Toyota FT-86: a goldmine for aftermarket parts
The business of selling cars is not so much of just selling cars but also by selling the parts required to maintain or enhance them. The aftermarket business is a lucrative one and more and more car manufacturers are starting to cash in. As more people start to keep their cars longer, the money lost in new car sales will be made up in the aftermarket parts sales. But aftermarket performance parts can only go so far with a product range that’s mostly focused on cars that are designed to go A to B while consuming the least amount of fuel as possible. There’s just not much excitement in it.
Which is what I think the production car based on the Toyota FT-86 Concept is designed to do – make some money off you once when you buy the car, and then continue to make money while you pimp up your car with various performance and aesthetics parts, which Toyota probably hopes you’ll buy from them or one of their associate companies. A normally aspirated 2.0 liter engine – boxer or not – will only go so far when it comes to the amount of power it can put out while remaining refined. There will surely be many that will be looking for turbocharger or supercharger kits for the engine.
In addition, when the FT-86 Concept was first announced, they specifically said it had Advics brakes. It was just announced earlier this month that Toyota-owned Advics was acquiring two brake units from Aisin to expand its brake businesses. I have a feeling Advics may be looking to build upon its brand name as one provider of high-performance brakes like Brembo.
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October 19, 2009 @ 4:33 pm
i wish i could afford to buy it
October 19, 2009 @ 4:36 pm
Now that’s what I’m talking about.
I like the move.
October 19, 2009 @ 5:14 pm
price still the main factor.
I doubt with the T badge it’s gonna be cheap as prev successfull hachi roku.
October 19, 2009 @ 5:33 pm
If the car is cheap, then everybody will buy it. It won’t be exclusive anymore…
October 19, 2009 @ 5:53 pm
this is a superb car…cant wait to see it real live
October 19, 2009 @ 6:14 pm
i think even thou is pricy i guess alot ppl would work out for it.
October 19, 2009 @ 9:56 pm
shud be a cheap car jst like the legendary ae86
October 19, 2009 @ 11:36 pm
gloooory.. gloooory Ah Bengs..
glooory.. gloooooory Brooothers..
October 20, 2009 @ 8:14 am
Yes, ah bengish. To make the price down, just ask Perodua to CKDed it at rawang plant.
October 20, 2009 @ 11:29 am
This car ain’t gonna be cheap…but lots of Toyota fan will buy it since it’s been a long time Toyota haven’t churn out lots of sports compact/performance replacements for most legendary models.
October 20, 2009 @ 11:32 am
I don’t think Toyota should make it exclusive. There are tons of exclusive car badges out there and to cash in on the market, its the non-exclusive products that really sell.
Personally I don’t mind if its not exclusive, I’d like to pimp my ride a little just to have that personal touch.
The original 86 was a hit because it looks good and is fun to drive. However the biggest “deal-maker” for the original 86 would be the affordable price it came in. So please, please keep the price low so the average joes like me can finally afford an FR.
Paul: Any idea what price range this car will most likely fall into?
October 20, 2009 @ 5:05 pm
Make it cheap like the Celica and it will sell. Only I am a bit annoyed at the way toyota is going enhancing its car. Its like they are selling the second best thing and if you give more money we will give you the best car. Boooo
October 20, 2009 @ 7:38 pm
There will surely be many that will be looking for turbocharger or supercharger its for the engine.
i think paul wanna say “kits”?