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04-18-2012, 02:38 AM | #1 | |
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Insideline: FR-S vs. '85 Corolla GTS (AE86)
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04-18-2012, 04:20 AM | #2 |
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thanks for sharing, was a great read. I never got to experience the apparent fun that comes from owning an ae86. Hopefully i will b able to experience it with this modern day 86 wen it comes out.
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The review I was waiting for As much as I was uncertain of buying a car I never drove, this is pretty much what I wanted to hear/read about the car I've been waiting for.
The best part: "Yet we find the modern Toyota (Scion) to be among the most engaging driver's cars available at any price. There's no greater marker of success in automotive design than making a slow car fun. That's precisely what the AE86 did in the '80s and what the FR-S does today."
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04-18-2012, 08:48 AM | #4 |
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great article. i hope to compare the FRS/BRZ to my AE86 one day
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04-18-2012, 09:19 AM | #5 |
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I've always wanted an AE86, but never quite made it. I looked at 2 or 3 for sale that were all clapped out, and finally bought one late last year, that also turned out to be clapped out once I got into it. I've pretty much resigned myself to knowing I'll never own a proper AE86, so the BRZ will be it's worthy substitute. I think it looks a lot sexier, anyways
Very cool article. Anyone remember when Josh Jacquot used to write for Sport Compact Car? Those were the days! That magazine got me into Japanese compacts and fueled my passion like nothing else!
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I wish someone would instrument test the FR-S. I'm curious to see how it compares to the BRZ.
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Terrific article...
"considering the FR-S's double-wishbone rear suspension. MacPherson struts — good enough for every Porsche 911 ever built — remain in the front." |
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There has to be an embargo on full road tests of the GT86/FR-S because there have been none published to date. Should be lifting soon, they won't want the BRZ getting all the accolades. |
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Awesome article. Glad it finally happened. Thanks alot.
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I have driven a friend of mine's (now in the Army) '85 GT-S and man what an awesome and lively car. Apart from the handling, the sound was one of the greatest factors.
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Car and Driver, Road and Track and Motor Trend will be waiting for production versions of the car before performing instrument test and evaluations. Up to now everyhing in the US has been pre-production models and all three of the magazines reported on driving those in Japan or Europe. As soon as the real thing hit our shores the test will come. I would think that they would be timed to come with the actual availability of cars at dealerships so most likely the June or July issue of the mags. |
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Great read, and it's refreshing to hear about the feel of the car below the limit.
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