ISN'T THIS SOMETHING? TOYOTA

[Nottybwoy]

@mukuna

yes

Ule msee mrandom. M.tag tu alete expert advice

[system]

@Rene Descartes

Transverse FWD kind of mounting means that the bonnet is shorter, no gearbox or propeller between the seats in the cabin, and no differential at the

@crazywizard

Copy/Paste – http://my.is/forums/f41/new-jdm-toyota-mark-x-its-not-next-231106/#post3068102

Here are a few points.

1. My understanding is that the Lexus design center is off limits to Toyota designers. You cannot expect to get accurate ideas regarding future Lexus models by viewing the Toyota.jp web pages (unless they are talking specifically about Lexus). Toyota is planning to sell the next generation Lexus sedans in Japan under the Lexus banner. Lexus vehicles will no longer be re- badged JDM Toyotas. http://my.is/forums/images/smilies/razz.gif

2. Almost every Toyota sold in Japan can be had with a four wheel drive option. http://my.is/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif

3. They did sell the Mark II in the US. Like the IS and GS, it was a rear-wheel drive sedan that used a Supra in-line 6 Engine without the turbo option. In the US it was called the Cressida and was replaced with the Avalon (which was sold as the Pronard in Japan).

I am sure most of you know that the Avalon/Pronard is not an evolution of the Cressida. It is a front wheel drive V6 sharing the same platform as the Camry and the Windom/ES.

The Mark II platform evolved a branch in Japan called the Cresta which later became the Verossa. The Cresta continued the old boxy styling of the older Mark II/Cressida. The Cresta and Verossa were never sold in the US and are no longer sold in Japan.

The Mark II/Cressida really is the great grandmother of the GS300 and IS300.

Here is a great link with a history of the Cressida: http://cressida.christurner.net/history/

It now looks like the Mark II is evolving into the Mark X. They are abondoning the I6 in favor of the new V6 and appropriatly renaming the vehicle. I am sad to see the I6 go; I always admired its smooth quiet performace. http://my.is/forums/images/smilies/cry.gif

Here is a nice history of the M serries engine which evolved into the JZ:
http://www4.tpgi.com.au/users/loats/…/mhistory.html.

Finally, I do own a 1987 Cressida (aka Mark II). I liked driving a large sedan with a Supra engine. I enjoy my new SportCross even more, a small wagon with a Supra engine.

This is one of the things I don’t like about Toyota. They’re constantly changing and repositioning brands/models it’s so hard to build up brand/model loyalty. The few casualties that come to mind
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[li]Startlet[/li][li]Carina[/li][li]Celica[/li][li]Camry[/li][li]Supra[/li][li](Feel free to add yours)[/li][/ol]

Hapo kwa changing from L6 to V6 is where they lost me too.
Same thing as when Nissan Skyline ditched the inline 6 for the V6.

[Rene_Descartes]

@introvert

Hapo kwa changing from L6 to V6 is where they lost me too.
Same thing as when Nissan Skyline ditched the inline 6 for the V6.

Sometimes, the inline six engine can only be mounted in a longitudinal pattern and it requires the engine bay to be longer. there could be other reasons though.

[system]

@Rene Descartes

Sometimes, the inline six engine can only be mounted in a longitudinal pattern and it requires the engine bay to be longer. there could be other reasons though.

I doubt there’s a straight 6 that’s been mounted transverse.
Even so, in my experience with the inline 6 it is way smoother. I usually put a glass of WD40 on the engine and watch the meniscus. It doesn’t move.
I can’t get that with a L4 or V6.

[ikonini]

@hunningale

The 2010 mark x… i find the interior abit shitty. But the size, muscle and curves is what you can die for.
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Any Experiences??

Mark x is a rear wheel. Usijaribu kuenda naye ocha. ukiingia kwa matope ur stuck. Its a good car for town driving

[Shuma_mre_dani]

Jaribu the new crown… Really nice car.

[hunningale]

@Shuma mre dani..

Jaribu the new crown… Really nice car.

Damn ugly…

[Maraiyoiyo]

@hunningale

The 2010 mark x… i find the interior abit shitty. But the size, muscle and curves is what you can die for.
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Any Experiences??

Are you open to alternatives that are better and give value at a lower cost?

[Maraiyoiyo]

@ikonini

Mark x is a rear wheel. Usijaribu kuenda naye ocha. ukiingia kwa matope ur stuck. Its a good car for town driving

Two things

Thing 1: Unless up-country is someplace akin to the outskirts of Baragoi, most places in Kenya have relately good roads that hold well when it rains. Hata Passo battalion can give up-country runs a go.

Thing 2: explain using aid of diagrams how a rear-wheel-drive vehicle is inept in wet soil, compared to other (front wheel drive?) cars.

[ikonini]

@Maraiyoiyo

Two things

Thing 1: Unless up-country is someplace akin to the outskirts of Baragoi, most places in Kenya have relately good roads that hold well when it rains. Hata Passo battalion can give up-country runs a go.

Thing 2: explain using aid of diagrams how a rear-wheel-drive vehicle is inept in wet soil, compared to other (front wheel drive?) cars.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjXybXTofXWAhUIsxQKHTCvDlsQFggqMAE&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.motorists.org%2Fblog%2Fpros-cons-rear-wheel-drive-front-wheel-drive-or-all-wheel-drive%2F&usg=AOvVaw3ItTlJ1RKEAh89rkqEj8uX

[Nyamgondho]

@The real voice

I thought the earlier model kinda looked like a bugatti.

Hehehe bet your girl looks like beyonce too! lol

[The_real_voice]

@Nyamgondho

Hehehe bet your girl looks like beyonce too! lol

Atleast i have a girl wewe zidi kukimbiza @kwido you gay moffo .

[kwido]

@The real voice

Atleast i have a girl wewe zidi kukimbiza @kwido you gay moffo .

Hehehe…so this faggot is following u. He is a sorry gay soul. He was forcing me to change my online status…Hehehe the guy had to write in all CAPS to pass no point.

[Nyamgondho]

@kwido

Hehehe…so this faggot is following u. He is a sorry gay soul. He was forcing me to change my online status…Hehehe the guy had to write in all CAPS to pass no point.

Quote me sissy-when referring to me-muthaphucker! what do you gain from this cowardice? Humbwer!

[kwido]

@Nyamgondho

Quote me sissy-when referring to me-muthaphucker! what do you gain from this cowardice? Humbwer!

Why are dragging me towards u? Sasa na uniskize, Mi si shoga katafute mashoga wakukuburudisha. U r the COWard here.
Meffi.