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Originally Posted by FT///R86
However, they are trying to pay homage to the AE86 not the RA or ST Celicas.
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I understand your position and I'm not really arguing against it.
I just think the whole homage to the AE86 and the FT-86/086A name during the concept/testing phase is just a wink wink nod nod to us the enthusiasts letting us know what type of car this will be.
When the car goes to production I think it will either be named a celica or something completely new because realistically how many, as you say, "regular people" know what an AE86 is? Only enthusiast know about the AE86 and we make up a very small percentage of customers. Everyone knows what a celica is and can tell you it's made by toyota. It's just easier, and from a marketing stand point more cost effective, for Toyota to use a household name and call it a celica.