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Originally Posted by bofa
I would also add RWD, better weight distribution (assumed), lower center of gravity, maybe standard HIDs?, and access to a decently tuned boxer engine (lets face it, you cant get into a WRX short of the upper 20s range).
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I would love standard HIDs but I'm not holding my breath. Hopefully they have at least projectors.
Sure you can get a WRX for ~$25k. Just get the base model and not the premium or limited version. The premium and limited just add weight with moonroof, heated front seats, and leather seats. All the good stuff that you as an enthusiast want is the same between them.
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Originally Posted by bofa
I think there are a lot benefits to those of us following this car. To the average consumer though they will be less apparent, and perception is responsible for sales, especially when most people are not enthusiasts. I think low 20s will move these things pretty well, even at 25 with TTT. (Just keep in mind with OTD arguments that TTT varies greatly state to state.)
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I agree. Just depends on how Toyota/Subaru want to market this car. Do they just want to focus on the enthusiast crowd? Or go more mainstream and try to get the average Joe and Betty into a sporty RWD, light weight, fun to drive car? If Toyota didn't cut corners, this will be a great car and the enthusiasts will flock to it (as long as it isn't over priced for what you get). But for the average person, I'm not sure how you sell this car to them. Sporty cars are a real niche of the market. If it gets good mpg I guess you can try to sell that. On top of that if it looks great as well, you can try to sell that. But not sure how you sell RWD and lightweight to a person who probably won't care about those things. Ultimately this car isn't meant to be a huge seller. But I wan't the car to be successful so it continues and they bring out future models.