FRS for "non-car guy"

[fumanchu1]

oh yeah cuz 'Murica. My point still semi stands, the brz should have what he is looking for and be easier to find

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Hey @Jviveros2 it is OK to come out of hiding (I see you lurking in the shadows)! We have all taken our medication and get along again.
Welcome to just another day at the forum.

Pictures like that should be banned from this site ...... I have other things I should be doing except watching that video ..... over and over and over and over and over ...... again!




humfrz

[kcarlson_sf]

Originally Posted by NOHOME

I wont try to be rational because sports-cars are first and foremost an emotional thing. There are a thousand reasons for NOT buying one and if your really want one, none of them are going to matter.

In my definition of a meaningful life, every man should own a sports car and sleep with a redhead at least once before they die.

Done and done. But not ready to die yet.

[MisterSheep]

Originally Posted by kcarlson_sf

Done and done. But not ready to die yet.

Redheads......

















Why did this one have to turn out the way she did??????

[ic-racer]

Originally Posted by Jviveros2

Just joined the club few days ago and here's my first post:


I'll get right to it. I am by no means a 'car guy' when it comes to the knowledge of what makes cars tick. For the past year though, I've considered getting an FRS. The hype is so great that I couldn't help but be lured into it.
1. I don't know how to drive stick
2. This would be my only DD
3. My current and only car I've had is an automatic 07 chevy cobalt
4. My driving would be mainly highway (Phoenix, AZ)
5. Married but not planning on a family soon


Also, I am very very much interested in LEARNING and I believe having a new, nice car like this will help my motivation to do so.

Question is, should I go for the AT FRS or am I better off looking for 'just another sedan'?

You know that by getting a FRS you will become a 'car guy.'

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Pictures like that should be banned from this site ...... I have other things I should be doing except watching that video ..... over and over and over and over and over ...... again!




humfrz

I tried to come up with a funny response to this... couldn't think of one.

Just picturing you staring at the gif for an hour...

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by MisterSheep

Redheads......

Well, now, I've slept with a redhead, darn near every night for the past 30 years .....


humfrz

[pantdino]

I've had my '13 for over a year now and love it.


Probably the most fun car I've ever had, and I highly recommend it


The AT vs MT question hinges on how much you drive in stop and go traffic. If hardly ever, go MT. If both ways to work every day, go AT.


With the instantly-responding paddle shifters I find my AT to be the perfect example of "involved when you want to be" motoring.

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by pantdino

I've had my '13 for over a year now and love it.


Probably the most fun car I've ever had, and I highly recommend it


The AT vs MT question hinges on how much you drive in stop and go traffic. If hardly ever, go MT. If both ways to work every day, go AT.


With the instantly-responding paddle shifters I find my AT to be the perfect example of "involved when you want to be" motoring.

And when you don't want to drive in Camry mode anymore, throw it into manual mode and let it rip!

[jawn]

I only drive in traffic (live in DC metro area), and I don't mind driving stick. The clutch on the BRZ/FR-S is on the lighter side of things. It really just depends on your patience for it. I haven't driven automatic in over 10 years, so I'm pretty used to it at this point. Yes, it can be annoying, but nothing feels quite as good as the perfect rev-matched shift.

[C4RBON]

Originally Posted by Jviveros2

Just joined the club few days ago and here's my first post:


I'll get right to it. I am by no means a 'car guy' when it comes to the knowledge of what makes cars tick. For the past year though, I've considered getting an FRS. The hype is so great that I couldn't help but be lured into it.
1. I don't know how to drive stick
- I didn't know how to drive stick when I bought my 2012 WRX new. I learned. You will too, if you want to.
2. This would be my only DD
- My BRZ is my only car, and DD. I have a friend with a truck for the rare occasion that I need something big. Remember, Amazon is your friend. Also, UHaul rents race-trucks and race-vans for $50/day plus gas. I've used this high-performance rental service a few times for moving or big projects.
3. My current and only car I've had is an automatic 07 chevy cobalt
- If you are interested in trying an enthusiast car, an FRS is affordable, efficient, modern, reliable, and fun.
4. My driving would be mainly highway (Phoenix, AZ)
- Sounds like a manual would be acceptable. Once you get a manual, you probably won't want anything else afterwards (injuries, old age, and traffic notwithstanding)
5. Married but not planning on a family soon
- You can always buy a 2nd car after the FRS is paid for!

Also, I am very very much interested in LEARNING and I believe having a new, nice car like this will help my motivation to do so.

Question is, should I go for the AT FRS or am I better off looking for 'just another sedan'?

If you do end up with a sedan, an Accord with a manual would be a good choice. Or a WRX with a manual. Or a Maxda 3 with a manual. Or a GTI with a manual. Or Focus ST (Ha! Only offered in a manual). You have good options if the FRS limits you in an unacceptable way.

The FRS isn't the only game in town for fun and affordable. However, it is one of two games in town (or game in towns?) if you want a new, affordable, true sports car (the other being.... miata). The FRS has driving dynamics that you can't best until you double the price.

People often buy 'big' cars to meet requirements for some hypothetical situation that rarely occurs. Buy the car that meets your actual, weekly needs, and find solutions for the few times you need a bigger car. Friends, rentals, and delivery have always picked up the slack for me when my BRZ wasn't big enough.

[Jviveros2]

Proud new owner!!!!!!

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[FR-Sky]

I have 2 cars, mazda 3 and 86.
But I drive my 86 everywhere and my mazda 3 is sitting there with dust.
I enjoy my 86, I enjoy driving stick,,I enjoy stuck in traffic,
I enjoy everything as long as I am driving this car.

[RichardsFRS]

If your are looking for stick don't get an auto, because you will have remorse that you didn't get what you wanted. This car with a stick is so much fun. If you are keeping the Chevy, you can learn stick on the weekends. Took me two days to learn stick when I started. Hill starts are the worse and even in auto.I avoid steep hills when I can. Sometimes ya can't and you'll have to deal with it. Spend a great deal of time hill starting. Drive both AT and stick, but don't let the ease of auto force you into auto