Trading up to RC-F

[phobos512]

Originally Posted by WesleyG

very nice, based on what I read about it, seems to be a more grown up, slightly heavier and more powerful version of an 86, that promises not to disapoint

You're calling 1200 lbs "slightly heavier"...Wow dude.

Don't get me wrong, the RC-F is a nice car, but to me it'll always play second fiddle to Europe. And I just can't deal with that grille.

[phobos512]

Originally Posted by OICU812

I haven't seen a single legitimate press release indicating the FT-1 is in fact going to be built for production only BS Motor Authourity and attention getters.


Where did you read of it being "official"?, got a link??

S/he was probably talking about this:

http://www.ft1club.com/forums/showth...-Concept-Stage

But all that means is they're continuing to work together to develop further concepts. Nothing about the FT-1 going forward. I wouldn't expect a production vehicle for at least 3-5 years, if ever.

[Sideways&Smiling]

Originally Posted by tennisfreak

To each his own I guess.

C7 Stingray? - its a f_cking Chevy!!!
As for the rest of the cars you listed - not everyone wants to buy an older used car and/or make their car a freaking project

Yes. Not everyone is a sports car enthusiast. Some people like driving luxury boats. I know. :P

Is this a car enthusiast forum or a Toyota fanboy forum? Come on, now.

[Sideways&Smiling]

Originally Posted by OICU812

I haven't seen a single legitimate press release indicating the FT-1 is in fact going to be built for production only BS Motor Authourity and attention getters.


Where did you read of it being "official"?, got a link??

At this point, why would anyone think it isn't going to be made? It's at every car show. It's constantly in the news. They're making a big deal out of it for a reason.

[tennisfreak]

Originally Posted by OICU812

I haven't seen a single legitimate press release indicating the FT-1 is in fact going to be built for production only BS Motor Authourity and attention getters.


Where did you read of it being "official"?, got a link??

I guess I am being over zealous. Technically the news is

That BMW-Toyota sports car is still happening, both companies confirm

Sources:
http://www.roadandtrack.com/go/news/...panies-confirm
http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/b...07-11ido7.html
http://www.autonews.com/article/2014...ts-car-program

3-5 years away? No problem I'll enjoy my FR-S until then and when time to trade in I'll have my FR-S paid off so that much more to put towards the FT-1 (or whatever they call it)

[OICU812]

Originally Posted by Sideways&Smiling

At this point, why would anyone think it isn't going to be made? It's at every car show. It's constantly in the news. They're making a big deal out of it for a reason.

I realize that. However zero official press from Toyota themselves. That tells me they're actually NOT 100% on it nor it being the final design even if so.

[OICU812]

Originally Posted by tennisfreak

I guess I am being over zealous. Technically the news is


Sources:
http://www.roadandtrack.com/go/news/...panies-confirm
http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/b...07-11ido7.html
http://www.autonews.com/article/2014...ts-car-program

3-5 years away? No problem I'll enjoy my FR-S until then and when time to trade in I'll have my FR-S paid off so that much more to put towards the FT-1 (or whatever they call it)

Trust me I want it to I follow all the news and the bullshit close. I think "if" it happens yes it'll be 3-5 years out likely but by then it will be a fair chunk behind others progress. Wish Toyota has got off the pot on building a serious premium sports car at same time they were doing the FT86 ZN6 platform.

Looking at what a mint FRS goes for uses after only a year however is pretty scary. Shows market doesent consider the FRS as a high valie car so for trading in, ones not going to likely even get 10 grand in two years let alone what it'll be worth in 5 years who knows.

FT-1 many want it me included, many will not pay the 70K+ price tag though I'm betting.

[Akari]

Congrats, let us know how it is!

This is probably one of the only cars I'd consider trading up for, I absolutely love how it looks and how refined the interior is. I'm really curious how the handling and drivability lives up to the FRS.

[SkAsphalt]

Originally Posted by OICU812

Trust me I want it to I follow all the news and the bullshit close. I think "if" it happens yes it'll be 3-5 years out likely but by then it will be a fair chunk behind others progress. Wish Toyota has got off the pot on building a serious premium sports car at same time they were doing the FT86 ZN6 platform.

Looking at what a mint FRS goes for uses after only a year however is pretty scary. Shows market doesent consider the FRS as a high valie car so for trading in, ones not going to likely even get 10 grand in two years let alone what it'll be worth in 5 years who knows.

FT-1 many want it me included, many will not pay the 70K+ price tag though I'm betting.

The market does not view ANY 2 door sports car as a worthy value. I was listening to a news thing on auto sales and a few years ago, like 2004 ish, the BMW z4 and one other 2 door sports car sold more in one year (combined) than every 2 door sports cars in 2013.

I believe this was a US study result but basically 2 cars outsold over 30 cars because no one is interested in this market anymore besides a select few. Values are dying hard.

Why do you think every automaker is now offering 4-6 CUVs?

[Hanakuso]

Originally Posted by Sideways&Smiling

I can't afford one, but I wouldn't buy one even if I could. For that much money, there are so many other possibilities... C7 Stingray? LS7 FRS? LS7 RX7? LS7 S2000? Turbo FRS? Turbo S2000? Used NSX? Used NSX + a huge turbo? Evo 9 with a huge turbo? Used GTR? Supra?

:P

Everyone knows a $600 CRX shell with $60,000 in mods will smoke any of those cars.

[Rampage]

Originally Posted by Hanakuso

Everyone knows a $600 CRX shell with $60,000 in mods will smoke any of those cars.

Yep, and it will be great around town as a daily driver too. Plus you will get valet parking out front of all the nice restaurants and clubs with the other exotics like the C7. That car will garner respect from all and the ladies will be throwing their panties at you!!!!!!

[torqdork]

I'm guessing you'll dominate at PIR track days with it's high speed sweepers and tight corner exits to the straights exercising the TVD.

In it's brief racing history, it's already establishing itself as a contender in Super GT and FIA GT3 series. See p. 6:

http://www.lexus.com/documents/broch...MagSetting.pdf

[Hanakuso]

Originally Posted by Rampage

Yep, and it will be great around town as a daily driver too. Plus you will get valet parking out front of all the nice restaurants and clubs with the other exotics like the C7. That car will garner respect from all and the ladies will be throwing their panties at you!!!!!!

Yessir K20 Vtech 4 lyfe

[AVodka14]

Originally Posted by Sideways&Smiling

Yes. Not everyone is a sports car enthusiast. Some people like driving luxury boats. I know. :P

Is this a car enthusiast forum or a Toyota fanboy forum? Come on, now.

From what I gather from some people on here...fanboys.