Same general look for one-sixth the cost... - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Davyator · 06-19-2012, 03:15 PM

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

MarkRacerX · 06-19-2012, 03:19 PM

Oh WoW!!!

Memphis · 06-19-2012, 03:22 PM

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

Koji_Online · 06-19-2012, 03:37 PM

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 · 06-19-2012, 03:39 PM

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

ToxicSneakers · 06-19-2012, 04:35 PM

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 · 06-19-2012, 04:38 PM

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 · 06-19-2012, 04:38 PM

Quote:

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 · 06-19-2012, 04:50 PM

Nice comparison!

icemang17 · 06-19-2012, 05:34 PM

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 · 06-19-2012, 05:50 PM

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

chulooz · 06-19-2012, 05:52 PM

What a new and inspiring sentiment!

flameSniper · 06-19-2012, 06:13 PM

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

EBrake · 06-19-2012, 06:29 PM

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

06-19-2012, 03:15 PM	#1
Davyator Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Utah Posts: 132 Thanks: 118 Thanked 91 Times in 23 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Same general look for one-sixth the cost... The Maserati and the FR-S. The FR-S is one-sixth the cost for nearly the same look. Thoughts? Attached Images

06-19-2012, 03:19 PM	#2
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06-19-2012, 03:37 PM	#4
Koji_Online N7 Spectre Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2017 Toyota 86 (Ablaze - 6MT) Location: Las Vegas Posts: 234 Thanks: 98 Thanked 296 Times in 49 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	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 __________________ GT 6/ Sport PSN: Koji_Online

06-19-2012, 03:39 PM	#5
russv First 86 Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Scion FRS Argento Automatic Location: Northern California Posts: 1,127 Thanks: 1,069 Thanked 544 Times in 232 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Go to Walmart and buy some stick on port holes-boom-Maserati __________________ Life is short...NO BORING CARS

06-19-2012, 05:50 PM	#11
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06-19-2012, 03:22 PM	#3
Memphis Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Scion FantasticRoad-Sex Location: Take a wild guess. Posts: 517 Thanks: 31 Thanked 126 Times in 75 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Pretty close! The FR-S still has a sexier face though.

06-19-2012, 04:35 PM	#6
ToxicSneakers Deleted Join Date: May 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: Minneapolis Posts: 242 Thanks: 106 Thanked 117 Times in 55 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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

06-19-2012, 04:38 PM	#7
mines13 Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: '13 FR-S '12 CBR1000RR Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 1,038 Thanks: 305 Thanked 527 Times in 241 Posts Mentioned: 22 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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.

06-19-2012, 05:34 PM	#10
icemang17 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Stockton CA Posts: 171 Thanks: 2 Thanked 93 Times in 51 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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....

06-19-2012, 05:52 PM	#12
chulooz Registered you sir Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: 99 impreza coupe Location: DC / CT Posts: 1,666 Thanks: 259 Thanked 380 Times in 207 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What a new and inspiring sentiment!

06-19-2012, 06:29 PM	#14
EBrake Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: r Location: r Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Masarati... all the cost/maintenance of a Ferrari without the prestige or performance of a Ferrari.

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