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PuGZoR · 10-19-2009, 09:10 PM

Newbie here, from Australia. Hoping that we get it and it isn't ridiculously priced! Hopefully Toyota Australia don't grab for cash like they do with the Prius. Actually, I'm hoping that Australia actually gets it at all. We're not a major market like Japan and the US, but we do have a large RWD fanbase due to our domestic manufacturers going that way with their flagship models. (Holden Commodore [Pontiac G6 and G8?] and Ford Falcon)

I've posted this on other forums regarding pricing, because I think that'll be the make-or-break for this car. If they want to infiltrate the younger markets that I think they were aiming for in the original scope, they need to be competitive. I reckon there'll be three trims available:

Budget/Basic:
Bare bottom model! This would possibly even have wind up windows (if Toyota even makes them anymore), steel wheels, basic CD/Mp3 player, cloth seats, etc. Not the fastest thing on the road, but good enough to be fun. My estimate: AU$29000 to AU$32000 by the time you get it out of the showroom. We get the lowest grade Subaru Impreza here for a touch under that so I can't see why we couldn't get the FT86 at that price in its most basic form.

Comfort:
Inhanced for maximum driver comfort, this model will have little or nothing in the way of performance upgrades, but will provide a lot of common options. Power everything, CD-stacker, maybe a premium audio package, possibly a race-inspired interior, maybe a spoiler, alloy wheels (16-17"?) and similar. Dare I say this grade may have colours available for exterior and interior that aren't available in the lower spec too? I'd estimate this to weigh in at an extra AU$5000 above the base model. AU$34000 to AU$37000.

Sports:
The model we all want but might not be able to afford. Probably will come standard with power everything, spoiler and alloy wheels, maybe a different front bumper too, but will alloy everything to be upgraded at extra cost to the comfort spec. Biggest improvement will be to performance, with tighter shocks, slightly lower ride height, and a subtle power gain through de-de-tuning or hopefully a mild turbocharger system. Even though it won't be as comfortable inside, I'd guess AU$39000 to AU$42000 for it, if not a touch more depending on whether they do go turbo or not.

Can only hope though and wait!

10-19-2009, 09:10 PM	#60
PuGZoR Long time obsessor Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: AE86 & depressing SUV Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 230 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Newbie here, from Australia. Hoping that we get it and it isn't ridiculously priced! Hopefully Toyota Australia don't grab for cash like they do with the Prius. Actually, I'm hoping that Australia actually gets it at all. We're not a major market like Japan and the US, but we do have a large RWD fanbase due to our domestic manufacturers going that way with their flagship models. (Holden Commodore [Pontiac G6 and G8?] and Ford Falcon) I've posted this on other forums regarding pricing, because I think that'll be the make-or-break for this car. If they want to infiltrate the younger markets that I think they were aiming for in the original scope, they need to be competitive. I reckon there'll be three trims available: Budget/Basic: Bare bottom model! This would possibly even have wind up windows (if Toyota even makes them anymore), steel wheels, basic CD/Mp3 player, cloth seats, etc. Not the fastest thing on the road, but good enough to be fun. My estimate: AU$29000 to AU$32000 by the time you get it out of the showroom. We get the lowest grade Subaru Impreza here for a touch under that so I can't see why we couldn't get the FT86 at that price in its most basic form. Comfort: Inhanced for maximum driver comfort, this model will have little or nothing in the way of performance upgrades, but will provide a lot of common options. Power everything, CD-stacker, maybe a premium audio package, possibly a race-inspired interior, maybe a spoiler, alloy wheels (16-17"?) and similar. Dare I say this grade may have colours available for exterior and interior that aren't available in the lower spec too? I'd estimate this to weigh in at an extra AU$5000 above the base model. AU$34000 to AU$37000. Sports: The model we all want but might not be able to afford. Probably will come standard with power everything, spoiler and alloy wheels, maybe a different front bumper too, but will alloy everything to be upgraded at extra cost to the comfort spec. Biggest improvement will be to performance, with tighter shocks, slightly lower ride height, and a subtle power gain through de-de-tuning or hopefully a mild turbocharger system. Even though it won't be as comfortable inside, I'd guess AU$39000 to AU$42000 for it, if not a touch more depending on whether they do go turbo or not. Can only hope though and wait!