 New GT-4 in the states?, Rumors I've heard... |
 Feb 18, 2004 - 10:02 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Oct 16, '02 From Hohenwald, Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%)  |
Several people have told me that they've heard Toyota is going to start production of a new GT-4 that will be available in the states. I don't know when, and I don't know if these rumors are true. Anyone else heard anything?
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Feb 18, 2004 - 10:13 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 13, '03 From Dandridge, Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Yeh I have heard rumors for a while now about a Turbo Celica being released, but I have been hearing that for about a year now and still have not seen any proof. I think they will though soon, because Mitsubishi is comming out with there new Turbo Eclipse, Honda has the new CRX thing, Mazda has the Mazda 3's? maybe they are called 5's. But I pray for one, I wont sell my celica to get one, but it'll still be cool to see one.
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Feb 18, 2004 - 11:13 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
I could see them releasing maybe a turbo 4wd matrix, but i doubt celica.
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Feb 18, 2004 - 11:32 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From Michigan Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
unfortunatly "rumors" is all it is
 id be happy to even see a 8th gen come out at this point
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Feb 19, 2004 - 1:06 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '02 From Alabama Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
They'll probably just put the 180 horse 2zz in the AWD matrix and call it the "track monster fast and furious edition"
Did you guys see the new Rolla' with that engine? I was thinking "ok Toyota, time for a new platform." But I guess they do have scion don't they. Did any body say wrong direction yet? Sorry.=back hurting making me irritable. |
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Feb 19, 2004 - 1:16 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 12, '04 From Hellburbia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
they will not be putting out an AWD turbo celica for quite some time. I talked to a toyota research developer the other day, and he informed me that they will be sticking with the 1.5L engine in the echo and scion xA and xB, the 2.4 in the tC, and the 2zzge in the 00-04 celica GTS for quite some time. They won't be bringing back the 3sge due to emissions, and their future plans for the celica are to discontinue it, give it more power, or simply redesign it for visual appeal.
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Feb 19, 2004 - 1:25 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From Michigan Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
this is what ive heard as well, from toyota and scion reps at the NAIAS -------------------- Believer, you'll leave her, in leaving them all No but I don't buy it Like anything you do, as anyone you are Cause I'm... Ten Speed, of God's Blood & Burial |
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Feb 19, 2004 - 1:25 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 9, '03 From St. Louis Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I thought they already put the 180hp 2zz in the matrix
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Feb 19, 2004 - 10:11 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 25, '03 From Mizzeri Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
They have, but it is not available with the AWD version of the Matrix. |
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Feb 19, 2004 - 12:22 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '02 From Alabama Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
which, i suppose, shows how weak the AWD system it uses is. Or are the engines on different blocks? |
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Feb 19, 2004 - 8:40 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From San Diego CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
well technically the matrix is AWD (kinda) so wouldnt the drive train from a 6th gen GT4 be fabricated to fit on a matrix. the only major problem i might see with that swap is where the shifter will be?
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Feb 19, 2004 - 8:43 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 26, '03 From Wisconsin Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
HAHAHAHA. just like those subs that are louder because they say fast and the furious on them... hahahahah -------------------- i am awesome
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Feb 19, 2004 - 8:45 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 14, '03 From New Zealand Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
What you are probably hearing about its the latest Caldina(read:Matrix) turbo. Its taken over the name of GT-Four. Though it doesnt deserve it, those things are bloody ugly.
And isnt the RS200 altezza still being produced? because that is equiped with the 3SGE... |
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Feb 20, 2004 - 1:11 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 21, '03 From Endicott NY Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Does anybody know what the "supercar" Toyota is going to be releasing. I read somewhere that Nissan is releasing the skyline in the US to combat this "supercar".
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Feb 20, 2004 - 1:36 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 1, '02 From Minnesota, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Yeah, cept the Celica is leaving the Toyota family soon so eh.
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Dead for now --> Soon to have a 3S-GTE 02 WRX --> This is for speed - Borla Exhaust - TurboXS BOV - Custom CAI 02 Civic EX - MB Quart Reference 5.25" Components - Rockford MTX 8" Subs in the doors - Alpine Type S Rear Fills - 2x Alpine SWR-1042D Subs in a custom fiberglass box - Alpine F345 Amp for the front doors - Alpine M605 on each Type R - Phoenix Gold wiring - Alpine CDA-9855 Head Unit - Alpine Amp link - 2x Rockford Fosgate 1 Farad Caps - The best Viper 791 alarm install ever |
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Feb 20, 2004 - 2:05 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '02 From Alabama Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
yea, it happened in 99 also, see what happened?
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Feb 20, 2004 - 3:27 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 21, '03 From Lynnwood, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Actually, there is already a Nissian Skyline in the States right now, it is Infiniti G35! |
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Feb 20, 2004 - 5:25 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 4, '02 From Hecho en la Republica Dominicana/Living in NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
isn't the Matrix Xrs our verison of the GT-Four ??
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Feb 20, 2004 - 12:17 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 21, '03 From Endicott NY Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Not A GTR 
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Feb 21, 2004 - 3:51 AM
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not even close.... -------------------- Car #3: 98 Accord LX- purchased 5/06, totaled 8/06
Car #2: 95 Celica GT- purchased 8/03, current daily driver Car #1: 01 Focus ZX3- purchased 5/01, sold 8/03 |
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Feb 21, 2004 - 12:13 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 12, '04 From Hellburbia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
don't spread false information. read my previous post. -------------------- |
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Feb 21, 2004 - 1:27 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 1, '02 From Minnesota, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Read previous information on this forum. Not only did I hear from a Toyota exec about 6 or 7 months ago and posted, but XE_Nathaniel posted verfified information that it be dropped soon...
So lemme quote your post and say, don't try to correct people that are right. EDIT Added proof... http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=7717 This post has been edited by snadman: Feb 21, 2004 - 1:30 PM -------------------- 95 Toyota Celica GT
Dead for now --> Soon to have a 3S-GTE 02 WRX --> This is for speed - Borla Exhaust - TurboXS BOV - Custom CAI 02 Civic EX - MB Quart Reference 5.25" Components - Rockford MTX 8" Subs in the doors - Alpine Type S Rear Fills - 2x Alpine SWR-1042D Subs in a custom fiberglass box - Alpine F345 Amp for the front doors - Alpine M605 on each Type R - Phoenix Gold wiring - Alpine CDA-9855 Head Unit - Alpine Amp link - 2x Rockford Fosgate 1 Farad Caps - The best Viper 791 alarm install ever |
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Feb 21, 2004 - 5:30 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From Lake Orion, MI Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
The current GT-FOUR badge is on the Caldina,
It wouldn't suprise me if they drop the Celica, it has never been seriosuly supported here anyway, Toyota can eat my ass. The MR2 Spyder will be discounted after this year for sure. All toyota is doing is capturing the mass market appeal. Its been going down hill for some time now. No more WRC, instead there's NASCAR and NASTRUCK... effen rednecks. If i wasn't financially stuck with my GT-FOUR project (not that its a terrible thing) I would get a RSX Type S, or a Sentra Spec-V, or a Dodge Neon. Toyota is going mainstreme and thats great but i've lost almost all intrest in their product. Next thing we know, they will discontinue the IS300 and i will really be screwed. -------------------- -Mike
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Feb 22, 2004 - 12:04 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 21, '03 From Endicott NY Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Well it's not a surprise the celica is gone since the average age of a Toyota owner is 46.
So nobody knows about Toyota's "supercar". |
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