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01-15-2019, 04:59 PM | #1 |
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Supra...killing the 86/BRZ?
With the announcement of a 'low powered' Supra is there a chance it could kill our beloved 86?
The 86/BRZ are quickly closing in on $30k base, at least in my area, and if they can release a $35k Supra that has higher tier/price options and trims and more well known/respected name...well, what's their reason to keep the aging 86 platform alive? Toyota/Subaru all but ignore it as it is...is this the death sign or will the 86 live to see a second generation? Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk |
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Half the people buying the 86 new have to scrape together the money from their allowances. I don't see any impact at from a car that almost doubles the price. Two different target demographics. They have ALWAYS appeared to ignore it this is not new. Oh and please link to the announcement of a "low powered" Supra release in the USA. And I mean something from a Toyota site not carclickbait.com.
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#1 It was never announced the 4 cylinder engine will be coming to the USA. Nor has any price for that engine config been released. #2 the price for the base Supra is 49k with no mark up, and you bet your ass there will be dealer mark up. So more like 54kish. So even if they sold the 'base' model in the US for 49k that would still be 14k more than the 35k BRZ/86. At most the 4 cylinder will be around 44-46k. Still more than 10k more than the BRZ/86. #3 The Supra looks puffy, its more ugly than the BRZ/86 (has nothing to do with anything but this is #3) So to me it doesn't appear that the Supra is at all in the same price bracket as the 86. The Supra is up there with Vettes etc. The BRZ is down in the MX-5 category. I really don't think the Supra being released has any affect on the 86/BRZ being continued. #4 Even if Toyota decided to kill the 86, that doesn't mean Subaru won't continue to sell them. |
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Ha! I wish.
It's just a concern of mine. I know the cars don't directly compete, but since Ford/GM are killing sedans, BMW/Audi/Benz/etc have all killed the manual in the last few years to say I'm on edge is an understatement. Sales have dropped like a stone and there have been zero official announcements of anything regarding the platform. I honestly think, best case scenario here, is we get a 2nd generation with a 2.4 Turbo by 2021 and that's it... until govt regulations strangle and ultimately kill ICE engine development by early 2030's. Worst case is they kill it by 2020. In-between I think is the most financially logical l option...to pull a Nissan and move 8-10k units every year as a niche product since development costs have been recouped by now, leaving it on the vine for the next 5-6 years until it's so outdated the government won't let them sell it. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk |
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Try not to fret, like I said if Toyota killed it off then that doesn't mean Subaru will. Also if the 86/BRZ is killed off it will just leave a vacuum in the market for something else to appeal to us. Not everyone in this segment is willing to buy MX-5s. Although its not a terrible choice, just not as cool as a 86/BRZ. + IF they do kill the platform off all together then that means it wont be long until resale price will rise. |
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You are clearly missing the point, this increases the value. You can now say it is faster than a supra.
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https://twitter.com/toyota/status/10...245769729?s=21
Here is the official announcement by Toyota. There are a lot of people disappointed because there will be no manual transmission. I prefer my 86. I need a manual transmission. But the new Supra is faster than our twins. |
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I have a few arguments. Our car comes available with a 6 speed standard, the Supra does not. Out car weighs 27-2800lbs, the Supra does not. Our car looks incredible, th su- I won't finish.
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https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-sho...der-us-market/ They have a 194hp 4cyl (outside the states). The 86 is quicker than a Supra. |
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Some people will love it, some people will hate it! It will create buzz and sell other Toyotas just as they planed. Looks ok, could have been done better for my taste. I like the simple lines of the BRZ. |
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