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Old 24-03-2012, 02:37 PM   #121
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But I fear this car will suffer a worse image than the R33 or 180SX, while we struggle to find unmolested examples on the used market in the future.
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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Old 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.

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Old 24-03-2012, 09:08 PM   #123
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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.
One thing this car does not have - other then in the engine.

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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Old 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
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Old 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
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Old 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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Old 30-03-2012, 11:09 PM   #127
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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
Dammit, you can't write a line like that and then not say anything!
I'm going to guess it's not about the sti and its slighty more powerfull engine is it?
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Old 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
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Old 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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Old 01-04-2012, 09:23 PM   #130
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what it's going to sell for $32K starting price
Funny you say that, the Canadian pricing for the FRS was just announced, $31,188 drive away I believe. Usually a massive increase from US to Canadian prices, signs look good that this might be well under 40k in OZ.
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Old 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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Old 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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Old 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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Old 10-04-2012, 03:28 PM   #135
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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.
Yep I totally understand it. I don't mind it - Actually Folding metal roof please
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Old 10-04-2012, 03:36 PM   #136
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its pretty wild, if they could sell these for less than 40K they'd sell a few id suspect. even without a roof as a weekend toy.
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Old 10-04-2012, 03:42 PM   #137
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RRP will be below $40k.
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Old 10-04-2012, 04:15 PM   #138
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not for the convertible!
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Old 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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not for the convertible!
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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