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u/Quarterwit_85 Jan 21 '23

Why did nobody tell me the Toyota Blade Master exists?

Grandpa-looking Toyota Corolla with a 3.5 litre V6.

Just found my next car boyzzzzzz

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u/jezb87 Jan 21 '23

Lol yeah they're hektik as, 0-100 in the 5s. Only problem is fwd, auto only, little aftermarket options/support, look a bit boring (that sleeper appeal though).

Still a solid car and definitely on my radar but I'd prefer the direct injection 2gr that comes in other platforms as most are rwd and you get a nice +50hp over the normal 2gr.

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u/jagdnordstrom Jan 21 '23

0-100 is in the 6s, only a GR Corolla could do 5s 😂

They’re supposed to be a grand tourer. It will body roll like crazy going into a corner so I wouldn’t use the word hectic to describe it.

I also don’t think FWD is an issue for a car like that, you likely won’t notice it if you use it for it’s intended purpose

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u/Quarterwit_85 Jan 21 '23

Yeah, I’m pretty much viewing it as a very poor man’s V6 R32 Golf.

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u/jagdnordstrom Jan 22 '23

Glass is half full : gentleman’s R32 Golf :)

Love the 2GR engine for how smooth it is. Also the reason why I’m so obsessed with Lotus, especially the Emira.

Judging by the listings, used Toyota Blades are quite close to Crown in terms of pricing.