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And to the people that say there's nothing to dislike about this car, I don't get it. The heart and soul of a sports car is it's engine. I don't really know how that can be debated. And the word that best describes this engine is "adequate". Lukewarm would be another adjective. Intoxicating, powerful, screamer, etc...are words that do not come to mind.
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Good point about the seat height. I actually don't even have my seat all the way down, as I thought visibility over the hood was suffering. So I've got even more room to work with, if need be, hahaha.
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My Samsung Note 2 HATES the bluetooth on the stock headunit.
I have to change it to radio/bluetooth/radio/bluetooth for it to start working when I first turn the car on. Its the only thing that makes the bluetooth audio work.
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"Grand tourers emphasize comfort and handling over straight-out high performance or spartan accommodations. Historically, most GTs have been front-engined with rear wheel drive, which creates more space for the cabin than mid-mounted engine layouts. Softer suspensions, greater storage, and more luxurious appointments add to their driving appeal." Hell, even the sports car article states that: "A sports car (sportscar or sport car) is a small, usually two seat, two door automobile designed for spirited performance and nimble handling. Sports cars may be spartan or luxurious but high maneuverability and minimum weight are requisite." So technically, the F/B/G/86 fits this requirement, but at no point does engine become a requirement for a sports car. One of the best selling sports cars of all time was/is the MX-5 and their original engines can probably best be described as "anemic". More important than power is weight and its distribution and handling characteristics. THAT is the heart and soul of a sports or GT car. Engine is the heart and soul of a Drag Racer. FWIW, I believe that a little more power would draw out our favorable balance and grace (maybe 200whp), but as it stands it is nothing to complain about. I see people doing far greater with less capability. :happy0180: |
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Come on now, you've got to be kidding me. It's a sports car. For serious
If this car had 200 whp from the factory I would never complain about it's power. I would probably still want to give it more but it wouldn't be a negative point of contention to me.
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love my fr-s BUT would the only thing I "hate" is lack of smart key system - im okay with everything else and have a shit eating grin on my face everytime I drive it but for what the gt86 has and what the brz-l offers i think scion should have included proximity key w/push start -
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Wish the numbers on the gauges were illuminated with the headlights off, I have to turn on my headlights every time I drive or I can't read the dash.
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Hm... Only had it a week so this is tough... Probably no arm rest but that steering wheel is so nice it doesn't really bother me not to have a place to rest my elbow.
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