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Originally Posted by ottopilot
I don't know about how other people shop for cars, but everyone has a budget and money talks more than comparison. I bought the FR-S not only because I wanted it, but it was the cheapest, by far of all it's competitors that I couldn't afford EVEN if I really wanted them (believe it or not the 2013 SI is more expensive than the FR-S right now here)...or else I'd have to go get a used one. I mean a cayman is very close to be a competitor performance/experience wise but nobody will cross shop them, the price gap is just stupid.
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The FR-S is the sportier car, it's RWD, and has a nice balance, but if price is your biggest concern, you can get an Si for much, much less. Drop the word "Scion" to a Honda salesman, and they start shedding off the Gs to keep you there. With $2,000 down expect to pay about $100 more per month for an FR-S, bought or leased.
Though not as preferable as the FR-S in many ways, the Civic is still a great car with a great engine. Just the fact that it's in such close competition to the FR-S is a testament to Honda once again.
Bring back the S2000!