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Originally Posted by n2oinferno
So uh, what happens if/when Toyota/Subaru put out a higher performance version?
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The Mustang was a bad example for the point I was trying to make.
But what the Mustang does highlight is the high volume, countless trim models car makers are pouring out. You cant drive a city block without seeing some kind of Mustang, and most of them are the $20k base model that's an embarrassment to pony cars. Yeah the GT500 or GT350 are pretty sweet cars, but to most people they're just another $20k Mustang. Just like the SI to most is still just another boring Civic you see everywhere.
The FT86 is not a high volume car, probably never will, and the current model has exceptional handling and performance. If they ever do make a higher HP/performance variant it wont hurt the base model's appeal or capabilities as a sport coupe. Kinda like WRX vs STI, both are great performance cars. Lots of people buy WRX's because they are happy with it's performance, or with the intent of upgrading them on their own as opposed the the features the STI possess. A STI or TRD version of the FT86 would be great to see.