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post Oct 22, 2009 - 3:44 PM
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I don't get what you guys are complaining about; it's been known since the beginning this car WOULDN'T be a Supra replacement/cheap/made to be sold to just anyone.

Since the first inception when it was a hybrid sports car with 500+ HP to now it's never been assumed to be less than $200,000.

I think it's a fantastic looking car and has been aesthetics than the vast majority of what Toyota's been releasing in the past 8 years.

I, personally, can't wait for this to launch...along with the production FT-86.


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post Oct 22, 2009 - 4:36 PM
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I think the point that guys are trying to reach across is... why would a company with already questionable sales due to economic downturn is out there making super cars??? It would be like kia all of a sudden turning around and producing lamborgini-like car.


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post Oct 22, 2009 - 4:58 PM
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post Oct 22, 2009 - 6:58 PM
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QUOTE (yarik83 @ Oct 22, 2009 - 5:36 PM) *
I think the point that guys are trying to reach across is... why would a company with already questionable sales due to economic downturn is out there making super cars??? It would be like kia all of a sudden turning around and producing lamborgini-like car.


Part of Toyota's lack of sales, especially from an enthusiast view, is a lack of exciting cars; too many cookie cutter Corollas and Camrys. The LF-A acts as a "halo" car in a couple ways; it's a car that speaks for the brand and provides an elusive image that they've lacked and some/many of the developments procured from the project will slowly trickle into future Toyotas. Even if it doesn't sell really well the fact it exists means Toyota's serious about bringing back excitement and it will get people interested in the brand...even if they can't afford the car, hate the car, or exclaim about the price...it means they're talking about Toyota.

Just my .02 cents.


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post Oct 23, 2009 - 12:45 AM
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QUOTE (Keiri @ Oct 22, 2009 - 6:58 PM) *
QUOTE (yarik83 @ Oct 22, 2009 - 5:36 PM) *
I think the point that guys are trying to reach across is... why would a company with already questionable sales due to economic downturn is out there making super cars??? It would be like kia all of a sudden turning around and producing lamborgini-like car.


Part of Toyota's lack of sales, especially from an enthusiast view, is a lack of exciting cars; too many cookie cutter Corollas and Camrys. The LF-A acts as a "halo" car in a couple ways; it's a car that speaks for the brand and provides an elusive image that they've lacked and some/many of the developments procured from the project will slowly trickle into future Toyotas. Even if it doesn't sell really well the fact it exists means Toyota's serious about bringing back excitement and it will get people interested in the brand...even if they can't afford the car, hate the car, or exclaim about the price...it means they're talking about Toyota.

Just my .02 cents.


Toyota is shifting more into the Truck lines now and heavier or more usable vehicles vs the fun and fast cars. The only reason why the corollas and Camry's fail is because they use a lot of parts made in America now and as far as I know we Americans are lazy in whatever we do so stuff eventually fails. tongue.gif
post Oct 23, 2009 - 8:49 AM
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QUOTE (soulshadow @ Oct 23, 2009 - 12:45 AM) *
Toyota is shifting more into the Truck lines now and heavier or more usable vehicles vs the fun and fast cars. The only reason why the corollas and Camry's fail is because they use a lot of parts made in America now and as far as I know we Americans are lazy in whatever we do so stuff eventually fails. tongue.gif
Wait a second...
keiri isn't talking about any kind of mechanical failure on the part of the Camry/Corollas. I have no clue how you made the jump to American made parts breaking more. its about providing a goal for the company. People see these extravagant cars and say, wow, I really want an LF-A, but I can't afford one. But I can afford an FT-86 since its made by the same company and should have the same design spirit behind it.

I personally, would love a new Corvette, but cant afford one right now. And because of that, I have given other affordable Chevy products a second look. Basically, a Halo model like that is more of a showpiece. Your could think of it as a rolling billboard.


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post Oct 23, 2009 - 11:40 AM
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QUOTE (soulshadow @ Oct 23, 2009 - 1:45 AM) *
Toyota is shifting more into the Truck lines now and heavier or more usable vehicles vs the fun and fast cars. The only reason why the corollas and Camry's fail is because they use a lot of parts made in America now and as far as I know we Americans are lazy in whatever we do so stuff eventually fails. tongue.gif


I do believe you're talking out your ass.

CEO of Toyota said he feels Toyota is disconnected with its customers, and will put effort into fixing that. Thus, they are coming out with a lot of sportier cars. IE FT-86, LF-A...

First drive:

http://jalopnik.com/5388538/2011-lexus-lfa-first-drive

This post has been edited by Supersprynt: Oct 23, 2009 - 12:56 PM


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post Oct 27, 2009 - 6:33 PM
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lexus is moving into performance without a doubt, their whole gameplan lately has been pushing their IS line and the performance and "thrill of the drive" there is no way you can compare this car to a toyota... its like comparing an NSX to a civic...


PS that car is pure sex

This post has been edited by pittfirefighter: Oct 27, 2009 - 6:34 PM


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post Oct 28, 2009 - 8:13 AM
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With what Toyota has on market now, it looks like a complete error. I think what your trying to get at is, "how are you going to say this will be called a Toyota, I mean look at their line up, Camry, Corrolla, Rav4 etc etc. How the hell does this car fit in with any of those?" Does that cover it? lol

Answering my own "i think this is what you mean" question, yea it does seem odd. I mean, they haven't produced a real sports car in a while and out of nowhere bam they hit us with a super car that I'm surely 99.9% here will never be able to purchase with such a price range. It fits in with the Lexus line up perfectly, very luxury and the sporty ness has been developing for some time now , so its a perfect fit. Most likely, an L rather then that strange shape will be on the hood.


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post Oct 30, 2009 - 11:48 AM
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Here's a quick video of the carbon fiber weaving machine Toyota developed specifically for this car.

http://gizmodo.com/5393586/toyotas-carbon-...y-ive-ever-seen


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post Oct 30, 2009 - 11:56 AM
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QUOTE (Supersprynt @ Oct 30, 2009 - 9:48 AM) *
Here's a quick video of the carbon fiber weaving machine Toyota developed specifically for this car.

http://gizmodo.com/5393586/toyotas-carbon-...y-ive-ever-seen



Dayum! That is amazing! How'd you manage to get your hands on that video?


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post Oct 30, 2009 - 1:46 PM
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Well I didn't acquire it, Gizmodo and Jalopnik did, and I frequent those webistes.


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post Nov 1, 2009 - 10:58 PM
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she is orgasmic- i <3 ....Mattttttt, buy me a new Lexuuussssssss........:-D
post Nov 5, 2009 - 12:19 AM
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Cover page of Automobile Mag. December issue.

552 hp, v10, 202 mph, $400,000.

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post Nov 6, 2009 - 11:45 PM
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I've been looking at interior shots of this car a lot lately and think this: It's a highly futuristic design but at the same time very rooted in the past. Just look at the headlamp controls on the sides of the center instrument cluster- Very 80's in mass-use and user aesthetics (my mom's 85 CAVALIER had controls like this!) but style-wise, in this application, VERY modern. I'm going to make a prediction that this car isn't going to look the slightest bit dated 10 years from now. . .


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post Nov 12, 2009 - 8:34 PM
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