Regrets - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

cf6mech · 11-04-2012, 01:41 PM

Buy cheap and then modify is what I'm doing,... had a very expensive iconic car,....it was a constant worry and a pain for me,... telling my girlfriend no drinks in car but water,...worried about road grime,...scratches.....door dings in parking lots....winter driving....screw that,.....to me this thing is a exceptional handling beater and I'm going to drive the hell out of it,.... and modify it to the extreme and still have money left over from what my previous car cost,....how extreme?..... all the usual stuff plus an engine rebuild with forged rods and pistons with lower compression to handle the boost ,....in a way that insures the life of the engine.....

pinoyplaya · 11-04-2012, 01:50 PM

Well, now to think about it. A Camaro SS cost about ~39k to 43k loaded

Whereas the BRZ is about ~28k loaded. Now, I have that extra 11-15k to spend on mods.

I guess Im just waiting for a solid turbo to come out. Right now, most people are just in the R&D phase and waiting for more competitors to come up with a better and rigid turbo.

SkitterSkotter · 11-04-2012, 01:52 PM

I do love the car, but I have noticed that I've really had trouble falling in love with it. I think it is due to the fact that it is like damaged goods at this point...I don't know why I feel this way, but I have yet to truly bond with it like my old car...maybe once I get the rear tail light and window dings replaced I will love it.

pinoyplaya · 11-04-2012, 01:54 PM

The only thing that is really bugging me is the grinding 2nd gear. Weather the car is warm or cold, it just grinds in that gear when shifting from 1st to 2nd, at any RPMs.

I should take the car to the dealership and get my first oil change done also. Maybe the TSB on the nav unit.

russv · 11-04-2012, 03:39 PM

Wish I had gotten a Ferrari 458, but bank account said no.

cyrus · 11-04-2012, 03:44 PM

Purchased the car and got to enjoy it for 7 days and ~500 miles. It's still rotting in the shop after 31 days for the CEL issue. I wish I purchased the Cayman S as intended originally.

scottynoshotty · 11-04-2012, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by russv

Wish I had gotten a Ferrari 458, but bank account said no.

^ So much that

Superhatch · 11-04-2012, 04:04 PM

Still loving it every day. 5 months, 16k miles.

Gixxersixxerman · 11-04-2012, 04:08 PM

I regret not getting a 6spM.. I love the car and just now starting to modify.. But I rode in True Street Industries and was shocked at the difference.. I commute quite a ways for work and getting older so I was happy with the auto, but after that ride.. Which has a tune and the basic bolt ons, I'm like..... Damn

DarkSunrise · 11-04-2012, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinoyplaya

Anyone regretting their FRS/BRZ yet? I kind of wished I bought a BMW or Mercedes C class instead or the Camaro SS.

Still the car is fun to drive. Just wish it was faster.

Can't tell if serious. You do realize the C250 and C300 are slower and more expensive.

Have you actually driven any of those other cars? The Camaro SS is a boat, bad ergonomically, and not really a good comparison to the FR-S/BRZ.

The only cars on your list that are remotely comparable are the BMW 128/328, but they're barely faster and a lot more expensive. They also don't have the same raw, unadulterated feel that you get driving the twins.

I wouldn't trade my FR-S for any of those.

Brett · 11-04-2012, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinoyplaya

Anyone regretting their FRS/BRZ yet? I kind of wished I bought a BMW or Mercedes C class instead or the Camaro SS.

Still the car is fun to drive. Just wish it was faster.

Those are rather different cars. Sounds like you didn't know what you wanted. If you'd rather have something else, sell the car and move on. Do what makes you happy. Seems like some folks may still be having problems finding on, so you could probably get a good price for it.

Brett

nashsnazzy · 11-04-2012, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinoyplaya

The only thing that is really bugging me is the grinding 2nd gear. Weather the car is warm or cold, it just grinds in that gear when shifting from 1st to 2nd, at any RPMs.

I should take the car to the dealership and get my first oil change done also. Maybe the TSB on the nav unit.

I have the 2nd gear issue too. I also had the traction control light and cel pop on yesterday so I'm taking mine in tomorrow. Let me know what they do to correct your second gear.

Vicious LED · 11-04-2012, 04:19 PM

Honestly, this has probably been the one purchase I've made in my life where I haven't even looked back and thought "Should I have reconsidered?"

Definitely no regrets at all.

Liquidsnake · 11-04-2012, 04:21 PM

I knew exactly what I was getting, so no regrets. I have had jaguars, G35,370z, and now the FRS. For the price, I have never enjoyed a car so much.

11-04-2012, 01:50 PM	#16
pinoyplaya Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: WRB MT-BRZ LMTD Location: Maple Grove, MN (Minneapolis) Posts: 355 Thanks: 4 Thanked 64 Times in 34 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Well, now to think about it. A Camaro SS cost about ~39k to 43k loaded Whereas the BRZ is about ~28k loaded. Now, I have that extra 11-15k to spend on mods. I guess Im just waiting for a solid turbo to come out. Right now, most people are just in the R&D phase and waiting for more competitors to come up with a better and rigid turbo. __________________ BYE: WRB MT-BRZ LMTD Drove the car off the lot at 8/6/12 @ 8:06 PM Traded for Black 2013 Camaro 2SS RS

11-04-2012, 01:52 PM	#17
SkitterSkotter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S (Hot Lava) Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 545 Thanks: 77 Thanked 349 Times in 137 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I do love the car, but I have noticed that I've really had trouble falling in love with it. I think it is due to the fact that it is like damaged goods at this point...I don't know why I feel this way, but I have yet to truly bond with it like my old car...maybe once I get the rear tail light and window dings replaced I will love it. __________________

11-04-2012, 01:54 PM	#18
pinoyplaya Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: WRB MT-BRZ LMTD Location: Maple Grove, MN (Minneapolis) Posts: 355 Thanks: 4 Thanked 64 Times in 34 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The only thing that is really bugging me is the grinding 2nd gear. Weather the car is warm or cold, it just grinds in that gear when shifting from 1st to 2nd, at any RPMs. I should take the car to the dealership and get my first oil change done also. Maybe the TSB on the nav unit. __________________ BYE: WRB MT-BRZ LMTD Drove the car off the lot at 8/6/12 @ 8:06 PM Traded for Black 2013 Camaro 2SS RS

11-04-2012, 03:39 PM	#19
russv First 86 Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Scion FRS Argento Automatic Location: Northern California Posts: 1,127 Thanks: 1,069 Thanked 544 Times in 232 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Wish I had gotten a Ferrari 458, but bank account said no. __________________ Life is short...NO BORING CARS

11-04-2012, 04:04 PM	#22
Superhatch AIM4APX Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Limited Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,206 Thanks: 642 Thanked 749 Times in 324 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Still loving it every day. 5 months, 16k miles. __________________ "It's very difficult to present technology as an overtly positive sales device to people who want an emotional car" -Chris Harris

11-04-2012, 01:41 PM	#15
cf6mech Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: FRS Silver LS1 swapped. Location: Texas Posts: 752 Thanks: 621 Thanked 766 Times in 302 Posts Mentioned: 39 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Buy cheap and then modify is what I'm doing,... had a very expensive iconic car,....it was a constant worry and a pain for me,... telling my girlfriend no drinks in car but water,...worried about road grime,...scratches.....door dings in parking lots....winter driving....screw that,.....to me this thing is a exceptional handling beater and I'm going to drive the hell out of it,.... and modify it to the extreme and still have money left over from what my previous car cost,....how extreme?..... all the usual stuff plus an engine rebuild with forged rods and pistons with lower compression to handle the boost ,....in a way that insures the life of the engine.....

11-04-2012, 03:44 PM	#20
cyrus Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS White Out Location: North Carolina Posts: 22 Thanks: 5 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Purchased the car and got to enjoy it for 7 days and ~500 miles. It's still rotting in the shop after 31 days for the CEL issue. I wish I purchased the Cayman S as intended originally.

11-04-2012, 04:08 PM	#23
Gixxersixxerman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Toyota GT86, 66 beetle, 11 GSXR 750 Location: Las Vegas, NV. Posts: 1,382 Thanks: 575 Thanked 836 Times in 436 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I regret not getting a 6spM.. I love the car and just now starting to modify.. But I rode in True Street Industries and was shocked at the difference.. I commute quite a ways for work and getting older so I was happy with the auto, but after that ride.. Which has a tune and the basic bolt ons, I'm like..... Damn

11-04-2012, 04:19 PM	#27
Vicious LED Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Asphalt Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 2,093 Thanks: 527 Thanked 457 Times in 318 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Honestly, this has probably been the one purchase I've made in my life where I haven't even looked back and thought "Should I have reconsidered?" Definitely no regrets at all.

11-04-2012, 04:21 PM	#28
Liquidsnake Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: "I drives like a Porsche" Location: LA Posts: 638 Thanks: 89 Thanked 245 Times in 136 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I knew exactly what I was getting, so no regrets. I have had jaguars, G35,370z, and now the FRS. For the price, I have never enjoyed a car so much. __________________

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