Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,323 Member For: 19y 2m 27d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 26/06/12 02:51 AM Share Posted 26/06/12 02:51 AM By relationship you mean toyota's large share holding in Subaru? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagabond Bored Member Administrator 35,722 Member For: 22y 1m 7d Gender: Male Location: Dé·jà vu Posted 26/06/12 03:50 AM Share Posted 26/06/12 03:50 AM I dont like the front end or the flat bits they've stuck just above the wheel arches, it is going to date very quickly.There has been that much hype around it that it already looks old.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1NSANE Donating Members 279 Member For: 14y 7m 11d Gender: Male Location: South West Melbourne Posted 26/06/12 06:44 AM Share Posted 26/06/12 06:44 AM I don't understand the hype. The Mazda Mx5 has been doing this formula for years (lightweight, awesome handling). I've heard the Toyota is using the same gearbox as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrrab1992 Member 4 Member For: 12y 5m 24d Posted 26/06/12 08:31 AM Share Posted 26/06/12 08:31 AM correct me if im wrong, but isnt the new 86's engine the same design as the subie rex? if so wouldnt it be practical to slap a rexxie turbo on that motor and be done with it? im not 100% sure but I know its a boxer 2.0L horizontally aposed d-4s, so im not sure if its the same, a little clarity from someone who knows theres subies and boxer engines would be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henz Tampon inserted, Auto Acquired, next purchase a new handbag Donating Members 9,946 Member For: 16y 9m 1d Gender: Male Location: Vic Posted 26/06/12 08:57 AM Share Posted 26/06/12 08:57 AM 1. Ugly2. Slow3. "Handling", well no. When your hitting the corner slower than everyone else course you'll take it better. But it's still a mass produced sh*tter. 4. $40k Toyota. C'mon. 5. Slow. 6. Aesthetically unappealing. 7. Appeals mainly to Internet dreamers, will be brought by mid 40s ladies. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomT Spooling Member Donating Members 961 Member For: 13y 14d Gender: Male Location: Blue Mountains, NSW Posted 26/06/12 08:59 AM Share Posted 26/06/12 08:59 AM Oh and you forgot one, Slow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henz Tampon inserted, Auto Acquired, next purchase a new handbag Donating Members 9,946 Member For: 16y 9m 1d Gender: Male Location: Vic Posted 26/06/12 09:34 AM Share Posted 26/06/12 09:34 AM SLOWWWWW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuckSqueezeBangBlow ʎǝʞuoɯ ɹoıuǝs Donating Members 1,808 Member For: 16y 4d Gender: Male Posted 26/06/12 11:20 AM Share Posted 26/06/12 11:20 AM Its meant to be made faster through aftermarket bits and have a well handling base as opposed to a taxi base with factory go fast bits 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossnall Bronze Donating Members 72 Member For: 12y 8m 18d Gender: Male Location: Bundaberg, QLD Posted 26/06/12 01:09 PM Share Posted 26/06/12 01:09 PM correct me if im wrong, but isnt the new 86's engine the same design as the subie rex? if so wouldnt it be practical to slap a rexxie turbo on that motor and be done with it? im not 100% sure but I know its a boxer 2.0L horizontally aposed d-4s, so im not sure if its the same, a little clarity from someone who knows theres subies and boxer engines would be good.I'm not in the know, but I'm sure I read long ago it was an all new engine, just the same configuration as the Rex. I think there's a slight difference to the firing order so it pulses more like an inline engine and there might be a change to the injection system too. I did see something saying you can't just slap a turbo on it with Rex manifold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete A Member 442 Member For: 16y 17d Gender: Male Location: Castle Hill NSW Posted 27/06/12 02:37 AM Share Posted 27/06/12 02:37 AM By relationship you mean toyota's large share holding in Subaru?Yes. Car manufacturers get rid of investments (other car badges they own) regularly. WIth the global downturn which Toyota is in just as much trouble as the other biggies, there is no such thing as a safe investment. In the end even if the co-operative works, it's still a Toyota and Japaese cars design dates very quickly. It's not that good looking to start with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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