Anyone Else Considering the FT-86 Convertible?

[iff2mastamatt]

Originally Posted by Dimman

Aren't some of the Miata folks crying for a coupe?

(I want that white Subaru hatch of Ichi's!)

I like his convertible, no way it would look like that but hey, even if it was an open top I'd take it.

[DanZilla]

In for convertible

[Kids Heart]

You want a vert go get a 350z roadster, Solstice or S2000. I don't even want a sun roof.

[RRnold]

Originally Posted by Allch Chcar

What does that say about you? People can see your legs when you drive your motorcycle.

I hope you're talking about these legs


I'm either wearing jeans or my fully suit so no skin is showing! Road rash sucks!

Originally Posted by Allch Chcar

I'm surprised at the disdain for convertibles. If you truly want to enjoy driving you need to feel/hear the wind rushing past and the clatter of the engine and the squalling of the tires. The Miata is a true to it's roots driver's car and it is a convertible. Maybe that's your problem. The best solution to that is try out a go-kart with even a modest power to weight ratio, that is how to experience truly exhilarating driving . Sadly, the last time I drove a go-kart I was small(8 or 9) and scared to death, my co-pilot was a friend's dad and he stomping the accelerator . *sigh

If Toyota is going to release a Roadster then release a Roadster but don't have a coupe AND a convertible of the same model!

[Allch Chcar]

Originally Posted by RRnold

I hope you're talking about these legs
:legs:
I'm either wearing jeans or my fully suit so no skin is showing! Road rash sucks!



If Toyota is going to release a Roadster then release a Roadster but don't have a coupe AND a convertible of the same model!

The only problem I had was the rubbish about convertibles. And there are already photos of the Toyota Roadster on this forum.

[Dark]

Originally Posted by Allch Chcar

The only problem I had was the rubbish about convertibles. And there are already photos of the Toyota Roadster on this forum.

Son, you come to the right place. Let's get hard top together.:happy0180:

[Allch Chcar]

Originally Posted by Dark

Son, you come to the right place. Let's get hard top together.:happy0180:

wat

[Dark]

Originally Posted by Allch Chcar

wat

So you want retractable top? Damn, so much for my reading comprehension.

[Allch Chcar]

Originally Posted by Dark

So you want retractable top? Damn, so much for my reading comprehension.

NO, I mean I thought uh nevermind.

[RRnold]

Originally Posted by Allch Chcar

The only problem I had was the rubbish about convertibles. And there are already photos of the Toyota Roadster on this forum.

Honestly, too many varients of this car would be a disaster; a convertible, a sedan version, wagon etc. Some cars can pull it off and it's shouldn't be this vehicle.

[iff2mastamatt]

Originally Posted by RRnold

Honestly, too many varients of this car would be a disaster; a convertible, a sedan version, wagon etc. Some cars can pull it off and it's shouldn't be this vehicle.

I have the feeling that the sedan version would be very different compared to the coupe. Probably like the Honda Accord coupe compared to the sedan version.

[RRnold]

Originally Posted by iff2mastamatt

I have the feeling that the sedan version would be very different compared to the coupe. Probably like the Honda Accord coupe compared to the sedan version.

I hope they don't release a sedan version.

[matadormi5]

Originally Posted by RRnold

I hope they don't release a sedan version.

I have a feeling they might, depending on how much $$$ they spent to develop the vehicle. Selling more vehicles using the 86 platform will help offset the production cost. Porsche's thinking about a coupe Panamera b/c they spent so much money making the sedan, why waste money building a whole new car?

There's a rumor that the next gen Lexus IS will ride on the FT-86 platform, maybe we'll have a Altezza/1st-gen IS thing going on. Rumors rumors rumors.

[Dark]

Originally Posted by matadormi5

I have a feeling they might, depending on how much $$$ they spent to develop the vehicle. Selling more vehicles using the 86 platform will help offset the production cost. Porsche's thinking about a coupe Panamera b/c they spent so much money making the sedan, why waste money building a whole new car?

There's a rumor that the next gen Lexus IS will ride on the FT-86 platform, maybe we'll have a Altezza/1st-gen IS thing going on. Rumors rumors rumors.

I don't like the idea of making too many variants of the car. At best, 2 seater stripped down and 2+2 Coupe. I kid.
Honestly, there is no point to make a sedan version for the car, convertible is meh. If the company think that they spend too much money on the R&D, they can use the chassis to develop a new sedan/wagon/watever or replace the existing model's chassis. Toyota use Camry's Chassis for almost everything in the line up, so they can do the same to FT-86's Chassis. I don't see why not.