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I think that's what the Lexus LF-A is for. It doesn't matter if the FR-S is a sports car or not; it's a $25k car built by Toyota. It's going to be everywhere, just like the tC, whether we like it or not.

Technically it is built by Subaru... Just sayin'...


This is what you will find on every FRS body panel

I think Subaru wanted to make sure you know who really made it.

No pictures, but I had it Opti-guarded by a local detail shop a couple weeks ago.

Just placed an order for a set of KW V3's today. I think I have about $2,850 in modifications now.

Grimmspeed plate relocation: 70
Perrin antenna: 25
AVO intake: (retails for $280)
Cusco strut brace: 170
Tint: 160
DDM 35w 5k HID: 45
Opti-guard: 225
KW V3 coilovers: 1960

Yup Assembled by Subaru.
Assembly Ōta, Gunma, Japan
(Subaru facility)

I can for a fact confirm this. I stayed at a friends house who lives In Ota Gunma. the largest Subaru Factories are there. I actually walked by them a few times. the roads in Ota are awesome too.... but there is NOTHING to do there lol.

Oooh ... so what your saying is it's made "Ota Gunma Style" ......



This post has been edited by Xander_X: Oct 15, 2012 - 8:20 AM

This post has been edited by 95CelicaST: Oct 15, 2012 - 10:54 AM

KW's showed up today. Might try to tackle the install this weekend.

haha wow even more fail ya Its official its a 90% Subaru with 10% Toyota.

I hear Subaru has done a good job! thumbs up to Subaru. two thumbs down for Toyota.

this reminds me of the Mitsubishi dodge partnership. with the 3000GT/Stealth and Eclipse/Talon. there is no way dodge can ever take credit for what Mitsubishi did.

there will always be haters with this car, especially to toyota.

I agree. Though I don't hate on the car, I think it's beautiful and I love both Subaru and Toyota, I drive both. Hell, my fastest car and the one I've put the most time and energy into is my Subaru, but I would in no way buy an FR-S because of my deep love of Toyota and their engineering. It's a Subaru as far as I'm concerned.

Yes, this reminds me of the whole Mitsu/Daimler deal in the late 80's to late 90's. There are a handful of cars that Mitsu designed 90 - 95% of for Daimler. Not that I'm a DSM fan in ANY way

well sorry, its not a toyota, its a scion. when is everyone going to understand there is no toyota 86 in the USA.

lol ... you know what I mean. That's like arguing that my RDX isn't a Honda because in the US they decided to slap a different badge on it. And this is kind of my point.

Who cares what it is branded as. They're the same car and the FR-S costs less. Is it a Toyota? No... but who cares. This loyalist crap for a car company who doesn't care about you is stupid. They make a car by whatever means will net them the most money. In this case Toyota decided that was punting it to Subaru.

If you don't like it, I'm sorry... but this is my thread, so....

Wow ... I think people aren't getting what I'm saying. I was AGREEING that there will be haters and that it is unwarranted. I was saying that I'm smart enough that I would never buy and FR-S/BZ-R/GT86 out of love for Toyota because it's not one and people need to realize that and stop hating on it. It's still an incredible car and designed very well IMHO and should be loved for that reason, or if your into Subaru's.

Am I disappointed that Toyota had little to do with the first sports car that has held one of their (or pseudonym) moniker's in over a decade (excluding the SC/Soarer)? Sure I am ... I'm really looking forward to the next Toyota designed sports car as much as the next enthusiast. But this car is still a beautiful piece of work. Not hating on it in anyway or form. When I was saying I wouldn't buy it "because of my deep love of Toyota and their engineering" I meant that wouldn't be the REASON I'd buy it. If I were to buy one, it's because I also love Subaru and believe that they are almost as brilliant engineers.

Not necessarily directed at you, but others in the thread and those who might be tempted to post their negative opinions later.

LOL, ^^^ yeah we hijacked this thread.

But i love this car so much, its STOCK, and i like it that way, maybe some tint and wheels, but thats it.

for the first time i love to drive a car, so much that i hate to be wrenching on it so it will limit me from driving it.

As long as it's a good car, does it really matter who made it? Exactly.