A $400,000 Toyota. WTF?

991GT3 · 10-21-2009, 12:41 PM

Toyota is going produce 500 LF-As at $400k a piece.
That's absurd. I was always under the impression that Toyota's LF-A was a serious attempt in competing with 911s and GT-Rs. But no. They made a freakin boutique car. Who the hell would plop $400k down for a car that has similiar performance numbers as a $85k Nissan? Ands its almost twice as much as the upcoming 458 Italia. <cough>

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...ive/index.html

They obviously didn't pay attention to the sales numbers on Mercedes McLarens.

There was a time when I was excited about the car. That was when I thought it was going to be in the 997 Turbo price range.

jpsum · 10-21-2009, 03:31 PM

nice looking car.

FStop7 · 10-21-2009, 03:41 PM

For 400k I will take a Superleggera, a GT3, and a nice truck and enclosed trailer for taking them to the track.

Blake · 10-21-2009, 03:45 PM

ugliest car i've probably ever seen

blue2fire · 10-21-2009, 04:01 PM

They call it a "Halo" car. It looks uglier than a Viper and costs much more, the only halo this will provide is one of idiocy.

Sad because i really liked the first of Toyota's supercars, the 2000GT.

blue2fire · 10-21-2009, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 997GT3

They obviously didn't pay attention to the sales numbers on Mercedes McLarens.

I agree with you on the Mercedes SLR, it did have a mass market badge with a truly impossible price but that car managed to be great on the strength of the Mclaren brand, it was even built in the same small building as the F1 cars. I doubt this will even be anywhere as desirable as that.

808six · 10-21-2009, 04:12 PM

coula shoula woulda, car wasnt meant for you

asdflkijd · 10-21-2009, 04:15 PM

FStop7 · 10-21-2009, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 808six

coula shoula woulda, car wasnt meant for you

Who _is_ it meant for, though? I know people who could afford that car, and I can guarantee you none of them would buy it in a million years. The LFA has the styling of the GTR, the performance of the R8 V10, and the price of a Carrera GT. That's terrible.

Kensta335 · 10-21-2009, 04:25 PM

Wow 400k is fail. I thought it was going to be 150k-200k. Theres way better cars out there under 400k.

blue2fire · 10-21-2009, 04:26 PM

I remember reading that the average age of a Lexus buyer was about 60. Doubt most of them will be interested.

len56 · 10-21-2009, 04:26 PM

we don't know the performance that well yet... (maybe is be like veyron X bajillion)
maybe something hidden up there sleeve (like it transforms into an autobot or something)...(or infinite grip)?

other than that i got nothing

bolinp78 · 10-21-2009, 04:26 PM

i'm going to sell my toyota stock

synclastica_86 · 10-21-2009, 05:16 PM

Does ppl who can fork over 400k for a car actually care? To them 400k is like $4 to us. Would you even think about buying a $4 matchbox? There exist ppl who will just pay 1st and ask questions later. I bet the salesman with a couple of mega yacht owning friends could unload of few. Also I think the whole point of this car is that no one will ever get one. So, when your 400k is going to guarantee that you drives the only one in town.

I think the whole point of this is for Lexus to tell you that their F line CAN make a 400k car so that you'll be happy paying 60k for the IS-F.

E90SLAM · 10-21-2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by synclastica_86

Does ppl who can fork over 400k for a car actually care? To them 400k is like $4 to us. Would you even think about buying a $4 matchbox? There exist ppl who will just pay 1st and ask questions later. I bet the salesman with a couple of mega yacht owning friends could unload of few. Also I think the whole point of this car is that no one will ever get one. So, when your 400k is going to guarantee that you drives the only one in town.

I think the whole point of this is for Lexus to tell you that their F line CAN make a 400k car so that you'll be happy paying 60k for the IS-F.

the salesman probably gonna held a yacht party and get the some billion playboy drunk enough to buy one...who won't remember until the dealership drives the car to his mansion to deliver.....

"sir...here's your new car..."
"eh? when did i bought one??? meh..oh well..thanks!"

radiantm3 · 10-21-2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 997GT3

Toyota is going produce 500 LF-As at $400k a piece.
That's absurd. I was always under the impression that Toyota's LF-A was a serious attempt in competing with 911s and GT-Rs. But no. They made a freakin boutique car. Who the hell would plop $400k down for a car that has similiar performance numbers as a $85k Nissan? Ands its almost twice as much as the upcoming 458 Italia. <cough>

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...ive/index.html

They obviously didn't pay attention to the sales numbers on Mercedes McLarens.

There was a time when I was excited about the car. That was when I thought it was going to be in the 997 Turbo price range.

They are obviously making this car to help build their brand, not compete directly with the competition.

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Remember, though, the LFA is first and foremost a corporate halo, a rolling Super Bowl ad intended to ignite passion and fire in a nonsupercar brand. Who really cares if the LFA itself loses a few deca-millions in the process? What matters is that the 500 cars do their part and set the hearts and pocketbooks of would-be Lexus buyers ablaze. (Incidentally, Toyota admits that LFA purchasers will be largely hand-selected for maximum visibility and marketing value.)

E90SLAM · 10-21-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by radiantm3

They are obviously making this car to help build their brand, not compete directly with the competition.

Sounds like when VW intorduced Phaeton....but ends up in a failure...

BForbes · 10-21-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by synclastica_86

I think the whole point of this is for Lexus to tell you that their F line CAN make a 400k car so that you'll be happy paying 60k for the IS-F.

Very smart. I dont think many people get it. I say quit crying! It WASNT made for you. Dont get upset. It wasnt made for me either.

They are "only" selling about 500 of them. Does any remember those ridiculous 100k Neiman Marcus 6 series, jags, etc. that sell out in a day.

People forget that Toyota will lose money on every one of these they sell.

radiantm3 · 10-21-2009, 05:34 PM

I just want to see this car on top gear.

Inspired · 10-21-2009, 05:35 PM

looks like a beast.. but still wouldn't buy it for 400k

FStop7 · 10-21-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by synclastica_86

Does ppl who can fork over 400k for a car actually care? To them 400k is like $4 to us.

Nobody is casual about dropping 400k on a car.

E90SLAM · 10-21-2009, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by radiantm3

I just want to see this car on top gear.

and Jeremy Clarkson will mock its price tag....and how it looks....

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991GT3 Captain 95 Rep 885 Posts Drives: Ford Raptor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Dakota iTrader: (0)	A $400,000 Toyota. WTF? Toyota is going produce 500 LF-As at $400k a piece. That's absurd. I was always under the impression that Toyota's LF-A was a serious attempt in competing with 911s and GT-Rs. But no. They made a freakin boutique car. Who the hell would plop $400k down for a car that has similiar performance numbers as a $85k Nissan? Ands its almost twice as much as the upcoming 458 Italia. <cough> http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...ive/index.html They obviously didn't pay attention to the sales numbers on Mercedes McLarens. There was a time when I was excited about the car. That was when I thought it was going to be in the 997 Turbo price range. __________________ -2016 Macan Turbo(GF vehicle) -2017 Ford Raptor
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