Updated: Toyota GT86 - facts from Japan (Handmade and only 1000 units/yr - DEBUNKED) - Page 8 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

gdi2290 · 11-27-2011, 02:43 PM

What's in a car? The FT86 is an enthusiast car and we are car enthusiasts. We don't need CD players and air bags we're risk takers wheel turning tire burning speed addicted Car Enthusiasts. We're a dying breed we know the car is an extension of our imagination and expression of our freedom. We smile each time we execute a perfect turn because it's in our blood. Others won't know they can't see the world as we do. They don't drive their cars they let the car drive them ever removing themself from what was. They can have they're electronic assists that's not what we want. We are the Car Enthusiast and this is our car.

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.GENO. · 11-27-2011, 02:45 PM

This cant be right.. If it was hand built, the car would exceed in amount to profit in sale. Unless the price is risen to 35k+ range which is unlikely.

gdi2290 · 11-27-2011, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by .GENO.

This cant be right.. If it was hand built, the car would exceed in amount to profit in sale. Unless the price is risen to 35k+ range which is unlikely.

They have said they're not making profit just breaking even.

R_E_L · 11-27-2011, 02:51 PM

i'm guessing 1000 units a year is for japanese markets only, not world wide. and by hand made they probably meant assembled by people and not robots. obviously the actual metal and materials are formed by machines but put together by human hands. this entire time they have been saying this would be a 20k car, things aren't going to change so dramatically out of nowhere.

poormans_LFA · 11-27-2011, 02:51 PM

it's built by Subaru at a Subaru plant which will be the only location for FR-S/BRZ/GT86 production. nothing in any of the press materials or press articles i've read indicates any of what is being discussed as far as this car being hand built or limited in quantity. if that were the case I'm sure it would have been reported long before now. of course things can change, but the variables just don't add up to what this guy is telling us, though he seems confident and somewhat credible in his assertion only because he appears to have been physically at the launch (i'm sure he was there, but this is still the internet).

iff2mastamatt · 11-27-2011, 02:52 PM

This hand built news is bumming me out, I really wanted to get this car. It will definitely be destined as a collectors car but I want to get some fun out of it.

poormans_LFA · 11-27-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by iff2mastamatt

This hand built news is bumming me out, I really wanted to get this car. It will definitely be destined as a collectors car but I want to get some fun out of it.

relax bro. this is second hand information.

jimmillion · 11-27-2011, 03:00 PM

Hey Leeky,

Since you'll most likely be the first to get to sit in a GT-86, on Wednesday could you sit in the back seat and let us know whether it's usable or not?

cheers :happy0180:

Buggy51 · 11-27-2011, 03:00 PM

I wonder if they're referring to the current variation seen in Japan (and well released to the Japanese market) with all the stuff thrown in? I recall someone once mentioned that the BRZ will have low numbers as well (3k?) but that also seems unlikely.

mikedsilva · 11-27-2011, 03:01 PM

so the GT86 will be a WORLDWIDE badge? Thinking of pre-ordering my new licence plates... GT86....
I see FT86 plate has already been taken here in Aus!!

ccsophmore · 11-27-2011, 03:08 PM

The title seems misleading. "NEWS from Japan!" would have been more appropriate. Anyways, thanks OP for the information; however, some of it could use some clarification, as previous poster have noted.

Username · 11-27-2011, 03:09 PM

Leeky,

Just wanted to say thanks for all of the great photos and info. It is really good of you to take the time to post this info as I am sure this trip has kept you very busy; I am sure you must be just exhausted from the journey and overwhelming joy of seeing all that you have.

I think I can safely speak for everyone here that we are glad one "of our own" is out there telling us all he can!

Praetendere · 11-27-2011, 03:10 PM

I really hope the price doesn't jump above ~$25000, or I'll have zero chance of being able to afford one. I'll end up getting myself a used S2000 or something.

youngxlos · 11-27-2011, 03:13 PM

thanks for the update, i hope the 1000 per year change.

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.GENO. Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: '02 E46 coupe. '97 Nissan 240sx RIP Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This cant be right.. If it was hand built, the car would exceed in amount to profit in sale. Unless the price is risen to 35k+ range which is unlikely.

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poormans_LFA FT86Club.com O.G. Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: Gunmetal Gundam Wing Zero Custom Location: socal Posts: 1,455 Thanks: 244 Thanked 221 Times in 78 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	it's built by Subaru at a Subaru plant which will be the only location for FR-S/BRZ/GT86 production. nothing in any of the press materials or press articles i've read indicates any of what is being discussed as far as this car being hand built or limited in quantity. if that were the case I'm sure it would have been reported long before now. of course things can change, but the variables just don't add up to what this guy is telling us, though he seems confident and somewhat credible in his assertion only because he appears to have been physically at the launch (i'm sure he was there, but this is still the internet).

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jimmillion Power Ranger Elite Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: '13 WRB Sport-tech Location: Mississauga, Sq1 Posts: 726 Thanks: 482 Thanked 310 Times in 180 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hey Leeky, Since you'll most likely be the first to get to sit in a GT-86, on Wednesday could you sit in the back seat and let us know whether it's usable or not? cheers :happy0180:

11-27-2011, 03:00 PM	#107
Buggy51 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Drives: Put Put Location: CA Posts: 607 Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I wonder if they're referring to the current variation seen in Japan (and well released to the Japanese market) with all the stuff thrown in? I recall someone once mentioned that the BRZ will have low numbers as well (3k?) but that also seems unlikely.

11-27-2011, 03:01 PM	#108
mikedsilva Retail Sales Manager Join Date: Jun 2011 Drives: Ducati Sport 1000 Harley Nightster Location: Brisbane, Woolloongabba Posts: 123 Thanks: 0 Thanked 28 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	so the GT86 will be a WORLDWIDE badge? Thinking of pre-ordering my new licence plates... GT86.... I see FT86 plate has already been taken here in Aus!!

11-27-2011, 03:08 PM	#109
ccsophmore Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: '00HondaCivicCpAT80kmiles strong!! Location: CA Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The title seems misleading. "NEWS from Japan!" would have been more appropriate. Anyways, thanks OP for the information; however, some of it could use some clarification, as previous poster have noted.

11-27-2011, 03:09 PM	#110
Username Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 6MT Raven FRS, Toyota SR5 V6 4x4 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 154 Thanks: 159 Thanked 18 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Leeky, Just wanted to say thanks for all of the great photos and info. It is really good of you to take the time to post this info as I am sure this trip has kept you very busy; I am sure you must be just exhausted from the journey and overwhelming joy of seeing all that you have. I think I can safely speak for everyone here that we are glad one "of our own" is out there telling us all he can!

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Praetendere FNG Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: 19 WRX Location: Colorado Posts: 74 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I really hope the price doesn't jump above ~$25000, or I'll have zero chance of being able to afford one. I'll end up getting myself a used S2000 or something.

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youngxlos Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2000 Toyota Celica GT-S Location: Lorton, VA Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	thanks for the update, i hope the 1000 per year change.

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