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08-01-2013, 04:12 PM | #1 |
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Just opened the new issue of Automobile Magazine. An article inside says a new generation z4 has a good chance of being developed with Toyota who will
be building a new Supra. The article poses the question whether this joint venture will alienate current BMW owners. They say a small run of specialty vehicles is too expensive for BMW and that only 4,500 Z4's were sold worldwide last year. Looks like my new 35is will be a keeper. |
08-01-2013, 04:36 PM | #2 |
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Really makes me wonder:
If (and this is assuming the article's #s are correct, which they may or may not be) there were really 4500 Z4s sold WW last year, and if we say what, 10% of those were ISs, thats 450 cars in 2012. I think 10% is high for ISs, I think its more like 3-5%. For argument's sake, using 10%, we'd be talking about 2700 cars total across the 6 year model run. That puts it on or abouts the same volume for the E85/6 M cars. What do you guys think? (also, apologies for any perceived thread jack) |
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08-01-2013, 04:45 PM | #3 |
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If it means 1000hp is very achievable like the supra TT and that "handling purity" will be exceptional like the FT86 I'm good with that.
If it means it will a heavy slow fwd convertible that has Prius electric motors driving the rear axle to give the marketing message of "sport awd with fuel efficiency" then count me out |
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08-01-2013, 08:10 PM | #4 |
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08-02-2013, 12:17 AM | #6 | |
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If its anything as awesome as the FT86 but more luxurious and powerful then I don't mind giving it a try, I think that's in line with their initial goals. If it's a Z2 they are talking about then I don't give a hoe's ass but if its indeed a z4 with a joint venture like this, it would definitely be a rwd turbo awesome machine with a choice of roadster or coupe. If toyota's next supra is gonna be more or less the same as their joint ventured z4 then . I;ll keep my current e89 and buy their next supra.
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