Heaven Forbid: A Corvette from Toyota?
It's usually fun to speculate on what the future might hold, but this is one case where we're not so enthused. First of all, nobody in their right mind really wants to see GM fold (at least they shouldn't), regardless of the fact that it has been mismanaged for a good portion of its 100-year run. There have been some seriously cool machines that have rolled out of GM's various divisions, not the least of which is the iconic American sportscar, the Corvette. The 'Vette has succeeded where others have failed in providing a relatively inexpensive way for Americans to enjoy world class performance, and things have recently taken a turn for the better with the Z06 and ZR1 models. But, what would happen to the American classic if the General were to go bankrupt and couldn't recover? Would the Corvette cease to exist?
This exact question is currently being contemplated by forum members at GM Inside News. One inexplicable suggestion is that Toyota would be the best automaker to take the reigns of the Corvette brand -- a theory that's been met with a fair amount of skepticism. After taking just one look at the latest 'Vette wearing a Toyota badge, we nearly shed a tear. The comments are open -- let the debate rage.
[Source GM Inside News]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 6)
RPM 8:08PM (11/17/2008)
Camvette or Corvolla?
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2004m3driver 8:10PM (11/17/2008)
Both would make me hurlolla.
PJ 10:24PM (11/17/2008)
Neither.
Seriously, AB, a couple of users at GMI start a sh*ts-and-giggles "what if" thread, and it's posted here as news? You don't need pageviews *that* bad.
noz 2:00AM (11/18/2008)
Well...at least Toyota can bring F1 heritage into the mix and still make it reliable....imagine that, a good quality, reliable GM product.
John D 4:41PM (11/18/2008)
Hell, if they can keep the performance and improve the fuel economy they've got my money. Hybrid Vette anyone?
Torrent 8:10PM (11/17/2008)
HELL TO THE NAW
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happy_penguin 9:04PM (11/17/2008)
It's effing sacrilege.
KeatMP 9:46PM (11/17/2008)
I agree. I would probably shoot myself in the face if Toyota took over Corvette.
Craig 11:53PM (11/17/2008)
I'd want Toyota to take over Corvette just to call people's bluff :)
That, and they could probably make it better.
Pokey 11:59PM (11/17/2008)
@Craig
No, they wouldn't make it better, just more boring.
Toyota has forgotten how to make exciting cars. Heck, they're starting to forget how to even make GOOD cars anymore.
riverhead 8:11PM (11/17/2008)
I just threw up in my mouth.
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happy_penguin 9:07PM (11/17/2008)
LOL!
larry a 6:23AM (11/18/2008)
I never want to see that picture again
Craig 4:21PM (11/18/2008)
You should probably get that seen to by a medical professional...
catgirlshyla 8:11PM (11/17/2008)
Ladies and Gentlemen: The next Toyota Supra!!
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bornfromjets03 10:30PM (11/17/2008)
don't even joke about that. The vette is WAY too iconic to ever be stripped down into a fast and furious tuner!
If congress is dumb enough to let GM die, then let the vette die with it!
Toyota can't make an exciting car to save it's soul! Look at everything from the LF-A to the xB.
why not the LS2LS7? 8:11PM (11/17/2008)
Sure. Toyota would love to buy it, then give it the same treatment they've given all their other exciting cars.
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Saab900 8:14PM (11/17/2008)
You come back after weeks of endless! boring! SEMA drivel with this? Nice story
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Chase 8:15PM (11/17/2008)
Yeah, it would make sense. Toyota currently has no performance models, and the Corvette is arguably the most economically fast car in the world (the GT-R is a loss leader). Toyota could redo the exterior and interior and have a very strong case for both loyal Toyota buyers and Corvette buyers.
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big j 8:18PM (11/17/2008)
not supporting the idea, but I highly doubt Toyota could possibly do any worse the GM in managing the brand.
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