if any car will replace my 8 this will probably be it
05-18-2006, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by presequel
with rumors of the nissan skyline being anywhere from 50-70k, i think the supra is priced just right at 40-50k
But it does look like a fine car, and I'm glad Toyota apparently is getting back into the performance car market.
05-18-2006, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Japan8
I believe that this is also platform sharing with the IS series. I didn't read the JDM mag article carefully... just a light skim. BUt.... IS500 is going to sport a V8 in that power range and the engine may also be used in the Supra....
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05-18-2006, 02:48 PM
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All these sports cars being announced with bigger and more powerful engines while gas prices continue to go up with no end in sight...
I don't know about anyone else, but I am extremely tired of reading about upcoming cars and future plans. Especially cars a good year or two away. Who knows what will happen in that time frame.
I don't know about anyone else, but I am extremely tired of reading about upcoming cars and future plans. Especially cars a good year or two away. Who knows what will happen in that time frame.
05-18-2006, 03:00 PM
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i heard that in the year 2011 gas will be not so expensive :P so yah in 2011 ill be buying my dream car 
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but yah agree with about all these sport cars coming out, when gas prices keep going up.
. but yah agree with about all these sport cars coming out, when gas prices keep going up.
05-18-2006, 04:40 PM
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And just who is it that said gas won't be so expensive in 2011?????
I'd rather have a rotary Kabura than the new Supra. I'll take lightweight and lower power, over heavy and powerful any day.
I'd rather have a rotary Kabura than the new Supra. I'll take lightweight and lower power, over heavy and powerful any day.
05-18-2006, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by mysql101
I was referring to people getting bored and wanting change. FI is far cheaper than switching cars. Especially to one that will run $50,000.
I used to own several expensive cars (almost double the new supra), and I can tell you right now that it's something you either do because you're 1) stupid. 2) wealthy. or 3) all of the above. Car's just aren't worth it. That's why I bought the RX-8. Wasn't too costly, gave me what I wanted.
I used to own several expensive cars (almost double the new supra), and I can tell you right now that it's something you either do because you're 1) stupid. 2) wealthy. or 3) all of the above. Car's just aren't worth it. That's why I bought the RX-8. Wasn't too costly, gave me what I wanted.
What are the "several expensive cars" which you owned.
Unless you were a middle class guy who struggled to pay for an expensive car. I, and I'm sure the people who can afford them, think 80,000 dollars is more than worth it..if you can afford it.
05-18-2006, 05:34 PM
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No offense, but if you owned cars almost double the new supra...I am curious as to what other cars you have along with your Rx8? The only car which rings a bell costing almost double a new supra would be a Porsche 911...and I would drive one of those over an rx8 in a heartbeat. It doesn't make sense to have a Sub 35k car when you can afford a much nicer one with better performance in every category.
What are the "several expensive cars" which you owned.
Unless you were a middle class guy who struggled to pay for an expensive car. I, and I'm sure the people who can afford them, think 80,000 dollars is more than worth it..if you can afford it.
What are the "several expensive cars" which you owned.
Unless you were a middle class guy who struggled to pay for an expensive car. I, and I'm sure the people who can afford them, think 80,000 dollars is more than worth it..if you can afford it.
They were all daily drivers. About 50 miles each way to and from work. So every other month I'd blow a ton of cash on new automatic window motors, new AC units, rack and pinion dying, bushings needing to be replaced. None of that mattered to me back then.
Why exactly would you want a 911 over the rx-8? They're the same size, same weight. Neither came with 450 hp stock.
Given my living condition, I could easily afford them. That doesn't mean it was the right thing to do.
05-18-2006, 09:05 PM
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I think they're making a mistake but not going with FI. Nissan realized their error in going N/A with the GTR before it was too late, hopefully Toyota does the same.
05-19-2006, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueEyes
Sorry, I must have missed the weight of the car in the article. Can you tell me?
No mention of weight. Some of the Kabura articles have targeted the weight around 2500-2600 lbs. Considering the Supra has always been heavy compared to its rotary competitors, I am assuming that with rumors of a V8 that this car will be no different and will be in 350Z territory if not heavier. Will the Kabura ever have a rotary, I doubt it, it was just an off-the-cuff comment.
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05-22-2006, 06:57 AM
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front looks like an alien frog.
05-22-2006, 08:14 AM
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I think they're making a mistake but not going with FI.
If the V6 makes 350HP and the V8 450HP...and it does not weigh more than 3500 pounds, why do you need a turbo? Nothing wrong with NA power when you are hitting 350-450HP.
The Mustang comes in at 3500 pounds and has 300HP...and does VERY well with the amount of power it has considering it's weight.
05-28-2006, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueEyes
I wish it was rumored to be coming with a different powerplant. Something F1 inspired, perhaps.
as for price $40-50k would put it cheaper than the mkIV, inflation adjusted. when they came out in the early/mid 90s the tt was about $45k, which was in the same price range as the rx7. the track version of the 350z is $40k, so its significantly cheaper than the v8 but still up there and delivers 150 less hp. the v6 unit is more of a track z competitor and theyre in the same price range. the v8 will be in that tweener class, blowing away cars like the z, ms 8 (hopefully) and vette while hanging tough with m3, gtr and z06
05-28-2006, 07:36 PM
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