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Originally Posted by Ryephile
Why not? What's the problem? What other low-production FR sports cars are out there for $25k besides the Miata? If Toyoda-san is out there on the 'ring giving the LF-A a tough time in the corners, what's stopping Toyota from marketing the FR-S as a baby LF-A and charging $30k or more?
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Because the spirit of the FT86/FRS is the AE86 which was a small, affordable, fun to drive car. Affordable is a key word. I realize that is highly dependent on the person, but I don't think many would find $30k to be affordable for this car. Btw, it is being sold as a Scion. Remember that company that sells all their cars under $19k as of now.
The base AE86 new back in 1987 cost how much? Somewhere around $10-11k? That puts it just around $20-22k with the CPI inflation calculator. $30k would be suicide for this car. Ryephile, why don't you create a poll and ask how many forum members would buy this car if it is priced at $30k.
