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At the last autocross, someone was heard to claim that Toyota "does not currently have a sports car". I had no ready answer, but have been mulling over this ever since. Surely the company that brought us the Supra, the MR2, and, um, many other wonderful models that I can't offhand think of... surely they would never have abandoned motorsport and left us with nothing but boring old sedans and SUVs! I considered attempting a bit of Photoshop wizardry, but as it turned out no help from me was necessary. Toyota does, indeed, offer a current model sports car - for those with the discernment to recognize it. Ladies & gentlemen, I give you....
today's dream machine for a new generation... the Toyota Yaris!!  |
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« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2012, 09:44:56 AM » |
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If you can leave two black stripes from the exit of one corner to the braking zone of the next, you have enough horsepower. – Mark Donohue
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bobzdar
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« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2012, 07:55:11 PM » |
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Strictly speaking I guess they don't, since the LFA is a Lexus and the BRZ is a Scion...
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whiteryder
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« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2012, 05:57:21 AM » |
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Both are race worthy from the showroom.
Are you suggesting the Yaris isn't?? Clearly all it needs is a bit of paint and some stickers!  |
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ccann26
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« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2012, 08:43:33 AM » |
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Strictly speaking I guess they don't, since the LFA is a Lexus and the BRZ is a Scion...
They are still Toyota's in my opinion. Just like an Escalade is nothing but a suburban with more stuff to break and spend your money on. |
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If you can leave two black stripes from the exit of one corner to the braking zone of the next, you have enough horsepower. – Mark Donohue
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whiteryder
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« Reply #5 on: June 18, 2012, 09:06:03 AM » |
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Note to self..... really need to work on my delivery.
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« Reply #6 on: June 18, 2012, 01:13:32 PM » |
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Strictly speaking I guess they don't, since the LFA is a Lexus and the BRZ is a Scion...
They are still Toyota's in my opinion. Just like an Escalade is nothing but a suburban with more stuff to break and spend your money on. I agree  . Regarding the Yaris...It probably has 10x more engineering hours in it than my Ferrari and is a much better car. But, it'll never be as much fun. The LFA on the other hand... |
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« Reply #7 on: June 18, 2012, 06:25:11 PM » |
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Note to self..... really need to work on my delivery.
LOL I got it. |
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ccann26
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« Reply #8 on: June 18, 2012, 07:51:40 PM » |
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Why is there a British flag on the passenger side mirror of that Yaris ?
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whiteryder
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« Reply #9 on: June 19, 2012, 05:50:20 AM » |
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Why is there a British flag on the passenger side mirror of that Yaris ?
I dunno! You can click on either picture to go to a related web page. |
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« Reply #10 on: June 19, 2012, 11:28:49 AM » |
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« Reply #11 on: June 21, 2012, 10:36:39 AM » |
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That was me that said there were no Toyota sports cars.
This was discovered when I was car shopping (and ended up with my Genesis).
I walked through the whole Toyota lot and could't believe there wasn't anything sporty.
LFA doesn't count - not affordable.
My quest took place fall of 2010.
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ccann26
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« Reply #12 on: June 21, 2012, 11:01:54 AM » |
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That was me that said there were no Toyota sports cars.
This was discovered when I was car shopping (and ended up with my Genesis).
I walked through the whole Toyota lot and could't believe there wasn't anything sporty.
LFA doesn't count - not affordable.
My quest took place fall of 2010.
I think you should write to Toyota and tell them how disappointed you were, also let them know that you bought a Hyundai instead of a Toyota : ) |
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« Reply #13 on: June 21, 2012, 02:35:51 PM » |
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Why is there a British flag on the passenger side mirror of that Yaris ?
I guess if Lotus can stuff a Toyota engine in an Elise, Toyota can paste a Union Jack on a Yaris. Maybe Lotus should have a Rising Sun flag on their rear-views..... |
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« Reply #14 on: June 21, 2012, 02:40:47 PM » |
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That Yaris looks like what SCCA is shooting for with the new "B-Spec" road race class.
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wahoo5
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« Reply #16 on: June 29, 2012, 08:40:51 AM » |
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Looks like a great car, but it hasn't been classed yet. Sam Strano bought one and is already developing go-fast parts.
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