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SUPRAtruc2JZGE · 12-30-2009, 04:39 PM

86 gets my Vote

G4BROKE · 01-01-2010, 10:48 AM

No question...no hesitation.

Toyota FT-86.

mobgma · 01-05-2010, 12:35 PM

Subie FTW. Both have proven track records and it will be nice to see the Subie and Toyota communities come together.

If the 2 were sitting beside each other and I had to pick one, I would for whatever reason always find myself hopping into the Subie although I can't explain why (assuming same price and same engine - only diff being RWD and AWD). I like both but it is as if my legs just slowly walk me towards the Subie. Kind of like a Ouija Board Game if anyone catches my drift.

I have this similar scenario when choosing between the EVO vs STI scenario as well. While both are amazing cars, I just find myself walking to the Subaru lol.

Anyone else feel the same way? I think that is part of the reason why the Subie is ahead in the poll.

Thanks

0720Steve · 04-22-2010, 11:09 AM

i'd buy either. gotta see finished product. been planning on toyota, subaru concept looked good, but the spy shots of the subaru make me question the lines underneath the cover. not sure a beautiful car is under there.

:waiting:

Nemesis · 04-22-2010, 12:47 PM

I said FT-86 but that is contingent on wether or not the toyota has the turbo. If it only comes with the n/a engine, I will probably wait for the subaru. The issue is that there is no subaru version to make a direct comparison in the looks dept and I REALLY like the FT-86 as it is now...

whaap · 04-23-2010, 10:22 AM

Which ever one pleases my eyeballs.

ej25ti · 04-23-2010, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whaap

Which ever one pleases my eyeballs.

good strategy

Reddoak · 05-04-2010, 08:08 AM

I've bought three Subies from the same dealership over the last 4 years... I would go back and buy the Suby version.

Terrari · 10-20-2010, 02:34 PM

I choose the most power with the cheapest price

Cal · 10-20-2010, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terrari

I choose the most power with the cheapest price

Best strategy.

ej25ti · 10-20-2010, 07:49 PM

Unfortunately the most power is never the cheapest price... =/

andy713 · 12-20-2010, 11:02 AM

Which ever has the AWD gets my vote, obviously Subie for me. Subaru FTW!

North Star · 01-28-2011, 05:16 PM

Since I have an 04' STi, I would get the version that is RWD. If Subaru makes a RWD, than I'll get the Subie. If not, than the Toyota.

aerobert · 03-25-2011, 07:41 AM

I'm going for the FT86.

Run · 03-25-2011, 01:35 PM

it's a question no one can answer yet. because the Suburu version still have many unknown...

kdiggz · 03-28-2011, 12:57 PM

i mean this is why the decision to have 2 of pretty much the same car makes NO sense! NONE WHATSOEVER! if toyota was trying to save their scion brand then this is a good way but who is going to buy a scion over a subaru? i personally wouldn't. they are stepping on each others toes here. why isn't the subaru awd?!

aerobert · 03-29-2011, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdiggz

i mean this is why the decision to have 2 of pretty much the same car makes NO sense! NONE WHATSOEVER! if toyota was trying to save their scion brand then this is a good way but who is going to buy a scion over a subaru? i personally wouldn't. they are stepping on each others toes here. why isn't the subaru awd?!

From what I've heard, it is!

Toyota FR
Subaru 4WD

kdiggz · 03-29-2011, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerobert

From what I've heard, it is!

Toyota FR
Subaru 4WD

where did you hear that? link?

ryun84 · 03-30-2011, 01:42 AM

From that one place called the Rumor Mill.

05 Legacy Gt wagon · 03-30-2011, 01:44 PM

You better check out the latest Motor Trend !!!!!!!!
According to Subaru product manager TOSHIO MASUDA, the Subie will be RWD only ( NO AWD) . To me that is a bad mistake. Also turbo may come later, still up in the air !!!!!!!!!!!!!

aerobert · 03-31-2011, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdiggz

where did you hear that? link?

Read it on an automotive news site. Can't remember which though. But it was something about keeping subaru true to its 4wd heritage.

Anyway, I don't care. I want the Toyota.

Turbowned · 04-04-2011, 03:42 PM

Kind of a tough call: if the Subaru is the same price I would go with it. I've already got a Toyota and I always go with my friend to the local Subaru meets (he has an '01 Impreza RS with a full '04 STi drivetrain swap), so silly as it may sound I think it would be nice to have a car that could fit in... Comparatively the Toyota meets are usually 90% Scions peppered with a couple Celicas and MR2s.

I will say this: If either car gets any less than 28mpg combined with the boxer motor, I will not be getting either. Gas prices are the only reason I don't own a Subaru right now...

topcat · 04-07-2011, 04:32 AM

Subaru - I don't even know where the Toyota dealer is right now. But if Subaru don't sell the thing, I suppose I'd have to go and find it.

curtains · 04-29-2011, 08:11 AM

For me depends who makes the engine, and the setup .. I think if the internals are all the same then I'll pick based on looks,

I'm personally a Toyota Fan, never been a big fan of subys, Just known too many people with problems with them, maybe just my luck ... but everyone on here seems to say they're good.

but i only want the RWD setup, turbo would be nice, I think it'll be a nice drift collectors car.

topcat · 04-29-2011, 08:15 AM

Actually I could see my local importers taking the view that only the Toyota would sell - as it wouldn't compete with anything else in their line up, whereas a Subaru coupe would take sales away from the Impreza...

supraru · 04-29-2011, 06:29 PM

I would have to go with the Toyota. It just looks a little bit more aggressive compared to the Subaru.

Cal · 04-30-2011, 12:03 PM

^Curious to know how you feel that way considering the Suby has not been revealed yet

supraru · 04-30-2011, 02:23 PM

Oops, I'd always thought your "signature pic" was the final concept design for the 086a. My bad.

Cal · 05-02-2011, 10:54 PM

Haha nope, just a concept.

ej25ti · 05-02-2011, 11:04 PM

funny how this is tied at exactly 37-37

View Poll Results: Which would you buy? Toyota FT-86 or Subaru 086a?
Toyota FT-86	39	50.00%
Subaru 086a	39	50.00%
Voters: 78. You may not vote on this poll

10-20-2010, 07:49 PM	#41 (permalink)
ej25ti Модератор Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Springfield, MA Age: 22 Posts: 1,322	Unfortunately the most power is never the cheapest price... =/ __________________ 05' STi Team Scoobie Member

03-30-2011, 01:44 PM	#50 (permalink)
05 Legacy Gt wagon Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 12	Toyota FT -86/ Subie coupe You better check out the latest Motor Trend !!!!!!!! According to Subaru product manager TOSHIO MASUDA, the Subie will be RWD only ( NO AWD) . To me that is a bad mistake. Also turbo may come later, still up in the air !!!!!!!!!!!!!

04-29-2011, 06:29 PM	#56 (permalink)
supraru Newbie Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: On the apexes of Willow Springs. Posts: 24	I would have to go with the Toyota. It just looks a little bit more aggressive compared to the Subaru. __________________

05-02-2011, 11:04 PM	#60 (permalink)
ej25ti Модератор Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Springfield, MA Age: 22 Posts: 1,322	funny how this is tied at exactly 37-37 __________________ 05' STi Team Scoobie Member

12-30-2009, 04:39 PM	#31 (permalink)
SUPRAtruc2JZGE Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SGV Age: 37 Posts: 117	86 gets my Vote

01-01-2010, 10:48 AM	#32 (permalink)
G4BROKE Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Connecticut Age: 42 Posts: 252 View Photos By: G4BROKE	No question...no hesitation. Toyota FT-86.

01-05-2010, 12:35 PM	#33 (permalink)
mobgma Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1	Subie FTW. Both have proven track records and it will be nice to see the Subie and Toyota communities come together. If the 2 were sitting beside each other and I had to pick one, I would for whatever reason always find myself hopping into the Subie although I can't explain why (assuming same price and same engine - only diff being RWD and AWD). I like both but it is as if my legs just slowly walk me towards the Subie. Kind of like a Ouija Board Game if anyone catches my drift. I have this similar scenario when choosing between the EVO vs STI scenario as well. While both are amazing cars, I just find myself walking to the Subaru lol. Anyone else feel the same way? I think that is part of the reason why the Subie is ahead in the poll. Thanks

04-22-2010, 11:09 AM	#34 (permalink)
0720Steve Newbie Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 10	i'd buy either. gotta see finished product. been planning on toyota, subaru concept looked good, but the spy shots of the subaru make me question the lines underneath the cover. not sure a beautiful car is under there. :waiting:

04-22-2010, 12:47 PM	#35 (permalink)
Nemesis Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Unkown Posts: 100	I said FT-86 but that is contingent on wether or not the toyota has the turbo. If it only comes with the n/a engine, I will probably wait for the subaru. The issue is that there is no subaru version to make a direct comparison in the looks dept and I REALLY like the FT-86 as it is now...

04-23-2010, 10:22 AM	#36 (permalink)
whaap Newbie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 19	Which ever one pleases my eyeballs.

05-04-2010, 08:08 AM	#38 (permalink)
Reddoak Newbie Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1	I've bought three Subies from the same dealership over the last 4 years... I would go back and buy the Suby version.

10-20-2010, 02:34 PM	#39 (permalink)
Terrari Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 69	I choose the most power with the cheapest price

12-20-2010, 11:02 AM	#42 (permalink)
andy713 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1	Which ever has the AWD gets my vote, obviously Subie for me. Subaru FTW!

01-28-2011, 05:16 PM	#43 (permalink)
North Star Newbie Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 10	Since I have an 04' STi, I would get the version that is RWD. If Subaru makes a RWD, than I'll get the Subie. If not, than the Toyota.

03-25-2011, 07:41 AM	#44 (permalink)
aerobert Newbie Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Posts: 13	I'm going for the FT86.

03-25-2011, 01:35 PM	#45 (permalink)
Run Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 43	it's a question no one can answer yet. because the Suburu version still have many unknown...

03-28-2011, 12:57 PM	#46 (permalink)
kdiggz Newbie Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Buffalo Posts: 17	i mean this is why the decision to have 2 of pretty much the same car makes NO sense! NONE WHATSOEVER! if toyota was trying to save their scion brand then this is a good way but who is going to buy a scion over a subaru? i personally wouldn't. they are stepping on each others toes here. why isn't the subaru awd?!

03-30-2011, 01:42 AM	#49 (permalink)
ryun84 Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 67	From that one place called the Rumor Mill.

04-04-2011, 03:42 PM	#52 (permalink)
Turbowned Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Marshfield, MA Posts: 75	Kind of a tough call: if the Subaru is the same price I would go with it. I've already got a Toyota and I always go with my friend to the local Subaru meets (he has an '01 Impreza RS with a full '04 STi drivetrain swap), so silly as it may sound I think it would be nice to have a car that could fit in... Comparatively the Toyota meets are usually 90% Scions peppered with a couple Celicas and MR2s. I will say this: If either car gets any less than 28mpg combined with the boxer motor, I will not be getting either. Gas prices are the only reason I don't own a Subaru right now...

04-07-2011, 04:32 AM	#53 (permalink)
topcat Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 58	Subaru - I don't even know where the Toyota dealer is right now. But if Subaru don't sell the thing, I suppose I'd have to go and find it.

04-29-2011, 08:11 AM	#54 (permalink)
curtains Newbie Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 6	For me depends who makes the engine, and the setup .. I think if the internals are all the same then I'll pick based on looks, I'm personally a Toyota Fan, never been a big fan of subys, Just known too many people with problems with them, maybe just my luck ... but everyone on here seems to say they're good. but i only want the RWD setup, turbo would be nice, I think it'll be a nice drift collectors car.

04-29-2011, 08:15 AM	#55 (permalink)
topcat Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 58	Actually I could see my local importers taking the view that only the Toyota would sell - as it wouldn't compete with anything else in their line up, whereas a Subaru coupe would take sales away from the Impreza...

04-30-2011, 02:23 PM	#58 (permalink)
supraru Newbie Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: On the apexes of Willow Springs. Posts: 24	Oops, I'd always thought your "signature pic" was the final concept design for the 086a. My bad.

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