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Originally Posted by Vracer111
Because this car is a Subaru not really a Toyota when it comes to actual build quality. Definitely the worst build quality vehicle I've owned other than the 4th Gen Camaro RS I had (which had absolutely horrendous build quality.) Still, I wouldn't want to drive any other vehicle other than my FR-S... I love it that much despite it's Subaru level quality. I've had Toyota and Acura's/Hondas before the FRS and am familiar with Subaru's from my brother who had a '90 legacy and '05 Impreza RS (which just got flooded out this past week from the heavy rains we had...probably totaled.) If you go in with Subaru level expectations for a twin you won't be dissapointed like you would going in with Toyota/Honda level expectations...
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I think I agree; Subaru isn't doing any favors for Toyota/Scion.
Before anyone tells me how wrong I am about Subaru, I know they have legions of rabid fans, and many owners swear by them (out in the PNW I see more 10, 15 and even 20 year old Subarus on the road than any other vehicles of those vintages). It's just my opinion based on exposure to them that they haven't achieved mechanical reliability (motor) of Honda or Toyota.
Honestly, at a MSRP near 25k, and maybe closer to 22k or 23k, and given that rwd vehicles with manual transmissions are somewhat niche in today's world and more expensive to build than fwd counterparts, it's probably harsh to expect too much.