Same general look for one-sixth the cost...

[Davyator]

The Maserati and the FR-S. The FR-S is one-sixth the cost for nearly the same look. Thoughts?

[MarkRacerX]

Oh WoW!!!

[Memphis]

Pretty close! The FR-S still has a sexier face though.

[Koji_Online]

I definitely agree with this after I saw a Gran Turismo on the road last week; I saw a flashy red car approaching from the opposite end of the road the other day; at a distance of about a quarter mile I fully believed for a second I was about to greet another Firestorm FR-S; the resemblance is there for sure; How the nose points agressively downwards & similar headlight orientation; Then I noticed the huge signature crown in the grille =P

I have to say I like the face of the FR-S more for sure in a drive-by comparison, but what I like most about the Gran Turismo is the more angular and agressive windshield/ roof line; I guess if Toyota wasn't trying to optimize for some cargo space, they could have moved the canopy back a few inches to give that sleeker look with the windshield line =P
Overall I was surprised by the similarity between both cars & am pretty happy by it too

[russv]

Go to Walmart and buy some stick on port holes-boom-Maserati

[ToxicSneakers]

Hmmm
The Maserati isn't a FR-S statement like: I've thought about this and it makes good sense for me.
The FR-S isn't a Maserati statement like: Sukka, ya sukka, ya; mine mine mine, ya loosa.
Somehow a Toyobaru is special, and, don't ask me why, but the Maserati isn't.
IMO

[mines13]

To me, a Maserati is the car you buy when you can not quite swing that Ferrari. They are also softer and more touring oriented cars. I also just do not see it, other then proportions.

[ZmZMWagon]

Originally Posted by ToxicSneakers

Hmmm
The Maserati isn't a FR-S statement like: I've thought about this and it makes good sense for me.
The FR-S isn't a Maserati statement like: Sukka, ya sukka, ya; mine mine mine, ya loosa.
Somehow a Toyobaru is special, and, don't ask me why, but the Maserati isn't.
IMO

LMAO.......

[Sigh-on-Rice]

Nice comparison!

[icemang17]

The Maseratis are HUGE in person....a very large-wide car..... The polar opposite of the FR-S....BIG HEAVY POWERFUL......vs light nimble energetic....

[Chibi86]

Try with TRD version of the 86 with black rims, you'll be surprise

[chulooz]

What a new and inspiring sentiment!

[flameSniper]

Nice comparison! The funny thing is, I see way more Maseratis in LA than FR-Ss. Hopefully the tide will turn soon.

[EBrake]

Masarati... all the cost/maintenance of a Ferrari without the prestige or performance of a Ferrari.

[07stealth350z]

Originally Posted by Davyator

The Maserati and the FR-S. The FR-S is one-sixth the cost for nearly the same look. Thoughts?

That is exactly what I compared the looks of the FR-S to when I first saw it. Whiteout w/ black wheels would make me do a double take. lol

[Hanakuso]

Originally Posted by ToxicSneakers

Hmmm
The Maserati isn't a FR-S statement like: I've thought about this and it makes good sense for me.
The FR-S isn't a Maserati statement like: Sukka, ya sukka, ya; mine mine mine, ya loosa.
Somehow a Toyobaru is special, and, don't ask me why, but the Maserati isn't.
IMO

ಠ_ಠ

Back on topic. I think the fender arches is that makes us think they look very similar.

[Nevermore]

Originally Posted by russv

Go to Walmart and buy some stick on port holes-boom-Maserati

Someone's been watching Conan...

Also, these pictures do a pretty good job of comparing the two cars. I think I saw a similar comparison a while ago but the pictures in that one didn't match this well.

[FRiSson]

That's ridiculous, the FR-S/BRZ looks much better.

[ichitaka05]

I compared both (in the looks), but I just don't see FR-S look like Maserati to me... IDK maybe my eyes need to get check.

I do like both of em for sure

[Razz]

It's only 1/6th of the Maserati.

Don't fool yourself.

[solidsnake4119]

It may look similar, but it is no Maserati.

[Billy2224]

REPLACE WITH TRD MODEL!!! honestly, you pick the done up MC model of the Gran Turismo that looks exactly like the TRD 86 but you put a standard FR-S for comparison. common, laziness?