Hotly anticipated new cars often come with bigger-than-expected price tags, with limited production causing them to be more expensive on the secondhand market than they are when new. Toyota hopes to combat that when the 2027 GR GT reaches showrooms, which it will do by thoroughly evaluating each prospective buyer to ensure they're genuine enthusiasts who want to drive their V8-powered supercars frequently and keep them for a long time, rather than wimps who keep them encased in Lucite or resell them for a quick buck. Preventing Both Kinds Of Flipping Gazoo Racing Sports Car Director Jeff Bal said that the buying process for the GR GT will be rather exhaustive, thoroughly scrutinizing each customer before handing out build allocations. Bal didn't specify what criteria Toyota would use in deciding which prospective owners would have the opportunity to order a GT, but Autoblog surmised that the automaker would likely prioritize folks with a genuine interest in performance cars, rather than reckless drivers and showboating influencers, as well as those who never let their possessions see the light of day.ToyotaIt sounds like the vetting process will be rather long, and it could also discourage folks from purchasing a Toyota GR GT with the express purpose of reselling it. Automakers sometimes include exclusivity or first-refusal rights in their buyer contracts, ensuring that if a customer decides to get rid of their car, they need to either get approval from the brand or agree to sell it back for a fair price. We've asked Toyota if it plans to implement any of those tactics on the GR GT, and we'll update this article when the automaker responds.The GR GT wouldn't be the first time Toyota was choosy about who owned its vehicles. The company did something similar with the launch of the first-generation LFA, demanding that customers in the US agree to a two-year lease of the V10-powered sports car. At the end of those 24 months, the owner could opt to purchase the car for its original MSRP minus the lease payments. The move prevented privately owned LFAs from popping up on the pre-owned supercar market for at least two years, ensuring that genuine enthusiasts had as fair a shot at ownership as billionaire speculators. A Very Unique Experience The 2027 GR GT (and its all-electric, second-generation Lexus LFA sibling) will pay back their owners for the long interview process by providing some very impressive engineering. An all-aluminum monocoque forms the basis of the car, with the Toyota receiving a front-mounted, twin-turbocharged V8 paired with a rear-mounted and hybridized transaxle, producing a total of around 650 horsepower. The LFA isn't quite as fleshed out; all we know is that it'll share the GR GT's stiff, aluminum-intensive structure and focus on lightweighting and a low center of gravity for ideal handling. ToyotaOddly, both models will be sold through certain Lexus retailers, with GR GT owners receiving the dealership perks and legendary customer service of Toyota's luxury brand. Buying a GR GT will also come with a so-called Gazoo Racing Meister, a specialized expert who will assist the buyer through the vetting, purchasing, and ownership process by answering questions and facilitating maintenance. GR Meisters will remain available to new owners long after they've brought their cars home – Bal suggested they'd be a "friend for life."
