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

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06-22-11, 08:28 PM

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I'm just glad that FR-S exist. It doesn't matter if it falls under scion or toyota since it still runs by the same company. If it's between lexus and toyota then it's a big difference.

06-23-11, 03:21 PM

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and... there is nothing wrong with that... this is not high volume car.

Didn't say that there was. In fact, I'm looking forward to Lexus ditching the rear seats and chopping the top.

06-23-11, 04:07 PM

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In fact, I'm looking forward to Lexus ditching the rear seats and chopping the top.

I couldn't agree more!

06-23-11, 05:08 PM

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As an unrelated point of reference, this a reminder that any and all rebadges are possible. Yes, it's a real picture. Yes, it's RHD and JDM. No, it's not photoshopped. If you don't believe me, look it up. Toyota imported, rebadged, and SOLD the Chevrolet Cavalier as a Toyota badged product.

OMG!!!! I'm distraught.

I can't believe my eyes, a Chevy Cavalier?????

LOL

06-28-11, 04:37 PM

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OMG!!!! I'm distraught.

I can't believe my eyes, a Chevy Cavalier?????

LOL

If I recall it was some agreement to help with export/import relationships between the two countries. Of course it sold very poorly in Japan.

06-28-11, 05:24 PM

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If I recall it was some agreement to help with export/import relationships between the two countries. Of course it sold very poorly in Japan.

yep... and toyota ceo at the time apologized to GM for low sales.

06-29-11, 10:10 AM

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I can't believe that existed

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yep... and toyota ceo at the time apologized to GM for low sales.

Why should toyota apologize?
GM should've been the one to apologize for having a crappy product that even a toyota badge couldn't save it. Talk about looking bad.

06-29-11, 03:44 PM

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Make a Lexus version..

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07-01-11, 09:55 PM

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I hope the "hot" version mentioned earlier in the thread employs some NA engine tuning along the lines of what Porsche does to their flat-6 in the GT3. Within reason of course given that this is car has 1.8L less displacement and two less cylinders than a GT3 and costs far less. 250 horsepower would be a great number to reach.

07-01-11, 10:55 PM

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Make a Lexus version..

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Agreed. I believe a low volume luxurious version of this, would be appreciated and well received by enthusiasts.

07-10-11, 11:52 AM

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07-10-11, 01:56 PM

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motortrend is on the roll with "lets make up stuff" articles.

07-10-11, 06:44 PM

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I'm really digging Road & Track's depiction.........I could see myself driving one when I'm not with the children!

07-10-11, 06:51 PM

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I hope it'll be good enough to compete with the Genesis coupe. That car is really everywhere now, and I gotta admit it looks great, with performance to boot.

07-10-11, 09:22 PM

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I hope it'll be good enough to compete with the Genesis coupe. That car is really everywhere now, and I gotta admit it looks great, with performance to boot.

I totally agree. I hope the FRS looks like it does in the magazine article. The Genesis coupe is serious competition judging by how popular they are around here.