Toyota/Subaru/Scion Lightweight Sports Car: Toyota GT86, Subaru BRZ, Scion FRS!

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11-01-11, 08:45 AM

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i'm digging this car! both the toyota version and the subaru concept

11-01-11, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Kira X

I'd rather just have a turbo and push at least 250hp straight from the factory for $26,000. It seems like a lot of money to me for how much horsepower it has.

I'd consider buying a base model if it were around $18,000-$20,000 and a turbo or supercharged one for $26,000.

you can get Yaris for 18k.

11-01-11, 08:58 AM

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For so long people are use to driving 'sports' car that weighs in excess of 3200lbs. Hopping into one of this should make anyone grin.

11-01-11, 11:10 AM

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For so long people are use to driving 'sports' car that weighs in excess of 3200lbs. Hopping into one of this should make anyone grin.

my hope too

11-01-11, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by cherplex

^^^^I thought the Subaru version was going to be boosted.

the STi should come boosted...don't think I know of any model STi not to come with a snail on it.

i wished the BRZ STi version wore a toyota badge though

11-01-11, 02:11 PM

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the STi should come boosted...don't think I know of any model STi not to come with a snail on it.

i wished the BRZ STi version wore a toyota badge though

There was an NA STi Impreza in Japan actually.

11-01-11, 02:19 PM

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Somehow I like the Subaru's taillights better.

11-01-11, 02:26 PM

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Somehow I like the Subaru's taillights better.

Same here. Probably will buy the Subaru and swap on the FR-S's front bumper and fogs instead of the other way around because swapping the rear is usually much harder.

But then again those taillights may only be on the concept car and can become the same taillights as the FR-S once it hits production since the BRZ's taillights look identical to the FR-S in all the spy shots we've seen so far.

11-01-11, 03:14 PM

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I'm liking it!

11-01-11, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MR_F1

There was an NA STi Impreza in Japan actually.

News to me. I'd like to see more about this, cause I'm pretty sure you are mistaken. (Not trying to call you out, just confirmation)

My guess is you were thinking of this car: http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/4712/01l3ex1.jpg

It was just a concept car for an autoshow made by STI that never went into production.

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