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Old 06-18-2020, 06:51 PM   #11
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I'd be surprised if BMW would let Toyota use the Supra shared platform on a 3 series competitor.
Didn't mean to imply that. Was just saying that, in thinking about it, the IS might actually fit better in a toyota showroom next to those cars. Badged as a toyota, and at a lower price point, I think it could make more sense (given the outdated platform).
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Old 06-18-2020, 07:14 PM   #12
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Didn't mean to imply that. Was just saying that, in thinking about it, the IS might actually fit better in a toyota showroom next to those cars. Badged as a toyota, and at a lower price point, I think it could make more sense (given the outdated platform).
They're actually doing this with the Harrier, aren't they?
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Old 06-19-2020, 12:34 PM   #13
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They're actually doing this with the Harrier, aren't they?
Oh interesting- hadn't seen that. I guess the Harrier and Lexus RX are no longer twins?
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Old 06-19-2020, 12:59 PM   #14
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On the other hand, Mazda is doing some good things:
https://www.motortrend.com/news/2022...e-six-details/
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Old 06-19-2020, 05:41 PM   #15
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If Mazda actually offered that they need to offer AWD if they are making the base RWD ... I had an Infiniti G50 RWD in Florida as a rental and I really liked it a lot .. I could totally own one (in AWD) except in the rain the rear end would come out and truthfully to me it was not in a fun way, AWD is needed even in the warm weather for a DD ... at least IMO.

As far as Lexus, it just sucks they gave up, I always liked the GS & IS models but they are outdated and unexciting. I will hold out to see the new IS in person hopefully it looks more up to date than that article.
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Old 06-20-2020, 07:46 AM   #16
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If Mazda actually offered that they need to offer AWD if they are making the base RWD ... I had an Infiniti G50 RWD in Florida as a rental and I really liked it a lot .. I could totally own one (in AWD) except in the rain the rear end would come out and truthfully to me it was not in a fun way, AWD is needed even in the warm weather for a DD ... at least IMO.
That is one of the main reasons I just bought a loaded AWD Fusion. Second reason was because the wife really missed her 2014 version (this one is much nicer than the old one)
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Old 06-20-2020, 04:42 PM   #17
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That is one of the main reasons I just bought a loaded AWD Fusion. Second reason was because the wife really missed her 2014 version (this one is much nicer than the old one)
Completely get it plus Ford did a really good job with the Fusion ... it really is a beautiful sedan why Ford wants out of the sedan business kinda sucks ...
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Old 06-21-2020, 11:32 AM   #18
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On the other hand, Mazda is doing some good things:
https://www.motortrend.com/news/2022...e-six-details/


Yeah that looks very promising. I think mazda is my favorite car company now - one of the few who seem to still try and name cars that are engaging to drive, look good and have nice interiors at an affordable price.


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