how many dads here are in the market for a FR-S? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

stlgrym3 · 02-17-2012, 09:54 PM

i have a 6 month old daughter, we have other cars in the household to shuttle her around. but am i too selfish to get a 2+2 coupe?

tachi1247 · 02-17-2012, 10:06 PM

if you can afford it then I say no. If you're making car payments instead of contributing to the college fund then maybe yes.

Khyron686 · 02-17-2012, 10:10 PM

1.5 and 4 year old. We have a new Santa Fe for the trips and groceries but for dropping the kids off at daycare before work or going to friends I want a fun car. Also has to be usable if the main hauler is in the shop. So 2 seaters are not on the table, ever.

So used 911, GC, Mustang, FR-S/BRZ are the only options for me - not a fan of BMWs.

Zaku · 02-17-2012, 10:45 PM

My father is thinking about getting one, but back when I was really young ( Im in my mid 20's now)he drove around a Levin Ae86 lol I don't know if that counts.

kmbkk · 02-17-2012, 10:46 PM

I have 3 kids, ages 18 (in college), 15 & 3. We have a Ford Flex that's the family hauler so I'm fine with the FR-S as my daily driver.

switchlanez · 02-17-2012, 10:49 PM

I grew up with a dad who had 2 door cars as our family's only mode of transportation... a VW Beetle (engine caught fire and I was the backseat smoke detector), then a '69 Mustang which got traded for an '84 Firebird. Sell your other car(s) to start her college fund. Might as well make use of the 2 rear seats you're paying for which happen to be perfectly sized for little people.

tranzformer · 02-17-2012, 10:50 PM

Have a 5 month old son. We have a Impreza hatch for family trips. I want a fun car for DD and picking up our kid/grocery duties when needed. As others have said a 2 seater at this point is impractical and not possible for me. BRZ fits the bill. He'll love riding in the BRZ. I already know it.

tachi1247 · 02-17-2012, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Khyron686

1.5 and 4 year old. We have a new Santa Fe for the trips and groceries but for dropping the kids off at daycare before work or going to friends I want a fun car. Also has to be usable if the main hauler is in the shop. So 2 seaters are not on the table, ever.

So used 911, GC, Mustang, FR-S/BRZ are the only options for me - not a fan of BMWs.

I'm really interested to see if those back seats will be usable even for a 4 yr old. All the pics I've seen show only enough room for someone with 2" thick legs to fit in back.

tranzformer · 02-17-2012, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tachi1247

I'm really interested to see if those back seats will be usable even for a 4 yr old. All the pics I've seen show only enough room for someone with 2" thick legs to fit in back.

Average size Asian men fit in the back.

The_Doctor · 02-17-2012, 11:04 PM

I have a 6 years old daughter. We have another car.If you can afford it why not?

Khyron686 · 02-17-2012, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tachi1247

I'm really interested to see if those back seats will be usable even for a 4 yr old. All the pics I've seen show only enough room for someone with 2" thick legs to fit in back.

I'm 5'7" with a 30 inseam and I like riding closer to the pedals. Should be ok. Mk4 Jetta has room even in rear facing. But you're right - no final deal till I see it for myself.

chate · 02-17-2012, 11:17 PM

If you can afford it, go for it! Plus maybe it can be her first car years from now, what an awesome first car it would be!!

NorCalRider · 02-17-2012, 11:20 PM

I have a 12 year old daughter and a 10 year old son. We have a 09 Tacoma Dbl cab and we had an 05 Honda Odyssey until last friday. My wife was in an accident and it was totaled. So now I will be looking for a new family hauler along with waiting still for an Frs/Brz. I am hoping they will fit fine in the back of it.

GenkiElite · 02-17-2012, 11:31 PM

Not that I'm aware of but if you see any 6ft half white half japanese 13 year old's in Tokyo dont tell them I was here.

02-17-2012, 09:54 PM	#1
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tachi1247 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Drives: 04 BMW 330i & 03 Mazdaspeed Protege Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 403 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	if you can afford it then I say no. If you're making car payments instead of contributing to the college fund then maybe yes.

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tranzformer Delights in pure handling Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: Zoom Zoom Location: KS Posts: 4,854 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Have a 5 month old son. We have a Impreza hatch for family trips. I want a fun car for DD and picking up our kid/grocery duties when needed. As others have said a 2 seater at this point is impractical and not possible for me. BRZ fits the bill. He'll love riding in the BRZ. I already know it.

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