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 Mar 10, 2005 - 3:38 PM
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Amid much speculation and rumor, the next-generation Celica is expected to debut sometime in 1998. Apparently, Toyota had been originally considering changing to a front engine/rear drive format in order to make the car more performance-oriented (as Nissan will do with the next-generation Maxima). These plans were scrapped after research found that the largely female buyers have negative preconceptions of rear-wheel-drive cars as dangerous and evil-handling. One rumor that refuses to go away is that of a V6 model being included in the lineup, which would be a break from Celica tradition, but would probably help sales. Finally, a limited-edition, all-wheel-drive, turbo model (GT4/All-trac) is believed to be once again in the offering. Whether or not it will make it to US shores is another question. Here is a possibility of the '99:
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Mar 10, 2005 - 3:50 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 22, '02 From irvine Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
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Mar 10, 2005 - 4:53 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 10, '03 From Appleton,WI Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
My bad...its pretty tho.
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Mar 10, 2005 - 5:24 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 16, '05 From south carolina Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
never seen that.. pretty cool though
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Mar 11, 2005 - 2:14 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 1, '03 From WV Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
A lot of the times when poeple say repost, I don't really remember it. I wish they would have went that direction. I heard about the V6 thing along time ago. That would have been great if it would have went RWD, and they need to offer a turbo model. I will preach that over and over, Toyota needs a RWD or AWD turbo car. Bring the supra back, but price it the same as Subaru STI, and EVO 8.
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 Mar 11, 2005 - 12:47 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 15, '03 From San Jose, CA, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
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Mar 11, 2005 - 7:32 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 16, '04 From UK Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Wow, almost totally wrong on every level.
Apart from the FWD bit. Hehe. Good repost. -------------------- JDM ST205
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Mar 13, 2005 - 12:06 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 27, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
I don't really like that body style...
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Mar 13, 2005 - 12:15 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 27, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I looks like a damn tiburon. I would never have bought it if it looked like that.
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Mar 13, 2005 - 1:11 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 18, '04 From St. Louis, Missouri Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i think it looks good but if it was a v6 or RWD, i wouldnt have one. my dad is a bit too careful on these kinds of things.
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Mar 13, 2005 - 10:43 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 27, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
idk... reminds me of some weird bug or something... perhaps i am just fixed on our 4 headlights that are about the same size..
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