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Originally Posted by 40flash
I really don't care what they call it. A badge isn't going to make it drive any different. I'd be concerned about things that are much more relavent such as total weight. If it's 3,300 lbs I might as well buy a Genesis coupe. If it's under 3,000 just sell me one today.
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agreed. I didn't want to say the same thing someone else said. I've had mostly Toyota's. I love my Scion tC. I've been watching this 086 platform since early 2007. I knew this would come out and said it should be a Scion, because of the Market. Who cares if it's a Scion or Toyota. It's like saying Toyota and Lexus are 2 different manufacturers! They're the same company. Scions are built in Lexus plants, in Japan. Their quality is no different than that of a Toyota OR Lexus. If it's a Toyota, Scion OR Lexus, I'd buy it, because I know it will be a great car.
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Originally Posted by SUB-FT86
Here's what I think it's going to be specs-wise. -2850 lbs/180-200hp/140-145 lb ft tq. With high gas prices nowadays I have changed my mind on wanting more than the amount I have stated. I love the looks of this bad boy!!! RSX you will be replaced.
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Yea I totally love the looks of the 86, although I wish they wouldn't call it the FR-S...GOD that sounds stupid. How about S86, or 086, or Z86 (as in Zero), or just plain ol' 86!
Anyhoo. I guestimate the specs to be about the same. Mostlikely 200HP/170-180# tq (Scion would mostlikely keep the numbers sorta similar to tC, but better 2011 tC: 180hp/173tq @ 4400rpms), Curb weight around what you said, 2850lbs. 6sp stick/tip auto tranny. If they went low for the torque, it wouldn't be lower than 162tq@4000rpms that was on the 05-10 tCs. If they did 140lbs tq, it would be just another Civic Si like coupe. No thank you.
People want and talk about crazy power numbers, and are trying to compare the car to a 370Z! But you really can't. And they're not even in the same price range. Even the non turbo Supra was waaay out of the the pricerange that this car will be in. For the the Price (it's a Scion, so it WILL be inexpensive.) and it's coming from Toyota/Scion I know it will be a great car. I can't wait to drive it!