Pricing - this could be the clincher - or not...

[Aki]

Originally Posted by tripjammer

So think 24k to 25k fully loaded.

24-25k with Navi, push start engine etc won't happen. With all the options it'd at least be 28k.

[Kiteless]

Scion's are generally kitted out pretty well at their base trim. If it came in at $24K base, that is still a winner to me.

- Jason

[Ryuu0u]

Originally Posted by Sabastian

I suspect that we won't see the steel-wheeled version in the US...

They sell scion models with steelies and hub caps on them so it might be possible to work out something with the dealer to cut down the price but then again we are dealing with Scion. I've done it before with toyota when my father bought his previous 4runner, asked them to switch the alloys that it came with cheap wheels and we got a new setup a day later.

[old greg]

Originally Posted by mkivalex

I dont see them basing it off the other Scions in the lineup's pricing, But I also cant imagine a 8K jump from the next model down, It wouldnt fit in, the majority of people would be afraid to buy a Scion so expensive. I feel it wont be too much more expensive than the TC. My guess is a 23.5K us starting price.

That's a very good point if we are assuming that they intend to sell a lot of the things. But with Leeky relaying that the Toyota big wigs only intend to ship 1000 units per year (possible miscommunication aside), there is the possibility that the FR-S will only be a halo car for scion. Basically, something that isn't really intended to make money (and Toyota says they're only breaking even), only to get young folks excited about the Scion brand so that they'll come into the dealership and buy the more affordable/profitable tC.

If that's the case, then a huge difference in price is only to be expected. After all, who would pay $80k for a Nissan, $90k for a Dodge, $115k for a Chevy, $150k for a Ford or $400k for a Lexus?

[sazu]

Originally Posted by old greg

After all, who would pay $80k for a Nissan, $90k for a Dodge, $115k for a Chevy, $150k for a Ford or $400k for a Lexus?

Come to Singapore ! That's how much we are paying for cars here

[old greg]

Originally Posted by sazu

Come to Singapore ! That's how much we are paying for cars here

Well then it's no wonder your government gets so bent out of shape when people spray paint cars...
I kid. I've been to SG, it's a lovely country.

[sazu]

Originally Posted by old greg

Well then it's no wonder your government gets so bent out of shape when people spray paint cars...
I kid. I've been to SG, it's a lovely country.

The price of 86 if going to be mad here & I'm mad enuff to buy it.

[AIRMAX]

To me, here in Oz, my expectation is Low 40Ks AUD drive away.

Anything over 45K drive away... I'm looking back to a used 370Z, which cost around 45K-55K used here with under around 20K miles (30K kms etc).

[AIRMAX]

Originally Posted by old greg

That's a very good point if we are assuming that they intend to sell a lot of the things. But with Leeky relaying that the Toyota big wigs only intend to ship 1000 units per year (possible miscommunication aside), there is the possibility that the FR-S will only be a halo car for scion. Basically, something that isn't really intended to make money (and Toyota says they're only breaking even), only to get young folks excited about the Scion brand so that they'll come into the dealership and buy the more affordable/profitable tC.

If that's the case, then a huge difference in price is only to be expected. After all, who would pay $80k for a Nissan, $90k for a Dodge, $115k for a Chevy, $150k for a Ford or $400k for a Lexus?

In Oz, a converted to RHD Corvette Z06 is worth 200K AUD lol.


A converted ZR1 is selling at Ferrari / Porsche 911 price range.....

[nixeighty6]

my 2 cents: rav 4 : uk = 22,870 us = $22,470
tacoma/hilux: uk = 16,090 us = $16,875

gt86/frs: uk 28k(reported) us = 28k (deal breaker)

hope im wrong.. and i didnt take any time to research this, just base to base price..

[MrVito]

Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

Mark my words.. 20k - 21k shall be the price....












I hope

Snoopy, I truly hope you are correct on this sir.

[Dragonitti]

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

Eh, I don't like any of them. They screwed up the xB and none of the others I ever had any interest in. Regardless of anyone's view of their current cars (which based on Scion's troubles it sounds like most other car buyers don't like them either..) the price of the FR-S still has zero to do with the current Scions, which was my point (I know you agreed just clearing it up).

That's fine, but it doesn't make the rest of them shitty just because you don't like them. Toyota builds them remember.

[cyde01]

Originally Posted by RRnold

They should have left Scion to die out but being Japanese based, it would be a huge dishonor to see a brand fail.

stupid japanese code of honor...

[old greg]

Originally Posted by cyde01

stupid japanese code of honor...

No, no you've got it all wrong. Honor demands that Scion commit sepukku, and if it hesitates Toyota must cut it's head of with a katana.