i've never been real big on the SCAR but those are probably great rifles just not my personal preference.
I was the same way for a long time. I like the ruggedness of the FAL and always pictured them as NATOs answer to the AKM. Its a big hammer of a weapon, a man's rifle if you will haha.
But the SCAR is just so superior. Just as reliable, lighter than even an AR10, more accurate, better iron sights, etc...It may seem like just another plastic fantastic but it too is a heck of a hammer.
I say buy the FAL and shoot it for a while. If you don't end up liking it then sell it...like mentioned before FALs go up in price every day it seems.