Toyota ends Sports car production

[Crackedoutducky]

http://www.theage.com.au/news/Business/Toyota-to-end-sports-car-domestic-sales/2006/11/21/1163871389595.html


Rob - :(

[DA_LsVtAk]

cool beans

[ballers504]

MR-S??? is that like the japan version of the MR2?

anyways... what ever happened to the rebirth of the supra?

[skr33t_rac3r]

MR-S??? is that like the japan version of the MR2?

anyways... what ever happened to the rebirth of the supra?
the new mr2 here in america too the s stands for spyder i believe

[eN_2_Oh]

not surprising.

they havnt made a decent sports car since the Supra....

the mr-s was a complete failure IMO. it didnt appeal to the eye like is predecessor, the mr2. didnt have that exotic mid-engine sports car feel to it, and it was mighty slow with no optional more powerful engine.

[CarConnection]

good riddance... that was a lowsy car.

[LabtopThief_jr.]

how could they call the MR2 a sports car? it was light and pretty quick but wasnt better then a prelude. Honda remains the best sports car maker.

[skr33t_rac3r]

how could they call the MR2 a sports car? it was light and pretty quick but wasnt better then a prelude. Honda remains the best sports car maker.
you just have no clue do you
there is no such thing as a fwd sports car

[LabtopThief_jr.]

talking about the S2k. just ignore my post on this one.

[gOtParTs?]

how could they call the MR2 a sports car? it was light and pretty quick but wasnt better then a prelude. Honda remains the best sports car maker.

wtf? ur kidding me right?

[heyitsryan]

how could they call the MR2 a sports car? it was light and pretty quick but wasnt better then a prelude. Honda remains the best sports car maker.
lol @ honda being the best sports car
What makes a prelude better in comparision to an mr2? They are totally differnt cars.The prelude is fwd, where as the mr2 is mr.They're not even in the same class.

[LabtopThief_jr.]

thats right i got it mixed up with some other car.. my mistake im an idiot.

[PornItos]

i kinda knew that was coming.

[RicE EateR]

the red srt 4 is the best sports car evar.

[SubZeDiZeD]

More customers for Nissan. :thumb:

[heyitsryan]

the red srt 4 is the best sports car evar.
lol.

[northsideracing]

wow. i dont really care for the new body style mr-2's

[ninja]

http://www.theage.com.au/news/Business/Toyota-to-end-sports-car-domestic-sales/2006/11/21/1163871389595.html

how does this affect the US?

needs a title change: Toyota to end sports car sales IN AUSTRALIA

[heyitsryan]

http://www.theage.com.au/news/Business/Toyota-to-end-sports-car-domestic-sales/2006/11/21/1163871389595.html

how does this affect the US?

needs a title change: Toyota to end sports car sales IN AUSTRALIA
yeah, i was going to say this was old but the date on the article is... well yeah
Production of the celica and the mr-s in america ended last year or so.

[yourmom25]

not surprising. and the toyota sports car is being reborn in the lexus line.

[atxsbigwalt]

More customers for Nissan. :thumb:

:rock: :rock: :rock: nissan for life

[94ExCoupe]

how could they call the MR2 a sports car? it was light and pretty quick but wasnt better then a prelude. Honda remains the best sports car maker.
mr-s > prelude


any day.... any day

[94ExCoupe]

http://www.theage.com.au/news/Business/Toyota-to-end-sports-car-domestic-sales/2006/11/21/1163871389595.html

how does this affect the US?

needs a title change: Toyota to end sports car sales IN AUSTRALIA


yeah the MR2 and Celica were axed at the end of the 05 or 06 year here.

[VH_Supra26]

not surprising. and the toyota sports car is being reborn in the lexus line.

yea, in 08 look for the Lexus LF-A, IS500 and SC460.

[civic_guy116]

They just need to bring to Supra back already...imo that was Toyota's greatest achievement

[Rybo]

They just need to bring to Supra back already...imo that was Toyota's greatest achievement

:wrd:

[VH_Supra26]

They just need to bring to Supra back already...imo that was Toyota's greatest achievement

the supra is suppose to come back in 08

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_419/car_photo_209814_5.jpg
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_419/car_photo_209815_5.jpg

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/203557/son_of_supra_will_be_a_hybrid.html

[VolksFaggin]

how could they call the MR2 a sports car? it was light and pretty quick but wasnt better then a prelude. Honda remains the best sports car maker.


AHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA


Wow... have you told Porsche and Lamborgini about this? I am sure they need to know Honduh owns all. :rofl:

[Dorian]

The real question people should be asking Toyota is why don't they make an affordable FR sports car? At least one real FR car that doesn't have the MR-S' weak HP engine. Oh that's right... it would require them to stop thinking of new family vehicles and grow some hairy balls to do something worthwhile for young sports car enthusiasts.

The new Supra likely will not be in most (and I say most because most of us don't make over $100k/year) of our price ranges, especially if it's going to compete with the new GT-R or NSX. To me all these cars are going to be great and all and fun to dream about but if I know I can't afford one, then where does that leave entry level sports car buyers? With Nissan's 350z? With Honda's S2k? Are those the only two import FR cars that we get to choose from now? If so the future is bleak for anyone wanting anything new.

[94ExCoupe]

the elise has a weak toyota engine :hs:

I think if the MR-S came with the 2zz stock it wouldve been a better performer. Even though im not a fan of the 2zz and that crazy "i dont make power till after 7k" powerband.

[VolksFaggin]

The real question people should be asking Toyota is why don't they make an affordable FR sports car? At least one real FR car that doesn't have the MR-S' weak HP engine. Oh that's right... it would require them to stop thinking of new family vehicles and grow some hairy balls to do something worthwhile for young sports car enthusiasts.


They seem to know what thier doing considering they are one of only a handful of car companys that are acutually bringing in money.



The new Supra likely will not be in most (and I say most because most of us don't make over $100k/year) of our price ranges, especially if it's going to compete with the new GT-R or NSX. To me all these cars are going to be great and all and fun to dream about but if I know I can't afford one, then where does that leave entry level sports car buyers? With Nissan's 350z? With Honda's S2k?

The same place we have been, looking at the use car market as we get further in life, make more money.

Thats why BMW and Audi and Lexus are becoming popular. People who could only afford a bug or a civic or silvia can now get more expensive games.

[alf]

the elise has a weak toyota engine :hs:

I think if the MR-S came with the 2zz stock it wouldve been a better performer. Even though im not a fan of the 2zz and that crazy "i dont make power till after 7k" powerband.
the elisa is a poormans ferrari, dont you forget it.

[VolksFaggin]

the elise has a weak toyota engine :hs:

I think if the MR-S came with the 2zz stock it wouldve been a better performer. Even though im not a fan of the 2zz and that crazy "i dont make power till after 7k" powerband.


I have a friend whos banned right now with a 2zz Mr2 and its a peppy car.

[94ExCoupe]

the elisa is a poormans ferrari, dont you forget it.
did you not read Dorians post? i was being sarcastic about the "weak hp engines" and making a comparision to how the mr2 would have been a better performer if it came with a 2zz instead of a 1zz from the factory

[94ExCoupe]

I have a friend whos banned right now with a 2zz Mr2 and its a peppy car.
yeah i wouldnt mind one of those :ninja:

[alf]

did you not read Dorians post? i was being sarcastic about the "weak hp engines" and making a comparision to how the mr2 would have been a better performer if it came with a 2zz instead of a 1zz from the factory
gawl nga i was being soo spongebobsquarepants in that post.

[LabtopThief_jr.]

honda will decemate all!!!! ferrari cant even be compared to honda not even the konigcegg or is it konegcegg. FIT FTW!!

[VolksFaggin]

honda will decemate all!!!! ferrari cant even be compared to honda not even the konigcegg or is it konegcegg. FIT FTW!!

:rofl:

[Alex16]

They just need to bring to Supra back already...imo that was Toyota's greatest achievement


It would be nice but in all reality making a few lower class models RWD would be just badass. I'll have my 82 starlet someday small econo hatchback+rwd=FTW.

[alf]

They just need to bring to Supra back already...imo that was Toyota's greatest achievement
fan boy, that isnt true, u tend to forget the Camry.

[jhbhatia]

how could they call the MR2 a sports car? it was light and pretty quick but wasnt better then a prelude. Honda remains the best sports car maker.

MR2 was a sports car IMO. The MR-S was questionable.

As far as your honda comments, tell me soo much about you...LOL! :_reeyon:

And guys this was in AUSTRALIA! The mr2, echo and celica were part of toyota's genisus program. Echo's long gone replaced by yaris. Celica was axed stateside, and the mr2 was also axed stateside. This is like news maybe in 2004. May be newworthy for australia..but its crazy you all are making 'good riddance' comments for a topic you don't know about!

[LabtopThief_jr.]

MR2 was a sports car IMO. The MR-S was questionable.

As far as your honda comments, tell me soo much about you...LOL! :_reeyon:

And guys this was in AUSTRALIA! The mr2, echo and celica were part of toyota's genisus program. Echo's long gone replaced by yaris. Celica was axed stateside, and the mr2 was also axed stateside. This is like news maybe in 2004. May be newworthy for australia..but its crazy you all are making 'good riddance' comments for a topic you don't know about!
Dont hate :_reeyon: I kinda thought the MR2 was a sporty car atleast since it was a two seater mid engine car. They are pretty quick too and fun drive. I know this goes against what i said earlier but i was actin stupid then.
Also my honda > all post should tell you that im laid back and down to earth type a guy.

[Dorian]

They seem to know what thier doing considering they are one of only a handful of car companys that are acutually bringing in money.

I'm not knocking Toyota and their business practices but I stand by what I said:
The real question people should be asking Toyota is why don't they make an affordable FR sports car? Oh that's right... it would require them to stop thinking of new family vehicles and grow some hairy balls to do something worthwhile for young sports car enthusiasts.

The same place we have been, looking at the use car market as we get further in life, make more money.

Thats why BMW and Audi and Lexus are becoming popular. People who could only afford a bug or a civic or silvia can now get more expensive games.
I want a NEW affordable FR coupe that's not a 350z or an S2k. I guess I'm asking for too much. :(

*crosses fingers for Hyundai Tiburon to come out RWD*

[DA_LsVtAk]

you could get a RX-8 :) lol

[Dorian]

lol is right.

[Mobil1]

I like the RX-8. :(

[VolksFaggin]

I'm not knocking Toyota and their business practices but I stand by what I said:



I want a NEW affordable FR coupe that's not a 350z or an S2k. I guess I'm asking for too much. :(

*crosses fingers for Hyundai Tiburon to come out RWD*

I agree, I am just trying to speculate why Toyota is doing what thier doing, not trying to be arguementive. :)

[andrave]

what a stupid article when this is all old news in the rest of the world and toyota is planning some next gen sports cars/sporty cars that will probably be faster than even the old supra turbos.

[-=E36=-]

Funny how they didnt realize the reason no one was buying their "sports cars" was because they were real sports cars.

[Alex16]

fan boy, that isnt true, u tend to forget the Camry.


Poor mans BMW, Toyota's money maker.

[94ExCoupe]

And guys this was in AUSTRALIA! The mr2, echo and celica were part of toyota's genisus program. Echo's long gone replaced by yaris. Celica was axed stateside, and the mr2 was also axed stateside. This is like news maybe in 2004. May be newworthy for australia..but its crazy you all are making 'good riddance' comments for a topic you don't know about!

yeah the MR2 and Celica were axed at the end of the 05 or 06 year here.

read much

[VolksFaggin]

selective reading? I do that sometimes.

[heyitsryan]

fan boy, that isnt true, u tend to forget the Camry.
so true.Thats why we dont have toyota sports car anymore in america.They make more money off of family cars...

[94ExCoupe]

selective reading? I do that sometimes.
me too :hs:

[heyitsryan]

read much
yeah, i was going to say this was old but the date on the article is... well yeah
Production of the celica and the mr-s in america ended last year or so.
lol i beat you to it:thumb: haha jp

[alf]

Poor mans BMW, Toyota's money maker.
damn nice car since 1996 ive liked that car.

[94ExCoupe]

lol i beat you to it:thumb: haha jp
:wrd: he missed both our posts

[jhbhatia]

read much
Yeah, but i expanded on your terms. Not people know the mr2, celica and mr2 were part of the genisus program by toyota. It was designed to attract the youth back to buying toyota's. My point was that since the genisus program was scrapped, so should the cars that were part of the program.

[Dorian]

I like the RX-8. :(
You would!

lawlz.
Funny how they didnt realize the reason no one was buying their "sports cars" was because they were real sports cars.
Yea. Now the younger generation knows all about them and we don't get anything. :(

[94ExCoupe]

Yeah, but i expanded on your terms. Not people know the mr2, celica and mr2 were part of the genisus program by toyota. It was designed to attract the youth back to buying toyota's. My point was that since the genisus program was scrapped, so should the cars that were part of the program.
i thought scion was toyotas program that was designed to attract youth.

[RicE EateR]

well i dont think the xb and the tc can compare vs the mr2

[94ExCoupe]

well i dont think the xb and the tc can compare vs the mr2
your an idiot, i meant sales and such

[VolksFaggin]

your an idiot


I think you miss-read it again pal. :rofl:

[94ExCoupe]

I think you miss-read it again pal. :rofl:
how, i said scion was toyotas program to attract youths to buy cars again, and he said that the xb and tc dont compare to the mr2, the mr2 didnt sell too well at all.

[VolksFaggin]

I guess I did. HA!

[Michael]

lol is right.

I'll give you a ride next time I'm in San Antonio.

[Badman Forever]

adding onto what another had mentioned.. toyota seems to be pushing the sports into the luxury brand lexus now. the is350 and sc430 are the current dynamic sports duo for toyota.

check this out, the sc430 just won the 2006 super gt (formerly jgtc) series title. pretty impressive, considering it beat out the nsx, 350z, and supra in the same gt500 class over the course of the entire season.

http://supergt.net/supergt/2006/06r09/0609race_en.shtm

[Pitlab77]

With Nissan's 350z? With Honda's S2k? Are those the only two import FR cars that we get to choose from now? If so the future is bleak for anyone wanting anything new.
Miata

[tha_W]

Miata

+ RX-8

[tha_W]

who needs fr when you have awd. evo ftw!




evo hands down is the best/most accomplished japanese sports car to come to america ever. i'll stand by this until the future gtr/nsx proves its worth.

[Dorian]

Miata
Sorry I consider that in the roadster class....

[Pitlab77]

Sorry I consider that in the roadster class....
roadsters can be sports car.


because i dont consider the new z a sports car but a GT car