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cassidy0998 · 11-29-2011, 11:00 AM

All I can hope for is that the price can stay true to what's lacking about this car. The cars seem cheaper looking every time I look at them

. Hopefully they'll end up being cheap $ wise.

Then this will all make sense.

tranzformer · 11-29-2011, 11:05 AM

God I miss the Mk1. Still the best looking to date.

djdnz · 11-29-2011, 11:36 AM

I miss the agressive body lines on the FR-S concept. I feel like the body is so watered down looking, and the headlights and tailights are pretty awful. The production version looks okay like this:

But still, the body lines just aren't as meaningful as the FR-S concept was in my opinion.

ryude · 11-29-2011, 11:53 AM

The above production model looks pretty damn good imo, reminds me of late 80s/early 90s sports cars with their big wings, small cockpits, and aggressively wide bodies.

random · 11-29-2011, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by djdnz

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The production version looks okay like this:

But still, the body lines just aren't as meaningful as the FR-S concept was in my opinion.

Like most production cars, the ride height has greatly increased when compared to the concept version. I'm sure it's all in the name of practicality.

bambbrose · 11-29-2011, 01:44 PM

I love the production model, except for that damn side marker at the end of the front bumper where it meets the fender! Its out of place and ruins the flow of the wheel well.

Aki · 11-29-2011, 01:48 PM

I've always thought the Scion FR-S concept was overwrought and tacky looking.

The MKI concept to be honest hasn't aged well. And I like the 2000GT-inspired C-pillar on the production version a lot more.

The only part that's really a downturn on the GT 86 are those tacky tail lights. The MKI looked a lot cleaner and more aggressive.

pastuch · 11-29-2011, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Zaku

I feel like BRZ is getting no love, and the 86 took all the attention ;(

The big black plastic turd in the middle of the nose is a giant turn off. Why so many car manufacturers do this now is beyond me.

ryude · 11-29-2011, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bambbrose

I love the production model, except for that damn side marker at the end of the front bumper where it meets the fender! Its out of place and ruins the flow of the wheel well.

I actually like the sidemarker, but different strokes for different folks.

pastuch · 11-29-2011, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ryude

Nissan Juke, Aztec, etc

Ugliest car ever mass produced:

Nissan Cube

Dark · 11-29-2011, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by pastuch

Ugliest car ever mass produced:

Nissan Cube

To each of his own. I think Cube and Juke have their unique "cool" factors. Aztek, in the other hand, looks awfully ugly from any angle.

tranzformer · 11-29-2011, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aki

I've always thought the Scion FR-S concept was overwrought and tacky looking.

The MKI concept to be honest hasn't aged well. And I like the 2000GT-inspired C-pillar on the production version a lot more.

The only part that's really a downturn on the GT 86 are those tacky tail lights. The MKI looked a lot cleaner and more aggressive.

What do you mean MKI has not aged well? For many on here, it is still the best looking version (except for the zipp dash).

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Originally Posted by Dark

To each of his own. I think Cube and Juke have their unique "cool" factors. Aztek, in the other hand, looks awfully ugly from any angle.

Agreed, Aztek is the ugliest car ever made.

trifenix · 11-29-2011, 03:34 PM

Production cars never look like concept models. I too liked the more aggressive styling of the MK I and MK II. I prefer the sharper defined lines vs. smooth curves. I think it just leaves more for the aftermarket folks to provide parts and aesthetic looks to fit individual owners tastes. I am just glad they didn't make it look super ugly.

ryude · 11-29-2011, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by trifenix

Production cars never look like concept models. I too liked the more aggressive styling of the MK I and MK II. I prefer the sharper defined lines vs. smooth curves. I think it just leaves more for the aftermarket folks to provide parts and aesthetic looks to fit individual owners tastes. I am just glad they didn't make it look super ugly.

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11-29-2011, 11:00 AM	#29
cassidy0998 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: '99 Ranger / '94 APU Supra / Ninja! Location: Missississississippi Posts: 462 Thanks: 3 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	All I can hope for is that the price can stay true to what's lacking about this car. The cars seem cheaper looking every time I look at them . Hopefully they'll end up being cheap $ wise. Then this will all make sense.

11-29-2011, 11:05 AM	#30
tranzformer Delights in pure handling Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: Zoom Zoom Location: KS Posts: 4,854 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	God I miss the Mk1. Still the best looking to date.

11-29-2011, 11:36 AM	#31
djdnz 1337 Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: 2013 BRZ WRB S/C Location: San Jose, CA / Waterloo, ON Posts: 1,134 Thanks: 776 Thanked 482 Times in 269 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I miss the agressive body lines on the FR-S concept. I feel like the body is so watered down looking, and the headlights and tailights are pretty awful. The production version looks okay like this: But still, the body lines just aren't as meaningful as the FR-S concept was in my opinion.

11-29-2011, 11:53 AM	#32
ryude Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Drives: Volkswagen GTI Location: Louisiana Posts: 466 Thanks: 6 Thanked 32 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The above production model looks pretty damn good imo, reminds me of late 80s/early 90s sports cars with their big wings, small cockpits, and aggressively wide bodies.

11-29-2011, 01:44 PM	#34
bambbrose Wiring Nerd Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 1994 Supra Location: Wake County NC Posts: 455 Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I love the production model, except for that damn side marker at the end of the front bumper where it meets the fender! Its out of place and ruins the flow of the wheel well.

11-29-2011, 01:48 PM	#35
Aki Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Drives: '96 beater Corolla Location: Cali Posts: 409 Thanks: 7 Thanked 32 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've always thought the Scion FR-S concept was overwrought and tacky looking. The MKI concept to be honest hasn't aged well. And I like the 2000GT-inspired C-pillar on the production version a lot more. The only part that's really a downturn on the GT 86 are those tacky tail lights. The MKI looked a lot cleaner and more aggressive.

11-29-2011, 03:34 PM	#41
trifenix Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Drives: Toyota Tacoma Location: LA Posts: 67 Thanks: 31 Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Production cars never look like concept models. I too liked the more aggressive styling of the MK I and MK II. I prefer the sharper defined lines vs. smooth curves. I think it just leaves more for the aftermarket folks to provide parts and aesthetic looks to fit individual owners tastes. I am just glad they didn't make it look super ugly.

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