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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-29-2012, 05:05 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 20,889
Posted By Torquesteered
This is the first time I've heard of the car...

This is the first time I've heard of the car being cramped in the front seat too. This worries me... I am a litttle under 6ft but I am a very big guy width wise. Will I fit? I was lead to believe...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 04-29-2012, 04:44 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 67,279
Posted By Torquesteered
Just can't figure out why the badges matter... ...

Just can't figure out why the badges matter...

Do people think Toyota is cool and Scion is not? If thats the case then why not use a premium brand badge because the image Toyota has (atleast in...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-09-2012, 01:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,174
Posted By Torquesteered
Yes please update us on how you fit. I am also...

Yes please update us on how you fit. I am also big guy waiting on a thumbs up from another person who is as wide I am. I have to say I am a bit worried the seats will be to narrow.:cry:

Good...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-07-2012, 11:29 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 48,553
Posted By Torquesteered
The Z just got a refresh this year, and is just...

The Z just got a refresh this year, and is just under 30k with 0 options...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-07-2012, 05:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,892
Posted By Torquesteered
It's not accurate at all, in fact If I had to...

It's not accurate at all, in fact If I had to guess, this is all a bunch of marketing :bs:...

They will make as many BRZ's as they can sell and then they will make some more. This is a subaru,...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-07-2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 542
Views: 285,482
Posted By Torquesteered
Just because you can doesn't mean you should... ...

Just because you can doesn't mean you should...

Charge whatever you like, however don't expect us to pay it. Marking up a 25k car is beyond what I and many others feel is reasonable. I will point...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-07-2012, 03:19 PM
Replies: 542
Views: 285,482
Posted By Torquesteered
LOL, good luck with that...:thumbdown: We...

LOL, good luck with that...:thumbdown:

We will be sure to let others know in all the online car forums where they can get a BRZ without padding your pockets with that ridiculous mark up. We will...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-05-2012, 03:17 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 43,251
Posted By Torquesteered
Somebody twisting your arm? Holding a gun to yor...

Somebody twisting your arm? Holding a gun to yor head?
10 people saying use the search when 1 answer can end the thread and save wasted time.And nobody needs to look like a forum cop with nothing...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-27-2012, 04:03 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 20,198
Posted By Torquesteered
They are in direct competition for some people....

They are in direct competition for some people. This car will be cross shopped with dozens of other cars. Just because you won't consider a genesis as an alternative doesn't mean others won't. This...
Forum: BRZ Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 01-19-2012, 12:44 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 37,032
Posted By Torquesteered
If it's not fast enough for you on the track buy...

If it's not fast enough for you on the track buy a faster car, or make this one faster. The car is what it is, no amount of bitching will change that. I'm no teenager, and have been loving cars for...
Forum: BRZ Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 01-16-2012, 07:04 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 37,032
Posted By Torquesteered
My gut tells me I don't usually race mini vans on...

My gut tells me I don't usually race mini vans on the highway. Thats just dumb. :slap: Seriously tho, do you get over takin by mini vans in your golf? You do realize it has less hp as the brz right?...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-07-2012, 10:33 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 88,387
Posted By Torquesteered
This is all :bs:. You talk about this as if you...

This is all :bs:. You talk about this as if you know... and you don't...

This car was designed and engineered in tandom. They are the same car being built in the same plant. Neither company had...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-31-2011, 04:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,102
Posted By Torquesteered
The BRZ will come in the same red as the Scion...

The BRZ will come in the same red as the Scion press car. As far as I have seen the only exclusive colors are hot lava orange(scion) and WRblue (subaru). Who is claiming there will be no red for the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-30-2011, 04:55 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 23,481
Posted By Torquesteered
At my age (38) being single really has little...

At my age (38) being single really has little effect on my rates, so only if you are younger does having a family help alot. Later on with a good record it becomes a non factor. My rates are...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-27-2011, 04:50 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 42,080
Posted By Torquesteered
There may be some big city dealers in the US that...

There may be some big city dealers in the US that try that mark-up shit with the BRZ, but it won't last long. Scion will not allow theirs to be like that and they will steal many early sales from...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-23-2011, 03:48 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 16,992
Posted By Torquesteered
I hope Cosworth is planning on doing some n/a...

I hope Cosworth is planning on doing some n/a parts and even full packages for this car, they have worked alot with subaru recently on the wrx STI. They have built some great n/a motors.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-19-2011, 01:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,796
Posted By Torquesteered
Why care "who's" car it is? Or what badges it has...

Why care "who's" car it is? Or what badges it has on it. What does it matter? Seems a silly arguement.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-19-2011, 12:46 AM
Replies: 359
Views: 74,205
Posted By Torquesteered
I bet at this point in their life cycles it costs...

I bet at this point in their life cycles it costs as much or more to make a BRZ then it does to make a WRX. Its not as easy as saying its should or should not cost as much to buy. Its brand new...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-19-2011, 12:33 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 61,614
Posted By Torquesteered
Ouch, thats terrible. The TC must be wrecked alot...

Ouch, thats terrible. The TC must be wrecked alot or something. No other reason to be so high.
I can tell you it gets alot better later, I insure 2 cars full coverage low deductable and I don't pay...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 12-17-2011, 09:40 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 122,811
Posted By Torquesteered
They look nice, but I prefer the stock look...

They look nice, but I prefer the stock look better. Not sure why but just looks like its added on(which ofcourse it is). Do like the white/black look alot.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-15-2011, 01:49 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 37,319
Posted By Torquesteered
Opinion only, but based on history. Thats usually...

Opinion only, but based on history. Thats usually the way the car buisness works. Sometimes they work from a price point, sometimes from a package point of view. I am sure there are many factors that...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-15-2011, 01:36 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 37,319
Posted By Torquesteered
Nothing is set in stone until the dealers can...

Nothing is set in stone until the dealers can order them, and even then all prices are subject to change. That said I am sure they have it all mapped out and ready to go and will fine tune the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-13-2011, 11:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,635
Posted By Torquesteered
Ya, we need more info from both companies...

Ya, we need more info from both companies officially to be sure. I bet they don't even know what options they are offering us yet for sure. It's always subject to change at any time, even after...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-13-2011, 11:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,635
Posted By Torquesteered
Ya its the camo one, but it does appear to be US...

Ya its the camo one, but it does appear to be US spec and it definately has the standard key and hvac. I have only seen 1 painted US spec and it was the limited. They are all still prototypes btw.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-13-2011, 10:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,635
Posted By Torquesteered
I think you will find the premium BRZ(the one...

I think you will find the premium BRZ(the one said to be 25k in the reviews) is equipped almost the same as the scion. There is a US spec picture of a BRZ with no dual hvac and push button start....
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-13-2011, 10:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,635
Posted By Torquesteered
So 26k is to much for the Scion, but is fine for...

So 26k is to much for the Scion, but is fine for the same car with a subaru badge? And how exactly does that relate to reality? :thumbdown:
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-13-2011, 03:41 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 42,080
Posted By Torquesteered
I think they use the same subaru white on both...

I think they use the same subaru white on both cars and the Scion may have an HID option too.

From what i have read the colors are the same just named different, though it appears each will have...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-13-2011, 03:18 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 23,481
Posted By Torquesteered
Yes, the ones from the dealer are fine.

Yes, the ones from the dealer are fine.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-12-2011, 04:24 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 27,389
Posted By Torquesteered
I would bet the first few special editions would...

I would bet the first few special editions would be bolt on type stuff and cosmetics. I doubt a super/turbo charged version is within a cpl years. I would also bet on a topless version. As long as...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-12-2011, 04:06 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 23,481
Posted By Torquesteered
This car may be above average cost to insure. I...

This car may be above average cost to insure. I can see this car being a target for wheel thieves, I will invest in a good set of locks right away. Don't think this will be an easy car to steal being...
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