Did Toyota bribe every car journalist? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

white_knight · 08-27-2012, 06:20 AM

My brother isn't a fan of the 86... at all.

He hasn't driven it, but is adamant that a sports car with only 200HP is not a sports car at all.

I argue that it wasn't built for speed, but for handling.

He replies "Of course! I'd be concerned if you couldn't handle a car that slow!"

I then mention how every car journalist has rates the car.

His argument is that Toyota paid off every car journalist... either with money or by giving them an actual 86.

I said "that's ridiculous".

He said "well it does explain why you can't even buy one - cos they gave them all away!"

He's good for a laugh, thought I'd share this.

86_ZN6 · 08-27-2012, 06:25 AM

What does he drive?

jstans84 · 08-27-2012, 06:26 AM

Toyota
*meme guy*
y u no give me free 86?!?

Also, I really hope he is joking, lol.

Calidrifter · 08-27-2012, 06:27 AM

Anyone can make a fast boring car. It takes something special to give a car soul.

white_knight · 08-27-2012, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86_ZN6

What does he drive?

Has a history of muscle cars. Currently drives a FPV (Ford V6 Turbo in Oz). Also building a 67 Eleanor (same as Gone in 60 Seconds). Admittedly, a serious car.

pr0j · 08-27-2012, 06:42 AM

No offense to you, but your brother sounds stupid. :o

mezdup · 08-27-2012, 06:59 AM

TonyJZX · 08-27-2012, 08:16 AM

yes i think its ENTIRELY plausible that Toyota paid off EVERY journalist in the world... including people like Jeremy Clarkson who makes over $10 mil. USD a year... and people like Chris Harris who has a stable full of supercars... yeah... a $25,000 car is all it takes

FRSowner · 08-27-2012, 08:28 AM

If that's true and any high ranking official at Toyota is reading this - I take bribes. Give me a free FR-S (or BRZ) or pay off the one I already have and I promise that I will go online every day for at least 6 months and write a glowing review of these cars on as many car boards I can find.

Please contact me if you are interested - times being wasted while you consider this opportunity.

registered4this · 08-27-2012, 09:41 AM

Tell him to read the Wikipedia page on sports cars.

czar07 · 08-27-2012, 10:25 AM

lol sounds like a typical Aussie. POWAAAAAHHHHHH.

Kido1986 · 08-27-2012, 10:29 AM

Why do I feel I'm the only person under the age of 40 that understands what a Sports Car was originally designed as?

People mistake Touring/Grand Touring cars for sports cars way too often these days.

Asterisked Accolade · 08-27-2012, 10:35 AM

Some people are anti-hype. And someone who is churning up an illogical argument from nowhere, may not value logic (at least in this situation). If someone does not value logic in a situation, what logical argument could you provide to show they should value logic?

Justin.b · 08-27-2012, 10:37 AM

It sounds more like bro is just busting his balls.

-Justin

08-27-2012, 06:20 AM	#1
white_knight Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 86 GTS - Pegasus White Location: Sydney, AU Posts: 237 Thanks: 88 Thanked 103 Times in 53 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Did Toyota bribe every car journalist? My brother isn't a fan of the 86... at all. He hasn't driven it, but is adamant that a sports car with only 200HP is not a sports car at all. I argue that it wasn't built for speed, but for handling. He replies "Of course! I'd be concerned if you couldn't handle a car that slow!" I then mention how every car journalist has rates the car. His argument is that Toyota paid off every car journalist... either with money or by giving them an actual 86. I said "that's ridiculous". He said "well it does explain why you can't even buy one - cos they gave them all away!" He's good for a laugh, thought I'd share this.

08-27-2012, 06:59 AM	#7
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08-27-2012, 10:25 AM	#11
czar07 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: '97 RSP JZZ30 GT-T Location: Australia Posts: 612 Thanks: 365 Thanked 192 Times in 101 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	lol sounds like a typical Aussie. POWAAAAAHHHHHH. __________________ Germans>Japanese>Italians>Americans. Unless its a Corvette.

08-27-2012, 10:37 AM	#14
Justin.b Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 13 Hot Lava, 01 Miata, 09 Outback Location: Boston Posts: 674 Thanks: 42 Thanked 377 Times in 196 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It sounds more like bro is just busting his balls. -Justin __________________

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08-27-2012, 06:25 AM	#2
86_ZN6 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 86 ZN6 Location: SF Bay Area, NorCal Posts: 4,682 Thanks: 1,317 Thanked 2,072 Times in 1,222 Posts Mentioned: 126 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	What does he drive?

08-27-2012, 06:26 AM	#3
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08-27-2012, 06:42 AM	#6
pr0j Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Drives: 2010 Forester X Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 282 Thanks: 49 Thanked 32 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	No offense to you, but your brother sounds stupid. :o

08-27-2012, 08:16 AM	#8
TonyJZX Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: VN Commode Location: Sydney Posts: 74 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	yes i think its ENTIRELY plausible that Toyota paid off EVERY journalist in the world... including people like Jeremy Clarkson who makes over $10 mil. USD a year... and people like Chris Harris who has a stable full of supercars... yeah... a $25,000 car is all it takes

08-27-2012, 08:28 AM	#9
FRSowner Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Hot Lava A/T Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 123 Thanks: 13 Thanked 209 Times in 56 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If that's true and any high ranking official at Toyota is reading this - *I take bribes*. Give me a free FR-S (or BRZ) or pay off the one I already have and I promise that I will go online every day for at least 6 months and write a glowing review of these cars on as many car boards I can find. Please contact me if you are interested - times being wasted while you consider this opportunity.

08-27-2012, 09:41 AM	#10
registered4this Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: '01 2.5 RS coupe, '99 miata Location: United States Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Tell him to read the Wikipedia page on sports cars.

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