2020 Supra-Why I think it is half assed.
Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2019 7:41 pm
I offering 200k, not a penny less. That is famous because thought it would be a great publicity stunt to have the most expensive supra in the country.
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I think jalopnik said it ended up selling for $100k anyway. Some people have more money than brains.
Gberg2119 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 13, 2020 8:18 pm Turns out the 4 banger Supra is coming here. I thought I saw it wasn't.
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The 2.0 from BMW is a nice motor, I really enjoy it, best 2.0T I've ever experienced. I think this actually is good news, Supra makes a lot more sense at $40-45K than $60K, especially when you consider the C8 exists and you're encroaching on mid engined Porsches as well at that price.Gberg2119 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 13, 2020 8:18 pm Turns out the 4 banger Supra is coming here. I thought I saw it wasn't.
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Yeah. I don't think it's a bad vehicle at all around 40k.D Griff wrote:The 2.0 from BMW is a nice motor, I really enjoy it, best 2.0T I've ever experienced. I think this actually is good news, Supra makes a lot more sense at $40-45K than $60K, especially when you consider the C8 exists and you're encroaching on mid engined Porsches as well at that price.Gberg2119 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 13, 2020 8:18 pm Turns out the 4 banger Supra is coming here. I thought I saw it wasn't.
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Add in a manual and it will stand in a class of it's own, the only other compelling things in the $40K range are Mustang/Camero and those are both huge and heavy. At the 4-cylinder price it notches in perfectly in the progression from 86/MX-5 but before Cayman/Corvette or whatever.
It feels like they're trying to do a Wrangler type release on this thing. With constant little updates every year to keep it relevant and justify a price hike. Like not just the paper HP increase but also those chassis braces and shit. Like, the thing was designed with cutouts for those in the engine bay, everyone knew they were coming eventually. Maybe real vents will be next.Gberg2119 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 14, 2020 11:59 amYeah. I don't think it's a bad vehicle at all around 40k.D Griff wrote:
The 2.0 from BMW is a nice motor, I really enjoy it, best 2.0T I've ever experienced. I think this actually is good news, Supra makes a lot more sense at $40-45K than $60K, especially when you consider the C8 exists and you're encroaching on mid engined Porsches as well at that price.
Add in a manual and it will stand in a class of it's own, the only other compelling things in the $40K range are Mustang/Camero and those are both huge and heavy. At the 4-cylinder price it notches in perfectly in the progression from 86/MX-5 but before Cayman/Corvette or whatever.
And once again, first year model owners got screwed with the HP bump in the I6. At least on paper anyway. I don't know if there's any mechanical differences with the jump to 382 but 2020 Supra's seemed to be putting that out no problem stock.
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More speakers don't sound better. Better speakers sound better.
I guess one of their aero guys fell asleep while it was in the wind tunnel.
troyguitar wrote: ↑Sat Feb 15, 2020 3:20 amMore speakers don't sound better. Better speakers sound better.max225 wrote: It’s a luxury toy not a yugo
The fuck, you two. You saying that they put in better speakers in the cheaper Supra ? Or what’s the point here ? So we gonna say that 4 cylinders is better too because the 6cyl one because the size/tune matters on thoseD Griff wrote: ↑Sun Feb 16, 2020 2:26 pmtroyguitar wrote: ↑Sat Feb 15, 2020 3:20 am More speakers don't sound better. Better speakers sound better.
Rooms where the handful of high end sound mix engineers sit and get paid hundreds of dollars an hour to make the music we listen to are equipped with two speakers only, or maybe a few pairs, but only one pair is ever used at any given time.
They are likely the same quality. Listening to music on 27 4/7 speakers is going to be pretty much the same quality as on two 4/7 speakers. The additional ones are ridiculous dead weight and over complication.
That wasn't the point... I was just saying that they de-contended a 50k car down to golf levels. Whether or not it matters is just a different story all together.D Griff wrote: ↑Mon Feb 17, 2020 10:41 amThey are likely the same quality. Listening to music on 27 4/7 speakers is going to be pretty much the same quality as on two 4/7 speakers. The additional ones are ridiculous dead weight and over complication.
A better comparison motor wise would be that the Supra four cylinder is better than a Ford modular 5.0 - it makes more power, uses less fuel, is lighter/smaller... even though it is "less". The speaker count being a selling point on a car is ridiculous marketing
You're right, at $60K it is a luxury touring coupe.max225 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 17, 2020 10:55 amThat wasn't the point... I was just saying that they de-contended a 50k car down to golf levels. Whether or not it matters is just a different story all together.D Griff wrote: ↑Mon Feb 17, 2020 10:41 am
They are likely the same quality. Listening to music on 27 4/7 speakers is going to be pretty much the same quality as on two 4/7 speakers. The additional ones are ridiculous dead weight and over complication.
A better comparison motor wise would be that the Supra four cylinder is better than a Ford modular 5.0 - it makes more power, uses less fuel, is lighter/smaller... even though it is "less". The speaker count being a selling point on a car is ridiculous marketing
The current one comes with a 10 speaker system or a 12 speaker system, 205 or 500 watts.
This is a LUXURY touring coupe... so decontenting it to that level is ODD to me that's all. Not like any of it truly matters, I still think that car is an abomination. I wouldn't be surprised if they thrown in halogens and cloth seats for shits and giggles.
Yep agreed, but "no one makes it" because no one really buys em. 86 dying, 370z dying etc... they are no better or worse than the 86. Only thing the Yoder has over them is "power".D Griff wrote: ↑Mon Feb 17, 2020 11:09 amYou're right, at $60K it is a luxury touring coupe.max225 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 17, 2020 10:55 am
That wasn't the point... I was just saying that they de-contended a 50k car down to golf levels. Whether or not it matters is just a different story all together.
The current one comes with a 10 speaker system or a 12 speaker system, 205 or 500 watts.
This is a LUXURY touring coupe... so decontenting it to that level is ODD to me that's all. Not like any of it truly matters, I still think that car is an abomination. I wouldn't be surprised if they thrown in halogens and cloth seats for shits and giggles.
At $40K with fewer speakers and shit and a four cylinder, it's a sports car in a class of its own, which I think it great. No other manufacturer makes a relatively lightweight sports car in the $40K range, you have the Miata and 86 which are both great but slow, and then you have this slotting in right above. The only thing there currently is the 11 year old 370Z no one has cared about since 2014.
I'm talking out my ass here some based on what I've heard in reviews... but the Supra is a sports car, 230i is not. My car has the same specs as a 230i and is kinda sporty but not really. If a Supra isn't better than that from a driving standpoint than it truly is an abomination. M2, yes, is better and I would get one over a $60K 6-cyl. Supra, but $40K it is not. Hence my point, there are no $40K sports cars on the market really. You have upmarket 'vettes and Porsches, you have sporty sedans/coupes like the 230i/Mustang/Camaro.max225 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 17, 2020 11:21 amYep agreed, but "no one makes it" because no one really buys em. 86 dying, 370z dying etc... they are no better or worse than the 86. Only thing the Yoder has over them is "power".D Griff wrote: ↑Mon Feb 17, 2020 11:09 am
You're right, at $60K it is a luxury touring coupe.
At $40K with fewer speakers and shit and a four cylinder, it's a sports car in a class of its own, which I think it great. No other manufacturer makes a relatively lightweight sports car in the $40K range, you have the Miata and 86 which are both great but slow, and then you have this slotting in right above. The only thing there currently is the 11 year old 370Z no one has cared about since 2014.
They small sport cars have been dwindling down to those that are barely manufactured at this point... anything decent is a bit more, like WETTES, and POORSHAS.
I like how you omitted an M2 and a 240i M sport 230i, which weigh the same, cost the same and have more/less power than the supra and add a back seat etc, and you can get em in a manual. I still see no sense in a rebadged Z4 coupe.