More confirmation from Toyota on next gen 86

[WNDSRFR]

Has this one been posted yet?
https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news...5ec?li=BBnb4R5

[mazeroni]

Drawing inspiration from the GR HV concept could be interesting...



I'm still skeptical about seeing a preview at Tokyo. Although the Supra enjoyed a lot of free hype after showing the FT-1. That probably helped to get dealers on board.

The 86 certainly needs the attention, and with Toyota of North America already axing cars that are low margin and the rumors about the 86 getting cut, I suppose they could be looking to show a concept to show that people do want a successor.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by WNDSRFR

Has this one been posted yet?
https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news...5ec?li=BBnb4R5

"The main man behind the reborn Supra told Australian publication Motor"

Another rehash of the Motor misquoting. At least this one was bright enough to sort of, indirectly, question the validity of the quote.

[StraightOuttaCanadaEh]

Exciting time, that's for sure. With the general doom and gloom surrounding the act of driving and the thrill thereof, the steady extermination of the manual gearbox, it's nice to hear that cars are still being developed for people like us.

[Yoshoobaroo]

Originally Posted by Goingnowherefast

Exactly.

Not sure if you guys have been in any BMW product in the past couple years, but honestly beyond the M2 Competition, I find the BRZ way more fun then all their offerings. (Spent the last ~3 months with a 2019 BMW M4, before that 340i for work).

BMWs are shit now. I’ve driven just about anything they’ve made since 1992, and I’ve owned 5 of them. Still have my 2011 E90 335i. Anything made since ~2012 isn’t worthy of the badge. They’re uncommunicative, unresponsive, and heavy. Sure, some of them are damn fast, but none of them are even close to how much fun they should be to drive. The M2 and the 235i are the closest, but they’re still too numb imo.

[Tokay444]

Originally Posted by Yoshoobaroo

BMWs are shit now. I’ve driven just about anything they’ve made since 1992, and I’ve owned 5 of them. Still have my 2011 E90 335i. Anything made since ~2012 isn’t worthy of the badge. They’re uncommunicative, unresponsive, and heavy. Sure, some of them are damn fast, but none of them are even close to how much fun they should be to drive.

But they have more hp so therefore are, "sports cars".

[Stephen W.]

Originally Posted by 86MLR

Nice, you managed to not comprehend anything I wrote.

Nice, you turn your failings to write what you mean into the readers inability to understand.

Originally Posted by 86MLR

You sure get fired up on speculation and other peoples opinions.

Congratulations

Yes, I tend to get a little miffed by posters who continue to beat a dead horse subject. Like Tcoat and his rage against "Fake News" on "click bait" web sites, (which I agree with) I'll hold anyone accountable for what they post. Just as you are doing to me, now!

Originally Posted by 86MLR

And could you post up your "FACTS"

Thanks

As stated in previous posts and understand, these are not "Mine." In keeping with your sarcastic tone, you should have used the word "would" in place of the word "could".
Fact, Toyota has the ability to build a car from the ground up.
Fact, Toyota didn't with the 86 for very good reasons.
(Read or watch any of the Tada interviews)

One last thing; I think opinions should contain some basis of fact or informed intelligent observation. Too often these days opinions are formed by emotion, misinformation and personal bias. Yes, by pure definition it's still an opinion but... Just because someone yells something over and over and over again it doesn't make it true.


Flame suit doesn't fit me anymore so I guess I'll get a little burnt.

[Nevermore]

Oh man, I like that targa....

[JesseG]

Originally Posted by Nevermore

Oh man, I like that targa....

That would be very fun, and would be reminiscent of cars like the Mk4 Supra. As long as it still has enough room inside. It would also appeal to those looking for an open top experience, which right now is only the Miata. In this segment. I wonder if the new Supra will get a targa top?!


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[Nevermore]

Originally Posted by JesseG

That would be very fun, and would be reminiscent of cars like the Mk4 Supra. As long as it still has enough room inside. It would also appeal to those looking for an open top experience, which right now is only the Miata. In this segment. I wonder if the new Supra will get a targa top?!


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I do like the way the RF looks, but I can't say I'm a fan of buttresses. It was so close to being a perfect fastback. But alas, all of that is irrelevant because I do not fit in a Miata. I would love a targa, but you're right, nothing in the market right now.

[VenomRush]

Anyone considering trading in their current 86 if all goes well with the next gen 86? I'm having trouble deciding because my car is paid off but I was also considering getting the Supra. I would love to keep my current 86 to compliment which ever other car I get but space is getting limited since I also have a 91 MR2 turbo that sleeps in the garage.

[ZDan]

If you like more weight and less stiffness, targa is great for that...

[misterfly]

Originally Posted by VenomRush

Anyone considering trading in their current 86 if all goes well with the next gen 86? I'm having trouble deciding because my car is paid off but I was also considering getting the Supra. I would love to keep my current 86 to compliment which ever other car I get but space is getting limited since I also have a 91 MR2 turbo that sleeps in the garage.

I wait for that, if the new 86 dont appeal to me when i will drive it, i take the supra, i will sell my 86, buy the supra and take the money of my 86 to put a clutch in the supra, something like that

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by VenomRush

Anyone considering trading in their current 86 if all goes well with the next gen 86? I'm having trouble deciding because my car is paid off but I was also considering getting the Supra. I would love to keep my current 86 to compliment which ever other car I get but space is getting limited since I also have a 91 MR2 turbo that sleeps in the garage.

Oh, not really. I've had several vehicles from my past, that I sometimes wished that I had kept (1956 Ford PU, 1970 MGB-GT, 2006 MX-5), then I stop and ask myself - WHY?




humfrz