"Joest" (Joest)
01/13/2014 at 20:47 • Filed to: None
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"Joest" (Joest)
01/13/2014 at 20:47 • Filed to: None | 4
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Kia completely stole the thunder/excitement I had about the C7.R and Z06. All I can think about is Kia's bad resale value once (if) they build it.
Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur
> Joest
01/13/2014 at 20:48 |
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I dunno...I just think it looks alright. I'm freaking over the Toyota more.
BeaterGT
> Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur
01/13/2014 at 20:49 |
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Only difference is I can see this car being closer to production spec than the FT-1
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Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur
> BeaterGT
01/13/2014 at 20:51 |
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That is true I guess. But I keep thinking of the specs of this thing, and in my head they are impressive, and I really want to love this, but my heart isn't lusting over it for some reason. I do like the Genesis Coupe, so if this goes into production I'll probably end up loving it once I sit in one.
IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK
> Joest
01/13/2014 at 20:51 |
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I don't really like the hitch in the roofline. Sorta wish it was a little more direct. I'm also a little wary of a kia with a 2.0L engine boosted to 300hp. My Focus ST has a 2.0L engine and it took 20lbs of boost to get it to 252HP. Right now I'm guardedly optimistic, I hope they can pull it off.
Forgetful
> BeaterGT
01/13/2014 at 20:53 |
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If the FT*86 concepts are any indication, the FT-1 might not be that far off.
dogisbadob
> IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK
01/13/2014 at 20:56 |
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The production engine would probably be the same 270 hp turbo from the Genesis and Sonata.
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dogisbadob
> Joest
01/13/2014 at 20:56 |
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The resale value would be better if the 10-year warranty was transferable.
Long Live the Longdoor
> Joest
01/13/2014 at 20:57 |
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I think I'd get over my skewed perception hyundai/kia to buy this car, especially if it had the liftback. It might need an exhaust though, historically hyundai/kia sound a little muted from the factory for my taste.
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BeaterGT
> Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur
01/13/2014 at 21:08 |
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So this is much bigger than a BRZ you think?
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Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur
> BeaterGT
01/13/2014 at 21:11 |
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Can't be much bigger
Tekamul
> Joest
01/13/2014 at 21:32 |
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Meh. I'm not really digging the styling. The c-pillar is pretty chunky, and a lot of the edgyness wouldn't survive to production.
Those lights, that nose, the lock box in the back.
Jayhawk Jake
> Joest
01/13/2014 at 21:32 |
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This car absolutely stole the show IMO. Hopefully Kia sees what it's doing and fast tracks it for production
GoliathRex
> Joest
01/13/2014 at 21:37 |
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agreed. awesome. clamshell hood, liftback, rwd, clean lines.
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Jayhawk Jake
> BeaterGT
01/13/2014 at 21:54 |
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The Kia is about the same size as the BRZ. A few inches longer, but lower and wider
Robert
> Joest
01/13/2014 at 22:01 |
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I got sort of excited until I read this line:
"the GT4 Stinger provides a possible and highly provocative glimpse into Kia’s future"
T he auto industry is the only one I can think of that gets away with creating one off concept items to tease consumers, and never really translate it to anything.
Burger king should release those really nice photos of some excellent sandwich. Then they will say "nah bro, we aren't making this sandwich for you."
Eike
> BeaterGT
01/14/2014 at 10:48 |
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Damn you! I'd just got that thing out of my head!
Back to the Jalop post I go to cry some more.
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BeaterGT
> Eike
01/14/2014 at 10:56 |
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Which "thing"? I think the Toyota is atrocious compared to this Kia.
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Eike
> BeaterGT
01/14/2014 at 11:19 |
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The FT-1. I think thats a much nicer proposition to this. But that is based entirely on the front end. If the nose on the Kia was.... for want of a better expression, more conventional, I'd be with you, but for me, all of the value, speed and handling in the world couldn't make up for those headlights.
This is also ignoring performance, handling, price points etc. of the final cars, and ignoring they are concepts, but based soley off the looks, I'd take the Toyota every day over this.