06-14-2007, 08:26 AM
CaptainHenreh Wrote:And how good has Japan been at the exotic segment?
The underpowered NSX was their only try. 100 grand? For a Japanese GT car? I'll have an Aston, thanks.
The NSX wasn't a success in terms of sales, but it was a fantastic car. It was just panned by critics for having no "soul" like a Ferrari or Porsche, which it was a better performer than and it didn't break down and leak oil everywhere like the other offerings of the time.
Lexus has been gaining a lot of steam lately, with their IS and LS sedans taking a large chunk out of BMW and Mercedes, and their highest reliability ratings in the country. Why won't they be able to do the same in the super sports car segment? I haven't heard one good reason.
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Past: '94 Mazda RX-7 | '04 Lexus IS300 (RIP) | '00 Jeep XJ | '99 Mazda 10AE Miata | '88 Toyota Supra Turbo
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Past: '94 Mazda RX-7 | '04 Lexus IS300 (RIP) | '00 Jeep XJ | '99 Mazda 10AE Miata | '88 Toyota Supra Turbo
My MM Movies - Watch Them Here