|
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum The place to start for the Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 | GT86 |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
04-19-2012, 05:05 PM | #1 |
Teh O1d 5oul
Join Date: Nov 2011
Drives: 97' Nissan Maxima SE, 04' BMW 330ci
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 91
Thanks: 0
Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Anyone else cave in to another car?
So my original intention was to buy the FR-S, but I figured I'd look at some cars at a local dealership because I thought 25k was a little steep for what you get. I ended up finding a 2004 BMW 330Ci and got it for 10.5K in prestine condition and fully loaded with a 6-speed manual tranny. I couldn't say no, anyone else have similar stories?
__________________
Proud owner of a 2004 BMW 330ci 6-speed
|
04-19-2012, 05:27 PM | #2 | |
Random Internet dad
Join Date: Mar 2012
Drives: 2013 FRS and 2010 Mini Cooper
Location: Fremont, CA
Posts: 1,771
Thanks: 609
Thanked 728 Times in 430 Posts
Mentioned: 23 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
Enjoy your BMW. It should be a fun car. |
|
04-19-2012, 05:37 PM | #3 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Drives: Scion FR-S
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 555
Thanks: 1
Thanked 58 Times in 37 Posts
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
No way! My Audi A4 has been in need of replacement for a while now but I've been waiting and saving my money since March of 2011. We're so close to the cars finally being here, its stupid for me to waste all that time waiting just to buy something else.
Plus, I just found out my car might actually be sitting in a holding pen in Richmond waiting for me to pick it up!!! Color me excited! bneale |
04-19-2012, 05:50 PM | #4 | |
2 wheel member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Drives: JZA80, 997.1, Taco
Location: SoCal->NorCal
Posts: 4,330
Thanks: 1,318
Thanked 938 Times in 480 Posts
Mentioned: 9 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
I think the FR-S is moderately priced and I hope many more prospects will have have the same mentality as you and move on to another car. We want to reduce the demand shift in any way shape or form.
__________________
|
|
04-19-2012, 05:52 PM | #5 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Drives: 2016 STI DGM
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Posts: 1,875
Thanks: 1,189
Thanked 1,460 Times in 662 Posts
Mentioned: 9 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
Enjoy the beemer! What will be interesting is if you stay a community member, drive the FR-S and then come back to the FR-S/BRZ side! |
|
04-19-2012, 05:58 PM | #6 | |
Random Internet dad
Join Date: Mar 2012
Drives: 2013 FRS and 2010 Mini Cooper
Location: Fremont, CA
Posts: 1,771
Thanks: 609
Thanked 728 Times in 430 Posts
Mentioned: 23 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
|
|
04-19-2012, 06:01 PM | #7 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Drives: 2016 STI DGM
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Posts: 1,875
Thanks: 1,189
Thanked 1,460 Times in 662 Posts
Mentioned: 9 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
|
|
04-19-2012, 06:32 PM | #8 |
Pavement Grey
Join Date: Dec 2011
Drives: 2020 Toyota 86 GT, 2017 BMW X1
Location: Calgary
Posts: 3,081
Thanks: 109
Thanked 2,220 Times in 1,203 Posts
Mentioned: 8 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
not i.
I tend to keep my cars for as long as possible. Its just time to get a little sportier Plus following this car for so long.... |
04-19-2012, 06:43 PM | #9 |
Solar wind surfer
Join Date: Nov 2011
Drives: 2013 FRS
Location: Vancouver BC
Posts: 500
Thanks: 14
Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
I've been following the production of this car since 2009, and still haven't caved into buying another car. You weren't that interested in the first place.
|
The Following User Says Thank You to Ikaros For This Useful Post: | Turbowned (04-23-2012) |
04-19-2012, 06:51 PM | #10 | |
That Guy
Join Date: Dec 2011
Drives: 2013 asphalt FRS MT
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Posts: 4,865
Thanks: 5,058
Thanked 2,867 Times in 1,499 Posts
Mentioned: 82 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
OP, If there was something else out there that was as purpose built, had a hard top, four seats and didn't cost Porsche money, I would seriously consider it. I just haven't found it yet. |
|
04-19-2012, 07:43 PM | #11 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Drives: Pegasus White 86GTS
Location: Perth WA
Posts: 608
Thanks: 371
Thanked 108 Times in 84 Posts
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Gratz on the car OP. I have been looking at the 08-09 (skyline 370 gt/infinity G37). It's pretty nice with semi luxurious interior. Seats look amazing.same engine that's in the 370Z. I could probably get one in Australia for around 35k. But at this time I'm going to be patient and test drive the 86 before I do anything.
__________________
Pegasus White 6MT got it. :happy0180:
|
04-19-2012, 07:45 PM | #12 | ||
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Drives: N/A
Location: N/A
Posts: 3,380
Thanks: 2,205
Thanked 646 Times in 419 Posts
Mentioned: 8 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
I bought a POS beater. So I'm not in a hurry to buy a car now. But the sooner I get a decent car the happier I'll be.
Quote:
Quote:
It's not a perfect place but FT86club big enough to be interesting. Even the big news outlets can't match our rumor mill. Plus this is still the best place to find good info on the Twins. |
||
04-19-2012, 08:00 PM | #13 | |
That Guy
Join Date: Dec 2011
Drives: 2013 asphalt FRS MT
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Posts: 4,865
Thanks: 5,058
Thanked 2,867 Times in 1,499 Posts
Mentioned: 82 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
|
|
The Following User Says Thank You to Calum For This Useful Post: | M&M_Hwy9 (04-19-2012) |
04-19-2012, 08:14 PM | #14 | |
Teh O1d 5oul
Join Date: Nov 2011
Drives: 97' Nissan Maxima SE, 04' BMW 330ci
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 91
Thanks: 0
Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
Whoever said I wasn't that interested in the first place, ugh, I've been following this car for over a year... No matter, still got a quality car and I'll be lurking in here every now and then just to see whats up Hopefully the sibling rivalry between Scion and Toyota will cease and no more brand favoritism to annoying levels between Toyota and Subaru debated once the car comes out. Kinda agree, kills things on here.
__________________
Proud owner of a 2004 BMW 330ci 6-speed
|
|
|
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
The MAN Cave | BoostJunkie | Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions | 2 | 06-15-2011 12:39 PM |