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Old 03-10-2011, 05:59 PM   #125
NESW20
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Originally Posted by matadormi5 View Post
For a mighty and expensive super-car maybe. But not really for this car.

Race-car speed usually requires big engines with big power and thus big $$$. While race-car like handling can be had with smart/effective engineering and lightness.

As long as the 86 is faster than a decomposing log or say, a Prius, everything will be fine.
lol, well put!

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Originally Posted by iff2mastamatt View Post
The Camry and Corolla are notorious for mediocre handling, hopefully Toyota gets it right on the FT-86 (which I think they will). At least good handling is a MUST.
sure, but the MR2 and Supra both handle exceptionally well. also, the LFA, ISF, etc... toyota can sure make cars that handle well. no problem there.
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