It's okay mate, I understand…
It's okay mate, I understand your frustration I guess you are just a fanboy and not an unbiased car person (which is a rare breed nowadays). Here's a somewhat detailed response to your passionate feedback. While I respect your love for BMW engineering (who doesn't admire a well-built engine?), here are a few things to consider:
Toyota OWNERSHIP, BMW ENGINEERING: Like it or not, the Supra is a Toyota, and some folks yearn for a true in-house Toyota sports car (clearly not you since you just called it a people mover brand), I guess you haven't heard of Crowns, Centuries or even the Chaser. It's not just about raw specs, but the experience.
NISSAN Z: Yes, older tech, but sometimes simple is better, and at least it's honest and not pretentious. The Z proves there's still a market for fun, affordable, RWD coupes. It's outselling the Supra despite being arguably less sophisticated.
MK.IV LOVE: Love it or hate it, the Mk.IV has a cult following the current car lacks and I think that's a hard pill for you to swallow. It's okay I am sure they run support groups for people like you. That over-engineered 2JZ engine became a tuning legend for a reason and no I am not talking about the movie franchise that's "all about family".
HYPE VS. SALES: Pre-sold cars don't equal long-term success and this is something a journalist knows better. The initial buzz fades, and that's when a car needs to stand on its own merits, not just be "the new thing" which the Supra lacks big-time as of now.
Bottom line, enjoy your BMW-powered Supra – it's a capable machine, no two ways about it. But don't fault others for wanting the real Toyota deal, or for appreciating the Z's old-school charm, you need a certain level of maturity to do that. How about you check out other sites, they will tell you the same thing about dropping Supra sales - FYI.
And hey, at least you didn't knock Toyota's reliability. That's a battle even die-hard BMW fans know they can't win 😉