[Dave-ROR]

Originally Posted by Clamp

This is exactly the point I was trying to get across in my criminally neglected thread a little while ago. Here's what I said:

Unlike some enthusiast forums, I don't think this one has a dedicated Toyota/Scion dealer who is trying to keep everyone up-to-date, correct me if I'm wrong. So, I'm hoping some of the people who were at the FR-S unveiling last night could clear a few things up.

I understand that what we see in the official Scion literature is still a "pre-production" model, however the concerns I (and I think a few others) have are legitimate and are holding me back from putting down a deposit.

Do we know whether or not there will be a "high-spec" version offered by Scion? If not, will things that are offered on the Toyota 86 be offered as options for the Scion? HID headlights? Push-button start? Upgraded seats? If these are all boxes I can check on the order form, then great, where do I sign? If not, and the difference in cost between the Scion and the Subaru is ~$3000-4000 (based on the loose info we have), then the only option for a "high-spec" 86 of any kind in the USA is the BRZ, correct?

As far as I know there is no dealer/manufacturer presence here with any real knowledge. There are a few that pretend yet will never name a source.

I think a lot of this will be cleared up at NAIAS. Both Scion and Subaru stated that the US spec would have their official/public debut there. I'm *hoping* that will include things like pricing, brochures, availability date, etc. I coach a hockey team with a service writer at the best performance Subaru dealer in the area so I'll check to see if they've heard anything when I see him on saturday. I'm hoping he'll be able to sneak a brochure away once they get them if it's before NAIAS so I can see it

For the same reason as you, I'm not putting a deposit down on either at the moment because I'm still unsure which I want. I was waiting to put down a deposit on the information that I was hoping would be released at TMS originally..