CNET on 86: More power would ruin it
 

Here comes the pitchforks.

a rear windshield wiper would be nice instead of power

Oh, I hadn't realized that CNET was such a fount of automotive expertise. And about this platform in particular, too. What an unexpected benefit for the 86 community.

More power really wouldn't do anything to it. There would just be a whole lot more totalled twins around.

Dude, how many times do I have to tell you? It was black ice!

The car doesn't need more power. It needs more weight reduction. I want the option for a stripped model in the US. That would never happen though.

That is actually a good balanced review.

You can always strip the car yourself and sell the parts. Toyota would make a lightweight version and figure out how to do it wrong anyways.

One of the editors at MotorTrend said the same thing about the 86 in their article about the 6 Cars Not Included in Their Best Drivers Cars competition.

I always enjoy Cooley's reviews. He does a good job of balancing objectivity with colorful commentary. I did watch his FR-S review a few times prior to buying mine. I was going to buy it regardless, but his opinions made it more clear what I was getting into with a car like this.

Yup.

I really hope it's a 2 seater fastback instead of 2+2 will useless backseats. Better toque curve would be nice as well.

doesnt make me feel better cuz its not true at all

If people wanted more power they should have gotten a genesis, mustang, 370z.

"More power would ruin it"

:lol:

Lol. No.

Drive an S2000, get out, and convince me that 50 more horsepower would ruin the twin. It's ok if you've changed your mind, but I'll have my key back, thanks.

Ah, yes, the old "Should have bought a heavier car" argument... What's a few hundred or a thousand more pounds? F*ck it, you wanted more power, right? Who cares what it weighs?

Well, they're wrong. So there is that....