Got to inspect the Scion FR-S today...

bigdog1250 · 06-08-2012, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

Nice write up! A Subaru dealer by me just got two new BRZ's, a white and grey one. I will definitely have to stop by and check em out. From what I read the BRZ is the better car vs. the FR-S.

They are literally identical cars aside from the front fascia. The Subaru offers a version with an upgraded interior, but as for performance the difference should be negligible. I know a lot of people are tuned off by the Scion badge, but who really cares? That shouldn't mean anything to a true car enthusiast.

Personally I think the Scion looks a good deal better

smoovep · 06-08-2012, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

Nice write up! A Subaru dealer by me just got two new BRZ's, a white and grey one. I will definitely have to stop by and check em out. From what I read the BRZ is the better car vs. the FR-S.

An article I read compared the two head to head. It said the only noticible difference in performance was that the suby pushed more and the scion oversteered more. The difference being slightly softer springs in the scion.

I prefer the scion front bumper to the suby, but would get the suby over the scion because of the interior upgrades available.

Either way, they are just a little too whimpy for my tastes and I felt it would be a downgrade from my S2000 (god I wish Honda still made them, best car I've ever owned hands down!!!!)

m4a1mustang · 06-08-2012, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by smoovep

An article I read compared the two head to head. It said the only noticible difference in performance was that the suby pushed more and the scion oversteered more. The difference being slightly softer springs in the scion.

I prefer the scion front bumper to the suby, but would get the suby over the scion because of the interior upgrades available.

Either way, they are just a little too whimpy for my tastes and I felt it would be a downgrade from my S2000 (god I wish Honda still made them, best car I've ever owned hands down!!!!)

S2k love

shadoquad · 06-08-2012, 02:37 PM

I would probably buy the Toyota over the Subaru, unless there were significant performance reasons.

I want to go check out the Scion one of these days. I'd also be fine with cheap cloth seats.

shadoquad · 06-09-2012, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

I would probably buy the Toyota over the Subaru, unless there were significant performance reasons.

I want to go check out the Scion one of these days. I'd also be fine with cheap cloth seats.

I drove it today. I wasn't all that impressed. It is pretty, tossable, and surprisingly roomy for a guy like me, and the clutch is pretty ok.

But it's not as peppy as I'd like, and turn-in disappointed me. For the dough, the Miata is more fun, imo, because you get all that and a top that drops.

m4a1mustang · 06-08-2012, 03:08 PM

giggle machine... I like it.

Pauly · 06-08-2012, 04:32 PM

cool, alright bigdog

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shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3888	I would probably buy the Toyota over the Subaru, unless there were significant performance reasons. I want to go check out the Scion one of these days. I'd also be fine with cheap cloth seats.