[spin9k]

As far as the similarities – based on my intuition (and owning an RX-8), given the FT-86 specs and expected performance…

1) FT-86 0-62km @ 6-7 sec / high 14 sec 1/4 mile is about the same as the RX-8. Toybaru owners need to get prepared for the "not enough power" criticisms from every other sports car owner on the planet, except the RX-8 and MX-5 crowd lol.

2) FT-86 owners will be defending the "momentum car" label slapped on them, just like RX-8 owners, by offering up the car's alternative virtues at every car forum on the internet.

3. FT-86 owners will be defending the car’s price point (where ever that is, but supposedly $24-28K, sans add-ons) considering an Accord or similar can destroy it at the stoplight, and you can buy an GC for less with gobs more HP (“Isn’t HP everything?”, Joe public will be saying).

3) FT-86 owners will be constantly fending off challenges at every stop light from the Toms, ****s (mostly ****s) and Harrys of the world in their riced up sporty cars, Civics w/fart cans, pickup trucks, etc. (Great so now Some Proper Names are banned on here???!!! LOL)

4) And odds aren't good they will win many of those matches, if they go for them. FT-86 owners will therefore learn the meaning of "slow off the line" and "not a stop light racer”.

5) FT-86 owners will help the economy in their rush to "get just a bit more power' with lots of aftermarket power accessories. Their wallet will be lighter, their car a bit heavier, and hopefully they actually get some more power (different than an RX-8 owner lol).

6) Toybaru owners will quickly learn to be humble and enjoy their ride immensely despite everything they hear/read once the new wears off.

Peace