Maybe.. some of the interior design choices (read: deviations from standard BMW design) are pretty dumb in the Supra. So even if the interior made more sense, it would've been hampered by a) far cheaper materials and b) it would be a little bit shit.
Let me explain, when someone has bought/invested into a certain car company's design language we pretty much know what to expect. JDM cars have their own flavor (just as GERMAN, Italian, Swedish etc.) and it's what I'm use to when I roll a JDM car. We all know the MKV is a BMW with JDM on top for the most part. I loved my SMG M3 because it was all BMW and it was what I expected, tuned to perfection. It would have been nice to see what Toyota would of come up with for the MKV interior... No one can say what it would have been unless they were working on the interior and then pulled when BMW was commissioned. When the MKIV came out people loved it, it's now dated, yet everything makes sense today. And the nastalgia of MKIV interior still carries a strong identity of its own. I will say, if BMW had been willing to drop their latest and greatest into the Supra, non of us would be debating the interior. The parts Toyota did give us is why we now own a MKV. For those hard up on BMW's design... You're proof positive that it's Toyota for the win in body design or you'd all be driving a Z4 or M2.
Boring? Lol The past is what a Supra is all about! This car is sold off of heritage and the DNA from the past and presenting a new take on it. Many would not know of the name Supra if it wasn't for the movies...after which many jumped on the bandwagon afterwards. Those kids back then are the ones that worked hard and dreamed of owning a Supra. Today buyers are living in the wake of the old. This concept seem to go over the heads of new school supra owners...I guess you own cars for the reasons of today which are why so many buy, then sell for the next blind purchase. It's all a personal choice and to each their own. But me, boring? Far from it.
Thanks for making me read a whole paragraph to basically say, No.. you're right.. I can't provide a modern Toyota example of what I consider is a better interior than the Supra. ?
You're not paying attention. I bought this car for what it is: not its marque; heritage or any other idiotic fanboy millennial bullshit.
Actually that's exactly what it is a cut priced (since that's what you want to refer to your car as) BMW... And this why Toyota centric buyers are pointing out the obvious. As for design, apples to apples need to be applied, what sense does it make to compare something with nothing? If Toyota had built the car fully, there's a great great possibility it would have truly been expensive like the new nsx, etc. But would have been awesome all the way around. Alas as you have stated it's a cut priced BMW so here we are "pointing out the obvious!"Thanks for making me read a whole paragraph to basically say, No.. you're right.. I can't provide a modern Toyota example of what I consider is a better interior than the Supra. ?
You're not paying attention. I bought this car for what it is: not its marque; heritage or any other idiotic fanboy millennial bullshit.
Here in Australia the Z4 is the equivalent of approximately $100,000USD; The M2 is approximately $90,000USD. The Supra is equivalent to $67,000USD. If all these cars had price parity (or a much smaller price difference) you can bet your ass the Supra would've had much stiffer competition for my hard earned cash.
The Supra is great for what it is: A lightweight, cut-price BMW with a sexy Toyota designed shell. I don't have a problem with that description, but you seem to. ?‍
This car is a great buy period! When a dealer marks it up to stupid prices this is no longer such a great buy.
Just like anything in life, sure there's a price tag and then there's emotional ties, what's an item is worth to the individual.... Especially if they can afford it. It's all relative to your way of life and choices you can afford to make. These are not cheap toys and I agree it is a good buy, at any price of what the individual wants to pay. I too did complain per initial mark ups, but find a dealer that will work with you, special editions deserve special edition pricing, it is what it is.
Well my friend it does come to a point where we all must deal with things in a reality setting. I'll tie this all together with we all like, have or want the Supra with its good and bad. ???
LOL Not at all, I bought a car for the reasons that are important to me and me only. I'm sure everyone else, hopefully have done the same.
