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Rampage · 03-02-2012, 02:35 PM

The fact that I own a MR-Spyder with a hardtop is the reason why I am not howling at the moon over the FR-S and BRZ like most others on the forum. I was very interested in it (and still am) but with ther uncertainty of price and dealer gouging that is already becoming apparent I will be happy to keep the Spyder.

Light weight? Spyder is 2195LB FGT86 was shooting for 2500LB best guess seems to be that they will be around 2700 give or take.

RWD? Yep the Spyder has that plus it is mid engine.

Power? Spyder is 140HP FR-S/BRZ is 200HP. That is a loss for the Spyder but nothing a 2ZZ transplant will not solve

Rear seat? Spyder none. FR-S/BRZ yes but barely.

Cargo space? Well you can take a toothbrush in the Spyder. FR-S/BRZ win!

Handling and brakes? I have seen the FR-S/BRZ up close but no test drive yet so we will see. I will be shocked it it handles as good as the Spyder.

Price? I can buy two used Spyders in excellent condition with low miles (less than 30K) for the price of one FR-S.

All that being said, I still like the FR-S and might buy one if I did not already have my Toy. There is just no way I would commit to buying anything without even knowing what the final price is going to be.

03-02-2012, 02:35 PM	#3
Rampage Senior Member/Old Fanboi Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2000 2ZZ-GE MR2 Spyder HT Location: Back home in Ohio now Posts: 2,446 Thanks: 1,931 Thanked 2,014 Times in 915 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s)	The fact that I own a MR-Spyder with a hardtop is the reason why I am not howling at the moon over the FR-S and BRZ like most others on the forum. I was very interested in it (and still am) but with ther uncertainty of price and dealer gouging that is already becoming apparent I will be happy to keep the Spyder. Light weight? Spyder is 2195LB FGT86 was shooting for 2500LB best guess seems to be that they will be around 2700 give or take. RWD? Yep the Spyder has that plus it is mid engine. Power? Spyder is 140HP FR-S/BRZ is 200HP. That is a loss for the Spyder but nothing a 2ZZ transplant will not solve Rear seat? Spyder none. FR-S/BRZ yes but barely. Cargo space? Well you can take a toothbrush in the Spyder. FR-S/BRZ win! Handling and brakes? I have seen the FR-S/BRZ up close but no test drive yet so we will see. I will be shocked it it handles as good as the Spyder. Price? I can buy two used Spyders in excellent condition with low miles (less than 30K) for the price of one FR-S. All that being said, I still like the FR-S and might buy one if I did not already have my Toy. There is just no way I would commit to buying anything without even knowing what the final price is going to be.