Suggestion to Toyota: Cheap steelies on a track model

[OldSkoolToys]

Originally Posted by TheStig

No I'm not a retard, **** head. Manufacturers (especially Toyota) dont build cars anymore that cater to a specific niche like this. They build cars that EVERYONE WILL BUY (i.e. good looking cars with real world options)

They will not do something as sinical as putting steelies as an option that HARDLY ANYONE WILL BUY.

End of story. Dont get all butt hurt because I come in here and tell it like it is. All I was saying is that its not cost effective nor smart business sense to put ugly ass wheels on a car even as an option, just to cater to .5% of buyers...get it?

They already said there is going to be a bare-bones competition model that people can buy, stripped of almost every option, and comes with bigger brakes and stiffer suspension.

I would say that is most definitely catering to a small market segment, and I would not be surprised at all (nor would I be pissed) if that model came with steelies instead of factory designed alloys.

Infact this car itself is catering to a small market segment. This isn't a corolla, a camry, nor an Avalon. They're not going to make big $$ of this car.

[Lexicon101]

Originally Posted by OldSkoolToys

They already said there is going to be a bare-bones competition model that people can buy, stripped of almost every option, and comes with bigger brakes and stiffer suspension.

I would say that is most definitely catering to a small market segment, and I would not be surprised at all (nor would I be pissed) if that model came with steelies instead of factory designed alloys.

Infact this car itself is catering to a small market segment. This isn't a corolla, a camry, nor an Avalon. They're not going to make big $$ of this car.

What they will do with this car, however, is regain a bit of an image they lost a long time ago, and that will make them big money.
(At the very least, I'm guessing that's their idea.)

[NESW20]

Originally Posted by Biggie™

You can get an RPF1 for around $250 a wheel, they aren't knockoffs and will weigh several pounds less than the OEM wheels.

good call. i know there are some wheels that are reasonably priced and high quality. i guess even with the $250 wheels, we would still need to have $2000 knocked off the price for wheels and tires alone to come out ahead. i think a more reasonable price reduction for steelies would be $500-800.

i think it might be better if they put nicer alloys on that we can sell to offset the cost of aftermarket wheels.

-Mike

[Matador]

Originally Posted by OldSkoolToys

They already said there is going to be a bare-bones competition model that people can buy, stripped of almost every option, and comes with bigger brakes and stiffer suspension.

I would say that is most definitely catering to a small market segment, and I would not be surprised at all (nor would I be pissed) if that model came with steelies instead of factory designed alloys.

Infact this car itself is catering to a small market segment. This isn't a corolla, a camry, nor an Avalon. They're not going to make big $$ of this car.

On the contrary.... I think in the long run this car will make them a shitload of money.

[4agze]

Originally Posted by OldSkoolToys

They already said there is going to be a bare-bones competition model that people can buy, stripped of almost every option, and comes with bigger brakes and stiffer suspension.

do you think they will do this on the first year or will this come next like the hyundai genesis coupe r-spec?

[Doty0588]

Originally Posted by 4agze

do you think they will do this on the first year or will this come next like the hyundai genesis coupe r-spec?

Yeah, thats what I keep on going back and forth with in my head, get it when the car first comes out cause I can't wait any longer, or wait until they release the other models (TRD or otherwise) of the car which I would rather have when it comes down to it.

[4agze]

Originally Posted by Doty0588

Yeah, thats what I keep on going back and forth with in my head, get it when the car first comes out cause I can't wait any longer, or wait until they release the other models (TRD or otherwise) of the car which I would rather have when it comes down to it.

I dont mind waiting but i just need to know if and when, for me the more i wait the more money i can save the more i can pay it off faster. If this car is for sale end off this year i can put down $10,000. I hope by the time this is on the dealer i can pay cash i hope, cant wait this maybe my last full track project.

[Doty0588]

Its going to be real interesting to see how everyone who's on here now, how their car ends up turning out in the next couple years.

[TheStig]

Originally Posted by OldSkoolToys

They already said there is going to be a bare-bones competition model that people can buy, stripped of almost every option, and comes with bigger brakes and stiffer suspension.

I would say that is most definitely catering to a small market segment, and I would not be surprised at all (nor would I be pissed) if that model came with steelies instead of factory designed alloys.

Infact this car itself is catering to a small market segment. This isn't a corolla, a camry, nor an Avalon. They're not going to make big $$ of this car.

Thank you for the one intellegent response in here and not resorting to petty name calling like a bunch of fucking 12 year olds. I still dont think it should even be an option, nor do i expect it to be one.

[TheStig]

Originally Posted by Biggie™

Sure, why not... BMW and Lexus are direct competitors.

Thats not BMW and Toyota. Thats BMW and the Lexus luxury car divison of TMC.

By your philosophy, VW Group owns Lamborghini...so I guess we can take all the direct competitors for the Golf and pair them up against a Gallardo.

[Biggie™]

Originally Posted by TheStig

Thats not BMW and Toyota. Thats BMW and the Lexus luxury car divison of TMC.

They just started selling cars under the Lexus name in Japan, up until now all the cars sold as Lexus in the US where sold as Toyotas in Japan. It's just a name... Everyone knows that!

Originally Posted by TheStig

By your philosophy, VW Group owns Lamborghini...so I guess we can take all the direct competitors for the Golf and pair them up against a Gallardo.

There you go... VW owns Lamborghini, Lexus is Toyota. Big difference...


Look a Lexus...


Oh wait it's a Toyota...


No, Lexus...

[TheStig]

Originally Posted by Biggie™

They just started selling cars under the Lexus name in Japan, up until now all the cars sold as Lexus in the US where sold as Toyotas in Japan. It's just a name... Everyone knows that!

There you go... VW owns Lamborghini, Lexus is Toyota. Big difference...

ok ok ok.

I am done in this thread, I am not an arrogant, or upset person, But this is turning me into one and becoming extremely frustrating. What I really hope is that EVERYONE gets the options they want on the car. If thats ugly steel wheels, so be it. The car should be enjoyed, not disputed over. My beliefs remain the same and I hope we all love the FT86.

[OldSkoolToys]

Originally Posted by TheStig

Thank you for the one intellegent response in here and not resorting to petty name calling like a bunch of fucking 12 year olds. I still dont think it should even be an option, nor do i expect it to be one.

I think it should. Anything to keep the cost down on such a model. Its not like steelies are going to keep the track enthusiast sector (whom its going to be aimed at) from not buying the car. And the lack of luxary options on the car will deter most 'typical' buyers from even looking at that trim model.

I'm not to sure if its going to be part of the premiere model year lineup though. Thats a good question. I hope it is because I plan on buying an FT in its first year out, bring on the problems, I really don't care.

[TheStig]

Originally Posted by OldSkoolToys

I think it should. Anything to keep the cost down on such a model. Its not like steelies are going to keep the track enthusiast sector (whom its going to be aimed at) from not buying the car. And the lack of luxary options on the car will deter most 'typical' buyers from even looking at that trim model.

I'm not to sure if its going to be part of the premiere model year lineup though. Thats a good question. I hope it is because I plan on buying an FT in its first year out, bring on the problems, I really don't care.

HAHA, I just hope they dont have "unintended acceleration" Ill do enough accelerating on my own, thank you very much!