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Old 10-20-2002 | 08:43 AM
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Originally posted by MrFatBooty
Are you gonna tell me that Toyotas don't hold their value well? Puhleeze.
When did I state that they didn't??

But you watch, in 10 years the 2003 RSX-S will be worth more than the 2003 GT-S.
Old 10-20-2002 | 09:07 AM
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Originally posted by Eternal RSXness
Really? Everytime I see a Corolla, it always looks like someone shoved a huge rod up it's ass. It's so tall and it's riding on such dinky tires that it looks like it's running around on it's toes.
I like the look of it, im sure if it had a bigger wheel/tire combo and it was dropped a bit itll look much better. That was my whole point though, Toyota's design trend doesnt appeal to me.
Old 10-20-2002 | 09:13 AM
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Maybe it's just me, but I like the look of the celica (well, not the facelift). The look has grown on me, when it first came out, it looked kinda weird, but now I dig the look.
Old 10-20-2002 | 12:43 PM
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Originally posted by Eternal RSXness
I'm confused. All the Toyota ads and their web site show this:

as the new 03 Celica, with the elongated grille.

But kazi and all the 03's I've seen on the road look like this:


I'm sorry if this was discussed to death somewhere, but it's been bugging me.

edit: Or wait... is the slit looking one the regular and the one in all the ads the "Action Package"?
they show the yellow action package on the toyota website because the 03 refresh is ugly
Old 10-20-2002 | 09:43 PM
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At least the action package is available on the GT-S now.

I actually like the action pack wing. Looks functional.

If they called it the TRD aero kit I might buy one. Action pack. Feel like it should come with some Bazooka gum.
Old 10-21-2002 | 09:55 AM
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Originally posted by qtiger
At least the action package is available on the GT-S now.

I actually like the action pack wing. Looks functional.

If they called it the TRD aero kit I might buy one. Action pack. Feel like it should come with some Bazooka gum.
HHmmmm... with Nismo and MazdaSpeed coming, I wonder if we'll see TRD. I know they offer stuff, but thats sort of aftermarket. Im talking about a TRD Celica, with more hp and everything from the factory.
Old 10-21-2002 | 10:21 AM
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TRD sells option packages for Lexus cars called L-Tuned. You buy them through any Lexus dealer. Kinda pricey for what you get, but everything falls under "The Lexus of Warranties" as they like to brag about in their commercials so much. Man that guy's voice is so annoying.

Additionally, many Nismo and TRD parts are already distributed through Nissan and Toyota dealers. You can walk into any Nissan dealer and order Nismo extra-long wheel studs for a 240SX, or stop in at the Toyota dealer and grab a set of high-durometer rubber bushings for your '86 MR2. There's also Mazda Competition USA which is a national-level distributor for most Mazdaspeed parts.
Old 10-21-2002 | 03:11 PM
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Originally posted by MrFatBooty
TRD sells option packages for Lexus cars called L-Tuned. You buy them through any Lexus dealer. Kinda pricey for what you get, but everything falls under "The Lexus of Warranties" as they like to brag about in their commercials so much. Man that guy's voice is so annoying.

Additionally, many Nismo and TRD parts are already distributed through Nissan and Toyota dealers. You can walk into any Nissan dealer and order Nismo extra-long wheel studs for a 240SX, or stop in at the Toyota dealer and grab a set of high-durometer rubber bushings for your '86 MR2. There's also Mazda Competition USA which is a national-level distributor for most Mazdaspeed parts.
I know. But like I said, it's not the same as buying a Type R or a M3, which has all the engine/wheels/etc etc upgrades fromt he factory.
Old 10-23-2002 | 07:52 AM
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Default Re: What the hell is going on with the 03 Celica?

Originally posted by Eternal RSXness

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I see HIDs...
If this is Toyota's answer to Honda/Acura's FP package, the pricing would be rather steep...
Old 10-23-2002 | 12:55 PM
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I see HIDs...
If this is Toyota's answer to Honda/Acura's FP package, the pricing would be rather steep...
I think the FP package is a response to this.



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