Toyota AE86 in 2008?

[On_Her_Face]

orginal ae86>.. but that would be a neat + fun car

[BTLFED]

I like it.

[Echonova]

Wonder how many kids will talk mom and dad into buying this and then kill themselves doing the driftoro. Only reason drifting hasn't killed more of our youts, is 240's spend more time on jack stands than on the road.

[IndianStig]

I would rock the fuck outta that if it came out.

[BKgen®]

you guys are talking like Toyota actually manufactured a car and called it the "AE86" or "hachi roku" and never made it again -- wrong... it's a Corolla. You should realize that this is just the next-gen version of the Corolla that may just happen to be RWD like the last version of the Corolla that was RWD: the hachi. Big deal if they're using a Levin in their marketing campaign.

[IndianStig]

you guys are talking like Toyota actually manufactured a car and called it the "AE86" or "hachi roku" and never made it again -- wrong... it's a Corolla. You should realize that this is just the next-gen version of the Corolla that may just happen to be RWD like the last version of the Corolla that was RWD: the hachi. Big deal if they're using a Levin in their marketing campaign.

Ummm...no, the AE86 was one of the greatest cars in its time and Toyota new it. If it wasn't for mainstream demands, budgets, and stiffs in suites, they would have kept the Corolla up like that. Props to Toyota if they release this car to going back to the good old days where the Hachi was the car to have.

[BKgen®]

but it was still a corolla... just the most badass version of one

[SniperJoe]

If it is RWD and a decent engine, I shall own one. That and my 86 would look good sitting next to each other in the garage.

[BKgen®]

wonder if they'll sell a panda version

[On_Her_Face]

holy shit i hate the new sti

[Sibious]

looks more like new civ and celica back end with yaris head lights.. but ya looks clean for being new car

[Ran]

The AE86 is a turd heap stock. They're making a RWD Corolla, so what? Suddenly Toyota can't make a RWD car without it being a AE86 or Supra? Fanboys be d@mned, it's still a Corolla just like the rusting drift box they've got on jackstands at home.

I hope they make both a new "AE86" and "240SX/Silvia" FWD just in spite.

[VooDooXII]

I hope they make both a new "AE86" and "240SX/Silvia" FWD just in spite.

Someone should just drop a rumor that the current Altima coupe is like a "new 240"...

[BKgen®]

The AE86 is a turd heap stock. They're making a RWD Corolla, so what? Suddenly Toyota can't make a RWD car without it being a AE86 or Supra? Fanboys be d@mned, it's still a Corolla just like the rusting drift box they've got on jackstands at home.

I hope they make both a new "AE86" and "240SX/Silvia" FWD just in spite.

thank you.

[SniperJoe]

The AE86 is a turd heap stock. They're making a RWD Corolla, so what? Suddenly Toyota can't make a RWD car without it being a AE86 or Supra? Fanboys be d@mned, it's still a Corolla just like the rusting drift box they've got on jackstands at home.

I hope they make both a new "AE86" and "240SX/Silvia" FWD just in spite.

You are no longer my friend.

[Ran]

You are no longer my friend.

But you're still my friend, Joe.

[SniperJoe]

But you're still my friend, Joe.

If my Corolla wasn't on jackstands, I'd run you over with it.

[Professor X]

I think it's a great idea especially if the price is under $13,000. The sport compact cars are now all over $20,000. Name one sporty vehicle, not a sports car, but a sporty vehicle under $20,000. Even the ones that are under are barely under. This would be an affordable way for someone to get into the brand.

For those looking for it to be RWD, I wouldn't get my hopes up. I am a technician at Toyota and they don't have one (1) RWD car under the Toyota brand, only RWD trucks. Also, the engine code 2nz is from the same engine family as the 1nz which is found in the prius. It's not impossible to configure it to RWD since they did the same thing with the new IS/GS v6 which is also found in the Camry/Avalon. I don't believe it would be economical for them to make it RWD but we shall see.

[Ran]

Also, the engine code 2nz is from the same engine family as the 1nz which is found in the prius. It's not impossible to configure it to RWD since they did the same thing with the new IS/GS v6 which is also found in the Camry/Avalon.

Actually, the 1NZ-FE that comes in my Yaris could be configured to RWD as it's already available in full 4WD in the Toyota Probox. This should mean that making the 2NZ a RWD platform wouldn't be that much of a hassle.

[Professor X]

Actually, the 1NZ-FE that comes in my Yaris could be configured to RWD as it's already available in full 4WD in the Toyota Probox. This should mean that making the 2NZ a RWD platform wouldn't be that much of a hassle.

Good point. I completely forgot about the Yaris. It would definately be cool for the corolla to go back to it's roots. I guess we'll see what happens.

[Ran]

Good point. I completely forgot about the Yaris.

It's okay. Everybody forgets the Yaris.

[SatansRectum]

Toyotas are gay, that's why the shift knobs come in the shape of a penis from factory.

[OneSlow5pt0]

Toyotas are gay, that's why the shift knobs come in the shape of a penis from factory.

wait i drive a toyota

[itsme]

da 2NZ-FE is a 1.3L and the 1NZ-FE is a 1.5L

[VooDooXII]

Damn, if they had just made the tC RWD...it'd be a perfect modern day AE86 equivalent. They're somewhat heavy though aren't they?

Slap me if this has already been mentioned.

[GTScoob]

I think this car will be more of a competitor to the Solstice/Vibe than any of the TCs. The rave reviews that the Lotus Elise got in the US also probably helped to influence the fact that people will buy a lightweight no frills car as long as its fun to drive. Bring it on, I wont get one but it'll be a fun car to see.

Now why is Toyota building up their sporty car image but taking the edge out of all the new Subarus? 08 WRX is basically a Camry.

[Psycho]

Now why is Toyota building up their sporty car image but taking the edge out of all the new Subarus? 08 WRX is basically a Camry.

Subaru always made ugly cars, the 04 and 06 WRX/STI were just flukes.

[GTScoob]

Subaru always made ugly cars, the 04 and 06 WRX/STI were just flukes.

Exactly, why change now?

[BKgen®]

Subaru always made ugly cars, the 04 and 06 WRX/STI were just flukes.

[echo5delta]

I like it. Looks good.

[Echonova]

I like it. Looks good.

Holy old thread

[Echonova]

n00b, when ever you post in a thread it bumps it to the top. Quit trying to up your post count by posting in old threads.

[Sol-Badguy]

lulz.

I thought I recognized the title.

[Echonova]

LOL, who negged this guy?? ~looks @ Robbie~

[Sol-Badguy]

LOL, who negged this guy?? ~looks @ Robbie~

Gotta teach them somehow.

[Echonova]

Gotta teach them somehow.

Indeed, but now I have to teach you.

[Sol-Badguy]

[man]

Looks weird for what it's supposed to be. Won't be as good as the OG.

[chinitoxamor]

i like it.. so whats the ticket on it??