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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

12-12-2015, 10:24 PM

Replies: 62

Frs as mini replacement?

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Posted By Indydog812

Mine wasn't too bad at 75000 so be warned. ...

Mine wasn't too bad at 75000 so be warned.
Also I'm jealous the extended power steering warranty doesn't apply to the 06 steering pump. They didn't change anything for 06 either. It's the same...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

12-12-2015, 09:49 PM

Replies: 62

Frs as mini replacement?

Views: 16,322

Posted By Indydog812

Twag4 Dang Your making me want to keep the mini...

Twag4
Dang Your making me want to keep the mini again. It's just a pain because to keep it justifable I have to do everything I can myself. time is money and I'm still at risk of the next problem...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

12-12-2015, 09:35 PM

Replies: 62

Frs as mini replacement?

Views: 16,322

Posted By Indydog812

I did not like the R56 at all. It can easily out...

I did not like the R56 at all. It can easily out perform my R53 but it is less fun to drive. It got softer more comfortable. It lost the go kart feel of the R53

I'm afraid you're right. I'm...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

12-12-2015, 07:59 PM

Replies: 62

Frs as mini replacement?

Views: 16,322

Posted By Indydog812

I figured I could keep the mini as the beater but...

I figured I could keep the mini as the beater but insuring 2 cars not as cheap as I expected. Initial quote from Geico for a 14 frs pleasure car and mini DD was not good. I really need to shop...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

12-12-2015, 07:19 PM

Replies: 62

Frs as mini replacement?

Views: 16,322

Posted By Indydog812

So I figured my 2006 mini had been in production...

So I figured my 2006 mini had been in production since 2002. They've worked out all the issues. Boy was I wrong. they did put some band aids fixes on a few issues but BMW/MINI ignored or denied ...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

12-12-2015, 09:24 AM

Replies: 62

Frs as mini replacement?

Views: 16,322

Posted By Indydog812

agreeed but is it more FUN to dissect something...

agreeed but is it more FUN to dissect something with a scalpel or smash something with a hammer?

Sure the twins would be more fun on a twisty mountain road but 90% of my driving is through suburbs...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

12-12-2015, 05:36 AM

Replies: 62

Frs as mini replacement?

Views: 16,322

Posted By Indydog812

I did test drive a 2016 cooper s and it was good....

I did test drive a 2016 cooper s and it was good. But it was lacking in that hard to explain joy of driving factor. It didn't make me want to take the long and twisty route instead of going...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

12-11-2015, 10:33 PM

Replies: 62

Frs as mini replacement?

Views: 16,322

Posted By Indydog812

I think I might have to see what I can get for...

I think I might have to see what I can get for the mini in trade and also if they'll knock a bit off asking price so I can get some snow tires. Do you have to spend $250 on tire pressure sensors...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

12-11-2015, 10:26 PM

Replies: 62

Frs as mini replacement?

Views: 16,322

Posted By Indydog812

I keep forgetting the manual frs gets so much...

I keep forgetting the manual frs gets so much worse mpg
22/30 man vs 25/34 auto..
Wrx is 20/27
I'm considering the frs a small drop from the mini which now that I check has been down graded to...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

12-11-2015, 06:56 PM

Replies: 62

Frs as mini replacement?

Views: 16,322

Posted By Indydog812

The hatch back comes in really handy on Home...

The hatch back comes in really handy on Home Depot runs. I've moved a couple trees, 2x4's, snowboard, foosball table, all 4 snow wheels, Costco size fill in the blank...

More importantly I have...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

12-11-2015, 06:39 PM

Replies: 62

Frs as mini replacement?

Views: 16,322

Posted By Indydog812

Oh yeah I live in ct. I'm worried snow will be a...

Oh yeah I live in ct. I'm worried snow will be a major issue

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

12-11-2015, 06:36 PM

Replies: 62

Frs as mini replacement?

Views: 16,322

Posted By Indydog812

Frs as mini replacement?

So my poor old mini needs replacing (2006 r53). I can't exactly trust it to get me to work on time and it's stressing me out. I went to look at new cars cars today and stumbled onto a 2014 frs...

Forum: New England

07-16-2015, 11:48 PM

Replies: 6

Mark's Cruise Night

Views: 2,473

Posted By Indydog812

Anyone going to be there 7/20? I'm thinking...

Anyone going to be there 7/20?
I'm thinking about buying an frs and it would be great to talk to an owner for a few minutes (especially about this past winter)
Plus it's weird that I haven't...

Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs....

07-16-2015, 11:37 PM

Replies: 131

Everyday Driver "Greatest Hits" - Eco Mustang v. WRX v. FR-S v. FiST

Views: 38,510

Posted By Indydog812

Just 2 cents from a guy trying to decide between...

Just 2 cents from a guy trying to decide between these cars... I've only test driven the mustang and frs at this point.

The frs is the only Id rather drive then my R53 mini (when it is working...

Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs....

07-16-2015, 10:54 PM

Replies: 13

BRZ vs....VW Beetle?

Views: 4,635

Posted By Indydog812

I just test drove an r line it was nice but...

I just test drove an r line it was nice but Mildly disconnected feeling like most cars today.
Honestly would rather drive my '72 with like 50hp.

The dealer said women come in complaining they...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

07-16-2015, 06:44 PM

Replies: 40

Is frs good with dogs?

Views: 19,551

Posted By Indydog812

I was think about these but how would the dog get...

I was think about these but how would the dog get in a frs with this? The door doesn't open that wide and not sure this would allow the seat to fold forward correctly. Never thought I'd say this...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

07-16-2015, 06:36 PM

Replies: 40

Is frs good with dogs?

Views: 19,551

Posted By Indydog812

Am I hearing correctly the back seat is normally...

Am I hearing correctly the back seat is normally accessed through the center?
Does that tear up the console?
I'm not crazy about him tracking mud, snow or whatever through the passenger seat after...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

07-16-2015, 12:06 PM

Replies: 40

Is frs good with dogs?

Views: 19,551

Posted By Indydog812

The dealers didn't want to let my dog test drive...

The dealers didn't want to let my dog test drive but maybe they'll Let me try his Bed in the car. I also keep a Kirkland bed in the car.

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

07-16-2015, 07:46 AM

Replies: 40

Is frs good with dogs?

Views: 19,551

Posted By Indydog812

he has some rear engine experience does that...

he has some rear engine experience does that count? https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-v5N1-lgIm7E/Uhi4LUdSqdI/AAAAAAAAAVg/lZHgrKUCX3Q/s144-Ic42/P1010450.JPG

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

07-16-2015, 06:47 AM

Replies: 40

Is frs good with dogs?

Views: 19,551

Posted By Indydog812

Is frs good with dogs?

So far the frs is hands down the best driving car ive test driven to replace my r53 mini. However, I'm worried about practicality as a daily driver, especially with my 45lb bully mix. I was...

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