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Some are suggesting of the Subie "So the ugly sister car will get the goods, huh?"
I hope they both get several engines... choice is great!
I'll fire a shot across the bow here though by saying I prefer the look (and the possible performance offerings) of the preliminary Subie sketch over the Toyo. I think they are both good looking and the differences in looks won't be large.
The Subie comes across to me as more edgy, purposeful & aggressive. With the larger areas for fog lights, larger wheel wells, rear spoiler, reputation, a higher likelihood of upgraded tires, brakes, suspension, and more importantly engine power available than the Toyo might offer. It will probably be somewhat less comfortable as a daily driver. Brand reputation... I'd wager the overwhelming majority of enthusiasts would look at the Subie and picture it to be more exciting. It will undoubtedly be more expensive to purchase, and maintain (the limited number & sometimes dubious service of Subie dealers versus the vast number of excellent Toyota dealers).
The Toyo looks to me to be cleaner, less cluttered, smoother, simpler, more "Grand Touring" in its appearance. Less pretentious with no wing. It will probably be sold with a much higher percentage of automatic transmissions. It will be far closer to the AE86 principle in weight, power & cost than the Subie. It will probably be bought by a younger crowd than the higher powered and more expensive Subie versions (as such, it might even cost more to ensure). As they get older, I'd wager the Toyo is much more likely to have "rice" added to the looks, versus the Subie being more likely to have legitmate performance upgrades.
Those are my impressions. From the rumors and info. discussed on the two companies versions of these two largely Subaru assembled and manufactured cars so far, and with what brings me more driving pleasure (power & handling versus drifting ability)... they are leading me pretty strongly to see if I can pony up the extra $ for the highest power STi version Subie will make.
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