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[Time_Attack]

Still, my base model 1999 Corolla is faster than that to 60.

My 23 year old 16v MK1 is faster than that...

 

[homeforsummer]

We have a hatchback version, I hate it.

Why so?

 

[Leonidae]

because there's nothing very R in the G6R

 

[Jim Prower]

Nothing an engine that ends in -GE wouldn't fix.

 

[Rue]

 

[Time_Attack]

Nothing an engine that ends in -GTE wouldn't fix.

*ahem*

 

[homeforsummer]

because there's nothing very R in the G6R

I wouldn't be buying the R anyway And I have no wild expectations of performance from anything I'll looking at. I'd be more concerned if it handles awfully. And that I doubt, although again I'm under no impression that it's the best FWD ever made either. But if there's anything I've missed...

Nice E30 above, Rue 👍 Would fit in the cool sedans thread well too!

 

[TheCracker]

I wouldn't be buying the R anyway And I have no wild expectations of performance from anything I'll looking at. I'd be more concerned if it handles awfully. And that I doubt, although again I'm under no impression that it's the best FWD ever made either. But if there's anything I've missed...

The sales team at our place used to run a fleet of that model Corolla. They were reliable, but were the dullest form of transport you could imagine.

 

[homeforsummer]

That's the thing, I'm still wondering how much that will actually bother me... I've managed to go five six years in a base model Fiesta without modifying it in any way, shape or form, it's quite slow and it's not in a particularly fetching colour. So a G6 would still be a step up Obviously some of the other things on my wishlist are more interesting, but I do sometimes wonder whether now is the right time in my life (when I'm close to skint) to get something genuinely special.

Obligatory photos in thread meant for photos - some rather nice Sciroccos and Corrados:

I quite fancy a Corrado actually... *sigh*

 

[hemisport15]

I quite fancy a Corrado actually... *sigh*

So do I.

 

[ferrari_chris]

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Me likey. Me likey a lot. 👍

 

[Leonidae]

Sadly, this car was never raced either in Group B or Group S that died before it was even born. mid-engined AWD, and transversely/longitudinally mounted engines were tested, and the tested engine wasn't anything else but legendary 503E that was loosely based on the 3S-GTE engine. What a monster..

 

[homeforsummer]

Looks like a bit of a beast.

 

[Leonidae]

well, it would've had 600bhp+ to start with.. oh, and there's even meaner looking photo of the proto out there..

 

[Time_Attack]

There are only two of the original three left in existence. One was destroyed in testing, one is at TTE and the other is in Japan.

Had group S ever existed it may have gone up against this car

 

[homeforsummer]

That Audi is a candidate for cars I never knew existed.

Some Civics... 2dr, 3dr, 4dr:

 

[C-ZETA]

That Toyota Leonidae posted looks even better in black. Of course.

 

[exigeracer]

Me likey. Me likey a lot. 👍

Me too, it's my current desktop background.

Show's how a choice location and decent photography can make a pretty decent car look that big part better.

 

[Revheadnz]

 

[Time_Attack]

Nice Z. Those celicas aren't bad either.

 

[Leonidae]

Isn't that white one 930 with RUF bumper?

 

[Time_Attack]

Is that a skyline? How'd I miss that...

 

[TheCracker]

Isn't that white one 930 with RUF bumper?

I think its a 3.0 Carrera RSR replica bumper.

 

[HACKr]

You know, I believe that's how every road way should look.

 

[Rue]

180SX, Aristo and NSX. Click the links I think they're too large to link directly to...

http://eliteautostyle.com/gallery/DTP_2008/1600x1200/CIMG6479.JPG

http://eliteautostyle.com/gallery/DTP_2008/1600x1200/CIMG6599.JPG

http://eliteautostyle.com/gallery/DTP_2008/1600x1200/CIMG6572.JPG

 

[homeforsummer]

Aristo: Nasty
NSX: Nice ish, but a bit too OTT for me
180SX: Looks good, shame about the colour

 

[Azuremen]

That picture of the Aristo is crap, I have a feeling the car looks much better in real life.

That NSX is awesome looking, the 180SX is a bit of an odd color for my taste.

 

[Time_Attack]

The Aristo needs wider over fenders IMO.

 

[Beerz]

Aristo: Nasty
NSX: Nice ish, but a bit too OTT for me
180SX: Looks good, shame about the colour

I completely agree on all counts, though on the Aristo, I'm willing to concede that it may look better in person.

The NSX would be perfect in standard white, black or red, but on that colour and with the bodywork done, it does look a bit overdone.

 

[ferrari_chris]

Brilliant! I love that pic so much!

Would that be late '70s?