Thread 28575891

Toyota 2GR-FE engine, 3.5 l, 406 hp, 0-60 in 4.1 seconds, RWD available as an automatic for casual road trips and manual for enthusiasts. Price is about 100k USD at top trim.

>>28575891 (OP)
I like it. More than 6 cylinder Gaymans even.

>>28575903
its an interesting attempt at a handling car thats designed to work as a daily driver. it doesnt have back seats for obvious reasons but you could comfortably live with it as an only car if you live alone or were married without children

>>28575891 (OP)
another overpriced pretentious european car that's a worse driver's car than a camaro.

>>28575891 (OP)
The price is just wild. Like I understand it's a low volume car so the price has to be higher but imagine buying this over a Z06

>>28575920
to be fair 100k is the best specs you can get, whereas the Z06 starts at 110k and goes up to like 150k

I don’t have 100 large and if I did I suppose I’d probably buy something sensible, but seeing that I don’t, I think I would rather have something like a Morgan.

id be interested in a 8 cylinder awd version of this

>>28575920
This. hugely overpriced for what you get in todays market. Plus it comes with that... uh..."legendary" Lotus attention to detail.
There's no reason at all to buy this over a C8, hell a buddy of mine picked up a new Z06 for 105k and I thought he couldve taken another 5k off it with some work.

>>28575891 (OP)
>>28575924
>100k USD at top trim.
they START at 100k. where are you finding anything cheaper?

>>28575938
you sure? a few months ago i specd the v6 version and it came out at i think 103k. did they increase the prices?

>>28575939
oh shit its like 115k now oh god

>>28575937
>There's no reason at all to buy this over a C8
Manuelle

>>28575950
based knower

>>28575891 (OP)
A red one wound up behind me on my commute yesterday. Drop-dead gorgeous in person. Definitely an aspirational car that I could see myself pursuing some day.

>>28575950
get a camaro, then.

Thought about it. Took too long to actually deliver over here. Realized it's the same price as a gts 4.0. Test drove a Cayman. Didn't like it. Bought a 911 instead.

>>28576039
put it in production, then

>>28575891 (OP)
Nice vehicle, unfortunate engine choice.

>>28575907
what kind of faggot can afford this and cannot afford a daily?
if you cannot afford it, just say it.

Garbage.
Just get the superior A110 R

>>28576461
The obsession that single dudes have with daily driving sports cars is something I'll never get. You're not having fun sitting in traffic, put the miles onto something more suitable.

it's a cool car but I miss their stripped down cars that were just an engine, wheels, and seats in a fiberglass shell
the 2nd gen Elise MSRP'd at only $42k
granted that's like $70k in today's money but still

>>28576476
>He doesn't daily the sports car
I'm not in California so I'm not in traffic the entire time

>>28575891 (OP)
>0-60 in 4.1 seconds
So twice as long as it takes a four door tesla.

>>28576697
I've never been to California, but traffic isn't uniquely Californian.

>>28576476
The obsession that some dudes have with keeping the mileage on their car low is something I'll never get. I buy a car to drive it, not keep it under a bubble wrap.

>>28576039
You could've at least said C7 Corvette

>>28576709
Traffic here is 2 cars ahead of you at a stop

>>28576476
Can't relate. I like being comfy AND hektik. If you're spending 100k+ on something, you should be able to get it all.

>>28575891 (OP)
>2GR-FE
That Lotus uses a2GR-FKS anon.
Different engine.

i really wish this car had an awd option for raw power

>>28576846
Except a manual transmission

>>28577247
lol

>>28577917
*Real* driver involvement would be having two yokes for independent fully articulated front and rear wheel steering, but people aren't ready for that conversation.

>>28577928
hilarious i know

>>28575891 (OP)

How big is it? I tried to cram my ass into a Lotus Elise once and there was just no way.

>>28578928
its fine if youre not worse than skinnyfat or tall as fuck

>>28578928
Basically the same size as the Zupra.

>>28576476
not everybody drives through socal traffic thoughbeit

>>28575891 (OP)
>3300lbs

No thanks, it's just a generic car now and there are better options for that.

>>28575891 (OP)
I’m waiting for the 2+2 version before I buy.

>>28576476
>You're not having fun sitting in traffic
but a car you actually like driving sure as shit isn't gonna make it worse

>>28575891 (OP)
I'm not buying a chink car. That's about the extent I've thought about it.

>>28575891 (OP)
I take a Cayman GTS over this
But nice try

>>28575891 (OP)
Why is every one making wish.com Ferraris?

>>28576476
>t. Doesn't have a sports car.

>>28579034
>He actually wants the cuck seats.

>>28575891 (OP)
Harry has your answer.

Friend has one with the s/c v6. Took forever to actually be delivered and eeded an upgraded exhaust right out the box. It's painfully quiet stock. Exotic looks and the interior is good too. People flock to them because they haven't seen them before.

4.1 0-60? Why is it so slow?

>>28575891 (OP)
While it's Toyota powered the British still managed to make it unreliable. Parts are extremely expensive and little to no shops will work on it. If you're on your own like that you might as well go with a kit car. Meanwhile for $100k you could get:

>2500lbs
>RWD
>gated manual
>mid engine
>your choice of engine but obviously you would use a LS
>500+hp N/A in a 2500lb car

>>28580233
muh handling