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OldSkoolToys · 10-14-2009, 05:52 PM

I think its funny people are debating over getting the Toyota version or the Subaru STI version.

The whole purpose of Toyota's FT-86 was to recreate, in today's market/economy, the AE86 to the best of their ability. That means:

Sporty design that matches the timeframe
Relatively cheap
Good fuel economy
Reliable
Fun but not overpowering
RWD
Lightweight and compact

I could keep going down the list.

Personally, I think an STI version of this car would be freekin' amazing, but I'm not going to buy it. I own and daily drive an AE86 and thats really the only reason I'm so hyped about this car. Its going to be like owning a brand new 86 (as close as possible, at least) in a modern time frame.

An STI cousin of the same car isn't even close to matching an AE86, its practically a completely different car with a different feel to its driving behavior. If all you're looking for is more HP, and don't care how the engine reacts (mainy, NA vs. Force Induction), and don't really care about weight (the STI version will undoubtedly be heavier), then get the Subaru version down the road. Any other 'comparisons' between the Toyota version and the Subaru version are pretty much pointless. Each company is trying to achieve a somewhat same goal, but in a different fashion.

10-14-2009, 05:52 PM	#27 (permalink)
OldSkoolToys Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 17	I think its funny people are debating over getting the Toyota version or the Subaru STI version. The whole purpose of Toyota's FT-86 was to recreate, in today's market/economy, the AE86 to the best of their ability. That means: Sporty design that matches the timeframe Relatively cheap Good fuel economy Reliable Fun but not overpowering RWD Lightweight and compact I could keep going down the list. Personally, I think an STI version of this car would be freekin' amazing, but I'm not going to buy it. I own and daily drive an AE86 and thats really the only reason I'm so hyped about this car. Its going to be like owning a brand new 86 (as close as possible, at least) in a modern time frame. An STI cousin of the same car isn't even close to matching an AE86, its practically a completely different car with a different feel to its driving behavior. If all you're looking for is more HP, and don't care how the engine reacts (mainy, NA vs. Force Induction), and don't really care about weight (the STI version will undoubtedly be heavier), then get the Subaru version down the road. Any other 'comparisons' between the Toyota version and the Subaru version are pretty much pointless. Each company is trying to achieve a somewhat same goal, but in a different fashion. Last edited by OldSkoolToys; 10-14-2009 at 05:55 PM.