New Supra
01-17-2019, 06:16 AM
#31
The m2 and m4 for that matter has more in common with the mkiv supra than this new one. They should've just named it 3000gt, oh wait...
Anyway, I asked a similar question about the 370. The interior is dated but not that bad, supercharger really wakes it up, parts are cheap and it has a very analog feel to it.
Anyway, I asked a similar question about the 370. The interior is dated but not that bad, supercharger really wakes it up, parts are cheap and it has a very analog feel to it.
01-17-2019, 06:24 AM
#32
Thread Starter
Styling is of course subjective, but even if the LC500 were remotely on my radar (which it is not), there's no freaking way I'd buy a car with such a hideous face. Damn "spindle grill"...
01-17-2019, 06:41 AM
#33
I think it's safe to say that the LC500 was not designed with tearing up twisty backroads in mind... 4400 lb on a 113" wheelbase just isn't going to be as immediate or as responsive, particularly when it is a grand-tourer targeted more toward affluent and pampered/coddled demographic. Here's what Car and Driver had to say: "While the rear steering made our test car feel somewhat aloof at the limit, this sleek wedge can play either a mellow grand tourer or a hunkered-down sports coupe, depending on which of the six driving modes you’ve selected (Eco, Comfort, Normal, Custom, Sport, and Sport+). A general sense of understeer reminds you not to push too hard, yet the LC always feels crisp and poised, thanks in part to its adjustable dampers."
Styling is of course subjective, but even if the LC500 were remotely on my radar (which it is not), there's no freaking way I'd buy a car with such a hideous face. Damn "spindle grill"...
Styling is of course subjective, but even if the LC500 were remotely on my radar (which it is not), there's no freaking way I'd buy a car with such a hideous face. Damn "spindle grill"...
01-17-2019, 06:53 AM
#34
01-17-2019, 07:12 AM
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01-17-2019, 07:30 AM
#36
Thread Starter
I don't. 7/10ths pace at most, on roads with good visibility and away from residential areas.
At the track, from lap one I'm at the limit (not infrequently beyond), and how a car behaves there is extremely important to me.
"Crisp and poised", OK, but still "somewhat aloof" and "reminds you not to push too hard." I did include enough of their description to be honest and to show full context, of course I bolded the portions that stuck out to me.
At the track, from lap one I'm at the limit (not infrequently beyond), and how a car behaves there is extremely important to me.
You did not bold "LC always feels crisp and poised".
01-17-2019, 08:14 AM
#37
If they do bring a MT to the US with the 6-cyl, I wonder how much weight that would save. If it gets down to 3,300lbs, that's not terrible these days.
01-17-2019, 08:15 AM
#38
The LC500 is a great looking and nice car, but its akin to a Aston martin. Its heavy and refined for touring, with a healthy dose of power that makes it fun for spirited jaunts. Its not a canyon carver. The new Supra though a bit portly at 3400 for a canyon carver, shouldn't really be in the same conversation as the LC500 inmop.
01-17-2019, 10:53 AM
#39
Foremost, I am happy Toyota is bringing a performance vehicle market; however, white98ls's sentiment is what first comes to my mind when honestly shopping. If you can afford this car, you can afford the M2. Both are built by the same manufacturer, but one has a patently better drivetrain: manual or DCT and stronger motor. Unless you really love the styling or want an automatic, you get the M2 since you're really not getting a supra. You're getting a BMW with a supra wrap. So why not get the better BMW?
