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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.  

Production Toyota FT-86 Revealed Via Leaked Accessory Brochure

Car and Driver Blog » Production Toyota FT-86 Revealed Via Leaked Accessory Brochure:

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Here is another car I'm keeping my eye on, and hoping it'll still be somewhat stylish when it goes into production (as well as stay in an affordable price range).  It looks like the US version will be a Scion instead of a Toyota.  I'm not sure how I feel about this, and wonder what impact that will have on the product (if any).  I'm a fan of Toyota, and would feel comfortable buying another one, but I'm not sold on Scion yet.  This car could be a turning point for their brand if it is solid.  However, it does look like a two-seater, which would probably mark it as a "no" in my book.  At least, until my son goes to college...in sixteen years.