Subaru FT86 still not have the green light!

[ft86cbx]

Originally Posted by 1660

Since the earthquake and tsunami, Japan doesn't have enough electricity and factories are running at night and weekends to comply with electrical use restrictions. All the automakers are struggling to meet production, but realistically Japan is in deep dodo. The new models will probably be delayed.

Keep in mind that there are also financial problems.

Don't shoot!!! I'm only the messenger.

Is this actually confirmed to be built in Japan? With regards to Toyota, don't they have a big plant in the UK (Derby)? Im not sure that they are expecting such high volumes that the FT86 would be much affected by this even if its built in Japan. *Especially as theres no exact production date thats been committed to!

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by 1660

Since the earthquake and tsunami, Japan doesn't have enough electricity and factories are running at night and weekends to comply with electrical use restrictions. All the automakers are struggling to meet production, but realistically Japan is in deep dodo. The new models will probably be delayed.

Keep in mind that there are also financial problems.

Don't shoot!!! I'm only the messenger.

Not gonna shoot ya... yet

[Giccin]

Originally Posted by 1660

Since the earthquake and tsunami, Japan doesn't have enough electricity and factories are running at night and weekends to comply with electrical use restrictions. All the automakers are struggling to meet production, but realistically Japan is in deep dodo. The new models will probably be delayed.

Keep in mind that there are also financial problems.

Don't shoot!!! I'm only the messenger.

:l I think someone... WANTS TO DIE. D:< !!!

[Dark]

Originally Posted by Giccin

:l I think someone... WANTS TO DIE. D:< !!!

and I think someone wants to kill. LMFAO.

[[es vi: eks]]

Originally Posted by ft86cbx

Is this actually confirmed to be built in Japan? With regards to Toyota, don't they have a big plant in the UK (Derby)? Im not sure that they are expecting such high volumes that the FT86 would be much affected by this even if its built in Japan. *Especially as theres no exact production date thats been committed to!

Wasnt it going to be the Subaru Gumma Plant? Could had sworn I Read SOA said it ages ago. Mite had been in one of the FT threads that got locked on Nasoc?

[Fly Guy]

Here is a source:

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-20067592-48.html

[Giccin]

Originally Posted by Fly Guy

Here is a source:

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-20067592-48.html

Subaru hasn't officially commented on the price. But Japan's Nikkan Kogyo business daily said the company plans to price the car in the $20,000 range.

Read more: http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7...#ixzz1RQW89sH4

Ooooooo.... I wonder how much the STI version will cost.

[Want.FR-S]

Originally Posted by ft86cbx

According to Subaru Australia managing director Nick Senior they are still undecided on its release (at least in Australia)!

Brisbane Times

So the decision of Subaru v Toyota may not be a decision for some! I wonder what other regions this applies to?

Originally Posted by bigbcraig

On NASIOC, SOA has confirmed that a car will eventually get finished and sold in America, I'm 99% sure.

... So I think this title is quite misleading, and you're just looking for attention.
The car is definitely in development and will definitely be made and released in some regions, saying the project does not have a green light is false.

Nevertheless, sucks for Aussies if they do miss out on the Subaru version.

Originally Posted by ft86cbx

Read what I wrote! Hint: Keyword Australia...

WTF?? Get over it. I posted a valid link to an article discussing the FT86 with a Subaru spokesperson.

No shit! Of cours the car will be made and released in some regions! Read what I wrote again. Nothing misleading. FACT. The Subaru version does not have a green light in Australia according to this article. IMO it will go ahead, but thats just my opinion and has no bearing on anything.

I just want to express my point of view here. The title of this thread is "Subaru FT86 still not have the green light!" To me, this sounds like Subaru has not committed to release the car "globally", and that was my understanding when I open the thread. Then when I read the news saying that the Subaru Australia managing director Nick Senior they are still undecided on its release in Australia due to Toyota's big marketing effort, I thought: OK, so Subaru Australia may not release this car to Australia, but that does not mean Subaru corporate has delayed or stopped the development and release of the global market. So even in your response you hinted Australia related news, your title is indeed misleading. If you had written "Subaru FT86 still not have the green light to be released in Australia!" and we will not have this argument at all.

Now that here is a confirmed press release from Subaru saying that they will release FT86 in spring 2012 just proves this title wrong. Here is the link:

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/07/s...odels-by-2016/

(copied from EyeZer0's thread: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1490)

Excerpted from the press release:

Alliance with Toyota
Development

Joint development: A jointly developed rear-wheel drive sports car will be launched in spring 2012. FHI will study enhancement of product appeal of the model toward the future. (Hint: STI version?)

And to follow Giccin's comment, I wonder how much will the STI version cost too.....

[WingsofWar]

Motion-V plan sounds good for business....i think getting out of the AWD only industry is a good step into greener pastures. and Subaru has every reason to succeed. So its going to be pretty obvious that the Subaru ft86 will be available in Australia....even if right now the Australia market hasn't green lit it...its only a matter of time.

[ft86cbx]

Originally Posted by Want.FR-S

I just want to express my point of view here. The title of this thread is "Subaru FT86 still not have the green light!" To me, this sounds like Subaru has not committed to release the car "globally", and that was my understanding when I open the thread. Then when I read the news saying that the Subaru Australia managing director Nick Senior they are still undecided on its release in Australia due to Toyota's big marketing effort, I thought: OK, so Subaru Australia may not release this car to Australia, but that does not mean Subaru corporate has delayed or stopped the development and release of the global market. So even in your response you hinted Australia related news, your title is indeed misleading. If you had written "Subaru FT86 still not have the green light to be released in Australia!" and we will not have this argument at all.

Now that here is a confirmed press release from Subaru saying that they will release FT86 in spring 2012 just proves this title wrong. Here is the link:

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/07/s...odels-by-2016/

(copied from EyeZer0's thread: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1490)

Excerpted from the press release:

Alliance with Toyota
Development

Joint development: A jointly developed rear-wheel drive sports car will be launched in spring 2012. FHI will study enhancement of product appeal of the model toward the future. (Hint: STI version?)

And to follow Giccin's comment, I wonder how much will the STI version cost too.....

FFS Talk about been ****** picky!

Ok I missed Australia out of the thread title. Not intentional. But there was clear indication in the first line I was talking specifically about Australia. My bad I guess if it bothers you that much!

Considering how many threads go way of topic anyway and you choose to moan about this??


It proves the thread title wrong but not the thread detail. Again, picky much??

If I knew how to change the title I would change it to keep you happy