Toyota GR Corolla leaked
People that want to drive car likes this appreciate exhaust sound and manual transmission but you're recommending Tesla ?
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For 45k I would choose one of those over this yes, I would not get either of them for this price personally though but this car makes no sense at that price.
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Its not all about the speed though right. Some want the experience of rowing their own gears and driving a hot hatch thats super reliable. Its the same as the RCF / GSF right. Those cars are just plain slooooow compared to their German rivals but some just want the V8 experience along with better reliability.
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Its not all about the speed though right. Some want the experience of rowing their own gears and driving a hot hatch thats super reliable. Its the same as the RCF / GSF right. Those cars are just plain slooooow compared to their German rivals but some just want the V8 experience along with better reliability.
Though you are right, I went with an A8 vs a GSF since it's nearly twice as fast for half the price.
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Deposits down. Hopefully can get the Circuit Edition in heavy metal color. Fortunate to have a selection of no ADM Toyota dealerships in the area. Long wait, just have to be patient.
Can't wait to see how the new Civic Type-R compares to this on the track.
Can't wait to see how the new Civic Type-R compares to this on the track.
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You will need to fire ring the head and block for that level, it starts floating the head at 30 psi and the stock gasket gets layer separation at 25-27 psi. Kinda a pain to do when you can hit those numbers with stock hardware in an A6....
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Its not all about the speed though right. Some want the experience of rowing their own gears and driving a hot hatch thats super reliable. Its the same as the RCF / GSF right. Those cars are just plain slooooow compared to their German rivals but some just want the V8 experience along with better reliability.
Most people are focused on fast straight lines but I prefer fun corners, the LC500 Performance is more fun and engaging than my ISF but LC500 prices are wayy too high right now.
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I just bought an ISF after owning my IS350 for 9 years, I was about to sell the IS350 but I find my self driving the IS350 more and am having thoughts of selling the ISF. It's too fast. I like 0-80, which the IS350 is great for. the ISF is fun 40-140 but I let off at 80-90. 1st gear isn't as fun as the IS350 and I don't like risking a speeding ticket. My modded IS350 currently out handles my modded ISF in the canyons too so the ISF has been relatively boring to drive besides the better transmission and LSD. I may end up selling the ISF for the GR Corolla in a year or two, depending on the reviews.
Most people are focused on fast straight lines but I prefer fun corners, the LC500 Performance is more fun and engaging than my ISF but LC500 prices are wayy too high right now.
Most people are focused on fast straight lines but I prefer fun corners, the LC500 Performance is more fun and engaging than my ISF but LC500 prices are wayy too high right now.
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Nice car. I like the interior, seats, and manual. Too bad it has a 3-cylinder. I'm sure some company out there is developing a twin-turbo two-cylinder with deactivation. *rolls eyes
Some people like to keep their cars longer than just 40-50k miles and the chances of a turbo 3-cylinder with 300 hp lasting a long time don't sound very promising. I've known some people with 3-cylinder's and their engines wore out with not a lot of mileage.
Some people like to keep their cars longer than just 40-50k miles and the chances of a turbo 3-cylinder with 300 hp lasting a long time don't sound very promising. I've known some people with 3-cylinder's and their engines wore out with not a lot of mileage.
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Performance is performance and people should cross shop all options unless they have a very particular build in mind already, the M3 is an easy no effort needed reasonably fast street car that if you don't want to build at all fits the bill for some people.
I would not buy this over the Tesla for example, the 3 cyl is too limiting.
I would not buy this over the Tesla for example, the 3 cyl is too limiting.
Those cars have a path to 850hp without engine out. This doesn't have much headroom over 350......it's not the same situation since it's so close to being maxed out from the factory you might as well get something that is locked from the factory.
Though you are right, I went with an A8 vs a GSF since it's nearly twice as fast for half the price.
Though you are right, I went with an A8 vs a GSF since it's nearly twice as fast for half the price.
http://www.speedhunters.com/2020/12/...yota-gr-yaris/
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Nice car. I like the interior, seats, and manual. Too bad it has a 3-cylinder. I'm sure some company out there is developing a twin-turbo two-cylinder with deactivation. *rolls eyes
Some people like to keep their cars longer than just 40-50k miles and the chances of a turbo 3-cylinder with 300 hp lasting a long time don't sound very promising. I've known some people with 3-cylinder's and their engines wore out with not a lot of mileage.
Some people like to keep their cars longer than just 40-50k miles and the chances of a turbo 3-cylinder with 300 hp lasting a long time don't sound very promising. I've known some people with 3-cylinder's and their engines wore out with not a lot of mileage.
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