Really! its not that much to ask?
Ever since i heard the announcement that Toyota was joining Subaru (Toyota own a large percentage of Subaru) to make a new version of the Toyota AE86, I was stoked.
I've already decided to buy it. Despite the fact it hasn’t even been made yet.....! That and it doesn’t come out in 2011. Despite those minor setbacks, I’m still going to buy it god dam it.
I've already decided to buy it. Despite the fact it hasn’t even been made yet.....! That and it doesn’t come out in 2011. Despite those minor setbacks, I’m still going to buy it god dam it.
If you don’t already know, an AE86 was a small 2 door sports coupe made by Toyota produced from 1983 to 1987. It managed to get a cult status in the Motorsport of drifting (Illegal Mountain Pass Drifting). This was due to it Rear wheel drive layout and it reliable 4A-GE engine. For more information, hit the link. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AE86
The decision to make a New AE86 has been greeted with much fanfare
I recently discovered my decision of buying the "New" AE86 has been slightly altered. It seems it has been decided for me that i will now be buying a RWD Subaru instead of the Toyota. Wait a minute! what the.....?
I recently discovered my decision of buying the "New" AE86 has been slightly altered. It seems it has been decided for me that i will now be buying a RWD Subaru instead of the Toyota. Wait a minute! what the.....?
It seems Toyota and Subaru (in all their wisdom) have come to the decision only Japan will be receiving the Toyota version of the car, with the rest of the world having to accept only been given the Subaru. NOOOOOOOO!
This method of making cars only for Japan isn't new. This is basically where the JDM (Japanese Domestic Model) scene comes from. A lot of the time Japan will make the same car but to different specifications for overseas markets. These cars would usually have less horsepower and option extras than the JDM model. this makes the JDM version more sought after car.
Ah but you see I have a plan to get my hands on the REAL "New" Toyota AE86, Not the poser Subaru.
It simple really. I’m just going to import one over here to New Zealand!
Luck for us kiwis, the majority of our car laws are in line with those in Japan. Leaving very little red tape involved with importing a car to NZ. This is opposed to say a country like America where all their cars have their steering wheels are on the wrong side! (they same the same about us)
This way of importing a car from Japan is called "the grey market" where we technically shouldn't have these vehicles in the country. This is due to the manufacturers not offering the car to overseas markets. A great example of this would be the JDM 2008 Nissan GTR being imported to New Zealand when it's yet to be sold at Nissan dealerships in 2009
Anyhow back to my point. (Yes! i have one) If you REALLY want a car but think there’s not a chance you ever be able to get it. just remember there’s always a way
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There's always a way if you have the money...
Classic example of the Japan/NZ release senario sits in my parent's garage. Our Suzuki Baleno is the Japan release of that car, the NZ version, exactly the same, is called a Suzuki Cultus.
I happen to really love the R8 and the GTR at the moment as well. I've seen an R8 around Hamilton a couple of times and also the older model of pretty much the same thing (don't know what it's called), and the GTR I fell in love with when I was at the Taranaki Tarmac Rally - only to have my heart broken when I got a closer look to find that the pricks that drove it had gotten the automatic model. I mean whattt???? But from what I hear about that particular car, it is destined for the track anyway - so it will be stripped down and re-built with all those wicked performace parts.
Thought I'd come and give you some of my two cents!
Ciao
So good......
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