09-19-2019, 12:08 AM | #183 |
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Just curious has any 86/BRZ owner on here driven the Supra yet? Understand journos have been doing comparisons to the twins but it would be good to get an owner’s perspective.
I’ve seen 2 on the road thus far and I must admit you do look twice. They really stand out, but I guess they’re still new too. |
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Motor Trend did comment about how the Supra's rear end did not react well to rough road surfaces. Did you notice the condition of their chosen drag strip?
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Well that rules out sales in Michigan then.
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I mean, it's nothin' a come-along, a torch and a hammer couldn't probably sort out.
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... but not in a good way. They stand out like how the elephant man would stand out in a crowd |
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Surprisingly I haven’t seen one in Dallas yet! Which is strange given how so many people here want the newest thing. I’ve been thinking about the new Supra a lot. And I’m ready to fully embrace it. LOL After watching reviews of cars like Aston Martins where they will use a Mercedes engine, etc I think Toyota made a smart move using the BMW straight 6. And even the chassis, it’s an incredible car. I’m very seriously considering buying one, after I test drive it and some of the hype does down. I also think it looks bada** I could care less what all the “experts” think. Lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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In Brisbane and haven’t seen a single one yet. Rare as hens teeth! Hope they look better in person than in photos and video. So far, when I see an 86 next to a Supra in a review or article, the 86 actually looks better to my eye. But I may be biased.
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I saw a yellow one at the dealer, but haven't seen any in the wild otherwise.
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86 vs new Supra--review by TFL car
The 86 looks much more simple of course, in a good way. The 86 also appears to be wider and flatter. That may be optical illusions though. The Supra has a lot of “presence” that the current 86 doesn’t.
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@JesseG (Couldn't quote you)
The Supra has a lot of “presence” that the current 86 doesn’t. That's a very good way to put it and may be one of the reasons I prefer the 86. It has somewhat subdued classic lines compared to most modern cars. I find most cars today are trying too hard. I do like the new Supra but prefer my FR-S. I'm considering another in the next few years.I'd Like to see the "new" 86 |
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