BrownBoy Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 This is a short video of the Spec B that is soon to be released here. Found it on Edmunds... Here it is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne53 Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I don't like the all chrome headlight housing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melayout Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Dammnnn, the rims are so hawt. Teh chromy, me no likey. I keed I keeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolesun Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I wish they didn't come with those red seats...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 OMG!!!! That's hot. I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melayout Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Would I trade in my base GT, take the $$$ hit and get a 5MT SpecB, you betcha. I keed I keeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 oooh, aluminum suspension parts! Was that mentioned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 On second thought, that makes me what other JDM goodies are in there that we didn't get.... hmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team23jordan Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 IMO, it's not worth the money only 500 are coming to US shore and i'm sure dealers are gonna jack up the price it looks just like our GTs except those wheels, red seats, navy and steerin wheel audio controler. suspension is the only thing that's same as JDM spec B Perrin BIG maf intake Perrin Turbo Inlet HKS SSQV BOV Megan Racing header with UP (ceramic coated) HKS DP (WRX) DMH E-cutout Custom 3" catback UTEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiteOwl561 Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I'll keep my 05' MT LGT and spend the extra $10K on the parts I really want. According to my local dealer here they are all going to be marked up with the LAO pricing (Limited Availability Option). Considering I only paid $23K plus tax & trade on my 05' I am fairly confident that with the money I saved I could have a one bad ass LGT that would whip the 06' spec b in style and performance and still come in under the cost that a new spec b owner is going to have to pay. I do agree that the red interior is hot. I have always loved color inset in the trim and seats. However, give it time. Before long someone will offer a leather seating option. Katzkin offers them for Pontiac vehicles for only $795 and install is not that badly priced ($200-400) from a local automotive upholstery installer. http://www.pfyc.com/store/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PFYC&Product_Code=GP2009&Product_Count=14&Category_Code=GPINT IMO if they come out with a true spec b in 07' with some nice performance and suspension modifications, then I may consider trading in. However, I still feel that for the price difference you could do an awful lot to our awesome first year 05' LGTs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetAwayDriver Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I'm in the same boat as Nite Owl. I'll buy the rims some way or another and spend my money on upgrades that I really want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anibalz Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 The only thing I don't like is the red interior, but that's me, not really a fan of the red color. I rather get a GT the way I want it and make it better than a Spec B with the extra money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axis008 Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Ok, I like that color! Interior isn't too bad either. It's just like an Audi TT. Other than that, not worth the price increase . -ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 3-5k more than a Limited GT.......:lol: There is a sucker in every crowd;) Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenzo Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 With the Lipstick Red interior, it'll be a great car for bimbos and himbos alike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerdave Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I just like the fact that SBT mentioned once (I think...)... That there will be USDM part numbers for Spec-B Bilsteins now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunderkind Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 when there weren't any Spec Bs, people complain. Now that it's here people complain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 That is because it is a half *ssed attempt:( Unfortunately 500 buyers will walk through the door & foolishly buy this window dressed LGT limited. If they were to sit in the showrooms SOA may upgrade more than just the following: Suspension.....Great! Wheels.......Looks nice...seen better Interior......Depends on consumer( I think it looks like S^IT) @ least for what they are asking they should have thrown in Brembos;) If anyone thinks dealerships are not going to Market Adjust these vehicles you are fooling yourself. These will be sitting in the showroom for 37-40K......& like I said there is a sucker in every group;) Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tide Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 There hasn't been any official pricing. 3-5k over is a decent guess but your comparing to the non-navi model, which puts the guess 1-3k over the manual/nav. Personally upgraded suspension, wheels, tires (all three things I would add) would run me 2 - 3k alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praedet Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Tide, no matter how much you use logic, people are always going to see the "grass as greener." Once again, OUR Spec B is virtually the same leap from OUR GT as the JDM Spec B is from the JDM GT. In fact, our interior is changed more then theirs is... Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 :lol: SUCKERS Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tide Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Yes our earth logic confuses many people here. The only competitor is the MazdaSpeed 6, which comes in at 33.4k when you equip it similarly. Since we have no firm specs/pricing on the Spec.B, its all conjecture anyways. Tide, no matter how much you use logic, people are always going to see the "grass as greener." Once again, OUR Spec B is virtually the same leap from OUR GT as the JDM Spec B is from the JDM GT. In fact, our interior is changed more then theirs is... Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 A fools logic means $$ will soon depart! Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tide Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Just to run the numbers specifically: $28,795 GT Limited -- Could you get the non-limited, sure, but we're comparing apples to apples. $2,000 Subaru Navigation -- Non factory nav is cheaper, but the intergration is better (for resale too) $2,237 For Wheels and Tires -- Not inc. shipping -- OZ 18" and RE050A tires, source Tirerack.com $1,000 Suspension -- Based on takeoffs selling for $750+ a set $0 Red Leather / Special Floormats / Misc. -- Yeah, well beauty is in the eye of the beholder. ---------- $34,032 to 'build it yourself' Spec.B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlabs Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Hmm... love the tires. But I think that's about it Don't like full-on all-red leather sets - I would much prefer some part of the seat trim to be black. Metal pedals, lol. Should have been standard on the LGT's. -=- Livin life at 140 BPM -=- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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