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switchlanez · 07-26-2012, 09:51 PM

Funny story... I was driving by the mall today and saw a Veloster to my right and a current generation Viper with huge color keyed GT-style wing to my left. My head spent more time turned right. The aero styling has a more finished look than the BRZ/FR-S. It could be a modern version of the CRX with some suspension tuning. I'd pick it if shopping for an FF, even with its drawbacks...

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bku1A6VcwUQ&feature=g-all-u"]2012 Hyundai Veloster Turbo: A True Hot Hatch? - Ignition Episode 26 - YouTube[/ame]

Pdub86 · 07-27-2012, 04:28 PM

I'd say go for it. Everyone is saying get another car but hey this would be a fantastic first car. 5 star crash rating, handles really well, doesn't have a shit ton of power. Don't listen to everyone else and do it. It's def a lovely car to own

Sportsguy83 · 07-27-2012, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miguel

Hey, i'm currently deciding between these two cars, i'm 18 and this would also be my first car. Are these good cars for a 1st time owner?

hey Miguel, born and raised in San German PR here. Get the FR-S really as the saying goes... "A quien Dios se la dio, que San Pedro se la bendiga"

There's no need to turn down "stuff" just because other people "think" its better for you. I was raised in a different setting than you. My parents could not afford to give me stuff like this. I learned some tought lessons because of it. I have friends who wrre as fortunate as you and are today amazing individuals. Nobody knows your situation better than you. Also, i'ts funny that a lot of people here think this car is the only thing given to you in your life easy. You are already who you are, either a brat who believes diserves everything, or a young man who feels very fortunate to be in this situation and appreciates it. Getting this car or not won"t change a thing.

Get the BRZ. You will love this car from the moment you test drive it. Also, it will be one of only a very few in PR (I have a friend in Humacao who got it in Silver).

Good luck in your endeavours.

#87 · 07-27-2012, 11:45 PM

If you can afford this car (or parents willing to pay for it), get it. If you fuck up and crash, or whatever, that's on you. It's not because of the car you drive it's because of you as a person.

I say take whatever free passes and handouts come your way, and let those people who want to "make their own way, I never take handouts, blah blah" keep talking to make themselves feel good.

mediumbrown · 07-30-2012, 01:01 AM

Insideline comparo

TOMCENTRAL · 09-20-2012, 03:20 AM

U asked,
MY answer:Get the FR-S
It may not be the fastest car out there but,it certainly is one of the best handling & really a fun car to drive.
Regards,Tom

Innova · 09-20-2012, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mediumbrown

Insideline comparo

Interesting... My Veloster Turbo definitely feels faster than my brz... Must be all the extra torque.

Demandred7 · 09-20-2012, 05:46 AM

As Switchlanez has posted Carlos Lago review of the Veloster Turbo, take the time to look at Carlos' review of the FR-S. Also, test drive both cars yourself. Personally, I would sooner pick a Genesis over a Veloster, but, I would pick an FR-S over all of them, but, I am not you and you need to know what is right for you. Your own driving style and needs will dictate what is best. Do you want a useable back seat? Do you want to be looked at because people are thinking "What is that odd car?" or "What is that cool car?" Do you care more about straight line performance? Or do you want a car that devours corners? No one can tell you what to do, but, if you are looking for an opinion, I can say that it would not be a hard decision for me (I find the Veloster hideous (turbo or no turbo)).

Sutty · 09-20-2012, 06:33 AM

I was originally going to get a Veloster Turbo but fell in love with the 86. My wife is now getting the Veloster Turbo (arrives on Monday) so I'll be able to play with both cars, but the 86 will be remaining my car!!!

JPxM0Dz · 09-20-2012, 11:02 AM

http://www.carsguide.com.au/news-and...x_5_v_golf_gti

Turbowned · 09-20-2012, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Innova

If I knew nothing else about these cars, this picture alone would have me choosing the BRZ over the Veloster Turbo.

Innova · 09-20-2012, 08:15 PM

Haha yea it does have a fat ass. Really has a face only a mother could love. I like it though. It's not cookie cutter at all and has some charicter.

brewksy · 09-20-2012, 10:50 PM

Get the Veloster, live in ignorance. Then come on here and insult FRS drivers because it's "slow".

Win at life

Demandred7 · 09-20-2012, 11:39 PM

http://www.insideline.com/scion/fr-s...ison-test.html

Slow?!? Maybe compared to cars with 300 HP.

07-26-2012, 09:51 PM	#99
switchlanez Glorious BRZ Master Race Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: Subaru Libird Location: Race Wars Posts: 3,645 Thanks: 1,050 Thanked 2,718 Times in 1,079 Posts Mentioned: 110 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Funny story... I was driving by the mall today and saw a Veloster to my right and a current generation Viper with huge color keyed GT-style wing to my left. My head spent more time turned right. The aero styling has a more finished look than the BRZ/FR-S. It could be a modern version of the CRX with some suspension tuning. I'd pick it if shopping for an FF, even with its drawbacks... [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bku1A6VcwUQ&feature=g-all-u"]2012 Hyundai Veloster Turbo: A True Hot Hatch? - Ignition Episode 26 - YouTube[/ame] __________________ << BUILD THREAD >>

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07-27-2012, 11:45 PM	#102
#87 I usually post drunk Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 1,487 Thanks: 15 Thanked 490 Times in 231 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you can afford this car (or parents willing to pay for it), get it. If you fuck up and crash, or whatever, that's on you. It's not because of the car you drive it's because of you as a person. I say take whatever free passes and handouts come your way, and let those people who want to "make their own way, I never take handouts, blah blah" keep talking to make themselves feel good.

07-30-2012, 01:01 AM	#103
mediumbrown Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 Argento Scion FR-S Location: USA Posts: 74 Thanks: 15 Thanked 28 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Insideline comparo

09-20-2012, 03:20 AM	#104
TOMCENTRAL Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: FR-S AUTO Location: PHOENIX Posts: 12 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	U asked, MY answer:Get the FR-S It may not be the fastest car out there but,it certainly is one of the best handling & really a fun car to drive. Regards,Tom

09-20-2012, 05:46 AM	#106
Demandred7 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2018 Camry XSE V6 Location: Breslau, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,094 Thanks: 1,041 Thanked 367 Times in 228 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	As Switchlanez has posted Carlos Lago review of the Veloster Turbo, take the time to look at Carlos' review of the FR-S. Also, test drive both cars yourself. Personally, I would sooner pick a Genesis over a Veloster, but, I would pick an FR-S over all of them, but, I am not you and you need to know what is right for you. Your own driving style and needs will dictate what is best. Do you want a useable back seat? Do you want to be looked at because people are thinking "What is that odd car?" or "What is that cool car?" Do you care more about straight line performance? Or do you want a car that devours corners? No one can tell you what to do, but, if you are looking for an opinion, I can say that it would not be a hard decision for me (I find the Veloster hideous (turbo or no turbo)).

09-20-2012, 08:15 PM	#110
Innova Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 141 Thanks: 17 Thanked 37 Times in 29 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Haha yea it does have a fat ass. Really has a face only a mother could love. I like it though. It's not cookie cutter at all and has some charicter.

09-20-2012, 10:50 PM	#111
brewksy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2011 Subaru STI Location: Edmonton Posts: 157 Thanks: 4 Thanked 31 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Get the Veloster, live in ignorance. Then come on here and insult FRS drivers because it's "slow". Win at life

09-20-2012, 11:39 PM	#112
Demandred7 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2018 Camry XSE V6 Location: Breslau, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,094 Thanks: 1,041 Thanked 367 Times in 228 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	http://www.insideline.com/scion/fr-s...ison-test.html Slow?!? Maybe compared to cars with 300 HP.

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