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07-24-2018, 10:03 AM | #3123 | |
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Lol. But seeing the Porsche as a “target” hey, let’s cross fingers. Still I’m not done with the 86 yet either though... the 2017 Cusco car here at the office is fantastic too.
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You reported that Tada said that the 4 cylinder model would be for target markets like those that have limits or taxes on engine size. What is your take on the 4 cylinder coming to NA where we do not have those limits but where some would appreciate a more economical A90 model?
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Also I don’t think the Cayman was mentioned for promotional reasons. Because they’ve actually beaten the 911 CarreraS with it already in testing,haha. But I’ll let you win if the marketing guys at Toyota USA puts the word “Porsche” in any of their brochures lol. I’ll tell you a story though. When Tada san initially told BMW that they wanted to target the Porsche, BMW told the Toyota people, “there’s the door, and Porsche is 80km West, that way... They can help you” It took a while before BMW said “let’s do this” to Tada san. Whatever that meant, engineers in Germany don’t take Porsche’s lightly. And that each firm in Germany have a very adamant method and indenting to making and preserving a brand unique.
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1. It isn’t a Scion so there no need to be mono-priced 2. The market of the USA is all about value 3. There always a select group who’d actually prefer a light car with a lighter engine choice. 4. The dealers would probably want the MSRP to start low. 5. BMW certifies the same engine types so the cost of Federal registration and testing is reduced than if it was a dedicated engine. 6. We want them too! 7. It fits right in the middle between the Inline-6 Supra and 86-Limited in prices. 8. Does not compete with any Lexus product at this time. 9. We like more toys. Lots more toys.
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And he commended BMW for a lot of things too. Something any PR conscious person would probably not mention if they were overly concerned with the subtitles of their business card and income as a high ranking manager of a mega-firm project...
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i think we also have to keep in mind that the US is a different market vs the rest of the world. a lot of Americans have the mind set of "the bigger the better". its also worth noting that the US is the only market where the TT A80 Supra outsold the NAs. i believe it was like 6,977 GTEs to 4,262 GEs.
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That had to be challenging to meet or beat considering they're two completely different layouts. Front engine vs. mid-engine.
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Honestly I'm looking more forward to the 4-cylinder than the 6. Less weight, better weight distribution, way less $$$... Quote:
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I think a Dual clutch trans over the manual would seal the deal on a future purchase for me. I love a manual but I like technology and fast shifts. I've been driving a manual for a long time in many cars. Time to grow with the times, for me.
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..in some ways the car is shaping up to be pretty exciting but I still do not understand how they could benchmark Porsche and lack a manual option from the get go? I thought Porsche drivers could care less about paper specs and were into the intangibles.. I fail to understand the "not as fast as an automatic" rhetoric, manual drivers don't really care about that! Then on top of that, from their benchmarking they decide to go with a ZF8 instead of a DCT..
I get TCs have come along way, but with the way everything has been positioned, it ain't like the A90 is going to be a straight line monster like a C7 Vette, which we all know has 7 gears you can row....and neither is it going to be a lightweight fighter like the 4C which has died rather quickly probably owing to the fact that it too didn't have a stick to offer. will be interesting.. |
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