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11-27-2012, 03:23 AM | #1 | |
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Toyota 86 RC model to go on sale in New Zealand
That's right folks, the stripped out "race competition" model is to go on sale in New Zealand. No prices yet but the base manual model with 16" wheels currently retails for NZD 42K (USD 34K - before anyone asks NZ has a 15% sales tax which is included in the price) so expectations are high the RC version will be nicely below the NZD 40K mark
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Thank you Toyota NZ and hats off to the guys and girls who pushed for this option especially in such a small market for Toyota |
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I saw the headline in the "new posts section".. Ohh.. RC model..
*click thread* *click link in thread* Where is it, where is it?? What.. wait.. This is no Radio Controlled model.. *slaps myself* |
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11-27-2012, 03:18 PM | #3 |
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I think I would rather go with the TR86 version.
Comes pre installed with a roll cage ready for the new one make racing series they are thinking of launching http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/n...ectid=10850252 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/n...ectid=10850258 |
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Lucky barstards!
I would have bought an RC if it was available. |
11-27-2012, 04:03 PM | #5 |
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And don't forget we also have the TRD86 version, so in NZ we either have available now or will have available:
86 (same as Oz GT86) GT86 (same as Oz GTS86) TRD86 RC86 TR 86 Yeehah! |
11-27-2012, 04:36 PM | #6 |
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i wanted the RC version as well
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11-27-2012, 05:06 PM | #7 |
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11-27-2012, 06:32 PM | #8 | |
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An RC without an MSNZ rollcage will do me - I'll cherry pick from TR86 parts - between MSNZ regs and charges and WOF idiots, as a track day hobbyist rather than a racer, I would never bother roading a race car ever again! |
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11-27-2012, 06:54 PM | #9 | |
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It's because of my ITR that I decided on the GT86. I don't want another harsh ride for daily driving, but I still want fun for the weekends and track days. I think the GT86 is the perfect compromise for me, a bit of luxury while still being fun. I'm glad they are bringing out the RC and the TR models, but I won't be buying them. Last edited by lazyluka; 11-27-2012 at 07:12 PM. |
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They save money in (ultimately unwanted) components and production processes, and pass those savings onto their customers. Are there any other mass-produced makes/models which have done this before? |
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I asked for more details.
My 86 is due feb.... white 86. I would go for the rc86 and build it up a bit. |
11-28-2012, 01:50 AM | #13 |
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It would be nice if Toyota Australia would bring in the RC. Its the sort of car I would buy to go racing. Especially if it was under 25k. Since there is no on road costs etc.
I wonder what they could sell them for? |
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the RC, the one i wanted has arrived! Here's another pic of the nz rc and tr models and the article. rumoured to be close to $35k NZD, quite a bit cheaper (current base model is $41) and right up my alley. too bad in the time since the 86 release, i put my money towards a house deposit instead.
anyway, i'm not sure why they specified the small boot spoiler, fog lamps and 16" alloys. hopefully they are just options because you'd want it as basic as possible. http://nz.lifestyle.yahoo.com/autos/...or-grid-glory/ Last edited by bricktop; 11-29-2012 at 09:54 PM. |
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