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Originally Posted by Jordo!
Yeah... but again, there already is a lightweight, tossable FR car that excels in handling and braking -- the Miata.
Again -- no offense -- but if you are one of the people thinking "Ooh -- it's the return of the AE-86! Hooray!" You do not represent enough of the market to keep this thing in production.
You guys may have been the inspiration, but there just aren't enough of you to keep the car going on your own.
Toyota needs to think about the cost of the car, the bang for the buck, and what similarly priced cars it will unavoidably compete with will offer, at least if they intend to bring it to the US.
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Originally Posted by NESW20
the miata doesn't even pretend to have rear seats. also, it's convertible only (i realize there's a hardtop conv option). i know numerous people who NEED back seats, no matter how useless they may be; they won't be sitting back there. also, i know several more people who will not buy a convertible. period.  |
Also I dont want to drive a car that smiles at me XD
I'm actually hoping this is just a lightweight RWD coupe. Limited power is fine with me I just want the joy of driving back into a toyota at a reasonable price. I hope it lives up to the dream tho I am not holding my breathe but I mean Toyota did build and sell the LFAs at a loss to gain ground hahaha I'm dreaming I know FT86 is gonna be a mass market car
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Originally Posted by DesertSpool
You make it sound as if adding power is an easy task. Adding a lot of power to any NA small displacement engine is a total pain in the butt. Look at the graveyard of blown FI 350Z motors. It's expensive and unreliable at best.
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You got me all wrong. I was trying to say that adding power is easier than adding lightness. I rather have a nice light RWD car then a heavy powerful car especially since where the hell am I going to be able to fully enjoy that on the street