While I do agree that we should N-ify all the things in Hyundai's lineup, I think I have a good reason why Hyundai should make an N Line version of the Santa Cruz (if not a full-blown N model): the Ford Maverick Lobo.
maybe bring back a Subaru Baja and offer an STI trim while you're at it? Honda Ridgeline Type R?
In reply to xflowgolf (Forum Supporter) :
I like your thinking. The more the merrier.
As long as the bed is large enough for 4 x track tires and a jack.
xflowgolf (Forum Supporter) said:maybe bring back a Subaru Baja and offer an STI trim while you're at it? Honda Ridgeline Type R?
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These are all great ideas, but...
Can we just get more low priced sports and sporty cars for enthusiasts to enjoy?
I still say there should be way more Santa Cruzes than F250s in line to pick up kids from daycare. Anything that helps spread the gospel of the efficiently-sized trucklet is okay by me. Cosigned.
JG Pasterjak said:I still say there should be way more Santa Cruzes than F250s in line to pick up kids from daycare. Anything that helps spread the gospel of the efficiently-sized trucklet is okay by me. Cosigned.
When we sort out what we are doing with the fleet, a trucklet is on my list.
Right now we are looking at Class C RVs (I have a class B van now) but also looking at trailers. The trailer would mean a full size truck.
My Outback works great most of the time but there are times when we need a truck to carry larger shrubs or my motorcycle stuff.
I would love an N line Santa Cruz.
vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) said:Can we just get more low priced sports and sporty cars for enthusiasts to enjoy?
I second the motion.
In reply to vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) :
What's "low priced" to you?
In reply to yupididit :
Under $30,000. Maybe $25000? I can't afford a Corvette. But it would be nice to get it's baby sister.
vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) said:In reply to yupididit :
Under $30,000. Maybe $25000? I can't afford a Corvette. But it would be nice to get it's baby sister.
GM failed last time - think this time will be better? 😂
vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) said:In reply to yupididit :
Under $30,000. Maybe $25000? I can't afford a Corvette. But it would be nice to get it's baby sister.
You can barely get a new econobox for $25k these days.
If the LOBO came in manual it would have been very tough to choose between the Maverick and the Elantra N I ended up buying. But, since the Maverick is automatic only, it was an easy choice.
The Lobo is not eligible for SCCA autocross as it does not meet the height x width calculation. Wish they dropped it a bit more, or increased the track. I am sure Bell Tech will figure it out.
I was envisioning a Santa Cruz set up for mud bogging instead. To shut up people who claim it's not a real truck.
Datsun240ZGuy said:vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) said:In reply to yupididit :
Under $30,000. Maybe $25000? I can't afford a Corvette. But it would be nice to get it's baby sister.
GM failed last time - think this time will be better? 😂
You have a long memory and hold a grudge. ;)
A Baja STI would be wicked. Idk where the wing would go but I'm here for it.
vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) said:In reply to yupididit :
Under $30,000. Maybe $25000? I can't afford a Corvette. But it would be nice to get it's baby sister.
The Santa Cruz with the good engine is already over $40k, so an N model would probably be close to $60k.
jstein77 said:Datsun240ZGuy said:vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) said:In reply to yupididit :
Under $30,000. Maybe $25000? I can't afford a Corvette. But it would be nice to get it's baby sister.
GM failed last time - think this time will be better? 😂
You have a long memory and hold a grudge. ;)
The Opel GT was a great car.. in Europe. As the BuickOpel, it was definitely neutered.
vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) said:In reply to yupididit :
Under $30,000. Maybe $25000? I can't afford a Corvette. But it would be nice to get it's baby sister.
BRZ is about as good as it's gonna get. My '23 Limited with manual and STi short shifter MSRP was about $34k IIRC. New engine is MAJOR improvement over the first gen and is underrated. I mean like literally underrated, it's rated at 228 crank, but is putting down like 210whp with way more midrange then the 1st gen (I also had a 2015 BRZ Limited). With a header and E85 they are putting down 240-245whp.
Colin Wood said:While I do agree that we should N-ify all the things in Hyundai's lineup, I think I have a good reason why Hyundai should make an N Line version of the Santa Cruz (if not a full-blown N model): the Ford Maverick Lobo.
OK, this made my pants tight. I love my BRZ and there a few more things I'd like to do to it, but this is awesome.
I also have a weird desire to do something like this. The fiance won't let me lower the CX-5 and put the Supercharger kit on it. I've seen a few first-gen CRV's with this kind of treatment and I think you can get them in manual as well. But I know nothing about drivetrains, possible swaps/power adders, etc.
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