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how many IS2 owners going to trade theirs in for a Toyota ft-86 variant?

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Old 12-01-11, 10:32 AM
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I was anticipating it since the concept versions, but have been disappointed with the production version. The rear tail lights were one of the main turn offs. I understand the nature of the vehicle, but it does not fit the type of performance I'm looking for (stock quicker acceleration vs. handling/track traits). I'll "step up" to a IS350 next year instead. However, it will be pretty nice to see them driven around and looking forward to how they are modded.
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Old 12-01-11, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Sango
My friend was able to import over a Nissan Skyline over from Japan!
Yeah, and you'll be able to import one of these too, in 15 years from now.

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Old 12-01-11, 11:09 AM
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looks like a very nice car but i wouldn't trade my is for it tho i may get one for the weekends
Old 12-01-11, 11:14 AM
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It has potential... But trade in..?? No....

Here is a real life slightly modified FR-S from last nights US Scion FR-S reveal..

Small upgrades of Rays Wheels, Brakes, Suspension & Exhaust done by Greddy Gpp




Looks nice with the upgrades..!!

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No lie, it looks sexy. But i think my "tuner car" days are over. Lol
Old 12-01-11, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by KillaIS250
No lie, it looks sexy. But i think my "tuner car" days are over. Lol
Wow, that the same exact thing i was thinking,lol
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Originally Posted by Joe Z
It has potential... But trade in..?? No....

Here is a real life slightly modified FR-S from last nights US Scion FR-S reveal..

Small upgrades of Rays Wheels, Brakes, Suspension & Exhaust done by Greddy Gpp




Looks nice with the upgrades..!!

~ Joe Z
definitely looks better modded... but still kinda plain jane to me. japan's and europe's version has a little more flare to it. still cant get over how much better the concept looks...
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I thought about getting one of these but I think my tuner days are over. Looking forward to the next gen IS coupe or sedan. Hoping they either offer a manual tranny (most likely not) or a ISF tranny :O)

hmm...i just described the Infinity G37 coupe.

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Old 12-01-11, 07:11 PM
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IS350 to an 86? No way, in fact i'd go to a G37S Coupe first. But even that ain't happening.

Modded 86S looks pretty awesome though, just needs some more HP.
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Originally Posted by Jeff Lange
Yeah, and you'll be able to import one of these too, in 15 years from now.

Jeff
lol! don't need one! Lexus family lol
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I know, I'm just saying that importing one from somewhere else isn't a viable option.

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Old 12-01-11, 09:28 PM
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I'd def. get it as a track car. i love the fact that its a new FR around 2600 lbs. Lacks power but tossing around a car that light is pure joy.
Old 12-02-11, 05:51 AM
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Trade HKS350's IS never!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But I think this will be the next S2000. It fills the void left behind post Honda S2000 production.
Old 12-02-11, 07:27 AM
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There pretty dope if you do them right. Shoot if its tunable and they got some making some decent power. I might consider it. Over 350hp....Here a RWB Version of FT86.
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