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Originally Posted by nibor33
Wow, you think he's hating? I am getting something completely different out of it. To me, it seems like he really appreciates the 86, and just wishes it was a Toyota like it is in the rest of the world. I think the comments about Scion brand identity and cohesiveness are spot on. I ultimately got the BRZ because of features (HID, heated seats - cant do without either), but I would have definitely taken a Toyota Celica or GT-86 into serious consideration.
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In this hypothetical situation where an 86 is available with the BRZ features would have made you "seriously consider" an 86? What does that gain the manufacturers? You still bought a vehicle that occupies a spot in the line in the plant that builds these. You had an adequate choice for your wants in the Subaru because you care more about features that absolute price. An upper trim FR-S doesn't bring anything new to the table. A base trim FR-S brings a cost leader to the vehicle. Those of us that want this as a weekend toy don't care about HIDs or heated seats.