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Old 04-08-2011, 05:02 PM   #350
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Originally Posted by Ryephile View Post
Your right, it's all relative and depends on the specific context. The context we have so far with the FT is something like 200HP and around 2700 pounds for perhaps $25k. Obviously the reliability facet isn't in known for sure, but Toyota does historically have a good rep in that department [dumb drivers with stacks of floor mats be damned].

Just going off the basic numbers here, it's looking like we'll have a taut rear-drive sports car with acceleration similar to the current Miata for about the same price as no-option Cooper S. Since $25k is less than the average new car sale price these days [IIRC], I'd say it's relatively affordable and should have relatively good performance.
I would have to assume that if this car is done right, it will probably KILL the Miata market. Maybe Mazda will make a new RX-7!
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