2020 Supra-Why I think it is half assed.

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Is the 2020 half assed ?

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Melon wrote: Mon Feb 11, 2019 11:19 am I completely forgot about the Supra already.
:dat: Is the issue entirely .... now if it was faster or as fast as a corvette while providing you with epic reliability and usability ...
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max225 wrote: Mon Feb 11, 2019 11:48 am
Melon wrote: Mon Feb 11, 2019 11:19 am I completely forgot about the Supra already.
:dat: Is the issue entirely .... now if it was faster or as fast as a corvette while providing you with epic reliability and usability ...
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max225 wrote: Mon Feb 11, 2019 11:48 am
Melon wrote: Mon Feb 11, 2019 11:19 am I completely forgot about the Supra already.
:dat: Is the issue entirely .... now if it was faster or as fast as a corvette while providing you with epic reliability and usability ...
Well... it provides C5 levels of performance :notsure: With probably less reliability than a C5 and similar usability - less scrape but also less room.

I would take one over a C5 and maybe a C6, but not a C7... it prices weren't a factor.
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D Griff wrote: Mon Feb 11, 2019 6:25 pm
max225 wrote: Mon Feb 11, 2019 11:48 am

:dat: Is the issue entirely .... now if it was faster or as fast as a corvette while providing you with epic reliability and usability ...
Well... it provides C5 levels of performance :notsure: With probably less reliability than a C5 and similar usability - less scrape but also less room.

I would take one over a C5 and maybe a C6, but not a C7... it prices weren't a factor.
Which is why this thing is a failure IMO. It matches a 1993 model.... when the 1993 model was better than every car short of super/ultra cars other than the top dog ZL1 vette etc.

Fraud did the exact same thing, they brought out a Marauder and faced it against a 1993-1996 Chevy SS. And it was an epic failure... since it barely matched/bettered the 10 year old GM car.

Now Toyota did this in 2019, not only that but they didn't even come up with their own engine/powertrain literally throwing away their biggest competitive advantage.

BMW has sold similar cars since the M235i although a lot less attractive looking.
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max225 wrote: Mon Feb 11, 2019 6:31 pm
D Griff wrote: Mon Feb 11, 2019 6:25 pm

Well... it provides C5 levels of performance :notsure: With probably less reliability than a C5 and similar usability - less scrape but also less room.

I would take one over a C5 and maybe a C6, but not a C7... it prices weren't a factor.
Which is why this thing is a failure IMO. It matches a 1993 model.... when the 1993 model was better than every car short of super/ultra cars other than the top dog ZL1 vette etc.

Fraud did the exact same thing, they brought out a Marauder and faced it against a 1993-1996 Chevy SS. And it was an epic failure... since it barely matched/bettered the 10 year old GM car.

Now Toyota did this in 2019, not only that but they didn't even come up with their own engine/powertrain literally throwing away their biggest competitive advantage.

BMW has sold similar cars since the M235i although a lot less attractive looking.
:word: It would be a tough call if I was actually cross shopping an M240i versus this... I mean, the Supra would be cooler and probably more fun to drive, looks more interesting, better resale. But M240i is actually a good daily. I guess used M235i for $20K probably wins.
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D Griff wrote: Mon Feb 11, 2019 6:41 pm
max225 wrote: Mon Feb 11, 2019 6:31 pm

Which is why this thing is a failure IMO. It matches a 1993 model.... when the 1993 model was better than every car short of super/ultra cars other than the top dog ZL1 vette etc.

Fraud did the exact same thing, they brought out a Marauder and faced it against a 1993-1996 Chevy SS. And it was an epic failure... since it barely matched/bettered the 10 year old GM car.

Now Toyota did this in 2019, not only that but they didn't even come up with their own engine/powertrain literally throwing away their biggest competitive advantage.

BMW has sold similar cars since the M235i although a lot less attractive looking.
:word: It would be a tough call if I was actually cross shopping an M240i versus this... I mean, the Supra would be cooler and probably more fun to drive, looks more interesting, better resale. But M240i is actually a good daily. I guess used M235i for $20K probably wins.
I'd wait to see if the Supra is actually better to drive. So far it seems essentially on par on paper... at least. Time will tell.

No arguing about the looks. The 2 series is pretty bad looking in most trims outside of the M2/M2CS
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D Griff wrote: Mon Feb 11, 2019 6:41 pm :word: It would be a tough call if I was actually cross shopping an M240i versus this... I mean, the Supra would be cooler and probably more fun to drive, looks more interesting, better resale. But M240i is actually a good daily. I guess used M235i for $20K probably wins.
I'd wait to see if the Supra is actually better to drive. So far it seems essentially on par on paper... at least. Time will tell.

No arguing about the looks. The 2 series is pretty bad looking in most trims outside of the M2/M2CS
I agree, it's meh. 1 and 3 are better, IMO. I find my Kamry is quite attractive.
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D Griff wrote: Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:30 pm
max225 wrote: I'd wait to see if the Supra is actually better to drive. So far it seems essentially on par on paper... at least. Time will tell.

No arguing about the looks. The 2 series is pretty bad looking in most trims outside of the M2/M2CS
I agree, it's meh. 1 and 3 are better, IMO. I find my Kamry is quite attractive.
3 looks decent. 2 doesn’t... so yep.
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Well, reviews are here and it's great as expected. I love it. Just don't like the price and lack of :manuel:

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a2 ... e-numbers/

https://jalopnik.com/the-2020-toyota-su ... 1834624543

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Still fail to see how it is better than a M2 CS which costs same
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max225 wrote: Mon May 13, 2019 11:27 am Still fail to see how it is better than a M2 CS which costs same
Seriously. other than the "brand" ( :triggered: SUPRA I OWE YOU A 10 SECOND CAR :triggered: SUPRA OVERNIGHT PARTS FROM JAPAN :triggered: SUPRA :triggered: )

An M2 makes way more sense.
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max225 wrote: Mon May 13, 2019 11:27 am Still fail to see how it is better than a M2 CS which costs same
To be fair, it competes more with the regular M240i. An M2C starts at $59k while the supra starts at $49k with one option package to take it to $54k.

An M240i with a :manuel: is less plus the you could probably get a :dill: on one. Same engine although Toyota supposedly tuned the B58 used in the Supra. :iono:
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Gberg2119 wrote: Mon May 13, 2019 12:04 pm
max225 wrote: Mon May 13, 2019 11:27 am Still fail to see how it is better than a M2 CS which costs same
To be fair, it competes more with the regular M240i. An M2C starts at $59k while the supra starts at $49k with one option package to take it to $54k.

An M240i with a :manuel: is less plus the you could probably get a :dill: on one. Same engine although Toyota supposedly tuned the B58 used in the Supra. :iono:
5k-8k sets these apart... BMW also comes with 3 years of maintenance.

You could get a manual on the M2 if you wanted... DCT vs 8at.
It has 50 more wheel HP. It has a far stronger aftermarket and support network.
It has a better brand
M2 has a back seat.

They are too close in price, unless Toyota puts 5-10k on the hood, then this thing becomes more comparable.
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max225 wrote: Mon May 13, 2019 12:55 pm
Gberg2119 wrote: Mon May 13, 2019 12:04 pm

To be fair, it competes more with the regular M240i. An M2C starts at $59k while the supra starts at $49k with one option package to take it to $54k.

An M240i with a :manuel: is less plus the you could probably get a :dill: on one. Same engine although Toyota supposedly tuned the B58 used in the Supra. :iono:
5k-8k sets these apart... BMW also comes with 3 years of maintenance.

You could get a manual on the M2 if you wanted... DCT vs 8at.
It has 50 more wheel HP. It has a far stronger aftermarket and support network.
It has a better brand
M2 has a back seat.

They are too close in price, unless Toyota puts 5-10k on the hood, then this thing becomes more comparable.
Oh I know it's a bad buy and the BMW's are a much better value but I still love the way the supra looks.

I can't wait to see the :dillerman: mark-ups when the first supras hit the lots.

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Gberg2119 wrote: Mon May 13, 2019 11:15 am Well, reviews are here and it's great as expected. I love it. Just don't like the price and lack of :manuel:

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a2 ... e-numbers/

https://jalopnik.com/the-2020-toyota-su ... 1834624543

I'd agree but everything worth a shit is $40-80k. I think the price point is right where it should be. The review was well done and thorough. He even mentioned its cheaper than what it was in the 90s. I also get the booting of the :manuel: Everyone is doing it. Maybe it will come back in a year with one. Sadly no one will buy a manual model in an already limited volume car.
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max225 wrote: Mon May 13, 2019 11:27 am Still fail to see how it is better than a M2 CS which costs same
:iono:

"The M2 Competition starts at $58,900, so expect BMW to charge a significant premium for the CS model"

msrp to msrp the supra looks to be about $8k less. So call its $10k less than a CS. $10k is a lot of money if you budget is a $50k car.
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It should be noted the m2 price creep was real for the last few year models.

2017 stared at $52,500. 2019 started at $58,900.
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dubshow wrote: Mon May 13, 2019 1:32 pm It should be noted the m2 price creep was real for the last few year models.

2017 stared at $52,500. 2019 started at $58,900.
Inflation is zero :bruh:
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troyguitar wrote: Mon May 13, 2019 1:34 pm
dubshow wrote: Mon May 13, 2019 1:32 pm It should be noted the m2 price creep was real for the last few year models.

2017 stared at $52,500. 2019 started at $58,900.
Inflation is zero :bruh:
inflation over 2 years is NOT $6k....
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dubshow wrote: Mon May 13, 2019 1:32 pm It should be noted the m2 price creep was real for the last few year models.

2017 stared at $52,500. 2019 started at $58,900.
You're forgetting that it got a completely different motor with 50 more whp. Also supra "starts" at 49.9 but I think the comparable model is the premium... one what does that get you ? All M cars come fully loaded.
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Gberg2119 wrote: Mon May 13, 2019 1:16 pm
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5k-8k sets these apart... BMW also comes with 3 years of maintenance.

You could get a manual on the M2 if you wanted... DCT vs 8at.
It has 50 more wheel HP. It has a far stronger aftermarket and support network.
It has a better brand
M2 has a back seat.

They are too close in price, unless Toyota puts 5-10k on the hood, then this thing becomes more comparable.
Oh I know it's a bad buy and the BMW's are a much better value but I still love the way the supra looks.

I can't wait to see the :dillerman: mark-ups when the first supras hit the lots.

:excited:
I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if the first few get marked up close to 6 figures.
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Huckleberry wrote: Mon May 13, 2019 1:47 pm
Gberg2119 wrote: Mon May 13, 2019 1:16 pm

Oh I know it's a bad buy and the BMW's are a much better value but I still love the way the supra looks.

I can't wait to see the :dillerman: mark-ups when the first supras hit the lots.

:excited:
I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if the first few get marked up close to 6 figures.
Depends on their sales targets. If they want to move 3-5k units annually they won't discount. If they want to move 5-10k they need to put at least 5k on the hood to make it more competitive.
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Huckleberry wrote: Mon May 13, 2019 1:47 pm
Gberg2119 wrote: Mon May 13, 2019 1:16 pm

Oh I know it's a bad buy and the BMW's are a much better value but I still love the way the supra looks.

I can't wait to see the :dillerman: mark-ups when the first supras hit the lots.

:excited:
I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if the first few get marked up close to 6 figures.
Doubt it'll be that high, but markup is guaranteed for at least a few months. I wonder what the production figures look like? If they keep volume low, these things could command above MSRP for a little while.
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Huckleberry wrote: Mon May 13, 2019 1:47 pm
Gberg2119 wrote: Mon May 13, 2019 1:16 pm

Oh I know it's a bad buy and the BMW's are a much better value but I still love the way the supra looks.

I can't wait to see the :dillerman: mark-ups when the first supras hit the lots.

:excited:
I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if the first few get marked up close to 6 figures.
It's certainly possible. Weren't sleazy dealers asking close to $100k on early GT 350's?

Toyota hasn't had a legitimate performance car in what? 2 decades? These :dillerman: will have no idea what to do, just like Honda and the Hype R. Can't wait for the first video of them beating the shit out of the car fresh off the truck.
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Gberg2119 wrote: Mon May 13, 2019 2:05 pm
Huckleberry wrote: Mon May 13, 2019 1:47 pm

I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if the first few get marked up close to 6 figures.
It's certainly possible. Weren't sleazy dealers asking close to $100k on early GT 350's?

Toyota hasn't had a legitimate performance car in what? 2 decades? These :dillerman: will have no idea what to do, just like Honda and the Hype R. Can't wait for the first video of them beating the shit out of the car fresh off the truck.
Ohhhh, there will be great material coming in I am sure.

I have no idea why people are so hellbent on buying the first car or whatever. Between brand new car issues, games, markup, and high likelihood of being beaten on, there's zero reason to really want one of the first.
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