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Originally Posted by Vasilis
It's funny how everybody flames the lack of power/torque of the RX8 yet the general idea is that for the GT86 it's ok to be "slow".
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The impression I get is that it's the *same* people who flame the lack of power/torque in both cars, and then there are some of us who would rather have lighter weight even at the expense of big-time power/torque.
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I wonder why the RX8 never got the same appreciation of handling over power...
Hmm..Funny how marketting & advertising works 
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A lot of people did and still DO appreciate handling over power in the RX-8 (and in the 240SX, E30 M3, 240Z, etc. etc.). But the meatheaded masses haven't and never will fully appreciate these cars.
That said, the RX-8 has other significant disadvantages vs. the FR-S/BRZ. Mainly fuel consumption, but also oil consumption and reliability concerns, which apply doubly to a used car going out of warranty.
The FR-S/BRZ should be more successful in the marketplace, as the compromises are more acceptable to more people.
Regarding marketing/advertising, I haven't seen a single ad for the FR-S/BRZ! People are and have been excited about this car for good reason.