Gonged? I have heard no gong. Not from me, or any other FR-S owners I know. If they're just noticing now that the features are a little spartan, they weren't very observant when the car first came out.
I have been wishing for a car manufacturer (any manufacturer) to make a car like this for 25 years. The original Miata was close to my ideal. I owned a 1990 for a bit, but didn't like the rooflessness. The late 90's Miata coupe concept got my hopes up.
But, it didn't happen. Not until THIS car has my ideal car been made. A driver focused, trackable, daily driver, with a roof.
The FR-S actually has more features than what I could want. Cruise control? Power windows? Power mirrors? Power steering? I didn't ask for any of those. But I must admit, power windows are nice for the Tim Hortons drive through, and they got the power steering just right. It's maybe a little too light, but has great feel. My RX-7's, MR-2, and Miata all had no power steering. This car doesn't need it, but they did such a good job, I won't knock them for it.
This car is feature laden if you ask me.
Gonged? A flash in the pan? Had it's 15 minutes of fame?
Not for me. It gets better every time I get in it.
