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Originally Posted by Hanni_0176
I've read so much content on the net about this car, and the primary gripe that I've seen is lack of power. I find it rather amusing. So many people care about stock hp/tq numbers... but, the type of people that are concerned with hp/tq... don't they plan on modding their cars anyway?
I think the twins are a fantastic platform to mod from. 200 hp/151 tq isn't bad at all coming out of an N/A 2.0L engine IMO. Regardless, the low weight/CoG and good balance is something you can't easily mod/change. I'd rather have a great Chassis and great looking car, than a boxy car that looks ugly but has more stock hp/tq.
There are also cars out there that come specifically detuned from the factory, like the 2003/2004 Ford Cobra (Termi). I know that is a more radical example, but still... I don't understand why so many people are focusing on the stock numbers rather than the mod potential.
From all that I've read about our cars so far, it seems like engine in the twins has alot of modding potential.
Did anyone purchase an FRS/BRZ without the intent of modding, and expected it to be fast?
I guess I don't understand what all of the complaints are about... This car was designed to appeal to the "tuner" market, was it not?
EDIT: Also, I didn't purchase this car strictly to buy a "sports" car. I bought this car because it was basically an upgraded version of the 7th Gen Celica... great gas mileage for a DD, while looking great and offering a fun driving experience. Although... now that I have the car, I do eventually plan on turning this into a track car while still maintaining it as a DD (most likely by utilizing an Open Flash or something where I can toggle between ECU maps).
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It's weird, but, I never modified a car before this one and didn't plan on it; however, I have the bug now. I loved the car as soon as I test drove it. Is the car slow - no. Is the car fast - depends on your car experience. I bought the car for its driving dynamics because it feels like an extension of myself. Anyone that owns one will eventually gain enough experience to want more power, but, you shouldn't be surprised about the car's powerband if you test drove it.