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Originally Posted by ST185RC
They did that already, the north american market simply doesn't care about this car enough to have it cater to truly niche buyers.
They had a stripped GT86 with no AC or stereo and with unpainted bumpers, they have a TRD version with all the bells and whistles, they had release series in North America, they have 10 series.
They already refreshed the 86 with a whopping 5 more horsepower. Simply put, Toyota wants to sell to masses who will use this car for daily driving and some fun. They will not make any money selling niche versions here.
Why would someone pay porsche prices for a optioned out toyota when they can get a base porsche cayman with a badge? which one sounds better? I own a porsche vs I own a toyota?
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Didn't realise they had a stripped version in USA. Does it come with track upgrades like brakes and oil cooler? How much did this thing weigh?
Also, I wasn't suggesting porsche prices. I was just saying porsche seems to have some success doing niche models that actually have less and selling them as weight savings.
I do agree with you to some extent though, it's easier to make money selling to the masses with bolts ons to the car at an inflated price than do the opposite stripping it.