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Originally Posted by Dimman
The Cayman part came from Toyota (and Nissan) comparing their cars to it. But in Toyota's case people seem to equate 'handling benchmark' to 'FT86 will be a $20kish Cayman'. Not the same thing.
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I agree with that. But handling benchmark does not equate to overall benchmark. Sure it might have similar handling to the Cayman on the track, but it won't have the similar power, build quality or interior features. Nor should it. The Cayman new costs double what the FT-86 will cost new. So when people start mentioning the 86 in the same sentence as other cars that cost double, it just gets annoying.
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Originally Posted by Dimman
I think this car can be reasonably compared to the MS3, GTI and SI, as well as the Miata For the overall buyer pool's definition of 'sporty compact' anyways. Magazines will compare the Civic SI to this thing, I'm pretty sure. Could be an interesting comparo. The Miata vs FT86 hardly needs to be mentioned...
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Yeah it will be an interesting comparison for sure. Should have similar hp to the GTI but less torque. However it should weigh a good 300-400lbs less. Also not have issues that VW cars are known to be plagued with. Yet at the end of the day it is still a FWD car.
MS3 is a fun little car, but it is a 5 door hatch. Lots of hp and torque, but gotta fight that fwd torque issue. It is a fun sporty grocery getter but not a sports coupe.
The SI is interesting with the newer engine. However it is still a FWD car.