Our Cars (dream or actual)
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The weight saving is great. Mad they went AWD, that has to add a lot to the cost, I wonder if they struggled to get the traction / handling right with FWD.
At least someone is doing something to rival RenaultSport.
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The weight saving is great. Mad they went AWD, that has to add a lot to the cost, I wonder if they struggled to get the traction / handling right with FWD.
At least someone is doing something to rival RenaultSport.
their AWD system is nothing new. they basically took the celica GT4's renowned AWD system and put it into this car. where the money has gone into is the building of the chassis and the body construction with it's carbon roof, aluminium body etc..if you've played SEGA Rally at the arcades, then you'll know of this legend.. the car was built for homologation as well so there are variants that they sold to the general public
There’s rumoured to be an even more unhinged Yaris GRMN in the pipeline. It’s been spotted testing at the Nurburgring…
GRMN is actually a cosmetic code. something similar to M sport, S-line or AMG body kits etc. The true AMG, RS and M equivalent of toyota is GR itself. the GR yaris will be the base model and the Rallye edition will be the no strings attached model.
The rallye model will come with F&R torsen LSD, upgraded brakes, retuned suspension and forged rims, at least in australia anyway. i'm not certain what other regions will call it or what they will offer in terms of this car and it's trim levels.
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Are you getting one @louisbosco?
I'm interested in the Rallye model, but I'm studying and working part time, so not sure if I can afford one right now.
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Are you getting one @louisbosco?
I'm interested in the Rallye model, but I'm studying and working part time, so not sure if I can afford one right now.
not going to lie, i was a little tempted. they had a $10k discount for the first 1000 buyers. but that was only for the base model (still no slouch) as the rallye model is not due to 2021/22
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That $10K discount didn’t last very long, did it?
I’m looking forward to seeing what the Rallye model is like when it arrives. (I heard early next year, but with Covid it could slip.)
We’re currently running a cheap, old Ford Fiesta, which we purchased to give Nuru something to learn in, and me something to get back into driving. If we scratch or dent it, it’s less of an issue than with a new car. But it’s comfortable enough to run up and down to Melbourne (over 200 km), so I think that the Yaris GR would be equally as effective.
The only problem with a GR is that Nuru will be on her P plates for a couple of years, so wouldn’t be able to drive it. We’d have to own two cars in that case, and I’m not sure we have a need. Besides, I think that she’d prefer a 4x4 or ute…
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That $10K discount didn’t last very long, did it?
I’m looking forward to seeing what the Rallye model is like when it arrives. (I heard early next year, but with Covid it could slip.)
We’re currently running a cheap, old Ford Fiesta, which we purchased to give Nuru something to learn in, and me something to get back into driving. If we scratch or dent it, it’s less of an issue than with a new car. But it’s comfortable enough to run up and down to Melbourne (over 200 km), so I think that the Yaris GR would be equally as effective.
The only problem with a GR is that Nuru will be on her P plates for a couple of years, so wouldn’t be able to drive it. We’d have to own two cars in that case, and I’m not sure we have a need. Besides, I think that she’d prefer a 4x4 or ute…
it actually lasted longer than i did. i was expecting the slots to sell out like the supra but i guess people were a little skeptic about a yaris and didn't fully understand the mechanics and legacy behind it. think it was only half gone within the first day and it slowly met it's quota within a week. unlike the supra which was gone in hours..
you should tell her to get her licence in WA. we don't have any restrictions on P plates unlike the other nanny states.. a second hand SS ute is also a lovely choice. i do have a soft spot for a commodore anydays..
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My experience in cars over 25 years I had a Honda Civic till somebody smash into it at the petrol station…
Move on to Volkswagen Golf Mark 4 what a car last me 7 years without any problems..
Another Volkswagen Golf Mark 5, pile of
shit kept going wrong big let down with PD engine.Last chance Volkswagen Golf Mark 6, what a
car, was doing until Volkswagen high emissions started off cheating on the smoke.Went in for a service they remap the car and fuck it up big time got very smoky.. had to get rid off.
Now it Audi doing great so far. Best car by far for now
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a further look into the now released model in some places.. never thought i'd hear forged pistons, intercooler water spray in the same sentence as a yaris..
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The wife’s new Daily driver.
1991 Toyota Town Ace SuperExtra
RHD 4wd Turbo Diesel with 51,000km
One owner fresh off the boat from Japan.
Here it is I front of my
Hi Ace Quick Delivery
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Soooo cool.
A few years ago @formulapfaff bought a JDM Toyota Celsiur from JapaneseClassics and it’s one of the coolest cars.
I know you guys will love this new addition - a 4wd, diesel Toyota is about as close to perfection as they make!
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@Brock that's pretty cool. reminds me of the mitsubishi delica here in australia that most people put on raised suspension..
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@brock really cool van. I had a Subaru Sambar mini truck and loved it. Amazing how great those machines run. Mine was a 1996 and didn’t cause me any trouble for the 5 years I owned it. Only issue here in Ontario, Canada is the right hand drive. Very difficult to find anyone to insure them. Enjoy the new ride!
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@louisbosco you might be interested in this review of the Yaris GR.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/toyota/gr-yaris/first-drives/toyota-gr-yaris-2020-uk-review
Surely the "Should you buy one?" section could be reduced to one word: yes.
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i'm literally watching a video review with the same press car..
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Also reviewed by Top Gear.
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i think a lot of reviews have got their hands on a number of press models now.. mat watson is one of the top reviewers i watch religiously..
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I took a trip to Melbourne last week, and it turned out that one of the Toyota dealers had the Yaris GR in stock, so I went to take a quick look. Didn't get a chance to drive it.
What really surprised me is how light the doors feel. If you are after a VW style clunk, you're looking at the wrong car.
Interior space upfront is good. I'm nearly 6'3" / 190 cm tall, with long legs, and I could fit in. But the rear seats look like they'll only fit babies, and the luggage space is tiny.
