The Story Continues

2013 Subaru BRZ and 2013 Scion FR-S: A Study in Comparison and Contrast - Feature - Car and Driver:

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It looks like there might finally be a price tag on these bad boys, "about $26,000." That's not terrible, but I wonder how much the upgrades will add on to that figure. I like the idea that there is some space left under the hood for a turbo someday in the future; that's promising. However, the more I keep up on this story, the less excited I grow, as if they are trying to make too much out of something that isn't that special. Maybe a test drive would change that feeling.

Car and Driver Blog » TRD Shows Performance Parts for Toyota GT 86, Similar Items Will Be Available for Scion FR-S

Car and Driver Blog » TRD Shows Performance Parts for Toyota GT 86, Similar Items Will Be Available for Scion FR-S:

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This car has given me more ups and downs than a bipolar girlfriend. I love it, I hate it...maybe I'm interested, maybe I'm not.

For now, my excitement has been renewed, but only due to these TRD performance upgrades.  I'm also changing my leaning towards the Scion, rather than the Subaru, seeing that it is probably built more for drifting (agility rather than stability is how I read it somewhere, I believe).  The body kits adds a lot to this car, which I'm not very interested in as stock.

I mean, look at that butt:

And those seats!

My main fear is how much these upgrades will add to the price.  My prediction is that it'll price it right out of that comfortable "below $30,000" range.