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24-03-2012, 02:37 PM | #121 |
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Ahh, the r33. The VL turbo of the 2000's. And yeah, as much as I like the original sprinter, way over-hyped thanks to anime.
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24-03-2012, 02:47 PM | #122 |
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$42K+ plus for the base model. Don't compare the USDM prices. They only pay 60% of the prices we pay in Australia for current cars.
Can anyone tell me is there a 2.0L RWD Coupe low volume import that is under $48K currently??? Now add one of the most advanced engines in Australia, lightweight alloy body, LSD + more goodies. Last edited by project.r.racing; 24-03-2012 at 03:02 PM. |
24-03-2012, 09:08 PM | #123 | |
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Is a shared parts Bin. One reason a VL - or a original sprinter - R33 even. hell you can list more actually - I'm sure of it. but this car is what 90% new 10% is going to be borrowed. like maybe a few switchs and handles or the radiator A/C compressor etc. The Lack of shared parts will slow it's development down a little. Add to a world in which the GFC has slowed some uptake of many items. Before the GFC - Japanese brands of aftermarket items were - everywhere - not just on Civic car door shopping lists. Now some of those companys don't exisit or just plain gone thanks to China. The Copyright specialists. With times getting tough - or at least what I can see happening from my perspective on the rest of the world. People don't buy locally and shoot there feet as they put own jobs at risk. = Made in USA - VIA CHINA I think your all right it will get a Cult following - maybe for the wrong reasons. But I can see it's development also being alot slower. Maybe not in Drifting either like people are thinking. In fact No drifting at all here at least ? Consider this I think it was 3-4 years ago we had a Semi-pro setup National Australian Drift Championship. Now I don't think we even get rounds at each state event. Last I heard the Sponsorship was removed. In the US they had Pontiacs drifting with sponsorship - Pontiac is GONE. For short time I think we had some local drifting on TV. Much like How the ARC has now A very different make up to help keep what small manufactuers in the competition in it. Subaru - Mitsubishi are not in WRC, OR ARC here. We have a Honda's with factory backing. Honda's ? "chicaboo" on rich boy P-platers - is correct and only thing stopping them will be Laws and regs and Insurance costs. I bet it won't be cheap. under 30 year old driver - Sports car turbo - recoord driving history car cost say $40K - your premium ? and now your Excess ? |
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24-03-2012, 09:40 PM | #124 |
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Nah there is quite a bit borrowed, like suspension is more or less a rip from a WRX,
Engine is new but There is already a suspension kit finished by greddy I think, and a hoast of other bits and pieces. So many aftermarket houses jumped on board early and got preproduction models for development months ago And I'm under 25, if I turbo my rx8 my insurance will be 1400/year. That's not cheap, BUT it's not overly priced |
30-03-2012, 06:05 PM | #125 |
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HA hold on to your seats I just found out something very interesting.
I can't share BUT the next few weeks will be something to look forward to |
30-03-2012, 08:47 PM | #126 |
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I got a letter about a test drive thing. Well it looks like another one or something for the toyota dealer. But I heard a roumor about another motor instead of this D-4S engine thing.
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30-03-2012, 11:09 PM | #127 | |
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I'm going to guess it's not about the sti and its slighty more powerfull engine is it? |
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31-03-2012, 12:07 AM | #128 |
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No it's not. It's something everyone has been waiting for. But honestly, the second I can say anything I will.
I just said that so the thread has a eye on it for now. But when you hear it, if it wasn't here, you will know what I'm on about It is exceptional news but if its true that is |
31-03-2012, 09:29 AM | #129 |
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what it's going to sell for $32K starting price
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01-04-2012, 09:23 PM | #130 |
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01-04-2012, 11:47 PM | #131 |
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Well actually I understand form a mate most people who are putting a written deposit or those agreements to take new when realesed are singing to $40K - depending on subject to price when released.
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05-04-2012, 07:13 PM | #132 |
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10-04-2012, 01:02 PM | #133 |
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Fast and furious much? Never been a big convertible fan, this won't be changing my mind!
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10-04-2012, 01:12 PM | #134 |
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Good lord that is awful. Saying that, I'm sure all the 30-somethings would love a mid-life crisis machine like that.
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10-04-2012, 03:28 PM | #135 |
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10-04-2012, 03:42 PM | #137 |
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RRP will be below $40k.
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10-04-2012, 04:47 PM | #139 |
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More like Speed Racer than F&F. I think I had the matchbox version back in the day except the windows were yellow
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10-04-2012, 05:25 PM | #140 |
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Yep
That's not a official version. Just a chop top by I forget who. Should see the wide body by greddy |
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