Toyota Altezza test-drive

Sorry for the late update. I was busy with my final exams and I am finally over. I am looking for some great things to come. Tommorow, I am going to attend a birthday party of a Belgian girl I met in Bangsar. It's going to be a happening party in her house I think. Anyways, other than that, I have been helping Tougeking with a favor. He will disclose it once it is done.

Anyways, I've been bored, so I thought I wanted to look for a car to replace my Proton Satria Neo. I think I have maxed out the car and there are no more mods the car can go, apart from high-cams, Unichip and adjustable suspension. Besides, for driving it for 2 years, I really can't bare the auto-gearbox. I always get eaten alive during sprints (but I always catch up when my car hits 160km/h and above and they all get pretty intimidated)

So, I found this car on a classified. It was asking for around 80K for this 6-speed manual Altezza. The Toyota Altezza has been part of my dream car, since it was featured in Initial D, as part of the Northern Saitama Alliance car that ran briefly with the Trueno. The Altezza is known to be the distant cousin of the AE86, since it was designed by the same person. (Refer to wikipedia) Other than that, I did consider a Honda Integra DC2, where Todou Racing School had it for uphill duel with the Mazda RX-7 FD from Project D. I did had a similar looking Mitsubishi Lancer, that looked like the Evo IV, driven by Team Emperor (had them both similar in Australia bar minor cosmetics and engine differences) in Initial D.

Of course, Boy's EG6 is one of my faves, since it was used by Shingo, in Night Kids. But, I really don't know if my dad is going to buy me another hatchback since I have the Neo already. I am looking for a fast 4-door, but the type 99 EK's are so common with Ah-bengs and Lala-boys.

Sadly, when I was there for car viewing, the seller told me another person has put in a deposit for RM1500. I am not sure if his finance will go through, if it doesn't then I am going to push my dad for either the EG6 or this car. I just love to drive something special and not a car every Tom, Dick and Harry has.

Thanks to the other Kevin, who was being sporty. He let me take pictures of the car and had a ride on the car. No doubt, it was similar to the Toyota Corolla with Beams engine that I saw in ZTH, but this car is way more confortable and much better looking. Other than that, this car is sold in the States and Europe as the Lexus IS series. JD Power 2007 Car survey ranked this as the most reliable luxury car, and 2nd best reliable car, next to the Toyota Prius in the UK.

Here are some pictures to enjoy. Its a rare sight and a rare feeling to be on a 6-speed manual Altezza. I do want to get a nice FR car someday.