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kALMIGHTY · 04-16-2013, 10:02 PM

So if they start production in August, when will they release details to confirm whether or not there are any changes? Even if there is no change, I would expect them to make an official statement at some point, otherwise consumers aren't going to be too happy if they wait out the entire summer driving season to wait for the 2014 models to come out only to find out there were no changes and they could have been driving a 2013 months ago.

Kiwi · 04-16-2013, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Meehow86

I totally forgot about the Civic, great point! But unlike the twins the Civic was a dud with reviewers everywhere, I think thats the X factor in that decision.

Agreed. The 86/BRZ has received praises everywhere so I don't believe any dramatic changes are needed for second year production.

I do hope there would be some minor changes done each year, kinda like the R35.

Sport-Tech · 04-16-2013, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiwi

I do hope there would be some minor changes done each year, kinda like the R35.

That's the strategy the GT86 chief engineer said they were following - upgrades every year rather than waiting for a mid-cycle refresh.

ihaskrayon · 04-16-2013, 11:30 PM

I'll be pretty pissed if there are major changes that I fall in love with. Now on the other hand, if they're very minor then I'll be okay. But a bump in hp, possibly red factory tail lights or better seats (If that's even possible) would bum me out because I could have waited the extra month. My limited arrives in July and I got a killer deal so I won't complain too much

Carbon420 · 04-17-2013, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Tt3Sheppard

I'm sure they won't change anything, probably just fix all the issues we have been having. You're welcome 2014 FR-S owners.

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DieselxIndustry · 04-17-2013, 12:22 PM

If they made major changes to the 2014 to where its clearly better than the 2013, then its going to kill the value of the 2013 versions. Unless they hiked the price up, which they wouldn't based on their marketing strategy for this car and its audience. Don't get me wrong I want all the fancy parts, I just don't want my car to depreciate faster than was anticipated.

Kelbyat07 · 04-17-2013, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DieselxIndustry

If they made major changes to the 2014 to where its clearly better than the 2013, then its going to kill the value of the 2013 versions. Unless they hiked the price up, which they wouldn't based on their marketing strategy for this car and its audience. Don't get me wrong I want all the fancy parts, I just don't want my car to depreciate faster than was anticipated.

Yeah I totally agree with you, but thankfully from what I heard there are minor changes to the 2014 model. So no need to kill the value of the 2013 versions!

DieselxIndustry · 04-17-2013, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Kelbyat07

Yeah I totally agree with you, but thankfully from what I heard there are minor changes to the 2014 model. So no need to kill the value of the 2013 versions!

Yeah seems to be the case, also what i'd expect for the second year of release.

Z-PDX · 04-17-2013, 03:56 PM

Tada-san admits will be a new Supra model.....

That's what I want. Bring it the heck on.

- Z

bdub85 · 04-17-2013, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-PDX

Tada-san admits will be a new Supra model.....

That's what I want. Bring it the heck on.

- Z

I agree. I fear it might be too expensive though.

strat61caster · 04-17-2013, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-PDX

Tada-san admits will be a new Supra model.....

That's what I want. Bring it the heck on.

- Z

It's practically fact that there will be one. Safe money is on a collaboration with BMW and hybrid technology, probably somewhere between a Cayman, 911 and GTR in terms of price and performance.

marky · 04-17-2013, 04:36 PM

If the 2014 comes with gt86 lights

I like the 10 series but not digging the lights in dashboard/emblems /silver color only..

Z-PDX · 04-17-2013, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by strat61caster

It's practically fact that there will be one. Safe money is on a collaboration with BMW and hybrid technology, probably somewhere between a Cayman, 911 and GTR in terms of price and performance.

Tough market segment. I was more hoping for something along the lines of the supra.s traditional competitor, the Z car.

Minus 500 pounds and with good visibility and brakes.

ihaskrayon · 04-17-2013, 08:30 PM

I want a new Supra as well, but can we keep this on topic? (Even though I really do want Supra news,

)

I don't think there is going to be major changes like many have said. I think 2015 is where we will see some improvements. Like a drop top, different wheels, possible new front bumper design and updates to the interior. I think eventually there will be an option to have push-start in the FR-S, but time will tell

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kALMIGHTY Banned Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: TRD Ultramarine '13 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,377 Thanks: 190 Thanked 766 Times in 347 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So if they start production in August, when will they release details to confirm whether or not there are any changes? Even if there is no change, I would expect them to make an official statement at some point, otherwise consumers aren't going to be too happy if they wait out the entire summer driving season to wait for the 2014 models to come out only to find out there were no changes and they could have been driving a 2013 months ago.

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ihaskrayon The Comedian Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ Limited Location: Irvine Posts: 969 Thanks: 94 Thanked 642 Times in 266 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'll be pretty pissed if there are major changes that I fall in love with. Now on the other hand, if they're very minor then I'll be okay. But a bump in hp, possibly red factory tail lights or better seats (If that's even possible) would bum me out because I could have waited the extra month. My limited arrives in July and I got a killer deal so I won't complain too much

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DieselxIndustry Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FR-S Location: West Chicago Posts: 214 Thanks: 13 Thanked 27 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If they made major changes to the 2014 to where its clearly better than the 2013, then its going to kill the value of the 2013 versions. Unless they hiked the price up, which they wouldn't based on their marketing strategy for this car and its audience. Don't get me wrong I want all the fancy parts, I just don't want my car to depreciate faster than was anticipated.

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Z-PDX Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 3 series Location: PDX Posts: 37 Thanks: 4 Thanked 27 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	*Tada-san admits will be a new Supra model.....* That's what I want. Bring it the heck on. - Z

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marky Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2020 BRZ tS #54 Location: san diego ca Posts: 1,142 Thanks: 616 Thanked 824 Times in 407 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If the 2014 comes with gt86 lights I like the 10 series but not digging the lights in dashboard/emblems /silver color only..

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ihaskrayon The Comedian Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ Limited Location: Irvine Posts: 969 Thanks: 94 Thanked 642 Times in 266 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I want a new Supra as well, but can we keep this on topic? (Even though I really do want Supra news, ) I don't think there is going to be major changes like many have said. I think 2015 is where we will see some improvements. Like a drop top, different wheels, possible new front bumper design and updates to the interior. I think eventually there will be an option to have push-start in the FR-S, but time will tell

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