return of Toyota?

pauldun170 · 10-14-2009, 01:22 PM

http://jalopnik.com/5381432/toyota-f...s-mega+gallery

Homeslice · 10-14-2009, 02:05 PM

Guess it took Hyundai to make people realize that small, RWD 4-cylinder cars are a viable niche.

Glad to see that FWD is gradually dying out.

pauldun170 · 10-14-2009, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeslice

Guess it took Hyundai to make people realize that small, RWD 4-cylinder cars are a viable niche.

Glad to see that FWD is gradually dying out.

FWD isn't going anywhere.
It's great from a packaging standpoint.

Chris S · 10-19-2009, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeslice

Guess it took Hyundai to make people realize that small, RWD 4-cylinder cars are a viable niche.

Glad to see that FWD is gradually dying out.

Is the Genesis coupe really much (if at all) smaller than the G35/G37 Coupe? I thought they were just a well-priced alternative, but similarly sized. I haven't seen many around yet, either.

Homeslice · 10-14-2009, 03:50 PM

It is declining as a % of cars though.

And driving dynamics > packaging.

pauldun170 · 10-14-2009, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeslice

It is declining as a % of cars though.

And driving dynamics > packaging.

Hate to tell you but you live in the United States.

Sales>anything enthusiast like in a car.
automatic>Manual
Nanny Devices>feedback
Straightline on highway cruising>behavior in the twisties

Homeslice · 10-14-2009, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pauldun170

Hate to tell you but you live in the United States.

Sales>anything enthusiast like in a car.
automatic>Manual
Nanny Devices>feedback
Straightline on highway cruising>behavior in the twisties

Don't forget 20" wheels, Xenon lights, headrest DVD players, and "Monsoon" stereo systems (with sub-par speakers, but what they don't know won't hurt them)

Adeptus_Minor · 10-15-2009, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pauldun170

Hate to tell you but you live in the United States.

Sales>anything enthusiasts like in a car.
automatic>Manual
Nanny Devices>feedback
Straightline on highway cruising>behavior in the twisties

Sad but true...
Want a real driver's car for under $35k? Good luck.

RACER X · 10-15-2009, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor

Sad but true...
Want a real driver's car for under $35k? Good luck.

miata FTW!

Adeptus_Minor · 10-15-2009, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RACER X

miata FTW!

Ah... yes, I forgot.

Well, one the way I'd want it would be almost $30k anyway

10-14-2009, 02:05 PM	#2
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Guess it took Hyundai to make people realize that small, RWD 4-cylinder cars are a viable niche. Glad to see that FWD is gradually dying out.

10-14-2009, 03:50 PM	#5
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	It is declining as a % of cars though. And driving dynamics > packaging.