Beater or Sleeper? GT6 Car of the Week Thread

[lilcat89]

I much prefer the '99 or the '10 model. The '03 looks terribly ugly to me.

Unfortunately, I agree. It has Mazda's kinda awkward mid-2000s styling that really doesn't age well. It could be worse though. We could have the now Mexican-made USDM Mazda3. I imagine them falling apart within 80k miles.

 

[Thomas__633]

ah well...
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/haus-of-flying-daggers.301978/page-12#post-10629227
its not my tune...

 

[BAP_Shockz]

.....I wasn't expecting this. Ah well, I've always been a fan of small Japanese cars. And it's a Mazda.

 

[Thomas__633]

some times near it on a track:
1.57.374 -352- Peugeot 307 CC '04
1.57.563 -344- Nissan March 125R '07
1.57.700 -343- Mini Cooper '02

1.58.118 -342- Mazda 2 '03
1.58.838 -358- Chevrolet Corvette (C1) '54
1.58.852 -332- Toyota Vitz 1.5 RS '07
1.58.930 -337- Toyota Aqua S '11

1.59.296 -327- Toyota Vitz F '12
1.59.706 -333- Toyota Prius Touring '03
1.59.779 -330- New Beetle '00

 

[Niku Driver HC]

The new one looks alright.

I LOVE the new Demio/2, it's one of my favourite modern small city cars. Seeing both a black and a red version of it in the flesh only helped with that statement, the car just looks good while being refreshing (unlike certain other companies that name their cars after a type of clothing, like, I dunno, a polo?). The older ones aren't so pretty, but the original Demio just seems to be the better looking one compared to "our" Demio.

 

[MidFieldMaven]

It sucks that USA won't get a new hatchback Demio. Instead, we will get the sedan version. They call it the Scion iA.

 

[Niku Driver HC]

It sucks that USA won't get a new hatchback Demio. Instead, we will get the sedan version. They call it the Scion iA.

Ok, I get it that it's a sedan and all, but why is it badged as a Scion of all things? I don't remember Toyota and Mazda being BFFs...

 

[MidFieldMaven]

@Niku Driver HC, http://blog.caranddriver.com/toyotas-next-gen-mazda-built-yaris-will-use-skyactiv-engine/

Demio comparison at Mid-Field on CS tires:

1:35.687 - 347 - Mazda Demio Sport '10
1:37.916 - 341 - Mazda Demio Sport '03
1:39.777 - 326 - Mazda Demio GL-X '99

Cars within 1.000 seconds of the Demio '03:

1:36.918 - 343 - Mini Cooper '02
1:36.918 - 344 - Renault R8 Gordini '66
1:37.284 - 342 - Toyota Vitz RS 1.5 '00
1:37.626 - 349 - Honda Civic 1500 3door 25i '83
1:37.916 - 341 - Mazda Demio Sport '03
1:37.924 - 358 - Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C1) '54
1:38.351 - 344 - Nissan March 12SR '07
1:38.651 - 384 - Mini Marcos GT '70
1:38.728 - 330 - Volkswagen New Beetle 2.0 '00
1:38.794 - 341 - Toyota Voltz S '02

The Toyota Aqua S '11, Toyota Vitz RS 1.5 '07, and Fiat Punto HGT Abarth '00 would be in the list if I tested them.

Mazda Demio Sport '03
1.5L
111 hp / 6,000 rpm
103 ft-lb / 4,000 rpm
1,080 kg (2,381 lbs)

Top speed at Mid-Field - 101 mph

 

[Niku Driver HC]

Ah... I stand corrected then, @SuzukaStar san. Guess they are BFFs now, which is good, since the Skyactiv engine is a very solid engine.

As for your times, damm did the Demio do progress in overall pace, the '99 is slow as a snail compared to its younger brothers. I'm also surprised to hear that the COTW Demio is actually faster than the March, despite an average gearbox and a rather wayward handling, the Demio pulled a decent pace. But then we have the Vitz/Yaris RS...

And your thoughts on the car so far are?

 

[MidFieldMaven]

It's your average lightweight, underpowered hatchback

I'd rather drive the lighter, more underpowered Civic '83

The Honda weighs 265 kg less, and is down by only 14 hp and 8 ft-lbs of torque.

 

[Thomas__633]

1. You used a yellow one Suzuka!! (I like the yellow ones)
1.45.749 -400- Mazda 2 '03 (Dolhaus 400 PP tune)
1.45.773 -438- Subaru Impreza WRX STi '94

1.46.149 -433- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution II '94

1.48.602 -428- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution I GSR '92

1.50.904 -411- Toyota Celica (ST185) '91

1.51.477 -392- Nissan Silvia S13 Dia Selection '90

1.53.277 -358- Mazda Eunos Roadster (NA Special Package) '89
1.53.979 -359- Toyota Corolla Levin (AE86) '83

All Credit To Dolhaus for the tune (also its only faster than the WRX due to a bit of curb-hopping)
Wheel / Joypad: PS3 controller
Power: 166 BHP @ 6600 Rpm / 19.5 kgfm @ 4600 Rpm
Weight: 974 kg
Performance Points: 400 PP
Tires: CS/SH
Weight Distribution: 58:42

Suspension : (Height-Adjustable, Fully-Customisable Suspension)

Ride Height: Front: 130 Rear: 120
Spring Rate: Front: 4.00 kg Rear: 2.90 kg
Dampers (Compression):Front: 3 Rear: 9
Dampers (Extension): Front: 4 Rear: 2
Anti-Roll Bars: Front: 4 Rear: 2
Camber Angle (-): Front: 0.1° Rear: 0.1°
Toe Angle: Front: 0.08° Rear: 0.00°
Brakes: Racing Upgrade F: 5 R: 5
Drivetrain: (Fully Customisable Transmission)

(fit all power parts first)
Set final to 5.500
Set max speed to 99

Speed: 99 mph

1: 2.850
2: 2.080
3: 1.550
4: 2.040
5: 1.230
6: 1.000

Final: 4.000

Differential Gear:Fully Customisable Mechanical Limited-Slip Diff

Initial Torque: F= 6
Acceleration Sensitivity: F= 17
Braking Sensitivity: F= 7
Clutch & Flywheel: Twin Plate
Propeller Shaft: Standard

Power

Oil Change: No
Power Limiter: 100%
Engine Tuning: Stage 3
Computer: Standard
Exhaust: Racing
Exhaust Manifold: Standard
Catalytic Converter: Standard
Intake Tuning: Standard
Turbo Kit: Stage: Standard
Nitrous Oxide (N2O): No

Body

Body Rigidity Improvement: No
Downforce: F = 0 R = 0
Weight Reduction: Stage 2
Bonnet: Carbon
Windows: Weight reduction
Ballast: 28kg
Ballast position: 50

 

[RobboGTAddict]

I purchased the '02 Demio Sport. Because I'm a rebel.

 

[Baron Blitz Red]

Guess I'll be going the opposite way of Rob cause I have the Demio Sport '10 (it's a premium) but I don't have a Mazda 2 yet... Not sure why there's a 1pp difference between the 2 '03 versions though.

Cheers

 

[Vic Reign93]

And so begins another week of COTW's 'Attack of the clones'.

Not as nostalgia inducing as its older brother, ( first car you ever drive in GT1's licence test ) but to be fair it also had the honor of being the first car you drove in a GT game licence test, GT4 Prolouge to be exact.

Which side will I pick? Which ever one that offers cookies.

 

[Niku Driver HC]

It's your average lightweight, underpowered hatchback

I'd rather drive the lighter, more underpowered Civic '83

The Honda weighs 265 kg less, and is down by only 14 hp and 8 ft-lbs of torque.

Figures you'd say that. And I agree; the Demio just lacks fizz, and you get more or less the same horsepower and far better thrills by buying a 1st gen MX5. Really, it's that obvious. And that transmission is terrible, but not as bad as the horribly whining CVT that the '10 Demio/2 has. Jesus, that just makes driving feel like a chore rather than fun, I'm surprised that PD didn't chose that as the forced first car. It takes away even the pleasure of a MT transmission, although it is nice to drive at least.

Honda just does the small FF game much better, the other brands should take notes about that. Old FF Hondas are amongst the best of the best when it comes to finesse in their class.

I purchased the '02 Demio Sport. Because I'm a rebel.

Joke's on you, I also bought a Demio. Guess you ain't the only rebel now, son.

And so begins another week of COTW's 'Attack of the clones'.

Not as nostalgia inducing as its older brother, ( first car you ever drive in GT1's licence test ) but to be fair it also had the honor of being the first car you drove in a GT game licence test, GT4 Prolouge to be exact.

Which side will I pick? Which ever one that offers cookies.

Go for the Japanese side, we have some great yakisoba and sushi dishes. And we can also provide cookies if you want.

Also, that nostalgia bit is pretty true, the '99 Demio belongs to the OG Gran Turismo era after all. Can't really match that sort of rep, now can you?

 

[McClarenDesign]

Rebels, huh? Guess I have a planet to blow up with my new Death Star now...

 

[Niku Driver HC]

Rebels, huh? Guess I have a planet to blow up with my new Death Star now...

Joke's on you Darth Sauber, I have contacts, with certain space villains. We could say they belong to a certain Japanese franchise that starts with a G and ends with a N (it may be preceded by the words "Mobile Suit"). Let's see if you can still talk smack after being smacked by the Axis colony...

 

[Soyuz 77]

It sucks that USA won't get a new hatchback Demio. Instead, we will get the sedan version. They call it the Scion iA.

They did a poor job of censoring the licence plate in this picture...

 

[McClarenDesign]

Joke's on you Darth Sauber, I have contacts, with certain space villains. We could say they belong to a certain Japanese franchise that starts with a G and ends with a N (it may be preceded by the words "Mobile Suit"). Let's see if you can still talk smack after being smacked by the Axis colony...

Your tin suits are no match for my fully operational Death Star.

 

[Niku Driver HC]

Your tin suits are no match for my fully operational Death Star.

Who spoke about "bin suits", sir? As I said, I have many abandoned space colonies, which have been transformed into weapons of mass destruction. I can easily give out the order to drop one on your pretty little Death Star and turn it into space rubble. Of course, a quick flash attack from my so-called "bin suits" won't hurt. Hurt me, that is...

 

[McClarenDesign]

Who spoke about "bin suits", sir? As I said, I have many abandoned space colonies, which have been transformed into weapons of mass destruction. I can easily give out the order to drop one on your pretty little Death Star and turn it into space rubble. Of course, a quick flash attack from my so-called "bin suits" won't hurt. Hurt me, that is...

We can discuss this further once your colonies have been liberated by the Imperial Navy. I find your lack of faith disturbing...

To everyone, there's this new thing I'm doing. Feel free to join.

P.S. You guys need to see this:

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[JackRyanWMU]

Kodaks from last week. The LF-A wasn't a bad car at all, but at the end of the day I would still take....well, pretty much any comparable supercar that you asked me to pick between. Call it "Neutral" then.

 

[BAP_Shockz]

GT Academy starts in an hour. Even though I'm not a very good driver, I'm still incredibly stoked for this year's Academy. Who knows what bright stars will begin to shine this year!

 

[McClarenDesign]

GT Academy starts in an hour. Even though I'm not a very good driver, I'm still incredibly stoked for this year's Academy. Who knows what bright stars will begin to shine this year!

I'll probably knock that out after work. Tonight's races are still on.

 

[BAP_Shockz]

I'll probably knock that out after work. Tonight's races are still on.

My region isn't included in the competition. I'm sad now.

 

[MidFieldMaven]

I just got done testing the Volkswagen Polo GTI '01.

It's faster than our COTW by 3 tenths of a second, tying the Civic '83 with a 1:37.6

I suppose that makes the Polo the ideal competition to the Demio '03.

 

[Soyuz 77]

My region isn't included in the competition. I'm sad now.

You and all of Canada...

 

[BAP_Shockz]

You and all of Canada...

Sorry to hear about that. I would have liked to see my country put into contention even once though. Hopefully next year brings even more. Maybe we'll even get a taste of GT7.

 

[Niku Driver HC]

I just got done testing the Volkswagen Polo GTI '01.

It's faster than our COTW by 3 tenths of a second, tying the Civic '83 with a 1:37.6

I suppose that makes the Polo the ideal competition to the Demio '03.

An even better competitor would be my last COTW choice; the VW Lupo GTI. Small, nimble and has a much better (not to mention sharper) power delivery than the Polo. I'd like to see how well it fares against the Civic...

 

[MidFieldMaven]

The Lupo GTI is faster than the Polo by over 2 seconds at Mid-Field.

1:35.288 - 347 - Volkswagen Lupo GTI '01
1:36.669 - 348 - Peugeot 106 Rallye '03
1:37.284 - 342 - Toyota Vitz RS 1.5 '00
1:37.612 - 338 - Volkswagen Polo GTI '01
1:37.916 - 341 - Mazda Demio Sport '03
1:38.997 - 331 - Volkswagen Lupo1.4 '02