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pointofdeparture
pointofdeparture GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
3/17/16 8:03 a.m.
pinchvalve
pinchvalve GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
3/17/16 8:22 a.m.

Oh good, the car that needs more power, that can handle more power with ease, that comes from a company very familiar with turbocharging, that potential buyers are begging to have more power in...gets an updated bumper cover.

singleslammer
singleslammer UberDork
3/17/16 8:33 a.m.

An ugly on at that.

WilD
WilD HalfDork
3/17/16 8:38 a.m.

It looks like someone punched it in the mouth and it's got a fat lip.

cmcgregor
cmcgregor HalfDork
3/17/16 8:50 a.m.

Yeah that is not a good look

GameboyRMH
GameboyRMH GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
3/17/16 8:50 a.m.

Ugh, is nothing safe from the Krill Grille? Well I'd like to invest in any company that makes aftermarket front bumpers for Toyobarus now...or start a company that hoards the old ones from junkyards, if those still fit.

OldGray320i
OldGray320i HalfDork
3/17/16 8:53 a.m.

Y'all already knew this, but, I'm a little twisted. I like that grill.

ProDarwin
ProDarwin PowerDork
3/17/16 9:10 a.m.

I don't mind the new look. I don't mind the extra 5hp.

I see nothing to complain about.

Devilsolsi
Devilsolsi New Reader
3/17/16 9:31 a.m.

At least the tail lights look better

RossD
RossD UltimaDork
3/17/16 9:31 a.m.

I think it looks fine.

Javelin
Javelin GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
3/17/16 10:00 a.m.
ProDarwin wrote: I see nothing to complain about.

pointofdeparture
pointofdeparture GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
3/17/16 10:13 a.m.

It actually looks like they did everyone a bit of a favor. The turn signals aren't in the bumper anymore, so you can throw an early FR-S or BRZ bumper on it with minimal effort! That said, I think it will be more tolerable from a higher angle (i.e. standing) and without all the glitzy photoshop drawing attention to it.

Also, I'm not sure if that's a new color or if it's just a heavily-retouched ultramarine car, but if it's new I definitely like that. Wouldn't mind seeing a green one myself, but I'm probably alone in that camp.

BlueInGreen44
BlueInGreen44 Dork
3/17/16 10:13 a.m.

^ Not alone. I think green would be a great look.

It looks good but like the original I would like it more with less black-plasticky looking bits, especially those ducts where the fog lights used to be.

I'm glad it's not dying with Scion!

jstein77
jstein77 UltraDork
3/17/16 10:37 a.m.

Well, it's better than this:

Or this:

MCarp22
MCarp22 Dork
3/17/16 10:40 a.m.
pointofdeparture wrote: Also, I'm not sure if that's a new color or if it's just a heavily-retouched ultramarine car, but if it's new I definitely like that. Wouldn't mind seeing a green one myself, but I'm probably alone in that camp.

You're not alone. I really want a BRG / tan sports car.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
3/17/16 10:47 a.m.

I still want one.

BlueInGreen44
BlueInGreen44 Dork
3/17/16 11:40 a.m.
MCarp22 wrote:
pointofdeparture wrote: Also, I'm not sure if that's a new color or if it's just a heavily-retouched ultramarine car, but if it's new I definitely like that. Wouldn't mind seeing a green one myself, but I'm probably alone in that camp.
You're not alone. I really want a BRG / tan sports car.

I was thinking something more like this color

Harvey
Harvey GRM+ Memberand Dork
3/17/16 1:01 p.m.

I see no issue with the looks, you guys are picky berkeleyers sometimes.

dculberson
dculberson UberDork
3/17/16 1:09 p.m.
BlueInGreen44 wrote: I was thinking something more like this color

I love this car. Color, wing, everything. I don't know why.

mblommel
mblommel GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
3/17/16 1:10 p.m.
I was thinking something more like this color

Hells yeah! If that green or yellow were standard FR-S colors I'd be at the stealership today.

Ah well, sadly boring is what sells. I do have to say the new nose is HIDEOUS with a capital "H". I guess if I"m going to buy a new FR-S I'd better do it soon.

dean1484
dean1484 GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
3/17/16 1:12 p.m.

Is anyone really going to notice a 2.5% power increase?

NGTD
NGTD UltraDork
3/17/16 1:15 p.m.

In reply to dean1484:

Well within "butt dyno" calibration limits, so no.

Appleseed
Appleseed MegaDork
3/17/16 1:17 p.m.

Herka-derka-hrmmh-drrr-MORE POWER-drrr-derkkka-herr-drrr. Every FR-S/BRZ thread ever. Ahh... I can leave now.

kanaric
kanaric Dork
3/17/16 1:25 p.m.

If Fiat would sell the 124 with that green i would preorder one

JamesMcD
JamesMcD Dork
3/17/16 1:25 p.m.

I think it needs to be painted in a non metallic solid color in order to mute the overwrought surfacing.

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