Toyota 86 price $29,990!

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by flappist

The personal attacks will stop now.

Oh it was coming though, true the steffo call was low. Perhaps his one off to consult evo about what he shold say next.

[melv1n]

The EVO test car being an automatic probably explains most of the distaste.
I agree just rushing out a test in an auto hurts EVO's cred.
Not many ready an 86 review in EVO would be ordering an automatic.

[Nikked]

The other evo reviews enjoyed it...as a manual.

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by melv1n

The EVO test car being an automatic probably explains most of the distaste.
I agree just rushing out a test in an auto hurts EVO's cred.
Not many ready an 86 review in EVO would be ordering an automatic.

An auto....all this evo talk was based off an bloody auto!

[bingoTE50]

If only it had a Ford badge ?

[69Mach1]

Was meaning to read the EVO review given it's the only one I've heard give the 86/BRZ a bad review......wont bother now seeing as they used the auto.

[Poetic Justice]

Lol this is the second forum I've read a rumour about TMCA not taking orders because they can't supply. What a joke, do you who start these rumous not understand the basic principles of running a business?

Also, how about short term memory, I recall there being one hell of a long wait for XR6 Turbo when it first came out. Do you think Ford would say "Hey guys, can you please stop selling them? We can't keep up!"

[In Focus]

This car looks pretty interesting, but I can't help thinking Toyota and especially Subaru will sneak out an up-powered model, and those buying the "base" model will feel a little shafted.

[mike_nofx]

Originally Posted by In Focus

This car looks pretty interesting, but I can't help thinking Toyota and especially Subaru will sneak out an up-powered model, and those buying the "base" model will feel a little shafted.

X2.

But then again what benefit do they have releasing an upgraded (and more expensive) version after many people have already bought the original one?

Surprised Japan doesn't already have a turbo version. They bloody factory turbo everything!

[Brazen]

Originally Posted by SCUD

Lol this is the second forum I've read a rumour about TMCA not taking orders because they can't supply. What a joke, do you who start these rumous not understand the basic principles of running a business?

Also, how about short term memory, I recall there being one hell of a long wait for XR6 Turbo when it first came out. Do you think Ford would say "Hey guys, can you please stop selling them? We can't keep up!"

I think the difference in this case is that Toyota Australia doesnt even know when vehicles would become available - its not just a case of a long wait. Toyota in that case cant in good conscience at a corporate level take money for a vehicle that they themself cant even order from Japan. Although Im sure dealers could still take deposits now and then wait when orders are opened back up. Anyway just a rumor which probably means nothing.

[Poetic Justice]

Still incorrect. TMCA are always in talks with TMC and would be given times and dates as to when the cars will be coming.

[XRtowcar]

See its built in Subaru's factory.
Wonder if Toyota are just screwing with them by pricing it so low as to create a supply issue and force them to to ramp up production of the Toyota, while also forcing Subie to reduce the price of their version.
Hope there's enough cream for Subie to make money on them.
Aah, conspiracy theories.

[Poetic Justice]

It's not that Toyota priced it low, it's that Toyota have a base model and a top model and Subaru are running with just the top model.

[Nikked]

Lol at reviewing a sports car in auto

[babyf6]

TOYOTA 86 is a perfect canvas for something big

[graham7773]

I not trying to go one better and I have not read all the posts on this subject but how's $42,990 for a 1971 Datsun ute modded with a 12A and turbo sound. http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_n....c0.m270.l1313

[nstg8a]

Originally Posted by graham7773

I not trying to go one better and I have not read all the posts on this subject but how's $42,990 for a 1971 Datsun ute modded with a 12A and turbo sound. http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_n....c0.m270.l1313

what on earth has that got to do with anything?

[mike_nofx]

Originally Posted by nstg8a

what on earth has that got to do with anything?

Wild guess here, but when he says he hasnt read all the posts, he actually hasnt read any, and is under the impression that this thread refers to a 1986 model Toyota advertised for $29,990.


Was I close graham?

[Bossxr8]

High demand and exchange rates could push base Toyota sportscar over $30K
8 June 2012
By BYRON MATHIOUDAKIS
TOYOTA’S hot new 86 sportscar could struggle to maintain its sub-$30,000 entry price in the face of the fluctuating exchange rates and rising global demand.

Toyota Australia sales and marketing executive director Matthew Callachor said the price of the 2+2-seater rear-drive coupe – on sale from June 18 and twinned with the Subaru BRZ to be launched in August – is therefore likely to be reviewed in as little as three months.

However, Mr Callachor claims the company will stick to the 86’s value pricing strategy, since the Subaru-built sportscar was designed and engineered in the first place to be an inexpensive proposition.

“Nobody can ever give you an iron-clad guarantee,” said Mr Callachor of potential price rises, “but if the Australian dollar’s value all of a sudden plunged then we would have to reconsider our position.

“But we will hold this price for a period of time – (certainly) in the first three-month period.”

Until the 86 was officially unveiled to the Australian media on June 4 with a starting price of $29,990 plus on-road costs, it had been widely speculated that the base GT six-speed manual would cost upwards of $36,000.

Left: Toyota Australia sales and marketing executive director Matthew Callachor.

Even the top-line GTS automatic version remains well below $40,000, massively undercutting most of the models that Toyota name-checks as the 86’s closest competitors – the Volkswagen Golf GTI ($38,990), Mazda MX-5 ($42,460), Mini Coupe ($42,990), Peugeot RCZ ($54,990), BMW 125i Coupe ($55,600) and Audi TT ($65,450).

Demand is consequently expected to greatly exceed the 250 units per month that Toyota Australia will be allocated, particularly as other global markets also receive the car in the coming weeks, starting with Germany.

“I would expect demand to be quite brisk,” said Mr Callachor.

“In the first few months we’re getting 250 each month, and moving forward … I’d like to get more, but global demand for the 86 has been quite large.

“Certainly the Australian dollar helps … we try not to change prices, but there are currency fluctuations so we try to take that into account as well.

“(Toyota) has designed (the 86) to be a very affordable sportscar.

“We want people to have fun in the car. We’ve priced the car to gain a wider audience and engender a passion for the car, so we’re expecting a whole series of people (to get into the 86).”

While Mr Callachor conceded that Toyota did not rank highly with younger enthusiasts, he said: “Frankly, at those kinds of prices, it is not beyond their potential to be able to wiggle their way into (an 86).”

Nevertheless, because of its significantly higher specification level at only a modest premium, Toyota expects the more expensive GTS to account for about 60 per cent of sales in the first year.

Australia is expected to be the fourth-largest market for the 86, behind the United States, Japan and Europe.




Seems like a classic case of price it low to start with, get people in and then jack the price up to cash in the profit.

[Nikked]

Just like BF cobras...

[Shonky.]

would people (and there seem to be some excited ones in this thread (and some angry ones)) buy Subaru or Toyota?

[The Monty]

Absoloutely.

[DBourne]

Originally Posted by shonkymofo

would people (and there seem to be some excited ones in this thread (and some angry ones)) buy Subaru or Toyota?

For some reason I'm tempted by the Toyota..

[flappist]

Originally Posted by shonkymofo

would people (and there seem to be some excited ones in this thread (and some angry ones)) buy Subaru or Toyota?

I will tell you (and possibly post a pic) in 2 weeks or so.

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by SgtBourne

For some reason I'm tempted by the Toyota..

+1 and i really dont know why but i prefer the Toyota.

[Poetic Justice]

Interesting article, not sure why he'd even bother saying it really, could be a big embarrassment for Toyota.

Though I'd still have my money on the price not increasing.

[sneaky]

my mother in law has put a deposit down for the top of the line model. she put her money down without seeing the car in person and without official pricing in place.

was talking to her yesterday and she says toyota have told her $43k on road

[nstg8a]

Originally Posted by DJM83

+1 and i really dont know why but i prefer the Toyota.

i wonder how many would buy the toyota over the subaru because everyone knows toyotas are more reliable than subarus...

[Hayden1]

I saw a white one today and stood out pretty well against everything else on the road.

Originally Posted by bingoTE50

If only it had a Ford badge ?

Hahahahaha it would be a whole different story...

[Nikked]

All quite on the western front....


A few of them are getting around the drift circles now...




Only a 'chop, but you can bet there will be a few like this soon...



...annndddd....

Shells for your R/C car...