vb22
Well-Known Member
Oh yes, thanks for adding this. I did forget about the exchange rate at the time.I think you guys are underestimating the dollar / yen issue in the mid 90's and the demise of Japanese sports cars. Just go look up what a Turbo Mr2 cost in 91 vs 95. That is all about the dollar / yen and nothing to really do with customer interest. Well of course the sales went down because the cost went up...due to the dollar / yen.
It was the reason why many badass Japanese cars were discontinued here but not in other places in the world. For example the RX7, 3000GT etc etc along with the MKIV and MR2. Only Honda seemed to stick it out with the NSX for a few more years.
I'm sure the older guys on this board remember.
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