Did Toyota bribe every car journalist? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

dem00n · 08-27-2012, 10:42 AM

What? You guys didn't get that check in the mail?

Hanzo · 08-27-2012, 11:04 AM

It's possible yes, but 200hp doesn't equal sports car is pretty ignorant.

Kimsey47 · 08-27-2012, 11:13 AM

I'd just reply with, "That's not a car... This is a car!"

Plxdjake89 · 08-27-2012, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by white_knight

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.

Low key your brothers an idiot, sorry. He's a car enthusiast right, why's he hating for? I can appreciate his classics.....smh

BlaineWasHere · 08-27-2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by czar07

lol sounds like a typical American. POWAAAAAHHHHHH.

Fixed.

Mended · 08-27-2012, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Asterisked Accolade

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?

lol well said

SkitterSkotter · 08-27-2012, 11:49 AM

so if 200hp does not make it a sports car does 4000lbs also not make it a sports car? I'm looking at you camaro and a number of mercedes!?!

This is an insane thread, of course it's a sports car. Look at the effing lotus elan, I believe that car had like 104 hp but is considered one of the best.

Nevermore · 08-27-2012, 11:49 AM

I don't think it's so much his brother being an idiot as it is him just having a different definition of a sports car. Judging by what he drives/likes he's a big fan of HP/american muscle. I'm betting he very rarely defines any light, sporty import as a sports car, just his opinion. As for the bribe comment, that is a pretty ignorant belief, he could at least be more accepting of the fact even if he dislikes it. I'd think a true enthusiast would be more open.

jadewbj · 08-27-2012, 12:00 PM

Muscle cars are not really sports cars. They are more about raw power in a straight line than handling and balance.

Davyator · 08-27-2012, 12:04 PM

I got a free FR-S in the mail the other day from HPI Racing. But, I'm not a journalist. Oh well.

Wolfking · 08-27-2012, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by FRSowner

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.

ROLF! That's some funny #$%^! I'm in too!

Turbowned · 08-27-2012, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by white_knight

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

Wow, I guess that means all the cars I've owned weren't sports cars?

1987 Toyota MR2: 112hp
1989 Toyota MR2 Supercharged: 145hp
1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo: 200hp
1985 Toyota Corolla GT-S: 112hp
1990 Mazda RX-7 Turbo II: 200hp
1973 Datsun 240Z: 150hp
1983 Datsun 280ZX Turbo: 182hp
1989 BMW 325i 2dr: 167hp

phiberoptik · 08-27-2012, 12:59 PM

haters gonna hate!

empower-auto · 08-27-2012, 01:00 PM

ITT: My brother is a narrow minded hick; do you agree?

08-27-2012, 11:13 AM	#17
Kimsey47 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2016 STI DGM Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,875 Thanks: 1,189 Thanked 1,460 Times in 662 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'd just reply with, "That's not a car... This is a car!" __________________ Subaru STI :

08-27-2012, 11:49 AM	#22
Nevermore Wayward Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Hot Lava 86 Location: Bust of Pallas Posts: 3,336 Thanks: 1,669 Thanked 2,312 Times in 1,386 Posts Mentioned: 50 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I don't think it's so much his brother being an idiot as it is him just having a different definition of a sports car. Judging by what he drives/likes he's a big fan of HP/american muscle. I'm betting he very rarely defines any light, sporty import as a sports car, just his opinion. As for the bribe comment, that is a pretty ignorant belief, he could at least be more accepting of the fact even if he dislikes it. I'd think a true enthusiast would be more open. __________________

08-27-2012, 01:00 PM	#28
empower-auto Kouki-Monster Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 11 Thanked 562 Times in 261 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	ITT: My brother is a narrow minded hick; do you agree? __________________ Rich Anderson EMPOWER AUTO

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