[West]

An Interview with Jim Lentz - Digg Dialogg

You will have to search the comments for my post, search for Toyobaru. Digg my question when you find it.

I know this is related to the recall of the sticky pedals, but as I always say. Don't ask, don't get!

Toyota wants to hear from you – submit and vote up questions below!

With the recent controversy surrounding the Toyota vehicle recall, Jim Lentz, President and Chief Operating Officer of Toyota Motor Sales, USA, will answer the Digg community’s top questions for a very timely and topical live Digg Dialogg. He will be sitting down with Digg to provide perspective on what happened, what they’re doing about it and what consumers need to know about the recall.

Submit and Digg questions from now until Monday, February 8th at 8am PT to decide which will be asked in this exclusive interview.

My questions:
We would like to hear every single bit of information on the Toyota FT-86.

1. What will it be called?
2. Released as Toyota or Scion in US?
2. When will it be released?
3. How much will it cost?
4. Will Subaru release a FT-86 variant?
5. Will a TRD or G's edition be released with a Turbocharged version?

Thanks!
Toyota FT-86 Forums & Subaru 086a / 216a Forums | Toyobaru.net

[Exitspeed]

I voted and got you back to 0. Someone gave you a negative vote.

[West]

Saw that, we were up to 1. Rofl. O well it's not topic related anyways.

[Cwrigh25]

I don't understand how those questions can be at the bottom, but "what do you drive?" is near the top.

[Exitspeed]

Originally Posted by West

Saw that, we were up to 1. Rofl. O well it's not topic related anyways.

I'd lmao if they just ignored everyone else and just answered your questions.

[Cwrigh25]

Originally Posted by Cwrigh25

I don't understand how those questions can be at the bottom, but "what do you drive?" is near the top.

If only dreams came true.

[West]

This will likely be boring event, however they will have the live video of the Digg Dialogg here:

An Interview with Jim Lentz - Digg Dialogg

[Cwrigh25]

One good question with a lot of digs.

It has been years since Toyota had a sports car (Supra) available for sale in North America.
Are there any plans to bring back the Supra or come out with a new afordable sports car?

[West]

HOLY Crap, Its been confirmed! At least we know its now coming stateside

Skip to 14:20 in this video, Jim Lentz has confirmed the FT-86 will indeed come to the USA.
Video Here: Toyota FT-86 coming to USA, Confirmed by Digg Dialogg: Jim Lentz President Toyota US

Question:
It has been years since Toyota had a sports car (Supra) available for sale in North America. Are there any plans to bring back the Supra or come out with a new affordable sports car?

Answer:
Well, I have good news and bad news. First the bad news, we don't have plans to bring back the supra into the market again. But the good news in terms of an affordable sports car. We have a concept vehicle we have been showing at the global showings, called the FT-86 and its a joint effort product between Subaru and Toyota, and the Product will be coming to Market. Unfortunately I cannot say just when that will take place. Stay tuned for new announcements later this year.

[Exitspeed]

YES YES YES! So excited to hear some real legit confirmation!

Screw the recalls. Bring on my next Toyota!

[aesthetect]

can see the video at work - he says that specifically about the US or just inferring since he is the toyota US president and says it will come to market?

either way :giddeup:

[Cwrigh25]

Well there goes the nail in the coffin for all you supra fans.

Subaru needs to go ahead and release a concept already.

[Rok Bee]

Its to bad about the Supra, I think that market still exists. The GT-R while a slightly different class of car has done rather well even through the down economy. Someday the Supra will return.

Until then FUCK YEA FT86!!!