 MR2 and Celica branding to be revived?, New concept cars |
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 Jul 6, 2011 - 8:10 AM
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QUOTE (hatchy_gt-s @ Jul 5, 2011 - 10:43 PM)  QUOTE (95CelicaST @ Jun 27, 2011 - 9:39 AM) Not a MR2. Never will be a MR2. Mid engine Rear wheel drive. This car lacks the RWD aspect. Actually MR means mid-ship runabout. Runabout standing for roadster not RWD, so they can get away with the MR on a technicality. Also it wont be a toyota because scion is now toyotas (and i put this loosely a posible) "performance" line, just like the prius is getting its own line. It's already been stated in press releases. The toyota that we grew up with is dead, no longer will we see the inline 6 monsters or the s**t n' get 4wd rally cars  , and thats why I work for honda now because they at least know how to make a car that is worth driving.On a last note the celica was never stopped they just renamed it the tc (refer back to my statement about scion). False. Only with the 3rd gen MR-S did it officially turn to mid-ship runabout... And we all know the 3rd gen doesn't count for sh!t. -------------------- 1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - Gen3 3SGTE - Lots of money
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Jul 7, 2011 - 1:15 PM
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Why doesn't it count? Compared to stock 5sfe/4age 1st/2nd gen(most common in the US); its faster, it handles better, has a better weight ratio, for engine swaps it has the 2zz which you can supercharge for quicker response. Now does it look as good as the 2nd gen no, but thats like saying you would take a mid 90's 911 over a new 911.
You also have to remember the 2nd gen mr2 was made 2 decades ago to a car company its outdated and useless... |
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Jul 7, 2011 - 2:20 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 5, '05 From pineapple under the sea Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
It didn't respect the heritage of the MR2. There was no performance model, only the one option. It was convertible only - not a hardtop, sunroof, and t-top. There is no trunk, just the frunk. It's power/weight ratio is lower than the previous two generations, the interior is cheap and doesn't have the same cockpit feel that the AW11 and SW20 have...
I can go on for days about why the 3rd gen is an abomination - frankly it doesn't surprise me that Toyota did what they did, because it was a vehicle that lived and died during that transition Toyota made into only making Beige-mobiles. And it isn't at all like saying I would take a mid 90's 911 over a new 911. Not even comparable. This post has been edited by 95CelicaST: Jul 7, 2011 - 2:21 PM -------------------- 1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - Gen3 3SGTE - Lots of money
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Jul 7, 2011 - 2:29 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 1, '11 From rochester ny Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
looks weird >_> they should bring back the supra that will be something that will get my attention
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Jul 7, 2011 - 6:51 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 20, '07 From Bakersfield, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%) |
QUOTE (beams78 @ Jul 7, 2011 - 12:29 PM) looks weird >_> they should bring back the supra that will be something that will get my attention Everyone says that but the supra sold at $50-100k. I doubt those who want it back will be right there waiting to buy it when it hits the dealerships. That's why it hasn't came back. -------------------- 91 MR2 Turbo SW20, 92 MR2 Turbo SW20, 95 Celica GT ST204
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Jul 7, 2011 - 7:17 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 31, '11 From Rochester, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
QUOTE (Random_Stranger @ Jul 5, 2011 - 8:20 PM) Honestly, as long as it comes in Toyota brand and Not Scion.... (Yes I know it's all the same but to me it isn't, the very name Toyota itself has the best history) and was even enough to compete stock wise with the cars of today. I don't care how it looks, I'll still support Toyota. Lately... I have been growing a sadness with them. One thing for sure, it sure makes the last MR2 look bad. -------------------- 1994 Toyota Celica GT-S 5S-FE 190k Miles. Project car 1992 Toyota Celica GT 5S-FE 170k Miles. Daily driver/beater 1999 Toyota Camry LE 5S-FE 216K Miles. RIP You will be missed.  *ASE Certified General Manager |
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