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05-07-2012, 11:07 AM | #751 | |||
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Heading over to Emerald soon to grab a few bits and pieces for the ute...the Toyota dealer there has a silver (bleh...) and a red 86 sitting out the front. Might try and go for a test drive in the red one. By the way, have you seen the TV advert for the 86 about the "perfect track" where a Jap driver is drifting the car around a big flat dirt pan? Can't see that advert lasting long with the wowsers and what they think of cars being driven "agressively" in TV ads... |
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05-07-2012, 05:26 PM | #752 | ||
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I was thinking the same thing. Wondering how long the ad will last. I'd give it a week.
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06-07-2012, 01:55 PM | #753 | |||
Stroking it...
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06-07-2012, 03:45 PM | #754 | ||
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HKS Supercharger kit shouldn't be too far away from what i've read.
http://www.hks-power.co.jp/en/produc...s86/index.html |
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07-07-2012, 11:15 PM | #755 | ||
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Waiting list out too Jan 2013 on GTS's, I just ordered one
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08-07-2012, 08:53 AM | #756 | ||
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how about a 315kw version?
turbo,and supercharged... http://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/7234...speed-festival interesting they say the stock version has 200kw, typo or does the aus market get an under powered version? i presume nz is getting close to the jdm version. |
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08-07-2012, 09:07 AM | #757 | |||
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09-07-2012, 08:01 PM | #758 | ||
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Waiting list is now potentially 12 months from order.
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09-07-2012, 08:30 PM | #759 | ||
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A person in pittsworth QLD has a red one, they look very awesome in person
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09-07-2012, 09:05 PM | #760 | ||
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tv ad is making a mockery of the often touted 'rules' about advertising...
come on ford, pay attention! imagina 12 month waiting list for a falcon based product... |
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09-07-2012, 09:29 PM | #761 | ||
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Red one in the work car park today. Great looking car.
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09-07-2012, 11:13 PM | #762 | ||||
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I was seriously considering trading the Mondeo on one but have heard you have to wait six months to get one?
Bugger that, I'll stick with the Mondeo, if I order and pay for something, especially that amount of money, I don't want to wait that long.
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10-07-2012, 12:02 PM | #763 | ||
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You might pay a deposit, but you don't have to pay the whole amount of money before you get it.
But it is correct, certain specifications are in for a hefty wait.
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10-07-2012, 12:04 PM | #764 | ||
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I seen a red one yesterday, actually liked it
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10-07-2012, 12:27 PM | #765 | |||||
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10-07-2012, 12:35 PM | #766 | ||
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Yep can't blame ya!
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10-07-2012, 01:24 PM | #767 | ||
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I personally think the Mondy suits you better anyway Rik.
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10-07-2012, 01:27 PM | #768 | ||||
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Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the Mondeo, but have always wanted a little sporty number, and the 86 ticks all the boxes. And while I'm still single & kidless, its probably the best time to own a two door!
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10-07-2012, 01:45 PM | #769 | ||
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Saw a white one in the city Sun night. The proportions are spot on. This car will be a winner for sure.
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10-07-2012, 01:45 PM | #770 | ||
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If that is the case mate, you are better off waiting a year when there are a few of them already about and pick one up for a cheaper price. Totally understand doing it when u are still single and no kids. I would too if I were single and had the cash to throw around. But I think the battle at the moment is whether or not you can be bothered to wait 6 months.
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10-07-2012, 01:54 PM | #771 | ||
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I saw one the other day at the front of toyota down the road,looked good to me.Way better than a celica.
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10-07-2012, 02:10 PM | #772 | |||||
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Who knows, I might just keep my current one until warranty runs out so I can play with it a bit ;)
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10-07-2012, 02:52 PM | #773 | ||
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Heard that the wait here in SA has blown out to 18months according to local Toyota Dealership.
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10-07-2012, 05:33 PM | #774 | ||||
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18 freaking months?
That's ridiculous, seriously who would want to sign for a car they have to wait 18 months to take delivery of??? Toyota should get their act together!
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10-07-2012, 05:41 PM | #775 | ||
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I think Australia were only allocated 400 units initially to determine if the car was viable for our market. I got this info from a guy I work in the same building with who has spoken to a Toyota dealer about ordering 1. Take that info how you will.
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10-07-2012, 05:43 PM | #776 | ||
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Can see resale being awesome on these things for the next 18 months or so.
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10-07-2012, 05:44 PM | #777 | ||
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How good would it be if Ford Aus could build a niche sports car on a global release like the 86.
Sort of like Capri but with wider appeal. Would give them a product to export world wide.
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10-07-2012, 07:29 PM | #778 | |||
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Toyota Australia has orders for 1800 of them, this is not just in Australia, it's a world wide thing, Toyota just can't make enough of them
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10-07-2012, 07:40 PM | #779 | ||
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Finally got to drive one today,
GT manual Hah an XT leave it for dead???? not a chance, it may be in front at the end but the 86 would still be there beside it That short shift 6 speed is very quick and smooth, It did manage to get it to understeer a bit on a 1st to 2nd gear change under full power around a sweeper bend Only problems I found was the clutch had no feel to it and forget anyone sitting in the back seat. With the front seat forward enough for a rear passenger the front passenger would need to be a contortionist to get it 12 months??? I'll see what price Subaru put on theirs
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10-07-2012, 08:46 PM | #780 | ||
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Subaru will be dearer, and odds on wont include anything more than the 86 GTS. Not to mention, Subaru gets even less in terms of stock than Toyota will.
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