Again: No Turbo, No Convertible for US FR-S

[stalon320]

I'm not convinced we won't be getting a Convertible version. I work for Toyota/Scion and I have heard many corp. reps talk about the two versions you describe. I ALWAYS knew the Turbo would not be a factory item but would be sold as kits to help keep the cost down. The convertible is another story. High level exec's WANT this car for the States.. to keep the momentum on Scion's comeback. They are discontinuing the xB and xD within the next two years and will be coming out with new product in their place. I am positive that a Convertible FR-S will be seen as an even more important "Halo" car for the brand. So Don't discount the convertible yet.. Plus.. If Subaru gets one.. Scion wil HAVE to in order to compete. Especially since both companies want to maximize their profit to their investment..

[YukiHachiRoku]

Originally Posted by azian_advanced

i think most people who decide against having a turbo either are track enthusiasts, don't want to pay a few G's for it, or simply never driven a turbo-charged car before. once you go turbo, you don't go back!

[YukiHachiRoku]

Originally Posted by tripjammer

But Scion is going to die soon anyways....then there will be a North American Toyota GT86 turbo in a few years.

Nice crystal ball you have there, sir.

[YukiHachiRoku]

RC specs for everyone!

[Infernal]

Originally Posted by YukiHachiRoku

RC specs for everyone!

lol, yup - for me to buy this car, it either needs to drop $8k off the price (£5k gbp) or add a turbo for $5k (£3k gbp)

for now im happy with my e92 330d and possibly a 335i in a year or so if there isnt a turbo brz/gt86 before then from the factory or trd bolt ons from the dealer with warranty

[LazyZed]

Originally Posted by Infernal

lol, yup - for me to buy this car, it either needs to drop $8k off the price (£5k gbp) or add a turbo for $5k (£3k gbp)

for now im happy with my e92 330d and possibly a 335i in a year or so if there isnt a turbo brz/gt86 before then from the factory or trd bolt ons from the dealer with warranty

One fewer on the waitlist

I will drive this bad boy round until I either upgrade to a factory turbo/SC/Whatever of it or upgrade it and enjoy it straight away.

Good on ya for your choice of a Beemer

[LazyZed]

I would be more surprised if Australia got a Convertible and US didn't.

[sho220]

Originally Posted by JohnATL

I probably wouldn't have bought the FR-S if it had a factory turbo. Of course this is just my opinion. I'm sure a lot of people would think other wise. It doesn't make me delusional.

I wouldn't have either...because it probably would have cost at least 30k...which misses one of the big objectives of this car...

[sho220]

Originally Posted by FRiSson

It says one thing - brilliantly clear - that the owner is a person who cares about the art of driving.

That made me lol..."the art of driving" has taken a back seat to swapping badges, picking out vinyl wrap, getting "hella flush" and pestering the dealerships about such monumental concerns like turning off the DRL's...

[FRiSson]

Originally Posted by sho220

That made me lol..."the art of driving" has taken a back seat to swapping badges, picking out vinyl wrap, getting "hella flush" and pestering the dealerships about such monumental concerns like turning off the DRL's...

Nah, you are too cynical. These are just minor personalization decisions. They are like tattoos, they declare your independent, "rebel" nature while adding nothing of any consequence.

[moniz]

Originally Posted by FRiSson

Nah, you are too cynical. These are just minor personalization decisions. They are like tattoos, they declare your independent, "rebel" nature while adding nothing of any consequence.

Ha! Nothing says "I'm an individual" by doing what the others are doing to prove their "individuality". Oh the irony!

Nowadays the real rebel thing is to NOT mod your car, or get tattoos.

[Cessblood]

Are they going to have a front mount intercooler cause there is no room for a top mount intercooler. Surbaru does top mount. Unless this time is different. I remember hearing rumors about Surbaru going to supercharge the BRZ and not using their traditional turbo. tooooo many rumors. I wish they stop with the rumors and give us some hard evidence. I have to see it to believe it.

[sho220]

Originally Posted by Cessblood

I remember hearing rumors about Surbaru going to supercharge the BRZ and not using their traditional turbo.

I heard the next BRZ is going to be a turbo diesel...

[tripjammer]

Originally Posted by YukiHachiRoku

Nice crystal ball you have there, sir.

Hey it was a joke...don't anybody got and humor on here?

[tripjammer]

Originally Posted by Cessblood

Are they going to have a front mount intercooler cause there is no room for a top mount intercooler. Surbaru does top mount. Unless this time is different. I remember hearing rumors about Surbaru going to supercharge the BRZ and not using their traditional turbo. tooooo many rumors. I wish they stop with the rumors and give us some hard evidence. I have to see it to believe it.

Subaru BRZ STI with a 2.0 liter turbo, same engine that will be in the next gen WRX...could be an electric turbo...

FR-S\86 will get a supercharger.

Oh and there will be a convertible FR-S...

My crystal ball......hehe

[Cessblood]

Originally Posted by tripjammer

Subaru BRZ STI with a 2.0 liter turbo, same engine that will be in the next gen WRX...could be an electric turbo...

FR-S\86 will get a supercharger.

Oh and there will be a convertible FR-S...

My crystal ball......hehe

How about you use that crystal ball to play the lottery ha ha ha.