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ronmcdon · 02-20-2021, 01:11 AM

I would not be one bit sad if the existing WRX was killed off and sacrificed, especially if it would mean a turbo brz/86 and Yaris GR would have more a chance.

Wish instead that Toyota would do the exact opposite; they badge engineer the the Yaris GR, share it with Subaru and make that the new WRX.

BryanSayWhat · 02-20-2021, 05:03 AM

Doesn't the GR Yaris have an estimated cost of about $40K-$45K? How would it be able replace the WRX at that price point?

*exitspeed* · 02-24-2021, 05:49 AM

What makes things more interesting is when you factor in that most of these cars on on their last generation or two at the most. So while it might not make sense, Akio Toyoda has made it clear he wants Toyota to have a whole portfolio of sports cars. And if he?s the enthusiast he sure the hell seems to be, this is his last chance to go all in on some crazy ICE sports cars.

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Antihero983 · 02-25-2021, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kingkilburn

Unless petroleum and internal combustion is outlawed we'll be getting access to gasoline and diesel for the rest of our lives.

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Originally Posted by exitspeed

Cheap. There is SO much of it and it?s still cheap. 20 years, especially if we?re talking declining usage, won?t put a dent in it. And plus there are waaaay too many petrol cars out there and too much money invested into them to just stop producing it.

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Legitimately just curious, but do we actually know how much crude is left in the ground?

*kingkilburn* · 02-25-2021, 01:14 PM

They're still finding new fields on a regular basis. I wonder what they'll do with it all after gasoline and diesel fall out of common usage.

***dorkidori_s13*** · 02-25-2021, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kingkilburn

They're still finding new fields on a regular basis. I wonder what they'll do with it all after gasoline and diesel fall out of common usage.

plastics require crude oils to manufacture... and plastic isnt going anywhere anytime soon.

*kingkilburn* · 02-25-2021, 03:46 PM

We're moving away from plastic packaging as fast as internal combustion. The future of crude oil is humans figuring out how to create it for cheap to dump carbon back out of the atmosphere.

***dorkidori_s13*** · 02-25-2021, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kingkilburn

We're moving away from plastic packaging as fast as internal combustion. The future of crude oil is humans figuring out how to create it for cheap to dump carbon back out of the atmosphere.

youre forgetting about ABS plastics that are used in damn near everything on the planet now. injection based molding is something that is growing by the day and ABS plastic relies on crude oils.

altitude · 02-26-2021, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by kingkilburn

The future of crude oil is humans figuring out how to create it for cheap to dump carbon back out of the atmosphere.

I can picture a device with a reciprocating assembly pumping large volume of air from the inlet and dumping liquid carbon on the outlet ! Put a turbine in front makes it more efficient!

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youre forgetting about ABS plastics that are used in damn near everything on the planet now. injection based molding is something that is growing by the day and ABS plastic relies on crude oils.

Well if most plastics end up in landfills I guess we can say we've kept that carbon out of the atmosphere

On topic: I'm worried for Mazda

*exitspeed* · 02-26-2021, 05:50 AM

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On topic: I'm worried for Mazda

Interesting...I?m not sure I?ve been more excited for them. The new RWD platform and inline 6 is going to be amazing. Plus their current design language is almost universally loved.

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Dutchmalmiss · 02-26-2021, 08:09 AM

Probably too early to know, but are these inline-6 motors going to have manuals? Mazda has been on my mind lately after my daughter was born. CX-5 is looking attractive to me all of a sudden, unless there are better sporty crossovers to take a look at.

***dorkidori_s13*** · 02-26-2021, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Dutchmalmiss

Probably too early to know, but are these inline-6 motors going to have manuals?

that would be a huge NOPE!

altitude · 02-27-2021, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by exitspeed

The new RWD platform and inline 6 is going to be amazing. Plus their current design language is almost universally loved.

From a Zilvian standpoint it is an exciting car but it will debut in a segment that might be dominated by EVs... heck will the BMW 3 be EV by then?

*exitspeed* · 02-27-2021, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Dutchmalmiss

Probably too early to know, but are these inline-6 motors going to have manuals? Mazda has been on my mind lately after my daughter was born. CX-5 is looking attractive to me all of a sudden, unless there are better sporty crossovers to take a look at.

No chance it?ll be manual.

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*exitspeed* · 02-27-2021, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by altitude

From a Zilvian standpoint it is an exciting car but it will debut in a segment that might be dominated by EVs... heck will the BMW 3 be EV by then?

I?m actually more interested in the CX-9 which will be on the same platform and engine. The current one is steady the sportiest CUV in the segment, making it RWD based with an inline 6 and those type of proportions are going to make it gorgeous.

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snags · 02-28-2021, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Antihero983

Legitimately just curious, but do we actually know how much crude is left in the ground?

think oceans

cured13 · 02-28-2021, 09:17 AM

thanks God for Gordon Murray

Dutchmalmiss · 02-28-2021, 10:20 AM

^^ Gorgeous. Rear looks like a modernized mix of Lancia Stratos and McLaren F1.

***Future240*** · 02-28-2021, 12:41 PM

^^^That is so hot.

I hope one day to be wealthy enough to own a car like that.

***Future240*** · 02-28-2021, 12:42 PM

^^^That is so hot.

I hope one day to be wealthy enough to own a car like that.

SimpleS14 · 02-28-2021, 07:08 PM

IS500 F Sport Performance looks interesting: https://www.automobilemag.com/news/2...t-look-review/

Seems like Toyota is going through the parts bin and adding some new life to this older chassis.

***dorkidori_s13*** · 03-01-2021, 06:28 AM

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Seems like Toyota is going through the parts bin and adding some new life to this older chassis.

too bad they cant add a third pedal and manual transmission!!!

ive always loved the new IS series and wished Toyota had made AT LEAST the 2.0t in stick. that wouldve been a blast of a car (same goes for the Infinti Q50 sedan, probably the best looking Nissan out there in a long time)

*kingkilburn* · 03-01-2021, 12:39 PM

https://jalopnik.com/porsche-claims-...ion-1846319665

*exitspeed* · 03-02-2021, 11:08 AM

Uh whoa, Nissan possibly just teased the next GTR. At first I thought it was the GT-R50 but the twilights and wing are significantly different. Looks like they are leaning into a more super car shape from the teaser.

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deolio · 03-02-2021, 02:49 PM

Oh god I hope they aren't going MR with it

*exitspeed* · 03-02-2021, 04:10 PM

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Oh god I hope they aren't going MR with it

As much as that would just just kill the fanboys, it would be an amazing move to make the GTR finally a legit super car. If the Corvette can go MR, the GTR can too.

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cured13 · 03-02-2021, 05:19 PM

Oh G, did they mention anything about cupholders.

And that color,

....meeeeh

cured13 · 03-02-2021, 05:46 PM

don't loose your focus on fuCHer

***Future240*** · 03-02-2021, 05:53 PM

Nothing we had not already seen but nice to look at.

Engine note is definitely a VR30 imo.

https://youtu.be/U1eVHd-H0Tw

***Future240*** · 03-02-2021, 05:54 PM

Nothing we had not already seen but nice to look at.

Engine note is definitely a VR30 imo.

https://youtu.be/U1eVHd-H0Tw

02-24-2021, 05:49 AM	#13743
exitspeed aWingThing.com Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 44 Posts: 20,900 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	What makes things more interesting is when you factor in that most of these cars on on their last generation or two at the most. So while it might not make sense, Akio Toyoda has made it clear he wants Toyota to have a whole portfolio of sports cars. And if he?s the enthusiast he sure the hell seems to be, this is his last chance to go all in on some crazy ICE sports cars. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ What I do for a living...www.mhrussell.com

02-25-2021, 01:14 PM	#13745
kingkilburn Philosopher King Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: FresYes Posts: 3,042 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	They're still finding new fields on a regular basis. I wonder what they'll do with it all after gasoline and diesel fall out of common usage. __________________ G O L D E N B E A R R E P U B L I C

02-25-2021, 03:46 PM	#13747
kingkilburn Philosopher King Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: FresYes Posts: 3,042 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	We're moving away from plastic packaging as fast as internal combustion. The future of crude oil is humans figuring out how to create it for cheap to dump carbon back out of the atmosphere. __________________ G O L D E N B E A R R E P U B L I C

02-26-2021, 08:09 AM	#13751
Dutchmalmiss Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Socal (323) Age: 38 Posts: 3,500 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Probably too early to know, but are these inline-6 motors going to have manuals? Mazda has been on my mind lately after my daughter was born. CX-5 is looking attractive to me all of a sudden, unless there are better sporty crossovers to take a look at. __________________ Pignose, biaaatch.

02-28-2021, 10:20 AM	#13758
Dutchmalmiss Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Socal (323) Age: 38 Posts: 3,500 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	^^ Gorgeous. Rear looks like a modernized mix of Lancia Stratos and McLaren F1. __________________ Pignose, biaaatch.

02-20-2021, 01:11 AM	#13741
ronmcdon Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: beverly hills Age: 89 Posts: 4,260 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I would not be one bit sad if the existing WRX was killed off and sacrificed, especially if it would mean a turbo brz/86 and Yaris GR would have more a chance. Wish instead that Toyota would do the exact opposite; they badge engineer the the Yaris GR, share it with Subaru and make that the new WRX.

02-20-2021, 05:03 AM	#13742
BryanSayWhat Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 291 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Doesn't the GR Yaris have an estimated cost of about $40K-$45K? How would it be able replace the WRX at that price point?

02-28-2021, 09:17 AM	#13757
cured13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Almostthere Posts: 719 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	thanks God for Gordon Murray

02-28-2021, 07:08 PM	#13761
SimpleS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philly Age: 40 Posts: 9,185 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: SimpleS14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	IS500 F Sport Performance looks interesting: https://www.automobilemag.com/news/2...t-look-review/ Seems like Toyota is going through the parts bin and adding some new life to this older chassis. __________________ *Goals are dreams with a deadline.* L.H.O.O.Q.

03-01-2021, 12:39 PM	#13763
kingkilburn Philosopher King Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: FresYes Posts: 3,042 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	https://jalopnik.com/porsche-claims-...ion-1846319665 __________________ G O L D E N B E A R R E P U B L I C

03-02-2021, 11:08 AM	#13764
exitspeed aWingThing.com Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 44 Posts: 20,900 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Uh whoa, Nissan possibly just teased the next GTR. At first I thought it was the GT-R50 but the twilights and wing are significantly different. Looks like they are leaning into a more super car shape from the teaser. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ What I do for a living...www.mhrussell.com

03-02-2021, 02:49 PM	#13765
deolio Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Age: 35 Posts: 4,694 Trader Rating: (13) Rides Gallery: deolio Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Oh god I hope they aren't going MR with it __________________

03-02-2021, 05:19 PM	#13767
cured13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Almostthere Posts: 719 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Oh G, did they mention anything about cupholders. And that color, ....meeeeh

03-02-2021, 05:46 PM	#13768
cured13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Almostthere Posts: 719 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	don't loose your focus on fuCHer