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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 08:20 PM
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http://www.autoblog.com/2008/10/20/m...car-no-turbos/

Could it be true or all BS
Old Oct 20, 2008 | 08:23 PM
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from what i've heard is that the yota will only be released in Japan and the subaru will be released in the states. Both rwd too.
Old Oct 20, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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the rear is very bmwish. i kinda like it. dont know how true or viable the info is but hey, we can always hope.
Old Oct 20, 2008 | 08:56 PM
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I like it. But without concrete facts I won't get my hopes up.
Old Oct 20, 2008 | 09:15 PM
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Thats awesome but looks like a supercar. Not somethign they would sell around 20k. That looks more like it could be a Supra replacement. But of course thats 99.9% not gonna happen.
Old Oct 20, 2008 | 09:18 PM
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Now that I actually clicked on the article the second pic with the dimensions does look more feasable. The Blue car looks like super car material in my book.
Old Oct 21, 2008 | 12:37 AM
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Beat me to this one too....

dang
Old Oct 21, 2008 | 12:43 AM
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The blue one looks like a Ferrari was crossed with a Lotus and TVR Sagaris.

The black/gray one in the article looks like an older Celica crossed with a BMW and Supra.

Scion sure likes BMW. First the headlights on the 05-09, now the tail-lights on this new coupe.
Old Oct 21, 2008 | 12:44 AM
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The 05-07 headlights aren't necessarily off the BMW's, they can just have the angel eyes
Old Oct 21, 2008 | 12:45 AM
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I cant see that being the final product, no complaints if it was though, its beautiful
Old Oct 21, 2008 | 12:48 AM
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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 12:48 AM
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This is something to hold the tC till I think
Old Oct 21, 2008 | 12:50 AM
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it's not going to be a high rpm motor wich really is much like what the tc is allready, until toyota comes out with better hp numbers i dont see myself buying anything else thru them.
Old Oct 21, 2008 | 12:58 AM
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Originally Posted by STNC
This is something to hold the tC till I think
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With as much anticipation and secrecy surrounding the new tC (or it's replacement) I sure hope Toyota/Scion doesn't disappoint.
Old Oct 21, 2008 | 01:01 AM
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Beautiful car. I think it'll definitely be an option in the future. I can see the supercar-like features. Hopefully it'll perform well with a price tag under 40k.
Old Oct 21, 2008 | 01:03 AM
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under 40k this toyota/subaru thing is supposed to be close to 20k.
Old Oct 21, 2008 | 01:06 AM
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dang if this is anything what the new tC looks like i would cry lol..such a drastic change
Old Oct 21, 2008 | 02:25 AM
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I want one!
Old Oct 21, 2008 | 05:10 AM
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Originally Posted by STNC
Beat me to this one too....

dang
lol, im 2 for 2 on ya STNC. lol ......all in good fun
Old Oct 21, 2008 | 02:06 PM
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I'll get ya, lol



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