Is it possible to get a GT86 in the states?

[Dave-ROR]

Originally Posted by FX-GT

Funny thing. In Japan, people are going crazy about not getting FR-S and instead getting just 86. Heck, some of them are saying Toyota should sell FR-S under Lexus brand. Selling a Scion product under Lexus brand???

I am sure in Europe and other markets where they get GT86, they are also talking about why they do not get FR-S and only choice is GT86.

They can get a low spec 86, which is basically the FR-S.. not sure what they are complaining about?

[tranzformer]

Originally Posted by FX-GT

Funny thing. In Japan, people are going crazy about not getting FR-S and instead getting just 86. Heck, some of them are saying Toyota should sell FR-S under Lexus brand. Selling a Scion product under Lexus brand???

I am sure in Europe and other markets where they get GT86, they are also talking about why they do not get FR-S and only choice is GT86.

Why do they want a FRS?

[mspeed6]

people bitching about buncha badges.

[JDLM]

Originally Posted by mspeed6

people bitching about buncha badges.

Incorrect assumption but carry on

[mspeed6]

Originally Posted by JDLM

Incorrect assumption but carry on

how is it not. You want all the lux features, Subaru has them. You want basic, get the Scion.

[tripjammer]

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

They can get a low spec 86, which is basically the FR-S.. not sure what they are complaining about?

I know man..the CARS are exactly alike! Except for emblems and reflectors! Even the low spec 86 has the same lights as the FR-S. I was saying on another thread that the Scion Emblems look better than the toyota. But the Scion emblem on the steering wheel is straight ghetto looking. Needs to be 86 on the steering wheel just like on the fenders.

But I want that dual zone HVAC. It looks so freaking sexy in the car!

And those Alcantara seats! Hmm!

[JDLM]

Originally Posted by mspeed6

how is it not. You want all the lux features, Subaru has them. You want basic, get the Scion.

You mentioned badging alone ..badges can easily be swapped features that one car to another isn't a simple task

[RaceR]

Originally Posted by FX-GT

I am sure in Europe and other markets where they get GT86, they are also talking about why they do not get FR-S and only choice is GT86.

I have read a couple of comments from people in US saying so (FR-S owners?). But I highly doubt people are talking about why they don't get an FR-S.

I have never heard such a thing where im from (Norway, Europe).
In terms if sales price an FR-S would probably be worth less. Enthusiasts know it is a low-spec import. It could maybe have a larger appeal to some people in the future who are going to make it a track-only car. Or make it into a drift car. But they would only import due to price (and maybe weight in areas where they only sell cars with all options) But I guess most will just import an already built drift/track car from japan instead.
Most people does not know what a Scion is. And I bet if i asked 3000 people only 2 would know what it was.

On mobile.de (used cars in Germany) there are 160.000+ cars for sale. I found one Scion model. I could not even choose the name Scion, had to search.

Currently not one Scion for sale in Norway.

In the US its natural to want the GT86. You have Toyota cars over there.
Many people would prefer the Toyota badge. Many would prefer the GT86 name. And many people would prefer to have a top spec car in terms of options.

There are probably a microscopic number of people in Japan who would prefer an FR-S. yes, they exist. Be they have already sold over 20.000 GT86 cars there, so of course there are some people who wants to have something more "special".

I can see that some entusiasts in EU and Asia will re badge their Toyota with Scion logo tough to get a more fancy logo and not be associated with Toyota.
Kinda like the same way several MR2 (Roadster) owners bought the "Midship runabout" badge. Its more exotic.

[empower-auto]

Originally Posted by Z.Tune

i know they r the same thing inside

but i just dun like the fact that the FR-S looks not as good as the GT86 and they got tiny exhaust.....

even the 86 icon only has one color.....

You know .. exhaust tips and re-badging is WAY cheaper than grey-market importing a car.

My guess is you'd mess up the paperwork.

[bestwheelbase]

Originally Posted by RaceR

Kinda like the same way several MR2 (Roadster) owners bought the "Midship runabout" badge. Its more exotic.

What is this you speak of?

[zaptorque]

old thread is old

[RaceR]

Originally Posted by bestwheelbase

What is this you speak of?

[bestwheelbase]

@RaceR thanks.

I think changing emblems is a fun way to make your car special to you. Through the forum, people should just exchange badges and make new friends in the process.