How did you hear about your FRS?

[Canyoncarver]

Originally Posted by nbafandan

I was just walking around till a wild FRS appeared, so I just used my pokewallet and captured it.

Hahahahaha

[wbradley]

Wavered from my usual Acura sedan, Honda Accord etc when my lease on a 08 Accord ran out Oct '11. Bought an xB for a utility vehicle that I could buy and pay cash for. It was different, and at the time Scion had just started their first year in the Canadian market. After getting the xB I somehow stumbled on the 86 development online, first with the red concept vehicle that was the only thing released right until the car was revealed in New York as I recall. I realized that by purchasing a cheaper vehicle last time, maybe I could just go ahead and buy an FR-S. at first I planned to sell the xB (7 months old, take a big loss for sure) but eventually decided I might as well drive it in the winter and get some value for my depreciation.

Also, say the twins at the '12 Toronto Auto Show. The Scion FR-S display was kinda low key.

When I received an email that they were taking orders I went in same day. When the first round of units delivered in my area I received one of the first 3 to arrive at my dealer.

At one point I considered cancelling and getting the Subaru but figured in the long run this car won't be about a proximity key and dual climate control. In fact I find myself removing clutter from my car (the growl tube apparatus). I will own other vehicles with the luxury stuff, but this car doesn't need it to keep my love.

[MVJ1975]

I'd been following the development of the car for awhile on other message boards. It was just the kind of car I'd been looking for when I bought my tC.

When the 1st 86 folks started getting their cars last May I figured we were close to actual launch, so when I was at the Toyota dealership getting my tC serviced, I went down to the Scion showroom and put down a deposit on an FR-S. A week later, I took it off the lot.

[GIMMICK]

Gran Turismo 5 . . . it felt underpowered then too. I thought it was only going to be a Japanese release only model. Imagine my suprise when I saw my first one on the freeway.

[kmbkk]

I happened to hear about it a little over a year ago. I saw an online contest for some First 86 program, and thought why not, I'll sign up for it.

[JanLov]

I never heard about it. I happened to be at the dealership one Saturday morning in September, because my 13 year old Avalon needed some attention. In the last month prior I was considering buying a Toyota Corolla, and couldn't bring myself to buy it. It was 7:45 am, and I was just browsing the showroom, when I eyed this beauty. The saleswoman, saw that I was interested, took it out for a test drive, and I bought it 3 hours later. I never thought I would be buying a car period. Traded in my 98 Avalon, and 92 Miata. It is certainly a special car!

[boonFRS]

Use to be on nicoclub(Nissan forum). Seen the first images/concept of the car a few years back and wanted something different than the s13. Lost track/interested in the car for a while since I didn't think it was ever going to come out. I needed a new car back in June since my s13 was totaled and I was shopping around for a new rear wheel drive car. The rest is history.

[Veloist]

There was a concept of a Toyota Subaru silver hatchback in a car magazine that didn't look pleasing, but did announce rumors that the two companies were working on a car together.

Everyday since the FT86 concept was revealed in 2009, I googled "FT86 concept" and came across almost every speculation article and test mule sightings until the FT86II concept and Scion FR-S concept. There was a bit of a dead period until the production test mule was spotted and then the numerous brochure leaks and then finally the official reveal in November '11.

My dad originally wanted to get a Scion tC as an additional "fun" car but when the FT86 concept was revealed he decided to wait. I didn't think he was serious but he ended up getting one and the search for one was a really nice bonding experience!

It's interesting to see how people who did not know about the FT86 concept heard about this car, I've always wondered if I would be so into the car if I didn't know about the early stages.

[Asterisked Accolade]

I was on a Celica forum and back in 2008 it was rumored to be the next gen Celica-- so naturally everyone was atwitter.

[Freeman]

I had followed the car on Jalopnik and Autoblog, so when I saw one sitting on a dealer lot I stopped in and went for a test drive.... Then bought it

[calis5nest]

Was thinking of purchasing a camaro but I wasnt really convinced thats what I wanted. Started thinking about getting the genesis instead but then I saw the commercial for the FRS in June. Read into it and a week later No regrets Im happy with my FRS

[Demandred7]

Originally Posted by Jedi1

Followed the development from concept to production. Had our heart set on a Cayman or some sort of Lotus. Figured we should at least sit in the FRS or a BRZ before we pulled the trigger on a car that was almost double the price of the twins. Sat in an FRS. Took it for a "Spirited" cough cough test drive and BOOM. Brought one home last June.

I too followed the development from concept to production. However, I wasn't even looking for a car and was actually looking forward to not having any car payments.
Once I took the car for a test drive, I was convinced that I had to have this car. Of course getting the car sideways in the rain and scaring the oncoming traffic while having a giant ear to ear grin and giggling like a little boy probably had somewhat of an effect. I then signed the papers the next day.

[autogyro]

Started following in 2009 with the ft86 concept, by the time the concept II was out I was very much lurking these forums. Then the scion concept was fantastic, and I remember us debating the horrendous taillight shape on the camo cars at the nurburgring. I think WingsofWar did a mockup of the final shape which happened to be exactly right and then the leaked brochure came and so did the rest of us.

I still remember being a bit skeptical on the car's ability and our speculations on the porsche cayman and supra testing.