Toyota Supra 2008

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The front resembles the 'fast' doohicky in the VW GTI commercials in the US. Other than that I can forgive it on its V8 performance.
 
I think to be competitive, the V6 needs to be between $25,000 and $30k, similar to the V8 mustang coupe. For the ?hp V8, somewhere between $30 and 45k will be acceptable. Becuase the nissan Z will supposedly be greatly outperformed HP wise, and the base for that is around $35,000. As long as the higher-powered one doesn't top 50k, I don't think Toyota will scare anyone off.
 
The Japanese makers used to fight with value; now they arent. If I remember correctly, the 350Z Roadster I saw at the Vancouver auto show topped $50,000. Its not even affordable anymore. Seriously, if you want some open-air fun, then you get a Mustang GT Convertible for little over $30,000 instead of spending over $50,000 CDN for a V6 car that is overrated! The Supra has to be in Mustang territory for both V6 and V8. That or it will become a failure story again.
 
Looking at the photos of the Supra it kind of reminds me of an Aston martin DB9/vantage. I'm not sure about the price because I'm not sure what the compettion is supposed to do. AT 40K-50K I would think they are aiming at the Corvette, and if that's what they are going for the price doesn't seem bad. But if it supposed to going against Rx-8, Evo, Impreza then that's a wee bit too high.
 
Poverty
Damn in the UK we can get a S2000 for 1 times the average londoners income.
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Which is higher than the average income anywhere else in the UK, but London's also a much more expensive place to live which in many peoples cases, more than cancells that out, so I hear.
 
kjb
Looking at the photos of the Supra it kind of reminds me of an Aston martin DB9/vantage. I'm not sure about the price because I'm not sure what the compettion is supposed to do. AT 40K-50K I would think they are aiming at the Corvette, and if that's what they are going for the price doesn't seem bad. But if it supposed to going against Rx-8, Evo, Impreza then that's a wee bit too high.
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I doubt people would buy into a Toyota competitor of the Corvette in America. I mean the Vette is pretty much the icon of American cars. However in other parts of the world I would say it would do quite well.

But then again I still doubt Toyota is going to build it because I've heard so many rumors about the return of the Supra it's hard to believe them anymore. But who knows, maybe they will build it and maybe it'll be sweet.
 
I would probably do well over here, and it would do well in Japan. But I thought a lot of people in America were into fast Japanese cars at the moment as well.
 
While they are, you are more likely to see someone buy an old Camaro or Mustang over a Supra or RX-7...unless you live in California. But I'm sure in just about every other part of the world it's the exact opposite. I'm willing to guess there are hundreds more Supras running around England then Mustangs...but I can't say for sure.

If and when GM comes out with the new Camaro, Ford the new Mustang, and Dodge with the Challenger...you will more then likely see that sell better then the new Supra. It will have a hard time just because of the new American muscle cars status from back in the day. But like I said, take it anywhere else and you'll see em sell like hot cakes.
 
Yeah, there's more Supra's than Mustangs here, but the only Mustang that's really gone on sale here is the current one, and that's been well recieved, just not been n sale that long really. But I don't think it'd out do the number of Supra's we have. I have to say, I hope the new Camaro goes on sale here, that thing just looks awesome imo, it's the best looking US Muscle car I've seen in a long, long time anyway. It's down to price though, most US sports/muscle cars don't sell as well here thanks to our road tax, insurance prices and they are generally priced higher to buy as well.
 
Not to mention your gas prices...isn't gas like some 6 bucks a gallon when you convert it into USD? I can't imagine a big, thirsty V8, at those prices. I think I'd cry when I filled up.
 
BlazinXtreme
I doubt people would buy into a Toyota competitor of the Corvette in America. I mean the Vette is pretty much the icon of American cars. However in other parts of the world I would say it would do quite well.

But then again I still doubt Toyota is going to build it because I've heard so many rumors about the return of the Supra it's hard to believe them anymore. But who knows, maybe they will build it and maybe it'll be sweet.
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I agree with you. It's probably not going to compete with theCorvette. Let me ask this question didn't they stop making Supras because they become too expensive?
 
Yeah, roughly $6 a gallon over here.
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Good lord, that means my truck would be a 100 bucks to fill up :yikes:!

I agree with you. It's probably not going to compete with theCorvette. Let me ask this question didn't they stop making Supras because they become too expensive?
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I'm guessing that's why they killed it, that's why most cars get killed. Either that or it was to exciting for Toyota's boring attitude :lol:.
 
live4speed
Which is higher than the average income anywhere else in the UK, but London's also a much more expensive place to live which in many peoples cases, more than cancells that out, so I hear.
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True it does. These days they say you will be better off living outside of london.

I really hope they make a turbo supra.
 
My 306 costs about $85 to fill up and my Bora V5 costs roughly $95 to fill.

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True it does. These days they say you will be better off living outside of london.
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We've been getting a few Londoner's appearing up here in Manchester over the last few years.
 
live4speed
Yeah, roughly $6 a gallon over here.
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Holy merde....:eek: that doesnt describe my horror.

When me and my mom went shopping earlier the day...our Olds 88 needed fill up. When I saw the gas price at $1.14/L I screamed "**** you Esso!" Guess thats cheap compared to UK. Whys it so expensive there?
 
Around where I live; Melbourne, Considering that Diesel here is around $1.40+ something at the minute for us, my dad's 7.3L Ford F250 Turbo-Diesel would cost around $112 for a full tank:indiff:

Not sure if that's bad though compared to the UK diesel prices:ouch:
 
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Around where I live; Melbourne, Considering that Diesel here is around $1.40+ something at the minute for us, my dad's 7.3L Ford F250 Turbo-Diesel would cost around $112 for a full tank:indiff:

Not sure if that's bad though compared to the UK diesel prices:ouch:
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7.3L!!! :eek:
 
This car is hardly deserving of such a reveered named as "Supra." It doesn't really even commemorate past generations at all. It's a baby Aston.

Also... a rear-wheel-drive, 450hp V8 sports car? Ha... sounds like an American car. Perhaps it was aimed to appeal more to the American audience? Because I just can't see this not being sold here.

Yep... once again a once legendary sports car completely raped by their company with a half assed revival for nothing more than just to make an extra buck on the side.
 
Toyota would probably have an easier time just calling the car the 5000GT, and just leave the Supra name in the past.

Obviously, this "Supra" would have it's sights set on the Pontiac GTO, G35 Sport Coupe, BMW 335ci, etc. with a price set at $40-50K. But at that price, it is awfully expensive to compare to those three. If it's looking to be a Corvette compeditor, it has a lot of work to do...
 
GT4_Rule
The Japanese makers used to fight with value; now they arent. If I remember correctly, the 350Z Roadster I saw at the Vancouver auto show topped $50,000. Its not even affordable anymore. Seriously, if you want some open-air fun, then you get a Mustang GT Convertible for little over $30,000 instead of spending over $50,000 CDN for a V6 car that is overrated! The Supra has to be in Mustang territory for both V6 and V8. That or it will become a failure story again.
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The 350Z Roadster is more like $37k-39k for the Enthusiast model or $38k-42k for the Touring model fully loaded with satnav. At least that were the prices when I sold them when they first were introduced.

live4speed
Yeah, roughly $6 a gallon over here.
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And don't forget that's the IMPERIAL gallon which is smaller vs the US gallon. THAT'S the frightening thing! US gallon of petrol would be more closer to $7.50-8.00 I think?
 
JCE3000GT
The 350Z Roadster is more like $37k-39k for the Enthusiast model or $38k-42k for the Touring model fully loaded with satnav. At least that were the prices when I sold them when they first were introduced.
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Those figures are Canadian Dollars.

JCE3000GT
And don't forget that's the IMPERIAL gallon which is smaller vs the US gallon. THAT'S the frightening thing! US gallon of petrol would be more closer to $7.50-8.00 I think?
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I think live4speed said its $6/Gallon after making adjustments. Dunno...
 
GT4_Rule
Those figures are Canadian Dollars.



I think live4speed said its $6/Gallon after making adjustments. Dunno...
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Ah, gets confusing when one doesn't specify what currency. :indiff: And I guess I'm guilty for not specifying in my previus post. *whoops*
 
I can' t believe I discovered this thread sooo late!


Anyway, it would be great to see a new Supra, something Toyota definitely needs with all their slow cars now...


About the looks, I'm not sure, I'm in love with the MKIV but this looks a la Lambo a little too much on the rear and the front is just "WTF?"


So, if it would come out, I'm 50-50. Well, untill I hear first tests offcourse, would be great if this car would score good 👍
 
Jesus, is everyone bringing these threads back from the dead?

Anyway, you could almost be 110% certain that Toyota won't build a car like this. It doesn't fit into their lineup, and it doesn't match their current "we build cars for people who are in their 40's" mentality.

Maybe as a Scion, maybe as a Lexus, but the Supra is dead, and I'm almost certain that it won't be comming back... And even then, with the full onslaught of American muscle cars, Euro hot-hatches, and Japanese sport coupes, it would be installed into a market that is not only highly compeditive, but one that would leave little wiggle room for Toyota with the installed fan bases of the other cars.
 

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