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10-27-2004, 09:47 PM
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Why hasnt a car been made that looks incredible like a ferrari or something maybe not to that extent but a hot looking car with an import theme with just a 4 cylinder 2.5 liter engine with a decent interior for pretty cheap i mean i think if their was a car that looked as hott as some of these cars that cost 80 grand it would sell.
10-28-2004, 02:53 AM
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Originally Posted by shorty911
Why hasnt a car been made that looks incredible like a ferrari or something maybe not to that extent but a hot looking car with an import theme with just a 4 cylinder 2.5 liter engine with a decent interior for pretty cheap i mean i think if their was a car that looked as hott as some of these cars that cost 80 grand it would sell.
-They call it the 2nd generation MR2. :D In all seriousness, I believe that toyota got the design specs from lotus for the 2. They've had a close relationship in the past, that's why lotus went with the 2ZZ-GE engine in the Elise (that and because it could pass emissions here in the states).
10-28-2004, 05:38 AM
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Originally Posted by shorty911
Why hasnt a car been made that looks incredible like a ferrari or something maybe not to that extent but a hot looking car with an import theme with just a 4 cylinder 2.5 liter engine with a decent interior for pretty cheap i mean i think if their was a car that looked as hott as some of these cars that cost 80 grand it would sell.
......ummmm, I know the 8's not a 4cyl, but doesn't it qualify for all these criterias?
You've got to admit the styling of the 8 is very exotic and it certainly looks more expensive then what it is.
The interior's pretty decent as well for the money.
10-28-2004, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Lyer
-They call it the 2nd generation MR2. :D In all seriousness, I believe that toyota got the design specs from lotus for the 2. They've had a close relationship in the past, that's why lotus went with the 2ZZ-GE engine in the Elise (that and because it could pass emissions here in the states).
10-28-2004, 10:59 PM
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nojoc, yes the 8's styling is great but it doesnt have the flare of a saleen s7 or maserati mc12 all im saying is why not make a car looking like maybe a gallardo or something hott and exotic but with a engine about the same as a accord or something and sell it cuz it will sell!
10-31-2004, 12:54 AM
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Back in the "70's we had the Opel GT, kind of looked like a 'vette. Also the Lancia Scorpion, Fiat X1/9, Triumph TR7 & TR8 were kind of exotic looking for their time. And the Lotus Europa. I'm sure there were more. I think the problem is not a big enough market now for sports cars. Look how many different SUV's are out there. That's what people are buying. In the 70's I don't remember more than a couple SUV's. And those where truck based.
10-31-2004, 01:12 PM
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Any idea how much this thing willl cost?
http://www.protomotors.com/spirra/sp...calspec_01.htm
2.0L Turbo, 200hp 5spd
3.0L V6, 182hp 5spd
4.6L V8, 320hp 6spd
http://www.protomotors.com/spirra/sp...calspec_01.htm
2.0L Turbo, 200hp 5spd
3.0L V6, 182hp 5spd
4.6L V8, 320hp 6spd
10-31-2004, 09:54 PM
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Crating a car lake that wouldn't sell as well as other cars, it would apeal only to just graduated students that don't have the cash for a real sports car but want the flare.
People with money will not buy it because it's not a "real" sports car,
Most parents of graduating stude3nts wont go for it because it's not practical
and the rest just aren't into sports/sporty cars.
Just IMO.
People with money will not buy it because it's not a "real" sports car,
Most parents of graduating stude3nts wont go for it because it's not practical
and the rest just aren't into sports/sporty cars.
Just IMO.
10-31-2004, 09:57 PM
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It wouldn't sell well if you made a unique looking sports car that had no power.
Also, good looks come at a price. You don't get a Lamborghini paint job on a $20,000 car. You'd essentually be getting a ricemobile, all flash and little under the hood.
Also, good looks come at a price. You don't get a Lamborghini paint job on a $20,000 car. You'd essentually be getting a ricemobile, all flash and little under the hood.
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I agree, but why put your most powerful motor in a four door boxy car? The Eclipse at least looks somewhat like a sporty/sports car. Same for the WRX (sorry Ike), great motor in a boxy four door. Stick any of those turbo fours in a rear drive 2700lb. car and you've got a killer.
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Originally Posted by 911SC
I agree, but why put your most powerful motor in a four door boxy car? The Eclipse at least looks somewhat like a sporty/sports car. Same for the WRX (sorry Ike), great motor in a boxy four door. Stick any of those turbo fours in a rear drive 2700lb. car and you've got a killer.