Been done before, but still a fundimental forum question...
I've owned many Toyotas since I passed my test in 1980. Apart from the odd fling with a Jag / Scirroco / 205 GTI and a few Im too ashamed to mention, I've stayed faithful to the Celica / Supra family tree.
MkII came after a Celica ST, a couple of MKIIIs came after the MKII, so the MKIV was always going to happen. I lusted after one for years before I could afford one...this is my second, but probably not my last.
As to whats out there nowadays, there is nothing sub-Aston V8 I am remotely interested in, straight up, and I cant afford an Aston V8.