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Old 10-23-2014, 07:29 PM   #3 (permalink)
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You guys already pointed out the gorilla in the room- aero. Another one is putting such an enormous transmission behind such a relatively small engine. Couple that with the hypoid gears in the axle and I think it'd be quite the lossy drivetrain vs FWD.

And for gawd's sake, isn't there a way to be closer to work? Two hours in the car every day equals BLEAH.
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