E36UDM Neutral Newbie August 13, 2003 Share August 13, 2003 JAPANESE SPORTS CARS OVERTAKE EUROPEAN MODELS HERE J-POP on wheels Call it J-Speed: Hip, sleek and at half the price, Japanese sports models are giving European marques a run for their money By Christopher Tan THEY'RE hip, they're fast and they're hot. Meet the J-pop of cars: sports models from Japan which are feeding a growing fad here. In just a decade, these cars have zoomed ahead of the fast and the furious from Europe, fuelled largely by lower prices. Most cost around $150,000 with certificate of entitlement - half the price of the cheapest Porsche, against which some of them can give a good run for their money. The x-factor -- the fact that it was in the movie X-Men II -- drew Ms Linda Lim to the Mazda RX-8.-- BRYAN VAN DER BEEK Price aside, the larger variety of models has also helped rev up sales, which received a further boost recently when Wolverine in the action movie X-Men II gave cachet to the Mazda RX-8. Said banking executive Linda Lim, 27, who is sharing the car with her lawyer boyfriend: 'I saw it in X-Men II and it's so cool.' Today, more than 1,000 J-sports cars can be found on Singapore roads, exceeding the 900 or so European sports marques such as Porsche, Ferrari, Lotus and Maserati. It is a significant growth in 10 years, from just two models - the Subaru WRX and Mitsubishi Evolution - to a crop that now includes the Honda Accord Euro R, Honda Integra R, Nissan 350Z, Toyota Celica and, of course, the Mazda RX-8. Each of these cars packs more than 200 horsepower and can easily exceed 200kmh. Related links: ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator August 13, 2003 Share August 13, 2003 Now why is my hand soooo itchy...Seems like i have co...one ahem induhvidual(post 50yr old)...not that I am there yet......traded in his 5 for the RX-8..Hmmmm... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic August 13, 2003 Share August 13, 2003 ahem...the in the pix dun look like she can fit comfortably into the RX-8's seats leh.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator August 13, 2003 Share August 13, 2003 "...the in the .." U suggesting she get the T4 har... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
E36UDM Neutral Newbie August 13, 2003 Author Share August 13, 2003 That was why i posted so early waiting for your 'honour' 1st that comes to my mind is....... but check name safe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seansene 1st Gear August 13, 2003 Share August 13, 2003 Wah, everyone else was paying attention to the car! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator August 13, 2003 Share August 13, 2003 "..is....... but check name safe ..." Wat perchance are you insinuating...??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator August 13, 2003 Share August 13, 2003 "...the end of the day, we want to be able to sleep at night.." dun we all?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic August 13, 2003 Share August 13, 2003 coz i test-sit b4 mah and i know the seats are not very wide. hv u noticed the hips??.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondeo Neutral Newbie August 13, 2003 Share August 13, 2003 Do you think the RX-8 design from Japan? Mazda belonged to Ford, you knew that right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seansene 1st Gear August 13, 2003 Share August 13, 2003 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator August 13, 2003 Share August 13, 2003 "...hv u noticed the hips??.... .. U aure have an eye for DE-TAIL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
E36UDM Neutral Newbie August 13, 2003 Author Share August 13, 2003 think its not get but test Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Neutral Newbie August 13, 2003 Share August 13, 2003 first name that came to my mind when i read that is... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator August 13, 2003 Share August 13, 2003 "......first name that came to my mind ......." I noe I noe...MONTOYA... Eh...I am far far far from 50 hor.... The other fella who is CLOSE to that age...well...u go figure.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Neutral Newbie August 13, 2003 Share August 13, 2003 exactly... if he can ditch the 5 for the RX8, then... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
E36UDM Neutral Newbie August 13, 2003 Author Share August 13, 2003 Hmm interesting point Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
E36UDM Neutral Newbie August 13, 2003 Author Share August 13, 2003 "...the end of the day, we want to be able to sleep at night.." dun we all?? I was wondering even they have the diagnostic equipment but are they trained to repair rotary engine? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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