I second this. In my employment experience there wouldn't be a new (yes, even though they only chopped the top, it would be considered new) un-camo'd car running around outside until it has been officially unveiled at an auto show. OEMs are not big fans of having their "thunder" stolen before hand.

Or perhaps Toyobaru do not feel this is necessary? :iono:

Either way I think it's a fine looking car.

Wouldn't buy it.

looks pretty good. suck it down haters

...yes, the wheels are a bit bigger than we're all used to seeing, but it could be worse...

Convertible FR-S, huh? I .... ::gag:: .... whew that was close.

I'll keep my roof, thx.

in addition: the video of the drive by
we weren't allowed to stop and take pics, as they were trying to be all secretive and directing traffic
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VlHg791Cak&noredirect=1"]shooting of Toyota 86 convertible commercial - YouTube[/ame]

i like it, i would actually debate on getting it, just to enjoy those long drives to the beach or for beautiful days. i am sure they would not let the feel of the car be compromised much.

hardtop > convertible... always :thumbsup:

I still can't understand why people like convertibles so much. Maybe after riding motorcycles so long I've had enough of the 'wind through your hair' fascination. They just don't seem practical/useful, I'd rather have a targa or sunroof.

It's not awful, but given how small the car is, I would have preferred a) they removed the rear seats and made it a proper roadster, b) Targa, or c) T-tops.

So we probably won't get this in the US? Unless they start changing their Scion philosophy to have multiple trims of the same car, which supposedly they don't to keep cost down. I don't dislike convertibles, but I think I'd prefer the coupe for the FR-S. There is just something about being in a closed in cockpit that makes me feel a little more connected to the car.

I wonder what the final weight of the car would be. Adding even 100lbs to a car this light would have a dramatic impact on performance. Not to mention the loss in chassis rigidity. I've owned two convertibles, one e46 BMW and one 1996 Camaro SS and I will never own another one unless the car was originally designed to be a convertible from conception.

I can't think of a faster way to ruin the balance of a car than by cutting its top off.

That said... it really is pretty.

Scott

Now I need to see it with the top up.

i like its looks but had enough of convertible when i had mitata. wind noise was killing me.