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Davyator 06-19-2012 04:15 PM

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

MarkRacerX 06-19-2012 04:19 PM

Oh WoW!!!

Memphis 06-19-2012 04:22 PM

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

Koji_Online 06-19-2012 04:37 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 04:39 PM

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

ToxicSneakers 06-19-2012 05:35 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 05:38 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 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToxicSneakers (Post 266805)
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 05:50 PM

Nice comparison!

icemang17 06-19-2012 06:34 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 06:50 PM

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

chulooz 06-19-2012 06:52 PM

What a new and inspiring sentiment! ;)

flameSniper 06-19-2012 07:13 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 07:29 PM

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


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