, since the RZ2K has a longer wheelbase than the Hachi Roku, and because the FOV in Automation does warp the cars quite a bit. The light streak and motion blur I have redone. Then merged all layers onto their respective frames. Finally added the TURBODRIVE being engaged here, just a few frames in between.
Iām glad you like it 
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well that is one way of doing it
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Ok, after much researching car adverts of the 80s, this took me long enough. Now I hope nobody calls me overnightā¦
p.s. the way Iām talking up this carās performance, youād be surprised how low the power actually is, lel. Itās all about how you use it.
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what is that. a text for ants? 
but lemme take a guess. 3.2L. itās 200hp or lower isnāt it?
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zoom in on the image asshole* itās totally in the style of the magazine spread ads of the day.
Also, as magical as I can be 
, Iām not sure I could get 200bhp to get from 0-100km/h in 4.3s in that bodyā¦
*like seriously, I did a fair bit of work on the graphics, at least do me a favour!
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4.3 seconds.
4.3 fucking seconds.
I built a Ferrari 348 and was chuffed on 5.2 seconds.
Well then.
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Anything coming soon in terms of judgement? Or are we going to have to Dredd the results a little while longer? 
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Whhooowww! Dat Non-F40, though 
Also, I suppose thereās much of a Sunday left where Rk38 lives. I can follow the excitement, but Iām patient 
That thing definitely looks like it belongs in contemporary driving gamesā¦ OutRun, Chase HQ and the original Test Drive come to mind.
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Judgment has been completed. Sentencing will begin shortly. Consider this the Final Countdown 
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Itās been a week since our client tasked me with finding them a new ride. Iāve had 32 entries sent in and Iāve been looking at the range of flashy brochures and high tech commercials. Before our client gets a look in we need to separate the wheat from the chaff.
I heard weāre getting the first entries in today. I checked my Casio. Yep, they should be arriving at the docks, itās still dark and the skies are grey and sodden with rain. I left the safe confines of my apartment, donned my trench coat and slipped a revolver into my waistband. A blue steel and wood S&W Model 19 .357 Magnum that ought to be enough protection for tonightā¦I hoped at least.
Then I stepped out into the rain soaked streets. Bathed in the bright glow of flickering street lights and neon signs. I hailed a cab and took it to the docks, the weather had scared people from the road. In these quiet hours, the city took on an eerie almost sinister feeling. The driver didnāt speak.
As we pulled up at the docks the water flickered and gleamed with the lights from the nearby ships. Almost hidden behind a thin layer of mist. After I paid the driver he sped away leaving me alone to the darkness. I took a moment get my sense then rushed over to the nearest building. This was the place. The dim lights and big warehouse looked none too safe.
But as I approached this looked like the place. It was a run down old warehouse but inside laid the containers of all the sleek new rides. It was fairly clean. But still scattered with old newspapers, broken pallets and large crates. As I tried to dry myself up I pulled out a cigarette and lit it. Took and dragā¦Now where to begin.
@Conan - Tishillyman Sagata 3.8 Turbo
The first one to arrive was sitting foreboding in the corner. I cracked it open and as the shipping manifest said it was the Tishillyman Sagata 3.8 Turbo. I remember their brochureā¦it was pretty high tech but what do you expect from the Germans. That explains the bizarre unpronounceable name Iāll just call it the Sagata Turbo.
Hmmmā¦let get a look at this thing. As I got it out of the container it was unmistakably a german saloon, some Scandinavian influence too. The whole result was very clean and efficient but also kind of boring. I suppose I ought to give it a test drive. Stepping inside itās a similar story fairly plain. But smart choices, room for probably around five people. Starting it up itās turbocharged and inline 6 all seems very german. Flip on the headlights, find the exit, shift it into first and slowly slip out into the rain and empty dockyard.
This thing is so well built you canāt even hear the engine but itās buttery smooth. Perhaps someone thought we wanted a luxury car but forgot to fit the inside correctly. Oh well, letās check the accelerationā¦whoa! Damn this thing is a total rocket ship! 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds, thatās nearly as fast as a Ferrari F-40, but still, seats 5! What a Q-Ship.That all-wheel-drive system keeps slip to a minimum and lets you boost along even on these wet roads. This is an interesting ride. Itās plenty safe and pretty practical and reliable but Iām not sure if looks the part for our hero.
@Dorifto_Dorito - OAM Phoenix GTi Overdrive
Next up was the OAM Phoenix GTi Overdrive, now thatās a name you set your watch too! Iāve heard of OAM these guys have a racing cred. They were Group B rally legends who then took on Dakar and Pikes Peak! This should be good then, I remember the commercial they sent us it was extremely advanced stuff.
The container revealed the Phoenix rising from shadows as I rolled it out. The front doesnāt look quite the same I donāt see the two-tone red on the lower grill but rest looks the part. A sleek black coupe with red stripes along the side flared arches and Turbo badging. The 2.8L Turbocharged V6 sat under the hood. Inside it was futuristic upmarket stuff. Leather seats, digital display, ABS, power steering and airbags. Although I noticed there wasnāt a stick shift but instead a 4-speed slushbox.
Well letās get it out onto the docks. The V6 lacks the silky smoothness of the Sagata Turbo or its rocket ship acceleration. But itās still faster than M3, the auto makes it a breeze to drive helps limit slip in these conditions. Although itās down on power to the Sagata itās just as good. If not slightly better in the corners and extended testing showed no issues with the brakes at all.
Itās a shame the engine is so muted by the exhausts. But I think we might be keeping this for our client to test. Although it doesnāt quite live up to the sporty pretensions this is still a great car.
@abg7 - NMI Arrowhead 5.7
Now our first real entry with pop up headlights! The NMI Arrowhead 5.7 is also the first V8 and naturally aspirated engine here. The design is very modern and sleek even more that the Phoenix. Out back a clean all in one tail lights and huge quad exhausts hopefully weāll be able to hear that engine roar this time. Like the Phoenix, the interior is a feast of modern technology. Although a bit more basic with orange tinted analogue gauges and thankfully a 5-speed box.
I jump in and flick on the lights and enjoy satisfying flip as the light rise from under the bonnet. Illuminating the barren warehouse. Turning the key finally a rumbling V8 comes to life. Alright, letās see what youāve got I slam it into first and light up the tyres. The Arrowhead slides out of the warehouse and onto the wet dock roads.
Oh, nice this thing handles well. The tyres manage to give it excellent grip even better than the AWD Sagata or Phoenix. This is a proper sports car! Around a track, I bet this could take on both of them and win but nothingās beating that Sagata off the line.
Still this has to be right up there near a 911 Turbo or Quattro Sport and it stops on a dime too. Keeping with a natural aspiration has given this OHV V8 a much more immediate response. but it pays for it with far high fuel economy. The choice of so much exhaust muffling was odd but it still gave a fair nice rumble. While the interior is fairly simple.
Itās very well built and itās simple design and NMIās reputation mean this should be pretty reliable. I think our client would like to test this out.
@nialloftara - Centauri Panther 5700Zi
Next up was the Centauri Panther 5700Zi. This was quite a looker, very flowing line what a babe! Although Iām not quite sure why it need so many indicatorsā¦at least youāll be safe turning a corner. Nonetheless the overall itās totally awesome. Looks fast just sitting here.
Itās design begs you to take it for a spin. Inside itās familiar to the Arrowhead but with a much nicer sound system. Looking closer the similarities donāt end there as they both have OHV V8s. Starting it up it has nice V8 rumble. Lighting it up around the docks it seems very closely matched with the Arrowhead.
The only area it sneaks ahead is fuel economy but not by much. Still, itās a great looking car and performance is right up there so weāll keep it for our client to test.
@DeusExMackia - Erin Scarlet X 3.8
Now I was looking forward to this one. I knew from the tags this oneās an Erin that plucky British brand known for its sporty car and racing history. Iād seen their flashy adverts their designs were cutting edge. As the container opened it was the Scarlet model or X 3.8 trim. Well like the Arrowhead itās another very sleek design. But this one has a decidedly British flavour. Which gives it an air of European sophistication.
Stepping inside you can see this car is a step above the rest so far. It is all sports car, race seats, high-quality sound system all setup in a very driver-focused way. Oddly enough the folks at Erin had included a mixtape. Not wanting to disappoint I thought Iād take a final drive in darkness.
I fired the engine into life and flicked the switch bringing those headlights up and on. Immediately the engine stood out from the other V8s Iād driven so far. It was a futuristic DOHC all alloy setup and boy what a gem! Super responsive and sounded great too. The mixtape made me resist the urge to power slide out of the warehouse.
Instead I took things slow sliding seductively to the tune of the pacific state. The music guided me out of the dock and onto the interstate. Before I knew it I was approaching its top speed of 263 km/h which left the rest of the entries so far in the dust. But speed isnāt everything.
So I took the nearest exit and headed back to the docks. I switched off the premium sound system. Letās hear the car speak for itself. Performance wise. Drifting around the port I felt this was very matched to the Panther and Arrowhead. 0-100 km/h was point for point with the Arrowhead.
The Scarletās downside is its expense and poor fuel economy. Yet I preferred the more advanced and responsive engine of the Scarlet. Itās certainly the best engine Iāve tested out of the bunch. Plus its cockpit was a fair bit nicer place to be so I think we need to keep this around for our client to test out.
@doncornaldie - 226L
I was a bit confused when I came across my next entry it was the 226L. They were a very modest company as they refused to label their company besides the 226L badging. Still, it was fairly clear it was a German brand. As they love their jumble of numbers and letters and actually think this looks like some of the DTM racers.
The exterior is typical German sports saloon. Subtle, understated with nothing to hint at performance. Besides the massive wheels and the huge spoiler. Now stepping inside was a surprise as it was full of luxury, leather seats, all the latest tech even ABS. Looking closer I realise it those germans were short changing me again. The sounds system was fairly standard and so was the safety package. If you wanted the full luxury suite youād have to pay extra for all the options.
On top of that, I think Iāve heard the 226L wasnāt the most reliable thing around and fuel economy was the worst yet. But perhaps itāll make it up with performance like the Sagata. As I head out the to the docks the morning breaks but the clouds persist. Its exhaust is louder than expected allowing me to hear this turbocharged inline six. It wasnāt too bad but it has a very short red line. It returned a 0-100 in 7.1 seconds making it the slowest tested yet.
Still faster than a Supra Turbo. Driving back to the warehouse I was a bit disappointed. The 226L is a vehicle with a lot of odd design choices. Itās too slow and heavy to be a proper sports sedan. Yet itās also too unrefined and yet also not well equipped enough to be a true luxury sedan. Sadly that is where we leave the 226L. For return to Germany.
@HighOctaneLove - Bogliq Slyde Turbo
Next up is a nice sleek white coupeā¦wait this must be a mistake on the manifest it says Bogliq but this car is white? I didnāt even know they made cars in other colours! Itās the Slyde Turbo Iāve seen these around and always wanted to check one out. The design is totally bodacious as they say. The back is angry and aggressive the only strange thing is the rather long door handles. But I guess Slyde drivers have big hands?
Stepping inside its low sports car entry. Yet oddly the wheel and gear stick are wood trimmed. Interesting choice. The leather seats are nice and the CZ-Audio tape sound system is excellent. This is the first Inline 4 of the day. Itās turbocharged. Letās see if it can cut it with the big boys. The rears light up easy as I boost out onto the dockyard. Itās not quite as grippy as most of the rest but still better than the Phoenix in the corners and off the line, itās faster too.
Yet it does have some very strange choices like the magnesium rims that donāt add much over standard alloy rims. But Itās pretty good overall. Yet thatās not enough for it to make it into the big league with the others. Back into the container, it goes.
@Mythrin - Versal Etesia GTS
The next vehicle I tested was was the Versal Etesia GTS. Now I thought those german sedans were understated. this Etesia GTS is a very clean design and gives no hint of sporting potential beyond the smart 15ā alloy wheels. Donāt get me wrong it looks good, modern but well Iām not quite sure this is what our client is looking for looks wise.
Now inside itās a proper premium cruiser with all the modern touches and gauges and square as itās fenders. So futuristic! Doesnāt look like the sound system is as advanced. But still a nice place to be these leather seats are good and the power windows and sunroof! Starting up the engines I donāt see a boost gauge so it must be another naturally aspirated engine.
Itās a big cast SOHC V6 so it should give some kick. It goes well but they have limited power right as the engine hits its peak. Iām not sure why itās they limited it like this must be something to do with all the economy features. I think the manual said something about special low emission pistons.
Still I doubt the reliability would have taken much of a hit with more the redline extended a bit more. Anyway, it was still quicker than an RX7 off the line just shy of the Phoenix. But unfortunately the strange choices on the engine and relatively tame exterior. Donāt make this a right fit for our buyer.
@Fayeding_Spray - Antonidas Scorcher
So my next crate listed Antonidas Scorcher on the list. Now Iāve never heard of this brand before but this looks like a usual muscle car. Very mean looking with a really short hatch like fastback design. As expected it has a naturally aspirated OHV V8 under the hood.
Yet I noticed it actually have a fully independent suspension. So perhaps itās not your average muscle car. Insides itās fairly standard stuff in classic muscle look. Round gauges and four racy looking standard seats. Starting it up itās a nice rumble, off the line this thing really pulls. Itās 0-100 in 5.6 seconds very quick and right up near the Scarlet and Arrowhead.
Thanks to that suspension double wishbone all around like every car tested so far. Itās great around the bends, especially for a muscle car. Itās pretty good value but while itās not the best on fuel although not the worse that honour belongs to the 226L. I think itās style and performance earn it a place for review by our client.
@DoctorNarfy - Shromet Interval 340GT
The next on the list was the Shromet Interval 340GT. Now this car is a looks very modern with the single light bar look up front. The brochure says itās a luxury coupe with a rear mounted with an inline six. I can why they would call it a luxury couple besides the interior is very luxurious. But the exterior looks a bit more like a sports car with the big wing.
Stepping insides this is an extremely comfortable place. Only two seats with full electrics and leather along with a fully digital dash. The tape deck is pretty premium not quite as good as I expected but very nice. The other interesting things about this car is the body isnāt steel or doesnāt even use aluminium panels.
Instead, uses the Shromet āadvanced Thermoset Polymer constructionā. Which is what makes this the lightest vehicle tested so far. So this should make it fairly quick off the line. Itās about as quick off the line as the Phoenix GTi but thanks to itās lighter weight itās slightly better in the corners. Oddly enough itās only got a four-speed manual box the first of any vehicles tested here. Overall itās not the right fit for our client so itās got to go.
@Madrias - Sinistra Warrior SE-4
Now we have a real wildcard here. The Sinistra Warrior SE-4 is a surprisingly sleek compact four-wheeler. Kind of like a some of the other. So-called āsports utility vehiclesā that have been starting to become quite popular. But I doubt theyāll catch on. Iām sure the days of manual sports cars will never die.
This mini SUV only has a basic SOHC naturally aspirated Inline four. But inside it has a nice premium look and feel. Itās nothing like the 4x4 Iām used to looking at itās more like an entry level luxury executive sedan. Leather seats, woodgrain trims and nice premium sound system.
Starting it up and driving out to the docks itās extremely easy to drive. Plus for an SUV itās actually pretty nippy and thanks to the all-around double wishbones. Iād say itās probably even better than Phoenix GTi. Because of stiffer suspension and better tyres. But it is the slower off the line vehicle here but actually faster than the Toyota Celica Turbo 4WD. Itās one of the cheapest vehicles to run.
While I appreciate the strong design choices and out of the box thinking of this vehicle. I really donāt think itās right choice for our client.
@NormanVauxhall - BMMA Salmon GT-Sprint
Now, this is an entry Iāve been looking forward too since I noticed the brochure. This entry shows what happens when a company they set their mind to something. Outside gone is the usual styling and instead, itās like a fully blown Group B homogenisation. Itās not a sleek smooth sports car shape weāre seeing a lot now. Instead itās a mean angry sharp and sexy sports car. Huge wings, vents and huge fog lamps.
Itās called the BMMA Salmon GT-Sprint. Iāve heard of BMMA and they are pretty well acclaimed and have some great racing pedigree. Inside its fairly standard affair. Not quite as luxury as the other cars weāve seen but still itās crispy well set out gauges as youād expect from BMMA. Safety is top notch with ABS too. I noticed itās also a turbocharged and all wheel drive. Alright, enough talk I need to test this out.
I don my wayfarers and crank it. All four wheel spinning it pulls me right out of the warehouse and onto the dockyard. The AWD helps the traction and gives it as a sense of security. I think besides maybe the Arrowhead this is one of the best handling cars here.
Off the line, itās no slouch either itās nearly as fast the Scarlet and Arrowhead equaling the Scorchers time. The great thing about the Salmon is how easy it is to drive. Yet it still packs a punch while itās down on power to itās large NA V8 rivals. The six is also super smooth and all wheel drive system give you a very handy package. Itās also not too bad on fuel and when you factor in running costs along with buying it.
Well itās quite the deal. Iāll be keeping this around for when our client comes to test drive it. Iāll just leave this mixtape of John Carpenterās Greatest Hits in the tape deck.
@lordvader1 - LVC ARCA ARCHA
The next up was an entry from LVC, called the Arca Archa. Revealing itself from the confines of the shipping container. Itās a fully blown supercar! This thing looks incredible itās a rich deep black. Itās got pop-up headlights, subtle but nice front end. Then all these awesome vents down the side and even sunroof up top.
Oh boy, I canāt wait to see this one top the charts with its performance. Inside itās straight to business only two seats in here it all looks pretty standard but nicely sporty. Black plastics and all the gauges you need including a boost gauge. Aww yeah, this is gonna be good! I fire it up and it sounds a little quiet. Letās open that sunroof and get those lights up. Shift it into first and launch it out into the docks.
Disappointedly it seems a bit down on power. Off the line, this thing has to be the third slowest thing Iāve tested yet. Beating out only an SUV and big German Saloon. To figure out whatās the problem I open up the hood and find itās only a little four cylinder. Ah well, letās give it a run around the docks anyway. Handling wise itās pretty good although it really likes to break way and drift. The engine suffers from a similar issue to the Versal Etesia in that the red line cuts off the engine a bit too early. Iām not sure what the designers where thing perhaps itās because of the cheap cast crackā¦I donāt know.
But fuel economy and servicing cost all very good and Itās saving grace is its extremely low purchase price. At only $14,690 itās the cheapest car tested yet. I just wish theyād spend that extra cash on improving its performance and fixing a few issues and it could be a real gem.
Ultimately, itās sporting pretensions and supercar looks. Donāt quite match up to actual performance. This mismatch sadly dooms the car. It may look like an exotic like the F-40 but itās actually slower than a 300ZX Turbo or even M3. So back into the crate, it goes. Itās a real shame as I really loved the way this thing looked.
@JohnWaldock - JHW Jetstream Turbo
Now we have any entry from JHW called the Jetstream Turbo. The container opened to reveal a fairly unassuming but attractive coupe. It has an interesting but very large integrated headlight, indicator setup. Itās a very clean modern design without any real hint of sporting nature. Insides is a nice modern plush premium leather interior with four seats.
All the goodies and great sound system, ABS and other standard safety gear. Modern gauges with a boxy square dash, very nice and modern. The engine is a DOHC V6 turbocharged. Itās a bit quiet at startup and itās mated to a four-speed manual box.
Off the line, it goes well just under six seconds to 100km/h. It holds up well in the corners thanks to a geared LSD, good tyres and setup. Fuel economy is fairly alright itās reasonably priced and fairly cheap to run.
But in the end, itās a good car that performs well in most areas but never really stands out. Because of that, it canāt quite match the best of the rest here. Our client needs a design that really stands out so back to the shipping container it goes.
@Mikonp7 - EcaMobile Modern Talking
The box was already opened and this was an entry from EcaMobile. called the Modern Talking and very strangely named vehicle. The car looks fairly typical sports car profile. It has large headlamps, with smaller indicators below. The side gets some nice chrome strips which give a sporting flair. Sorely needed to really make the design noteworthy. The blacked out spoiler is a nice touch too.
Insides itās clear the designers spend much of their type. Crafting a truly premium experience. Itās a proper sports vehicle with racy hugging seats, light and driver focused. oddly named car offers amazing performance matched with premium prestige.
But is, unfortunately, let down due to a few issues and one fatal flaw. The styling is a little plain upfront, the name is very odd but worse of all. The engine strangled before it can reach peak performance. If only the redline was a little further away.
An interesting choice of this vehicle is its automatic locking differential. Which gives a rather jarring and violent jerking as you feel. As the drive line shift the power around. But this car has potential but our hero wonāt be testing it. Back into the crate, it goesā¦
@laffinghyena - 822Street
Next up was an entry fromā¦well Iām not sure really. The tag only reads 822Street. Itās a bright yellow sports coupe that draws clear influence from a certain German brand. Itās a clean but nicely styled front end with pop-up headlights and a whale tail up the back. The brochure says itās used the latest microprocessors. For its engine electronics which sounds impressive.
Inside itās a fully blown sports car with only two seats. Driver-focused controls, high-tech sound system, ABS and all the usual rest. Under the hood, itās packing a DOHC cast iron V8 without a turbo. But then it doesnāt even need it as it really goes! It may look like a similar number named coupe. But it goes ahead and smashes that certain German coupe in performance.
This thing is a demon at speed and the fastest car tested so far with 0-100 in 4 seconds dead. Handling is matched up with the best here and it even stops on a dime. Insides itās fully premium and plush with not issues. But I find the engine hits the redline a little too soon, so you have to watch you shifting. It doesnāt cut the power at the peak like the Modern Talking but it could get a bit annoying.
Anyway, like the certain German sports coupe. The handling is extremely good until you suddenly reach the limit and get snap oversteer. Which isnāt a problem on this big mostly empty dockyard. But out on the streets, it could be a deal breaker. Nonetheless, I think our client will want to check this thing out.
To be continuedā¦
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looks like trying to create a bigger mr2 flopped
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It seems my idea of an emission muzzled sedan wasnāt quite what the buyer was after, but the rest of the competition looks great. Iād most certainly buy a Salmon GT-sprint.
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And here I thought having a 3.8 liter I4 would have at least gotten a mention for fitting such a big engine in such a small SUV.
Still, glad to see that even if itās not continuing onward, it got mentioned for what it is, a wild-card.
And Iām glad itās cheap-ish to run.
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well, i suppose iāll take āvery good, but no excelling featuresā. i tried a rounded approach, but itās maybe too rounded.
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I f&^/n love the way it is presented! Gave me the thrills reading it while listening to synthwave 
Hoping that the little racing pedigree I so far had with Taore (Tare back then) will be enough to be recognized. There wouldāve been the Pratinum in the Dalnit Bralka Rally, which was more perseverant than performant.
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