[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by 1GoZoom

This thread is a fight waiting to happen lol. The reason they don't make their own is cost. Subaru and them share costs on design and everyone wins. Toyota wins cuz they have the best motor for the job at half the cost (or less). Suabru wins because they get some of Toyo tech in their Boxer and can make it even better. We win as customers seeing as this will cut costs SIGNIFICANTLY. If Toyota developed their own motor, it'd be more powerful like the V6s of old, but would most likely raise initial costs by 5-7k and wouldn't be as balanced.

I'd love to see a Straight-6 myself, but I don't see it happening in Japan for a long time, at least until 6-cylinder tech catches up in Asia. Nissan seems to be the forerunner, and Ford is right there with them with the Duratec 37 and Ecoboosted Duratec 35. I'm looking forward to something to rival the 370z and GTR motors from Asia. Sure a Supra can, but it isn't up to spec with today's engine demands. Needs fuel efficiency, enviro-friendly, etc. I see Toyota being next to jump into Inline (or Flat)-6 territory though. Hopefully.

EDIT: I spoke too soon. You guys bicker so much. be happy.

Yeah love the sound of I6... but v6 is the current way. I wish Toyota go back and remake 2J or even 1J again...