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    Toyota Verso MPV Heads For Geneva, We Go The Other Direction
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    Image of Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
    02/25/09

    In reply to Toyota Verso MPV Heads For Geneva, We Go The Other Direction
    Is there a commercial version of this? Strip out the interior, beef up the suspension and tires, blank out the windows with steel panels, and you might have a very serviceable ride.
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    Image of maximum-sienna maximum-sienna
    02/25/09

    In reply to Toyota Verso MPV Heads For Geneva, We Go The Other Direction
    Here's a compact 7-seater that I wouldn't mind driving:


    Here's Toyota's version of a compact 7-seater:

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    Image of pauljones pauljones
    02/25/09

    @maximum-sienna already has a BMW GPS unit:


    That Honda is at least vastly more interesting to look at that the Verso, and, being a Honda, it probably has the whole driving dynamics thing nailed pretty well. That might make interesting competition for the Mazda5.

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    Image of Thrashy, perpetual Minardi Thrashy, perpetual Minardi
    02/25/09

    In reply to Toyota Verso MPV Heads For Geneva, We Go The Other Direction
    Statement: Toyota is the next GM.


    Theory: GM's downward spiral becomes truly apparent around the time the gas crisis hits. Its cars become bland, boring, and unreliable. Very little of its lineup can capture the imagination. Japanese imports nibble away at its profitability. It soldiers on with steadily dwindling market share until sometime in 2010 at the latest.


    Toyota has already axed the last of its interesting cars, the MR2 Spyder. Now, though it is still the lumbering behemoth of the car industry, it has nothing to its name that can inspire brand loyalty in the fickle masses beyond its reputation for reliability. Its cars are dull, its styling is a sort of calculated blandness, and Korean imports are making a play for the hearts and wallets of its buyers. All it will take is for that legendary reliability to slip, and Toyota becomes an also-ran.


    Maybe I'm stretching here, but I honestly wouldn't be surprised to see Toyota march right down to hell in GM's footsteps over the next 25 years or so.

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    Image of MushyHeirloom MushyHeirloom
    02/25/09

    @Thrashy is tired of this off-season thing: Oh, and five unrelated, mediocre cars in the same market segment!
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    Image of mikedrawcar mikedrawcar
    02/25/09

    @Thrashy is tired of this off-season thing: I've agreed with that sentiment for a few years now. When a corporation gets to a certain size there's a group mentality of 'constant'. Though Toyota has some bright minds and is working on a few cool things, there is an overwhelming aura of lucidity seeming to set in. I mean, the Camry, while never a barn-burner, was clean, effective, and unapologetic. It was all business, for people who wanted a no-nonsense vehicle, and it worked.

    Now they just seem to be trying to make anime characters on wheels. It's an odd thing to force personality onto a bland product.

    Plus, it's a rule of business- nobody can keep hold of the #1 spot forever. It's amazing GM lasted so long, and I'd be surprised if they made it back anytime soon.
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    Image of Boosted Lego Wagon Boosted Lego Wagon
    02/25/09

    In reply to Toyota Verso MPV Heads For Geneva, We Go The Other Direction
    I heard Salman Rushdie bought a red one.
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    Image of engineerd engineerd
    02/25/09

    @boosted-lego-wagon: The assassins will fall asleep when they see it, and won't be able to complete their mission.
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    Image of pauljones pauljones
    02/25/09

    @boosted-lego-wagon: Dude, you are fire this morning.
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    Image of engineerd engineerd
    02/25/09

    In reply to Toyota Verso MPV Heads For Geneva, We Go The Other Direction
    OK, Jalopateers, here's the plan. Tonight, we will sneak over to Spokane and rescue the split window Corvette rotting away under the tree. We'll replace it with this Verso thing. The owner of the 'Vette probably doesn't even realize it is there anymore; having become accustom to its presence. By putting something so boring I'm about to fall asleep just thinking about it in the 'Vette's place, we will guarantee the 'Vette won't be missed for at least 2 or 3 years.
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    Image of pauljones pauljones
    02/25/09

    @engineerd invented the race car:


    That's command thinking, corporal!


    Sign me up. I'll bring the requisite six pack of beer and NRA card necessary to get past the Washington State border.

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    Image of Boosted Lego Wagon Boosted Lego Wagon
    02/25/09

    In reply to Toyota Verso MPV Heads For Geneva, We Go The Other Direction
    Verso, Versa, Venza


    I came, I saw, I killed myself.

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    Image of MushyHeirloom MushyHeirloom
    02/25/09

    @boosted-lego-wagon: I'm taking this opportunity to nominate you for COTD.
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    Image of leavethegun-takethecannoli leavethegun-takethecannoli
    02/25/09

    @boosted-lego-wagon: Well done.
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    Image of MushyHeirloom MushyHeirloom
    02/25/09

    In reply to Toyota Verso MPV Heads For Geneva, We Go The Other Direction
    They're refusing to provide the European market with a stickshift? Someone, somewhere, has just lit up a crack rock the size of his head.


    Besides, it bears mentioning that Kia offers the same thing in a less ugly package (and probably cheaper).

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    Image of Ash78, cube farmer Ash78, cube farmer
    02/25/09

    In reply to Toyota Verso MPV Heads For Geneva, We Go The Other Direction
    Toyota's formula for 7 passengers in the US is 8" of ground clearance and a 250hp V6.


    Toyota clearly knows how to adapt the recipe for their non-CAFE audience.

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    Image of MushyHeirloom MushyHeirloom
    02/25/09

    In reply to Toyota Verso MPV Heads For Geneva, We Go The Other Direction
    Some fatass sat on the hood.
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    Image of engineerd engineerd
    02/25/09

    @Foozy Ploosh Room:


    I. Blame. Him.


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    Image of Lost in the age of Aerostar Lost in the age of Aerostar
    02/25/09

    In reply to Toyota Verso MPV Heads For Geneva, We Go The Other Direction
    I always prefered "word" car names to combinations of letters and/or numbers, but this is just making my head hurt...


    Verso.... Venza.... Versa??

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    Image of damnelantra™ damnelantra™
    02/25/09

    @Lost in the age of Aerostar: 3 out of 10 americans prefer cars with names that start with v's
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    Image of maximum-sienna maximum-sienna
    02/25/09

    @Lost in the age of Aerostar: Verso, Venza, Versa, Vagina...what???
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    Image of Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
    02/25/09

    @maximum-sienna already has a BMW GPS unit: Conjugation: It doesn't mean what you think it does.
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    Image of damnelantra™ damnelantra™
    02/25/09

    In reply to Toyota Verso MPV Heads For Geneva, We Go The Other Direction
    remember, your more than one thing, so is verso
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    Image of pauljones pauljones
    02/25/09

    In reply to Toyota Verso MPV Heads For Geneva, We Go The Other Direction
    I can haz:



    instead?


    kthxbye.

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    pauljones was starred pauljones was unstarred
    Image of Graverobber Graverobber
    02/25/09

    In reply to Toyota Verso MPV Heads For Geneva, We Go The Other Direction
    Toyota Verso:



    Nissan Versa:


    Oh, I'm in way over my head. . .

    [ketchupcatsup.ytmnd.com]

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    Image of tonyola tonyola
    02/25/09

    @graverobber: 100% Shovel Ready!: Take a Versa, add a tablespoon of Prius, stir gently, leave out any spice or seasoning, and bake at 350F until underdone. Serve at room temperature.
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    Image of MushyHeirloom MushyHeirloom
    02/25/09

    @tonyola: Hey, to be fair, there's a dash of Matrix in there.
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    Image of engineerd engineerd
    02/25/09

    @Foozy Ploosh Room: Only to taste.
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    Image of MushyHeirloom MushyHeirloom
    02/25/09

    @engineerd invented the race car: It's not exactly a desirable taste, unfortunately... look at those rear-quarter windows and giant D-pillars!
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    Image of Boosted Lego Wagon Boosted Lego Wagon
    02/25/09

    In reply to Toyota Verso MPV Heads For Geneva, We Go The Other Direction
    Conforms to all the Geneva Conventions I suppose. However, I'd rather have a Jack Bauer Edition SHO than an Eddie Bauer edition Camry.
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    Image of leavethegun-takethecannoli leavethegun-takethecannoli
    02/25/09

    In reply to Toyota Verso MPV Heads For Geneva, We Go The Other Direction
    SEVEN people in that?


    What the f*ck is it----a clown car?

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