Well look who's lost their cardigan and slippers...

jaydee · 15-01-2018, 07:28 PM

Each time I see the ad on TV I like it more and more.
Still waiting to see what it's going to cost to buy the new Mazda6 turbo.

https://www.drive.com.au/new-car-rev...E&gclsrc=aw.ds

lamborghinifan · 15-01-2018, 07:36 PM

225kw in a v6 Camry.
My v8 falcon had less than that a few years ago.
My my times have changed.

Trump · 15-01-2018, 07:43 PM

They may have lost their cardigan and slippers, but they've replaced them with a nice woolly jumper and a comfy pair of loafers...

vztrt · 15-01-2018, 11:38 PM

Still fwd. Be an annoying drive with 6.

Olbucko · 16-01-2018, 11:45 AM

it's so fugly! looks like it was styled by a committee of four different people with four different ideas.

whitelion65 · 16-01-2018, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Olbucko

it's so fugly! looks like it was styled by a committee of four different people with four different ideas.

Yes, very "Transformers"!

Craig@AUDI · 16-01-2018, 12:19 PM

1 part Lexus and 3 parts Toyota styling...sorta kinda works

commodorenutt · 16-01-2018, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig@Rockdale

1 part Lexus and 3 parts Toyota styling...sorta kinda works

Needs
More
Sarcasm....

16-01-2018, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig@Rockdale

1 part Lexus and 3 parts Toyota styling...sorta kinda works

Nar I think it looks like a mondeo with one of those tacky ricer kits. the grill is ugly af.

Craig@AUDI · 16-01-2018, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by commodorenutt

Needs
More
Sarcasm....

Yep!

Tassie f100 · 16-01-2018, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by leesa

Nar I think it looks like a mondeo with one of those tacky ricer kits. the grill is ugly af.

Well I guess everyone to their own,but I quite like the look.In my opinion the FG Falcon is one of the fugliest grilles fitted to a car

Evgeni · 16-01-2018, 04:23 PM

We have some current 4 cyl Camry's at work. For a four banger, it picks up and goes....
Hangs on to corners at high speed and doesn't get out of shape.
Currently does around 8.9l/100 as well.
Looking forward to the 2GRFE engines.

Junkyard-Dog · 16-01-2018, 04:44 PM

Yeah nah, that's bloody hideous.

Tassie f100 · 16-01-2018, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by vztrt

Still fwd. Be an annoying drive with 6.

You know if you did a survey 90% of people wouldn,t know whether their car is Rear or Front wheel drive.

pottery beige · 16-01-2018, 07:23 PM

brilliant cars

motoring magic at its finest

jimt3te50 · 16-01-2018, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by pottery beige

brilliant cars

motoring magic at its finest

Probably no manual ones though Mitch. Not really the same is it?

pottery beige · 16-01-2018, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jimt3te50

Probably no manual ones though Mitch. Not really the same is it?

no fish hook johnny rollbacks

im out

hackney · 17-01-2018, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by pottery beige

brilliant cars

motoring magic at its finest

“Oh What a Feeling”

DK30RB · 17-01-2018, 09:16 AM

Don't mind it. V6 would be an ok drive. Had 2 Aurion's in the past a ZR6, and Sportivo. Didn't mind them.

Anyway, we can mock it and say how ugly it is, but the simple fact is, that you can't buy a falcon or commodore any more and you can buy a Camry. Apparently toyota must be doing something right.

GK · 17-01-2018, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by DK30RB

Anyway, we can mock it and say how ugly it is, but the simple fact is, that you can't buy a falcon or commodore any more and you can buy a Camry. Apparently toyota must be doing something right.

Agreed.

Their cars appeal to a broader audience. They get more sales! Simple.

**FoxtrotGolfXray 5.0** · 17-01-2018, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by DK30RB

Don't mind it. V6 would be an ok drive. Had 2 Aurion's in the past a ZR6, and Sportivo. Didn't mind them.

Anyway, we can mock it and say how ugly it is, but the simple fact is, that you can't buy a falcon or commodore any more and you can buy a Camry. Apparently toyota must be doing something right.

You can still buy new Commodores, too.

Not sure the assumption that because they are still for sale means that the manufacturing company is doing something right tho

DK30RB · 17-01-2018, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by psychobimbo

You can still buy new Commodores, too.

Not sure the assumption that because they are still for sale means that the manufacturing company is doing something right tho

Correct, you can buy new old stock Australian made Commodores, but like the falcon those stocks will run dry soon.

I think its safe to assume that since you can buy a new 2018 Camry that they are still in production and selling. GASP!! Toyota actually may be giving the buying public something they want. May not be what "you" want, but in this case majority rules.

Falcon and Commodore were and are great cars, but lets face it Toyota have the formula right - make a car that appeals to the masses world wide. No matter how many Falcons or Commodores were sold it was inevitable that they would eventually become extinct as they can't compete on a world wide scale.

This is exactly what holden is doing with new commodore - world wide platform....

Its not about which car is better. It about which car will give the most people what they want.

robertmanziel · 17-01-2018, 07:47 PM

I looks good to me.

**buggerlugs** · 17-01-2018, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by robertmanziel

I looks good to me.

U no speak no proppa inglish...........

Mercury Bullet · 17-01-2018, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by buggerlugs

U no speak no proppa inglish...........

Carries a mirror......

vztrt · 17-01-2018, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Tassie f100

You know if you did a survey 90% of people wouldn,t know whether their car is Rear or Front wheel drive.

Point? To me it's a problem. Make it rwd and I will consider it.

Tassie f100 · 17-01-2018, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by vztrt

Point? To me it's a problem. Make it rwd and I will consider it.

No point really! I was merely stating that the huge minority neither know or care whether their car is Fwd or Rwd

commodorenutt · 18-01-2018, 12:25 AM

The vast majority of Camry drivers couldn't care less what's under the bonnet either - just as long as it has a Toyota badge. They should all be white, because most are bought simply an appliance to be used by their owner, who has absolutely no interest in cars, and only lifts the bonnet to refill the washers if they run dry between services.

Car enthusiasts sometimes need reminding that 90 or even 95% of our population aren't like the rest of us who do have an active interest in cars.

Chopped · 18-01-2018, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by vztrt

Point? To me it's a problem. Make it rwd and I will consider it.

Lexus? Not sure if the GS is Camry size (maybe slightly bigger). I know the ES is but it's FWD.

jaydee · 19-01-2018, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by commodorenutt

The vast majority of Camry drivers couldn't care less what's under the bonnet either - just as long as it has a Toyota badge. They should all be white, because most are bought simply an appliance to be used by their owner, who has absolutely no interest in cars, and only lifts the bonnet to refill the washers if they run dry between services.

Car enthusiasts sometimes need reminding that 90 or even 95% of our population aren't like the rest of us who do have an active interest in cars.

Somehow I don't think anyone who buys a red 3.5 litre 224kw V6 will think they be buying an appliance.