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Originally Posted by hmong337 
I'm sure Toyota engineers have progressed in the 10+ years since the last sports car. The FRS/BRZ is BETTER.
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Yes this is a very naïve post. Since ODBII in '96 newer and newer released engines have gotten less track worthy (discounting supercars.) The move toward better emmisions ULEV's etc is very analogous to what happened in the 70's where reliability took a nose dive. No one can convince me that a '75 small block chevy is better than a '69 small block chevy. Technology advancements were always good to kids growing up in the 80's and 90's, but things have changed.
Same thing with 2zz vs FA20. The FA20 is proving to be a grenade on the track and will probably be Toyotas first disposable engine in a long long time.
Now there is hope, maybe a good track tune (not a tune for +5 hp that tuners are selling) but a real track tune that keeps the engine well away from detonation and away from overheating will put the FA20 in the bullet proof category of the 80's and 90's Subaru boxers.
But I'm frankly losing patience, I belonged to Spyderchat for years but held off buying one waiting on the '86. As soon as the '86 was released I jumped head first. But now a 2zz Spyder just seems so appealing and smarter after my year with the FR-S and its engine issues.
as far as curb appeal I think the MR-S looks great especially with a hard top, not as nice as an FR-S but it is so much lighter and mid engine. It definitely had the better styling compared to the Miata and S2k.