Toyota to launch AMG rival: TMG - Page 2

Buntz · 21-06-2012, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by PridenJoy

Beats T(u)RD thats for sure.

I always called it TaRD

Bossxr8 · 21-06-2012, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by flappist

So comparing a Toyota 86 at $30-$40k to a Porsche Cayman at $120-$160k would be a similar exercise?

The poster stated he's seen more GTR's than Ferraris, Lambos etc.

Of course you are more likely to see 150k cars Vs cars that are worth in excess of 500k.

Just like it will be more likely in a few years time to see more 86's worth 30k than Boxsters worth 120k+.

What did I say in any way that compared the 2 in any other terms other than the number seen on the road.

flappist · 22-06-2012, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

The poster stated he's seen more GTR's than Ferraris, Lambos etc.

Of course you are more likely to see 150k cars Vs cars that are worth in excess of 500k.

Just like it will be more likely in a few years time to see more 86's worth 30k than Boxsters worth 120k+.

What did I say in any way that compared the 2 in any other terms other than the number seen on the road.

Umm nothing, I was agreeing with you.......

wrongwaynorris · 22-06-2012, 06:08 AM

I'm sure AMG and Benz are quaking in their boots . That is when they pick themselves up off the floor from fits of uprorious laughter .

Bossxr8 · 23-06-2012, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by flappist

Umm nothing, I was agreeing with you.......

I just fell off my chair

JOESBOSS · 23-06-2012, 10:13 PM

As an ex Toyota Tech i am glad to hear that they are bringing back a performance brand, but i also how that as was stated in the article that will not just be a TUNING EXERCISE.
The turdlux as we nicknamed it and the auriturd were just that slapped on supercharged factory V6 production line cars with bilstein suspension and not much else other than asthetics. they were fun to drive but other than that not much else could be said for their daily comfort.

fun note how many of you knew that the all or part of TRD Aurion was produced in the same factory as FPV?

Bossxr8 · 23-06-2012, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JOESBOSS

As an ex Toyota Tech i am glad to hear that they are bringing back a performance brand, but i also how that as was stated in the article that will not just be a TUNING EXERCISE.
The turdlux as we nicknamed it and the auriturd were just that slapped on supercharged factory V6 production line cars with bilstein suspension and not much else other than asthetics. they were fun to drive but other than that not much else could be said for their daily comfort.

fun note how many of you knew that the all or part of TRD Aurion was produced in the same factory as FPV?

Prodrive did the assembly, nothing more, but it was in a seperate factory.

JOESBOSS · 23-06-2012, 10:49 PM

^^^ well that is the information that i overheard whilst working for toyota buy one of the TOYOTA/TRD Reps. just quoting what i overheard.

IDT · 24-06-2012, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

The poster stated he's seen more GTR's than Ferraris, Lambos etc.

Of course you are more likely to see 150k cars Vs cars that are worth in excess of 500k.

Just like it will be more likely in a few years time to see more 86's worth 30k than Boxsters worth 120k+.

What did I say in any way that compared the 2 in any other terms other than the number seen on the road.

Seems my comment was taken out of context, i was refering to the comment that badge snobbery would see this venture fail. and using the fact I see more GTR's than Ferrari's etc as evidence it could be viable. I wasn't in anyway implying the GTR was better, just viable. As such I see no reason why the TMG wouldn't also be viable if the car was able to stand up to scrutiny.

The fact that Ferrari, Lambo's and the other so called marquee makes are not viable vehicle makes in thier own right and wouldn't succeed without the intervention of companies that have bought them over the years such as VW etc is an arguement for another day.

kizaa · 26-06-2012, 03:10 PM

What a peice of **** tmg. If i was amg i would sue them for even trying to copy. You can't compare euro and jap diff class. Jap cars are good cars and good value, but Toyota/Lexus just gives me the ***** compared to their rivals they have always made ****** sports cars even if they were fast ugly as sin. And t(u)rds **** me off even more what a joke of a car.

Poetic Justice · 26-06-2012, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kizaa

What a peice of **** tmg. If i was amg i would sue them for even trying to copy. You can't compare euro and jap diff class. Jap cars are good cars and good value, but Toyota/Lexus just gives me the ***** compared to their rivals they have always made ****** sports cars even if they were fast ugly as sin. And t(u)rds **** me off even more what a joke of a car.

Ugly. As. Sin.

TheSneakiness · 26-06-2012, 03:34 PM

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Ugly. As. Sin.

I. Want.

kizaa · 27-06-2012, 02:26 PM

I knew someone would put up the lfa as an opinion. My argument still stands have you seen the back of it pathetic. Plus not to mention how over priced it is. Would take a 35 gtr over that any day

kizaa · 27-06-2012, 02:34 PM

But hey toyotas just annoy me should stick to reliability and cheap cars. You won't all agree :p

Nikked · 27-06-2012, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by kizaa

What a peice of **** tmg. If i was amg i would sue them for even trying to copy. You can't compare euro and jap diff class. Jap cars are good cars and good value, but Toyota/Lexus just gives me the ***** compared to their rivals they have always made ****** sports cars even if they were fast ugly as sin. And t(u)rds **** me off even more what a joke of a car.

Hug this, it might take the grumps away from you.

Bossxr8 · 27-06-2012, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kizaa

I knew someone would put up the lfa as an opinion. My argument still stands have you seen the back of it pathetic. Plus not to mention how over priced it is. Would take a 35 gtr over that any day

I thought the LFA wasn't too bad, but I agree with you in regards to it being overpriced. It was a good 100k+ more expensive than Lambos and Ferrari's that were quicker than it.

RASER · 27-06-2012, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

I thought the LFA wasn't too bad, but I agree with you in regards to it being overpriced. It was a good 100k+ more expensive than Lambos and Ferrari's that were quicker than it.

But they sold every single one they made, total sellout, and lost money on the project too, chicken-feed for BigT

Keeps the engineers/marketing guys busy @ Toyota Inc.

kizaa · 28-06-2012, 08:46 PM

Haha cute teddy, i was having a bad day

Nikked · 28-06-2012, 08:47 PM

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Haha cute teddy, i was having a bad day

Glad it helped

Xauterus · 28-06-2012, 09:42 PM

Didnt anyone notice what Toyota could do with Nascar? They can do anything they put their mind to.

They didnt sell out of the LFA in the usa. There are dealers getting in trouble for trying to discount them to move them out of their showrooms.

UberKnee · 28-06-2012, 09:52 PM

Badge snobbery will come into play, if you're in the market for an AMG and can afford one then why buy something with a Toyota badge on it? AMGs are power, refinement, class, wealth, Toyota is just a collection of boxes with wheels on them.

Bossxr8 · 28-06-2012, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Xauterus

Didnt anyone notice what Toyota could do with Nascar? They can do anything they put their mind to.

They didnt sell out of the LFA in the usa. There are dealers getting in trouble for trying to discount them to move them out of their showrooms.

NASCAR's have nothing to do with road cars, they are just a ground up racecar with some dodgy spray painted grille and lights on them.

So in reality Toyota did nothing, the race teams did.