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Quote, originally posted by Seabird »

Oh, man... What started off as a simple ass pounding for Toyota is now turning into a full blown ATM gangbang.

"Think, you humans who are split into two worlds, unless you want the gulf between humans to expand into oblivion, you must think!"

The MR may make up for that though, and the twin-clutch system could take off more time.

If it can hang with the 335i coupe for $10k+ less.....

Quote, originally posted by Seabird »

Oh, man... What started off as a simple ass pounding for Toyota is now turning into a full blown ATM gangbang.

Looks much better than the last version, I would concider this over the sedan version of the WRX. But only 13.8 quarter? There have been runs with bone stock R32's doing 13.9. Hopefully the MR will close that gap.

Quote, originally posted by Mazda 3s »

Rear wing is optional

Thank God it's standard on the MR which is the one I'd want, anyway.

"Think, you humans who are split into two worlds, unless you want the gulf between humans to expand into oblivion, you must think!"

I'm pretty sure you can still the car. It does have a steering wheel.

"Think, you humans who are split into two worlds, unless you want the gulf between humans to expand into oblivion, you must think!"

Since the MR is the only one with the chicktronic, obviously.

That's right because the SST is better than the standard 5-speed in my book. Is that ok with you?

And the MR is better-equipped.

"Think, you humans who are split into two worlds, unless you want the gulf between humans to expand into oblivion, you must think!"

Sure, I just like giving you crap from time to time

I'd buy one if I could afford it.

Quote, originally posted by theshmoes »

The lower acceleration times are probably due to the driver not being able to launch as aggresively as they wanted to. I'd wait for real world times to judge its straight line potential. The handling numbers look impressive. .97g on the skidpad in a tall boxy econocar 4 door?

They launched the hell out of it, I guarantee you they did. Its a much heavier car and probably doesnt make any more power. (the EVO 9 was really underrated) Handling is always an easy fix and you don't have to worry about stupid laws, unlike with engine mods. These are real world numbers, just of the japanese version... but maybe the US version will get a bump in power. Regardless, I'm not gonna wait around hoping for better... I've always liked the race car steering of the older models and that is absent from this one.

Quote, originally posted by 8v_gti777 »

That article is really disappointing. Sounds like it has been softened up considerably and lost it's edge. I really had high hopes but this has dashed 'em.

While i am sad about the steering feel, the car seems better in every other possible way. I want one, badly.

Gone: 2003 20th AE GTI No. 3822 w/ESP
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otherwise, it looks to be an excellent car.

Under "notes" of the spec page in the article it said they launched at 5500rpm to preserve the drivetrain. That means they could've launched harder if they didn't have to be careful with the powertrain. I'm 100% sure the EVO X can do better than 13.8 in the 1/4 mile. But even if it can't its still an awesome handling car.

I don't like the looks of it, but I didn't like the looks of the mkV GTI at first either. I don't think this will grow on me, but I'm not arguing with the numbers.

Not that I will ever have the money to buy one before they are all abused anyways.

Not a bit fan of Mitsu in general, I'll be looking forward to tests of the STi.

Do you even know how to heel toe and rev match? You parade your auto-fanboyism in every single thread.

This car has me excited.