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According to the Age:

http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/first-drive-toyota-86-20111128-1o1vi.html

'Less than $40,000'

But at 140kw, I don't know man. Maybe a car for the missus

hmmm, power-to-weight ratio is same as a stock r32 gtst.

Im keeping my eye on it as it will probably handle and feel like my r32 but with everything being new and not rattling/falling apart haha

If someone comes up with a turbo kit for it, it should be pretty good. However, I would have prefered to have a reliable Toyota engine...

Give it 6 months from new, there will be a kit commercially available. Will seriously consider upon test drive...but I did see a late model Celica today and it reminded me of the 86 quite a bit :(

I knew Toyota would have to make something bland about it...why did it have to be the engine :(

Give it 6 months from new, there will be a kit commercially available. Will seriously consider upon test drive...but I did see a late model Celica today and it reminded me of the 86 quite a bit :(

I knew Toyota would have to make something bland about it...why did it have to be the engine :(

Plan for Jan 2013? :P

it just needs some phat wheels and stance to be epic imo.

with a turbo would be so awesome really hope they bring one out down the track a trd version or soemthing.

for sub 40k it has no competitors i mean a 370z is 70k new!

Gardening is a pain in the arse.

Redoing my small backyard, massive front yard and side yard.

Progress of the back so far. Before and after

Front is a blank canvas at the moment

sheesh, that looks like a huge property? Demolish and build units?

UK ain't all it's cracked up to be. Their petrol is ridiculously expensive and enjoy your rego on anything with more than a 2 litre engine...then there's the ugly, fat and depressing lifestyle/weather.

Import from the states = $30k to do a proper conversion from LHD.

It's not as easy as it sounds; for every loophole you can think of around paying high prices for cars locally, it's all been thought of / done before. This is reflected in the prices of our local second hand market and the overseas import markets. It's the reason why you can go to Japan and buy a 1998 RX7 for $9k, whilst a 1999 RX7 will cost you $18k - the latter can be imported to Oz.

Buy a delivery km Mustang in Australia for ~70k-80k, the same car will cost you 35-40k in the US...add your RHD conversion, shipping etc. You might come out 5k better off after the hassle and risk involved in importing yourself.

Personal import is probably the only thing worth considering to save money, if you can pull it off...

Die in a fire!

vl-chevrolet-camaro-ss-1967.jpg

mmm love the old school americans

old man owns 2 68 RS camaros (one driving and other one about to be restored) and a 57 chev belair (being restored atm)

1969-yenko-camaro-427-1.jpg

And that Yenko will snap a speedo in about 5 seconds flat

also cost you $300k plus :P

Gardening is a pain in the arse.

Redoing my small backyard, massive front yard and side yard.

Progress of the back so far. Before and after

Front is a blank canvas at the moment

I could design the front if you want >:| I has the programs to do so. Hehe.

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