MAGK944

It's just a shame Porsche didn't build it...

Front engine 2.0l Boxter 4, 200hp, 151tq, 25mpg, 6-speed manual, 2,600lbs, near 50-50 F-R weight, LSD, direct port injection.

It will make a great track car.

Specs: http://m.jalopnik.com/5854865/scion-fr+s-all-the-specs

elzergone

Well if its built well and fun to drive, who cares who built it!

Pity about its looks though.

CyCloNe!

I saw the Subaru version in person recently that a customer owned, fantastic cars it's on my wish list I think I like the Scion one better still debating.

Marajit

I wonder how it will be holding up 30 years from now.

CyCloNe!

probably in a scrap yard since everything is so computerized now. but it'll look good.

MAGK944

Like I said pity Porsche didn't build it, the front (lights/valance) are the only ugly bits. The rest really looks quite good, even the rear lights. Front engined boxer 4 is a major plus, COG must be real low. Priced around mid 20's fully optioned, wishbone rear, mac's at the front. Build quality should be good, I can't see any reason to doubt that. It checks all my street/occasional track car boxes.

FRporscheman

I think it's a great car on paper - great formula - but it's ugly, from every single angle, IMO.

And I really wish it came with a Toyota i4, like the AE86, and not a boxer 4, like a WRX.

ktel

I am pretty sure we will see a new 944 from Porsche in the near feature. Especially after the VW takeover. I guess the first revival will be a Panamera based new 928 and then a new 944 based on a platform common with VW and a 2.0 TFSI engine.

MM951

I work for a Subaru dealer, so I've been able to dick around with these some. While I love the idea of it, I just wish it were German built and/or turbocharged.. it's just too slow.

Also, it would terrify me to own a N/A Subaru..I make too much money on those damn head gaskets.

white924s

I like the looks, and at 200hp, it would be more powerful than my 924S. I like that the interior was designed to fit 4 track wheels/tires.

I want one, but for the same money, I could get a relatively low miles 996...

Butters944

I love those cars. Too slow??

Just wait for the sti version to be released.
Once I'm out of college and have money I think I'll buy a used one for sure.

Cochezz

What does this do better than my 1985 944?

Maybe a little bit faster, but does the steering feel as good?
Do the brakes feel as linear?
Is the shifter as nice?
Will my smile be a big as in my 944 with the sunroof out while working it hard down my favorite twisty roads.

I don't think so

BTW, I own a 2011 Subaru WRX, and it may be faster (ok its alot faster) then the Porsche but its almost disapointing in comparison for driving fun.

I will go test drive one in the nest few weeks and answer these questions for myself.

xsboost90

i really want one- been seeing a ton of them around town now- well a few. Debate is for 25k it could be this, an Elise, a 996, a muscle car, another turbo.....the list goes on.

Butters944

Or so I've heard...

MAGK944

Autoweek Review: http://www.autoweek.com/article/2012...IEWS/120429856

"...this is not a muscle car, a supercar or a sporty coupe...it's a sports car, small, light, tossable and fun...."