Release Series 2.0 details leaked? - Page 18 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

NyC Zn6 · 10-30-2015, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by miyoshi82

Yeah, when you add in the lowering springs and TRD exhaust, it probably comes closer to what a RS 1.0 would cost.

BTW, did the 10 series FRS cost the same when they were first sold?

I paid 28K otd for mines.

kch · 10-30-2015, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Astral Abyss

Compared to what you got on the RS 1.0 for the same price, this 2.0 seems like a ripoff. And those wheels aren't doing anything for me.

It's the same for the hyperblue. The original s.b came with the full STi lip kit and STi wheels, but the follow-up had no lip kit and stock (painted) wheels. Maybe the RS1.0 and s.b didn't make financial sense and they scaled things back a little bit.

raven1231 · 10-30-2015, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kch

It's the same for the hyperblue. The original s.b came with the full STi lip kit and STi wheels, but the follow-up had no lip kit and stock (painted) wheels. Maybe the RS1.0 and s.b didn't make financial sense and they scaled things back a little bit.

Perhaps, my local dealer has two rs 1.0s on the lot. Not that it means anything but they didn't do so hot near me, nor did the 10 series.

Tcoat · 10-30-2015, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by KalbiCool88

Yeah they could've done so much more, but it seems like just an easy and cheap way to draw in more $.

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Originally Posted by kch

Maybe the RS1.0 and s.b didn't make financial sense and they scaled things back a little bit.

I don't know that it is purely an attempt at pulling more cash in since they are in such limited numbers that the higher price will not even cause a microscopic blip on their spread sheets. Toyota as a corporation probably spends more on toilet paper a minute than the extra revenue the RS 2 will create.
My belief is that it is stage one in moving the car into a wider market and appealing to a different demographic than the previous special versions. This is stage one in the changes to make the car more appealing to a wider audience and once they head down that road then things can go bad in a hurry. Hang onto your first gen models boys 'cuz it looks like the road ahead is going to get bumpy.

raven1231 · 10-30-2015, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

I don't know that it is purely an attempt at pulling more cash in since they are in such limited numbers that the higher price will not even cause a microscopic blip on their spread sheets. Toyota as a corporation probably spends more on toilet paper a minute than the extra revenue the RS 2 will create.
My belief is that it is stage one in moving the car into a wider market and appealing to a different demographic that the previous special versions. This is stage one in the changes to make the car more appealing to a wider audience and once they head down that road then things can go bad in a hurry. Hang onto your first gen models boys 'cuz it looks like the road ahead is going to get bumpy.

yep, next is adding all kinds of weight for "luxury items" and making the frs even further away from what it was supposed to be...

Tcoat · 10-30-2015, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by raven1231

yep, next is adding all kinds of weight for "luxury items" and making the frs even further away from what it was supposed to be...

We have already seen the very gradual taming of the suspension starting in 15 so the cosmetics of this one did not take me by surprise. They gave the "look at me" crowd their version and now it is time to tone it down and target another group.

Sarlacc · 10-30-2015, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

We have already seen the very gradual taming of the suspension starting in 15 so the cosmetics of this one did not take me by surprise. They gave the "look at me" crowd their version and now it is time to tone it down and target another group.

Right. So now we've seen how they want to draw in the pacemaker mob.

I guess this demographic group will be next

A 5-door hatchback with down-tuned hybrid engine, glass roof and HD LCD screens in the back seat.

BWilky · 10-30-2015, 03:42 PM

I like the interior finishes and the "aero" package.
Not a fan of the color or price increase

cyde01 · 10-30-2015, 04:40 PM

lol that does look like an old man car interior huh? i still like the color but the body kit does seem tame compared to rs1.

NemesisPrime909 · 10-30-2015, 05:06 PM

More Images

NemesisPrime909 · 10-30-2015, 05:09 PM

can we get a thread merge?

tvrbob86 · 10-30-2015, 05:34 PM

I love that color on the Crosstrek. I wasn't sure I'd love it on the FR-S. Seeing the actual photos, I think it looks fantastic. Clearly, not appealing to everyone, but I love it. If I don't buy a HyperBlue BRZ or some other non-FT86 vehicle before it comes out, I will seriously consider the RS2.0.

Ultramaroon · 10-30-2015, 05:42 PM

I didn't care for the interior at first. Now the thought occurs to me it was chosen specifically to mimic the ugly wood laminate seen in more expensive old people's cars.

Cole · 10-30-2015, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I didn't care for the interior at first. Now the thought occurs to me it was chosen specifically to mimic the ugly wood laminate seen in more expensive old people's cars.

I for one love everything about it, and may be willing to take a huge hit to trade in my '15

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NemesisPrime909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Drives: 91 Toyota Supra 16 Nissan Versa Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 955 Thanks: 365 Thanked 444 Times in 246 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	More Images __________________ The FRS/BRZ was not meant to be a world beating car, it was not meant to be an extremely fast car, nor a powerful car, but a well balanced fun car.

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NemesisPrime909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Drives: 91 Toyota Supra 16 Nissan Versa Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 955 Thanks: 365 Thanked 444 Times in 246 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	can we get a thread merge? __________________ The FRS/BRZ was not meant to be a world beating car, it was not meant to be an extremely fast car, nor a powerful car, but a well balanced fun car.

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Ultramaroon not playing cards Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: a 13 e8h frs Location: vantucky, wa Posts: 32,395 Thanks: 53,053 Thanked 37,228 Times in 19,308 Posts Mentioned: 1118 Post(s) Tagged: 9 Thread(s)	I didn't care for the interior at first. Now the thought occurs to me it was chosen specifically to mimic the ugly wood laminate seen in more expensive old people's cars. __________________ service manuals

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