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What's with Toyota/Lexus styling?
May 09, 2019, 10:05 AM
sorensonWhat's with Toyota/Lexus styling?
I think it makes them look like the old 'dustbuster' hand vacuum cleaners
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May 09, 2019, 12:29 PM
egregorequote:
Originally posted by stickman428:
Those stupid MF’s at Toyota thought this should wear the Supra badge.
The car doesn't look too happy about it either.
May 09, 2019, 01:12 PM
HRKNot a fan of the Lexus Front end then again all car companies have a history of some odd front ends,
May 09, 2019, 01:56 PM
YooperSigsPass on the huge plastic grille. And whats it cost to replace?
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May 09, 2019, 07:13 PM
vthokyquote:
Originally posted by YooperSigs:
Pass on the huge plastic grille. And whats it cost to replace?
Oh, my. If we're going that route, then we have to go to the other end and look at this new six-position tailgate GMC is offering.
. That thing can't be any sort of inexpensive.
God bless America. May 09, 2019, 07:40 PM
.38supersigCan't beleive you left out this winner:
May 09, 2019, 11:50 PM
CoolRich59Glad I'm not the only one who longs for the day Toyota/Lexus moves away from this styling.
A couple of years ago I was ready to buy a Camry, but then decided I could not stand to look at that largemouth bass looking grill every day and ended buying an Accord.
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May 10, 2019, 10:51 AM
slabsides45quote:
Originally posted by .38supersig:
Can't beleive you left out this winner:
Makes you wonder what the repair cost would be on that grill in a 5 mph fender bender.
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May 10, 2019, 01:12 PM
lymanToyota always seems to copy Ford styling
Celica's, for example, look a bit like a Mustang
the trapezoid grill is something Ford has had for a good while,
I always thought the Lexus, and now Camry, looked like the designer was a BattleStar Galactica fan,,
re the Mazda Miata,
IIRC they all have the smiling face, a tip of the hat to the Healy Bug Eye Sprite
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May 10, 2019, 05:37 PM
ChowserThe grill is what kept me away from Lexus.
The new Supra is an abomination. I'm still not warming to the BMW Z4 either and I'm a BMW fan.
Not minority enough! May 12, 2019, 07:53 PM
dlcchpquote:
Originally posted by slabsides45:
quote:
Originally posted by .38supersig:
Can't beleive you left out this winner:
Makes you wonder what the repair cost would be on that grill in a 5 mph fender bender.
It cost me $1200 to replace the front end.
May 12, 2019, 08:10 PM
PorterNIve always like the look.
But i like the Lotus too
The weird squinty-lookin jeeps are the weird ones.
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May 12, 2019, 08:29 PM
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David Leequote:
Originally posted by stickman428:
Those stupid MF’s at Toyota thought this should wear the Supra badge.
Well it's not based off the wedgy looking Celica. Besides, there are better profile pics of the new Supra. Yeah it's a little funky from some angels but not terribly bad looking for a pocket rocket. The review I read made it out to be a fun and reliable sports car. The BMW 6 wont be available in the US so like the Lotus above, it will likely have Toyotas high rev 4 cylinder. I've seen several of the Lotus cars and still dont know who makes them. Just that they are powered by two different 4 cylinders. Toyotas Camry 6 can make over 300 HP so I wonder why that wasn't used in the new Supra?
May 12, 2019, 10:11 PM
David Leequote:
Originally posted by PorterN:
Ive always like the look.
But i like the Lotus too
The weird squinty-lookin jeeps are the weird ones.
I've seen several of the Lotus near me. Man is the driver compartment small. These little cars should have one seat and the steering wheel right in the middle of its dash. It would be the hoot to drive if the wheel was centered.
May 13, 2019, 09:11 AM
ChowserI think the Supra designer wanted an inline-6 so he sourced the BMW B58 engine instead of using any current Toyota engine.
Not minority enough! May 13, 2019, 10:05 AM
AirmanJeffquote:
Originally posted by Chowser:
I think the Supra designer wanted an inline-6 so he sourced the BMW B58 engine instead of using any current Toyota engine.
The car is full of BMW parts. Why would anyone want an uglier BMW Z4 with Toyota badges, for 50 grand!?
May 13, 2019, 01:17 PM
egregorequote:
But i like the Lotus too
Great, now they look like space aliens.
May 13, 2019, 03:58 PM
.38supersigquote:
Originally posted by AirmanJeff:
Why would anyone want an uglier BMW Z4 with Toyota badges?
But... The front end looks like a Formula 1 car if you squint really hard and partake large doses of some intoxicating substance beforehand...
May 13, 2019, 05:15 PM
Phelen_KellI've never been a fan of Toyota styling. I prefer the new Z4 to the Supra and I don't like the way the Z4 looks. Same with the 86/FRS, I preferred the Subaru BRZ style over the Toyota version. With that said, my 12 yr old Jeep still works fine for me.