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Old 01-15-2001, 05:24 PM   #1
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Post Celica and Stang GT Similiarities

Anybody else ever notice how the rear of Celica GT bears a very strong resemblence to to 99 and newer Stang? Even the GT emblem is nearly identical. Guess if you can't beat it, copy it!!
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Old 01-15-2001, 05:34 PM   #2
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Dude, maybe I'm outta line here since I'm not a Stanger but comparing ricey celicas to any muscle car, GT/Camaro is just plain wrong. I mean I can understand if you said a Supra or 300ZX. Those at least have the muscle to back it up but celica....blah!

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Old 01-16-2001, 07:50 PM   #3
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I was referring to the body lines and not to performance. Given that Stangs are such a hot seller, did Toyota purposely copy the sleek lines to boost sales? Point to ponder.
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Old 01-17-2001, 12:02 AM   #4
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A little, but if you look at it, it's already been determined that the Celica is 1/2 Cougar, and 1/2 Focus. Same with that little **** the Echo being a Focus and a Aspire.

Their new truck the Tundra is nothing but an F-150.

Toyota has been copying everything Ford makes, then making minor revisions to it.

Whatever.
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Old 01-17-2001, 01:04 AM   #5
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Did you know the Tundra was going to be called the "T-150"? But Ford complained for obvious reasons.
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Old 01-17-2001, 06:05 AM   #6
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Very interesting. One would think that a strong resemblence would a violation/infringement upon copyright or design rights. On a different note they can keep on copying as long as they do not drop a motor that can open a can of whoopass on the new GT.
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Old 01-18-2001, 11:16 PM   #7
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Originally posted by S Howard:
Even the GT emblem is nearly identical. Guess if you can't beat it, copy it!!
So is that why I have been seeing Mustangs with Skyline GTR emblems???
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Old 01-19-2001, 12:11 AM   #8
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1. Its an attempt at a joke about Civics w/ Type R stickers.
2. I don't know. Why do you see Civics w/ Type R stickers (in the US)?
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Old 01-19-2001, 01:11 AM   #9
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I guess it is just badge envy....wanting to be something that they aren't.
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