Tyson Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Got the opportunity to sit in one a few months ago when I took the Supra in for a service. It is a lovely car, a few angle from outside that I am not sure about but overall not something that I would turn my nose up if someone handed me the keys. I'll not go into the whole should it be called a Supra debate I know people keep saying it is a BMW, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, however I was actually quite surprised at how much of the car is actually from a BMW. I have a new 1 series and when I sat inside it was a very familiar place which for me was a little disappointing, especially given the Lexus parts bin they could have ransacked. Lexus have beautiful interiors! As I was having a wait in service I had time to kill so I decided to see how many parts it shared with my 1 series! Door handles exterior Wing mirrors Door handles Interior Window buttons Luck/unlock buttons Electric mirror buttons Digital Dash I drive system Handbrake button Infotainment system Steering wheel Radio buttons Heated Seat buttons All the driving light buttons Gear Stick Rear view mirror Hazard button I also didn't realise that most if not all of the exterior vents on the car are fake which again was a little disappointing. As I said overall I think it is a good car, plus it is also pretty quick as I found out on Dragoncol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 4 hours ago, Tyson said: Got the opportunity to sit in one a few months ago when I took the Supra in for a service. It is a lovely car, a few angle from outside that I am not sure about but overall not something that I would turn my nose up if someone handed me the keys. I'll not go into the whole should it be called a Supra debate I know people keep saying it is a BMW, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, however I was actually quite surprised at how much of the car is actually from a BMW. I have a new 1 series and when I sat inside it was a very familiar place which for me was a little disappointing, especially given the Lexus parts bin they could have ransacked. Lexus have beautiful interiors! As I was having a wait in service I had time to kill so I decided to see how many parts it shared with my 1 series! Door handles exterior Wing mirrors Door handles Interior Window buttons Luck/unlock buttons Electric mirror buttons Digital Dash I drive system Handbrake button Infotainment system Steering wheel Radio buttons Heated Seat buttons All the driving light buttons Gear Stick Rear view mirror Hazard button I also didn't realise that most if not all of the exterior vents on the car are fake which again was a little disappointing. As I said overall I think it is a good car, plus it is also pretty quick as I found out on Dragoncol! And that's just the obvious stuff. Just look at the build location! As I've previously mentioned, the interior was a potential show stopper for me. It was only having the car for a few days I was able to get over all the negativity associated with the car and enjoy it for what it is. I feel that most people approach the car wanting to, or thinking they should, hate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 (edited) Lets hope they do a better job with the new MR2, I have no desire to get a MKV, would rather have the GR Yaris, that is an incredible machine, went round Brands Hatch in one Edited December 17, 2021 by Wez (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 2 hours ago, mwilkinson said: And that's just the obvious stuff. Just look at the build location! As I've previously mentioned, the interior was a potential show stopper for me. It was only having the car for a few days I was able to get over all the negativity associated with the car and enjoy it for what it is. I feel that most people approach the car wanting to, or thinking they should, hate it. I get that, it will always be a marmite car given it's predecessor has a devout cult following! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 23 minutes ago, Wez said: Lets hope they do a better job with the new MR2, I have no desire to get a MKV, would rather have the GR Yaris, that is an incredible machine, went round Brands Hatch in one Isn't the next MR2 going to be electric? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 17 minutes ago, mwilkinson said: Isn't the next MR2 going to be electric? Actually you might be right, I saw a youtube video on it couple days ago, maybe a carwow video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Yep, it was a carwow video about the LFA concept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 This is being delivered Tuesday the drive is very gt like and hides its size well sound it amazing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 I do like the LC500. I recall seeing a yellow one Waterloo a few years back when they were released. What spec have you gone for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 Sport plus with both only options you can have hud and mark Levingstone radio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 Very nice, I do like a Lexus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolizma Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 On 12/18/2021 at 11:06 AM, wile e coyote said: This is being delivered Tuesday the drive is very gt like and hides its size well sound it amazing That looks lovely! Does it have the caramel interior? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 15 minutes ago, nolizma said: That looks lovely! Does it have the caramel interior? No went for the black and red 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolizma Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 11 hours ago, wile e coyote said: No went for the black and red Very cool! Please do share more photos and your experience with the car once you spend some time with it. Very curious as to how it compares to the supra. To me it feels a lot more like a continuation of the a80 compared to the a90. Both in aesthetics and feel. Have never driven one but I mean the feel of the interior and the overall vibe. I assume you went for the v8? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 1 minute ago, nolizma said: Very cool! Please do share more photos and your experience with the car once you spend some time with it. Very curious as to how it compares to the supra. To me it feels a lot more like a continuation of the a80 compared to the a90. Both in aesthetics and feel. Have never driven one but I mean the feel of the interior and the overall vibe. I assume you went for the v8? Yep v8 Yes I'll be posting up more pics and my experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 To say I'm happy is an understatement VID-20211221-WA0009.mp4 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Interior 20211221_113823.mp4 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolizma Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Living the dream mate Enjoy!! Fantastic scene back to back with the supra 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 3 hours ago, wile e coyote said: To say I'm happy is an understatement VID-20211221-WA0009.mp4 Very nice, could hear the burble! Weirdly saw a yellow one today, think I prefer yours. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 That looks really nice. Never seen the interior of one of those before, love the dash! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Very nice indeed, the interior is lovely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Xmas came early Very nice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 Very nice, liking the Lexus, looks great in white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 Picking the new Supra up on Thursday. It actually arrived at the dealers on Wednesday, but work commitments and fitting in the ceramic coating of the car meant I had to wait the week. I'm really looking forward to finally getting it. I managed to get the optional boot mat from Fensport for £81 delivered. Toyota UK wanted £166+ VAT and postage! I'm going to see if I can source the carbon wing mirror covers, the BMW ones will invariably fit. I'd also like to see if I can get the US OEM ducktail spoiler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 7 minutes ago, mwilkinson said: Picking the new Supra up on Thursday. It actually arrived at the dealers on Wednesday, but work commitments and fitting in the ceramic coating of the car meant I had to wait the week. I'm really looking forward to finally getting it. I managed to get the optional boot mat from Fensport for £81 delivered. Toyota UK wanted £166+ VAT and postage! I'm going to see if I can source the carbon wing mirror covers, the BMW ones will invariably fit. I'd also like to see if I can get the US OEM ducktail spoiler. Congratulations! Yes the wing mirrors are the same as my 1 series so hopefully you might be able to get covers with out paying supra tax on them! What kind of options do you get from the dealer? Assume they don't do a TRD pack yet either aesthetic or performance? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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