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Originally Posted by cassidy0998
The transmission won't make THAT much of a difference. It doesn't turn it into a completely different car, the auto just has taller gears, but they both have 6 - when you're in the RPMs, you're in the RPMs if you know what I mean....
The FR-S isn't a fast car, it's not meant to be. But we can't really defend it by saying "Oh yeah it's slow because you drove the auto" because that isn't true. This is a sporty car, not a sports car. It runs 15 second 1/4 times, has a below average 0-60 time and will have some "somewhat" decent lap times.
"But this car is for the driver mannnnnnnnnnnn" - Well, okay... but it's still a pretty slow car that's over hyped and over priced.
It's just a car, not a gift from god. - No matter what Toyota and Subaru try to make us believe.
I followed this car for years, but am very disappointed with the final product - Sorry guys  |
I feel this car is exactly what it was supposed to be. It is hyped but no more so than any new model that is meant to shake things up. We have not seen that in a long time so no surprise there are alot of anticipation and hype.
Transmission will make a difference in 0-60 because autos will limit launch rpm. Once the car is moving not so much difference but that 2500rpm out of powerband launch will kill the 0-60.
There is no accepted definition of "Sports Car". This is one of the most debated topics. There are alot of assumption that "Sports Car" must be fast somehow but its not what necessarily defines a sports car depending on who you talk to.
Overpriced? I think its priced for what it is. Korean cars availability seems to distort perceptions. Remember a 240sx in 1995 with 155hp cost about 23k. Inflation and everything else considered this car is just about right in price.
No one is saying its a gift from anyone. It is however the closest thing to a hardtop Miata which alot of people have been waiting for. Miatas also cost around 25-30k incidentally.