Even the MEDIA gets the ricer mentality...

Hammer · 07-15-2002, 11:09 AM

Was watching TV last night when a commercial for the new Toyota Celica comes on....

Its red, its low, big honkin' double wing (yes, they're optional from the dealer now folks...).
Its parked in front of a house in a residential neighborhood.
You hear a dog barking, it comes into the picture and runs head on, full speed into the rear of the car.

Then on the screen come the words:
"Looks Fast"
It's in big, bold lettering.

At least Toyota knows what market they're selling to...

Mustangbelle306 · 07-15-2002, 11:26 AM

Ugh I saw that commerical as well

I suppose whatever sells right?

polara7777 · 07-15-2002, 11:46 AM

I think that whole series of commercials was pretty funny actually. I even went and test drove a Celica GT-S. I was fairly impressed, decent handling, fairly quick as 4 bangers go and the only car I've ever been impressed by the safety features. The motor is designed to drop down in a front end collision instead of coming back at you. The spare doughnut is designed to act as a secondary rear bumper as well. Not too shabby. The 6 speed was a nice touch also.

The Deuce · 07-15-2002, 12:30 PM

I think the point of the commericals is to allude that if it looks that fast stopped, it must be really fast. Of course we all know this to not be true, and I'd rather have my car look slow and go like heck. I believe thats true of most here, or else we wouldn't be into Mustangs.

Sometimes I even think the Mustang has too much of a rep as a fast car. Maybe a Falcon Sprint will be my vintage car. Hmm, 4.11's, 9" locker, both stock, sounds like a good place to start.

polara7777 · 07-15-2002, 03:21 PM

A Falcon Sprint? Even it looks fast compared to my Dodge! Think big...no bigger...no bigger than that! lol Like 13 feet long big. 6 feet wide big. 2 1/2 tons kinda big.

It's funny as h*ll watching the ricers, Camaro's and yes even many a mustang get left by the land yacht. They get me off the line but I catch up way quick. For an idea of how big go to the link at the bottom of the bottom. Speedo goes to 120 and I've had it back to 20 before it started drifting towards the median. It runs in the 13's too. I love that boat...errr...car.Ian's Rides

Eric4Nitrous · 07-15-2002, 09:36 PM

Quote:

I'd rather have my car look slow, and go fast as heck

Mine looks slow...that's cuz it is

lol

Eric

07-15-2002, 11:09 AM	#1
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	Even the MEDIA gets the ricer mentality... Was watching TV last night when a commercial for the new Toyota Celica comes on.... Its red, its low, big honkin' double wing (yes, they're optional from the dealer now folks...). Its parked in front of a house in a residential neighborhood. You hear a dog barking, it comes into the picture and runs head on, full speed into the rear of the car. Then on the screen come the words: "Looks Fast" It's in big, bold lettering. At least Toyota knows what market they're selling to... __________________ Uncle Sam "What the hell is up with all the gauges? Calling Captain Kirk, your ride awaits... Phasers on stun...."

07-15-2002, 11:46 AM	#3
polara7777 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Columbus, MS Posts: 324	I think that whole series of commercials was pretty funny actually. I even went and test drove a Celica GT-S. I was fairly impressed, decent handling, fairly quick as 4 bangers go and the only car I've ever been impressed by the safety features. The motor is designed to drop down in a front end collision instead of coming back at you. The spare doughnut is designed to act as a secondary rear bumper as well. Not too shabby. The 6 speed was a nice touch also. __________________ -Ian Christopher -84 VW Vanagon (Stock so far but it barks 3rd ) -67 Dodge Polara (383 punched 30, Heavy head work, Mopar Performance single plane intake, Holley 750, electric fuel pump, Holley regulator, .484 duration cam, FRIED bottom end!) DOH!!! Fried the #1 rod bearing. Stroker kit coming! -01 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (Clear lenses, shaved fender, rear signals in the rear housing, baffles removed, Deals Gap dragon on the tail.)

07-15-2002, 12:30 PM	#4
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	I think the point of the commericals is to allude that if it looks that fast stopped, it must be really fast. Of course we all know this to not be true, and I'd rather have my car look slow and go like heck. I believe thats true of most here, or else we wouldn't be into Mustangs. Sometimes I even think the Mustang has too much of a rep as a fast car. Maybe a Falcon Sprint will be my vintage car. Hmm, 4.11's, 9" locker, both stock, sounds like a good place to start. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

07-15-2002, 03:21 PM	#5
polara7777 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Columbus, MS Posts: 324	A Falcon Sprint? Even it looks fast compared to my Dodge! Think big...no bigger...no bigger than that! lol Like 13 feet long big. 6 feet wide big. 2 1/2 tons kinda big. It's funny as h*ll watching the ricers, Camaro's and yes even many a mustang get left by the land yacht. They get me off the line but I catch up way quick. For an idea of how big go to the link at the bottom of the bottom. Speedo goes to 120 and I've had it back to 20 before it started drifting towards the median. It runs in the 13's too. I love that boat...errr...car.Ian's Rides __________________ -Ian Christopher -84 VW Vanagon (Stock so far but it barks 3rd ) -67 Dodge Polara (383 punched 30, Heavy head work, Mopar Performance single plane intake, Holley 750, electric fuel pump, Holley regulator, .484 duration cam, FRIED bottom end!) DOH!!! Fried the #1 rod bearing. Stroker kit coming! -01 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (Clear lenses, shaved fender, rear signals in the rear housing, baffles removed, Deals Gap dragon on the tail.)

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07-15-2002, 11:26 AM	#2
Mustangbelle306 Yay for Chickys Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,532	Ugh I saw that commerical as well I suppose whatever sells right?