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Old 03-21-2019, 03:39 PM   #758
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OK I guess. Just doesn't really make sense to me, but I'm not claiming to be an expert. The SF-R was slated to have what, 130hp? Toyota can't manage to engineer a 130 hp engine themselves without losing money? If they can't take some economy engine from another model and modify it slightly to be mounted longitudinally then why can't they mid-mount a transverse engine that they already have and make a new MR2?

Again, obviously I don't understand modern automaking, and I'm not claiming to.

I don't get why Mazda can have the MX-5 powered by a Mazda developed engine? It doesn't cost $80k and I feel like Mazda has less resources than Toyota. The Z has a Nissan produced engine. It doesn't cost $80k.

And honestly, I don't care to have it explained to me. If it can't be done, I guess that's just how it is. Me understanding it won't change it, and it won't change that I think it's stupid.

Maybe I should just be looking for an old MR2 or 80's Celica or something and enjoy Toyota's glory days.
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