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04-19-2009, 02:48 AM | #19 |
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hahaha, I'm the other way around. hehehe. But that's because of what my friend tells me about his RX-8.
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04-19-2009, 02:53 AM | #20 |
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Only bad thing about them...They are not contemporary to work on, but down here in FL. Rotary is a big thing, I can find at least 3 expert mechs that are used to building 13B motors all day long. Plus I just like the styling a whole lot better.
But in a perfect world, if I was going to mod another car to death, I would get a 350Z
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04-19-2009, 02:55 AM | #21 | |
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04-19-2009, 03:55 AM | #22 | |
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04-19-2009, 03:59 AM | #23 |
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Someone is bound to do it eventually, Either a 2JZ or a 3GSTE would be an awesome rear wheel transplant.
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04-19-2009, 05:52 AM | #24 |
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^Like the 2JZ idea.
I know this is gonna sound like the dumbest thing in the world, but maybe the next Y should have a longer front end to accommodate it for a RWD setup? It would make for a nice little power hatch, like the GTi minus FWD
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04-19-2009, 12:58 PM | #25 |
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Lol, wont happen... we can dream in a perfect world.
Toyota is pretty much done building anything with balls, until they purposely revive the Celica, Supra, or finally give the TC something to brag about.
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04-19-2009, 02:41 PM | #26 |
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I don't see it happening... It's considered an economy class car still and for a major change like that, they would most likely make a whole different car...
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04-19-2009, 03:24 PM | #27 |
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04-20-2009, 01:02 PM | #28 | |
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With the MS3 my maintenance costs are the exact same as a regular Mazda 3, just uses 1qt more oil every change and the exact same filter. Stock tire size is way overpriced so when I had to replace my summers I got a better cheaper size and new rims. I went from 215/45R18 to 235/40R18. Mileage is pretty good too, I'd get about 7.8L/100km highway and 10L/100km city when I was still stock. Now that I'm tuned for 23psi peak, I don't get quite that good of mileage haha. |
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04-20-2009, 02:16 PM | #29 |
pink wheels are cool
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keep the yaris and buy another car
i have the yaris for a daily and the MR2 for fun |
04-20-2009, 06:54 PM | #30 |
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Pass on the Mazda
Just traded in my Mazda3 and I can tell you the fun I've had with it (pun intended):
*High insurance. I traded my 07 3 for an 09 Yaris and my insurance went down! *Electric windows went bad just as warranty expired. Guess what, a $600 repair. *Horrible paint longevity. Faded out within the first 2 years and no wax in the world would help much. *With anti-sway bar under the hood, had no access to the battery (which is up against the firewall instead of closer to the front). Not only that, but the battery required its own air snorkel which, in turn, interfered with accessing the air filter. *Front end never stayed aligned after the first couple years indicating a suspension problem (the tires were replaced and rotated). If you have a dependable vehicle in the Yaris, keep it. I have no doubt that gas is on its way back up! |
04-22-2009, 10:40 AM | #31 |
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re: s2000 vs rx8
IMO the rx8 is just about the best-looking recent japanese car (not saying much, perhaps) but it traps at less than 100 mph and gets less than 20 mpg.
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04-22-2009, 12:33 PM | #32 | |
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The horsepower desire is something you have fabricated in your own mind, meaning it isn't real. You simply don't need it. You are getting by just fine with what you have. I'm curious... how can you not go snowboarding with your Yaris? I know you can't fit a snowboard in your trunk but you can fit it diagonally in the back seat, or get a trailer hitch and bike rack with the snow sports attachment like I use on my LB when I need the back seat for passengers. Additionally, if you can't fit snowboarding stuff in your Yaris what makes you think it would fit any better in an Evo or WRX?
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04-22-2009, 12:40 PM | #33 |
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Some people like the excitement of driving a car with more power, and some people use their car solely for A to B transportation and likes to do so with as little associated cost as possible. Just because someone thinks or feels a different way about their vehicle than you does not make their opinion wrong.
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If I offended you perhaps you should look into why discussions of over-consumption bother you.
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