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Originally Posted by Dadhawk
True...but it's still a Miata, and having seen the current one in person the current model is the Miatiaest of the Miatias so far.
Sorry, just not for me...your opinion may and can vary.
Plus no ability to have louvers!
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Having actually owned both a Miata and an FRS, I would say that the Miata is a better product. It had to appeal to a more focused group and as such its purpose was not watered down.
Because Toyota and Subaru had to cover a wider spectrum of customers, the FRS got a bit diluted in its purpose. The result is that the FRS is a so-so car with an amazing chassis. I am OK with that, and glad that I got to experience the car, but I would not buy another if they are still around when I finish with this one. The mixed parentage of the car means that I have not developed any loyalties towards Subaru or Toyota when the time comes to buy my next car.
One thing to consider is that in Canada the Miata is a 15k price jump from the FRS by the time it lands in the driveway (32K for FRS vs 45K for Miata ), so from a value standpoint the FRS is not a bad deal. But it is not a great car.