FR-S everywhere?

[amilleri]

As most of us have noticed with the tC and other scion models that they are very popular and very common, what is every ones take the FR-S, will it be as common as a tC or will it be fairly rare like a base model Camaro(honestly don't see that many camaros around).

I think that the fact it is going to be RWD will lead a lot of people to sway away from the car, especially up here in CT since winter can be bad, and keep it a little more rare. I plan on getting on fully loaded, but may hold off for a 2014 RS.

[Guff]

If the scion is 20k, it'll be the next civic. Which doesn't lessen its appeal as a car, but if you see one with a FnF wing and a nasty unpainted riveted body kit, then you'll be angry at Toyobaru for making it so accessible.

[amilleri]

Originally Posted by Guff

If the scion is 20k, it'll be the next civic. Which doesn't lessen its appeal as a car, but if you see one with a FnF wing and a nasty unpainted riveted body kit, then you'll be angry at Toyobaru for making it so accessible.

Man the thought of that makes me want to and then

[ryude]

FR-S everywhere = aftermarket will be cheap and plentiful.

[jimmillion]

Originally Posted by Guff

If the scion is 20k, it'll be the next civic. Which doesn't lessen its appeal as a car, but if you see one with a FnF wing and a nasty unpainted riveted body kit, then you'll be angry at Toyobaru for making it so accessible.

because it's a niche car I would lean more towards it being the next Tiburon. Which here in Ontario I see everywhere. mostly stock, but the odd one riced out.

The Civic already has it's successor...the Mazda3. Although not so much in aftermarket community, but in sheer numbers on the road.

[Eureka]

I dunno if its just where I live, but I rarely see tC's.

[demby123]

Originally Posted by ryude

FR-S everywhere = aftermarket will be cheap and plentiful.

This, although insurance costs may suffer because of it...

[cassidy0998]

Originally Posted by amilleri

As most of us have noticed with the tC and other scion models that they are very popular and very common, what is every ones take the FR-S, will it be as common as a tC or will it be fairly rare like a base model Camaro(honestly don't see that many camaros around).

I think that the fact it is going to be RWD will lead a lot of people to sway away from the car, especially up here in CT since winter can be bad, and keep it a little more rare. I plan on getting on fully loaded, but may hold off for a 2014 RS.

I see that you're from CT. I'm from MS, and well... we're in two very different worlds. I never see any tCs around here. Ever. But there are Camaros LEFT and RIGHT, bases and the V8s. No joke, I see more Camaros/Challengers/Mustangs than I do Civics and Camrys. They're already starting to get really junky, clanky and faded too.

I'm hoping that they simply just don't make as many as the tC. But who knows what will happen - IF they do sell well though, maybe we will see a higher performance version around the corner.

[Snoopyalien24]

I think the real reason we all rank on the civic its cuz its FWD. Cuz I mean damn, those things are reliable. - coming from a strong civic disliker

At least the toyobarus are RWD and a lot more better looking.

[Guff]

Originally Posted by JIMs|a|MILLION

because it's a niche car I would lean more towards it being the next Tiburon. Which here in Ontario I see everywhere. mostly stock, but the odd one riced out.

The Civic already has it's successor...the Mazda3. Although not so much in aftermarket community, but in sheer numbers on the road.

This car has gotten much more attention than the tiburon, and I think it will have a lot more sales because of that.

Originally Posted by ryude

FR-S everywhere = aftermarket will be cheap and plentiful.

But that also means that the market will be flooded with poor quality aftermarket parts from China, and parts from GReddy and HKS will be pricey because they won't produce as many because many people will be buying the cheaper alternatives.

Plus, HKS closed US operations so parts from them are hard to get, and the might not be the only ones.

[suprachica79]

Originally Posted by amilleri

As most of us have noticed with the tC and other scion models that they are very popular and very common, what is every ones take the FR-S, will it be as common as a tC or will it be fairly rare like a base model Camaro(honestly don't see that many camaros around).

I think that the fact it is going to be RWD will lead a lot of people to sway away from the car, especially up here in CT since winter can be bad, and keep it a little more rare. I plan on getting on fully loaded, but may hold off for a 2014 RS.

I too am hoping that the RWD will keep this car more rare as I drive from South Windsor (east side of Hartford) to Danbury everyday for work (I know the OP knows how far that is) and the winter is going to kick my ass, along with many other commuters in this state. I think I'm going to keep my elantra just as my winter beater so I don't have to subject my FR-S baby to the salt and winter weather that we get here. RWD should certainly deter some people.

[Zaku]

You have to remember the TC has been around for a LOOOOONNNGGGG time so your going to see alot of them everywhere. And honestly even if we see the FRS and BRZ everywhere I think that's a good sign it's the revival of the scene that died out mid 2000.

If Nissan brings back a good looking SILVIA and bring it to the states, Honda Has another Integra then man... BRZ and FRS have big competitions.

[MF_DEUCE]

I have been asking myself this question as well, but knowing how Scion markets its cars this can go both ways. It can either be an easy sports car everyone (VERY noob or EXTREME motorists) can enjoy or because of it's 2+2 seating and a lot of people not liking Scion and what they "messed up"(people's complaints) on, it can be a rarity to see in 5-10yrs.

Im sure there will be plenty of these on the roads and may be looked as a slow car with potential. but we will see those ricers with 10k stickers, big spoilers, ugly body kits, hellaflushed, flamed/sparkly paint jobs on them. Pricing is the biggest factor IMO. So like I said, It depends.

[KaliKev]

I sure hope not.