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ddr6 · 11-01-2011, 01:49 PM

Lots of rumors about the starting price of this car being 25k is kinda worrying me. I mean I can't justify spending that much money on a rwd car. 4 the same price I could just go out and get a wrx which will be alot easier 2 use in our area.

Ryephile · 11-03-2011, 06:07 PM

The Ferrari 458 Italia is "only" a rear-drive car. Likewise Top Fuel dragsters, Formula 1....

Is your struggle actually the price, or just your preference towards AWD? Of course, considering that your profile says you have 1 RWD and 1 FWD, seems that you're getting along without AWD just fine.

mokinbird87 · 11-03-2011, 06:32 PM

i was hoping to get out the door with 25k spent on the car fully loaded, but it is looking real slim at the moment. nowadays especially, when a hardtop miata can cost you just south of 30k, 25k starting price for the fr-s seems to make sense i guess...

Rampage · 12-22-2011, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryephile

The Ferrari 458 Italia is "only" a rear-drive car. Likewise Top Fuel dragsters, Formula 1....

Is your struggle actually the price, or just your preference towards AWD? Of course, considering that your profile says you have 1 RWD and 1 FWD, seems that you're getting along without AWD just fine.

I think his point is that given our weather in this part of the country the 25K on a WRX would be the wiser choice. None of the cars you listed are ever going to be driven in the snow.

Longhorn248 · 12-23-2011, 12:27 AM

Yay! I was getting worried, nobody started a thread about the price in like four of five days!

JDLM · 12-23-2011, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn248

Yay! I was getting worried, nobody started a thread about the price in like four of five days!

iLost

Snoopyalien24 · 12-23-2011, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn248

Yay! I was getting worried, nobody started a thread about the price in like four of five days!

Lulz

Don't worry just yet. Just wait for official stuff people, please and thank you. When we know official numbers THEN we can all complain

:happy0180:

ahausheer · 12-23-2011, 12:48 AM

I was getting worried about how much I could care less about rummors

old greg · 12-23-2011, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryephile

Formula 1

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Originally Posted by Rampage

None of the cars you listed are ever going to be driven in the snow.

That's a pretty big blanket statement you've got there.

Longhorn248 · 12-23-2011, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by old greg

That's a pretty big blanket statement you've got there.

Stop ruining the thread with facts!

Homemade WRX · 12-23-2011, 09:29 AM

^^^

I really think all these people concerned with a car that is $25k new and come equipped as they are-are either out of the loop on new car costs (see the hard top Miata price), were expecting to get a $16k miracle, or are high schoolers realizing that they can't actually afford the car.

Now for those saying $25k as the price point and then seeing a WRX next to it on the lot for the same price, does have a point...if they need AWD where they live. Otherwise, the cars are equipped (money spent at the factory) quite differently. I don't think we need to list all the differences however.

viking84 · 12-23-2011, 09:51 AM

Given that I live in Norway and drive a rear wheel drive a BMW I reckon I can say this with some confidence: RWD cars are brilliant in the snow IF you put some proper winter tires on them! Never been stuck with my car, even heading to the mountains for skiing trips.

The 86 even comes with a torsen diff as standard, makes a big difference with respect to traction.

GenkiElite · 01-01-2012, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryephile

The Ferrari 458 Italia is "only" a rear-drive car. Likewise Top Fuel dragsters, Formula 1....

Is your struggle actually the price, or just your preference towards AWD? Of course, considering that your profile says you have 1 RWD and 1 FWD, seems that you're getting along without AWD just fine.

Let us know when you have something "USEFULL" to say. Thaaankss.

11-01-2011, 01:49 PM	#1
ddr6 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: 93 sc400 09 fit Location: chicago Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	is anyone else struggling with this Lots of rumors about the starting price of this car being 25k is kinda worrying me. I mean I can't justify spending that much money on a rwd car. 4 the same price I could just go out and get a wrx which will be alot easier 2 use in our area.

11-03-2011, 06:07 PM	#2
Ryephile Hot Dog Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: quicker than arghx7 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,316 Thanks: 103 Thanked 173 Times in 83 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The Ferrari 458 Italia is "only" a rear-drive car. Likewise Top Fuel dragsters, Formula 1.... Is your struggle actually the price, or just your preference towards AWD? Of course, considering that your profile says you have 1 RWD and 1 FWD, seems that you're getting along without AWD just fine. __________________ "Wisdom is a not a function of age, but a function of experience." Just Say No to unqualified aftermarket products.

12-23-2011, 12:48 AM	#8
ahausheer Re-member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Toyota camry Location: S. Cali Posts: 1,001 Thanks: 98 Thanked 292 Times in 152 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I was getting worried about how much I could care less about rummors __________________ Nothing decays like progress, and nothing preserves like neglect.

12-23-2011, 09:51 AM	#12
viking84 Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: BMW 120d M-Sport Coupe Location: Norway Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Given that I live in Norway and drive a rear wheel drive a BMW I reckon I can say this with some confidence: RWD cars are brilliant in the snow IF you put some proper winter tires on them! Never been stuck with my car, even heading to the mountains for skiing trips. The 86 even comes with a torsen diff as standard, makes a big difference with respect to traction. __________________ Contemplating swapping my BMW for a Toyota...! Never thought that would happen

11-03-2011, 06:32 PM	#3
mokinbird87 BOXER FR Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: WRB BRZ Limited Location: irvine, ca Posts: 752 Thanks: 393 Thanked 335 Times in 171 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i was hoping to get out the door with 25k spent on the car fully loaded, but it is looking real slim at the moment. nowadays especially, when a hardtop miata can cost you just south of 30k, 25k starting price for the fr-s seems to make sense i guess...

12-23-2011, 09:29 AM	#11
Homemade WRX Pro Subie Engine Nerd Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: BRZ has a reserved space Location: 3MI Racing LLC Posts: 261 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	^^^ I really think all these people concerned with a car that is $25k new and come equipped as they are-are either out of the loop on new car costs (see the hard top Miata price), were expecting to get a $16k miracle, or are high schoolers realizing that they can't actually afford the car. Now for those saying $25k as the price point and then seeing a WRX next to it on the lot for the same price, does have a point...if they need AWD where they live. Otherwise, the cars are equipped (money spent at the factory) quite differently. I don't think we need to list all the differences however.

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