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JD001 · 01-04-2019, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryan...

Hey guys!

Currently I'm down to an '07 Range Rover Sport, '10 VW Golf 2.5, '96 Grand Cherokee, and an '89 BMW 325i, as well as a couple motorcycles (Ducati ST4 and a '79 Harley Lowrider).

I'm in the process of getting rid of the 325i, Golf, and probably the Range Rover. I'll be looking for an FRS/BRZ in the lower range of prices, $13-15k, then rock the Grand Cherokee throughout our beautiful Wisconsin winters

Notable past cars that I really enjoyed:
2000 Porsche 911
2000 BMW M5
1998 and '95 M3
2002 WRX w/a lot of mods
and then quite a few sport bikes as well.

Wow!! A whole bunch of cars and bikes!! When do you find the time to use them all....

Ryan... · 01-04-2019, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JD001

Wow!! A whole bunch of cars and bikes!! When do you find the time to use them all....

The Rover is my daily, the VW is up for sale but was splitting time as a daily before winter, E30 has been an ongoing project forever, the Ducati gets a ton of miles during the warmer months, and the Harley just kind of sits around and never really runs right

The Jeep is being loaned out to a family member that was having car issues, so I'll be getting it back here shortly when their car is finally fixed.

In talking with the soon-to-be-fiance, my dream garage right now would be an LR4 and an FRS. I figure $30k would get me into two nice used examples of those, and I would be very happy with that!

jrb363 · 01-04-2019, 12:57 PM

I finally purchased the FR-S that I've been patiently waiting to own for years. Life has a way of getting in it's own way sometimes...but I finally pulled the trigger and couldn't be happier!

2015 Scion FR-S, bone stock, 3rd owner, low miles

It's been a blast driving it to/from work and is a great runabout around town.

It pairs nicely with my manual 2000 BMW Z3 Roadster. That car is a beauty that I don't want to pile the miles on (only 64k) so the FR-S fit the bill perfectly for my daily manual fix. The Z3 is a one owner, garage kept beauty that gets my TLC. It's not a good fit for daily driving around here and it stays in the garage in the winter. However, the manual had me wanting a fun daily that was also a bit sporty but not over the top, this the FR-S.

I always loved the styling but finding a clean, stock, low-milage example under $20k has been a chore. So, when I found this priced ready to move one an hour away, I jumped on it.

I test drove the first FR-S in my Greensboro, NC area many years ago and loved it. Almost bought a 2013 a few years ago but was saving for a house. Priorities, eh?

So glad to finally join and feel like I can participate here. Anyway...thanks for reading!

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Interlocker · 01-06-2019, 12:10 PM

(Warning: Long-winded and rambling intro below)

Longtime BMW guy here who recently (mid 2017) made the move from nearly 20 years of RWD ownership to the world of AWD with a VW Mk7 Golf R.

Don't get me wrong... It's a great car and a great daily driver. I love all the tech, the torque is pretty addicting, and it's a riot in the snow. We just don't get a lot of snow here, and while it's much better on track than I expected, it's still not super rewarding. Fast and capable, but having owned four E36 M3s since 1999, it's nowhere near that sort of feel.

I've been very much into the idea of the BRZ/86 since it was was just a rumor. The only thing that prevented me from going with a new one in '17 was the minuscule rear seat. The only car I've ever genuinely regretted selling was my '91 BMW 318is, so the lack of power wasn't really a big worry for me.

After 1.5 years with the Golf R, I REALLY miss having a tossable RWD car. As much as I love the comfort and impressiveness of the R, I don't necessarily like paying for it. LOL!

Anyway, I've been lurking here for a bit and recently been spending way too much time browsing Carvana, CarMax, and other such places with the internal debate of getting out of this car early and swapping over to a pre-owned BRZ/86.

Having spent this amount of time with easy-to-use power (torque mostly), I know there will be some adjustment time, but once I get it out on track, I have no doubt I'd be happy with the change.

The biggest consideration is really the lack of usability. My son is 8, so he'll fit in the back, but with anyone in the passenger seat, he'll have zero leg room. It's usually just the two of us in the car anyway, so that might not be a big issue. Plus, my longer-term goal with the car would be that it becomes his first car when he starts driving... If internal combustion engines are still allowed on the road. ;-)

darkslide18 · 01-07-2019, 01:22 PM

How Goes it?!

Picked up a 2014 FR-S AT last Friday with 29,780 miles on it from a reputable dealer up here in Oregon. Previously I had owned a Nissan Xterra. Over the last year and a half I had been growing increasingly less satisfied with owning a an SUV. I have owned small sporty cars in the past and had to come to terms with knowing that at heart I was a car guy.

I had been pining over the BRZ/FRS since it came out but life situations kept me from getting one until last Friday. I was able to sell the Xterra and got a good deal on the FRS. Being single, almost 40 with no kids a car like this isnt a big deal. Safe to say I am stoked with the vehicle so far. Took it out yesterday for some back roads driving and proper flogging. Had nothing but a huge grin on my face the whole time.

Just wanted to say hi before I start posting questions about the car.

Blindstack · 01-14-2019, 08:44 PM

Hey all,

Bought 2013 FR-S last week. Glad to finally be back in something I can enjoy. I've got a lot to catch up on. I used to race (import drag, drift, scca, etc), but got out of the scene over a decade ago. Previous toys included two miatas, RX-7 turbo, s2000 and some fwd drag cars.
I've been reading this forum for over a month and it definitely helped my decision to pull the trigger on the purchase. Once I found one with less than 21k miles on it, I jumped.

Look forward to learning

Thanks

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Jdmjunkie · 01-16-2019, 06:30 PM

Joined the forums awhile ago, figured I would finally post here. I have a 10 series with a 6 speed with just over 50k on the clock.

eastendraceshop · 01-16-2019, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by darkslide18

How Goes it?!

Picked up a 2014 FR-S AT last Friday with 29,780 miles on it from a reputable dealer up here in Oregon. Previously I had owned a Nissan Xterra. Over the last year and a half I had been growing increasingly less satisfied with owning a an SUV. I have owned small sporty cars in the past and had to come to terms with knowing that at heart I was a car guy.

I had been pining over the BRZ/FRS since it came out but life situations kept me from getting one until last Friday. I was able to sell the Xterra and got a good deal on the FRS. Being single, almost 40 with no kids a car like this isnt a big deal. Safe to say I am stoked with the vehicle so far. Took it out yesterday for some back roads driving and proper flogging. Had nothing but a huge grin on my face the whole time.

Just wanted to say hi before I start posting questions about the car.

Hot Lava looks awesome! I'm glad that it puts a huge smile on your face!

KevBRZ · 01-24-2019, 02:30 PM

Finally getting back into a fun car that i can rock on the track and autocross, just wanted to say Hello!! I picked up a 15 Blue BRZ a few weeks back and love it so far!

Lav · 01-26-2019, 02:07 AM

Whats up motherfuckers I just got my car yesterday.

I've owned an NB miata and an old integra LS and then an automatic civic that my parents gave me (that I tried to give back after getting the FRS but they want me to just sell it) and now finally the FRS.

I don't think I've used a forum very much before. I'm used to reddit and its system, but it seems like /r/ft86 is mostly for pictures. Searching for text posts only gives me a lot to read but it seems like this is the main community. I'll be searching through some things but if someone wants to direct me to a "sidebar" or new members guide that I shouldn't miss I'd appreciate it.

I'm curious about:
The most recommended exhausts/headers
A meet up near the bay (already looking in the regional forums and found 2)

Interlocker · 01-31-2019, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Interlocker

(Warning: Long-winded and rambling intro below)

Longtime BMW guy here who recently (mid 2017) made the move from nearly 20 years of RWD ownership to the world of AWD with a VW Mk7 Golf R.

Don't get me wrong... It's a great car and a great daily driver. I love all the tech, the torque is pretty addicting, and it's a riot in the snow. We just don't get a lot of snow here, and while it's much better on track than I expected, it's still not super rewarding. Fast and capable, but having owned four E36 M3s since 1999, it's nowhere near that sort of feel.

I've been very much into the idea of the BRZ/86 since it was was just a rumor. The only thing that prevented me from going with a new one in '17 was the minuscule rear seat. The only car I've ever genuinely regretted selling was my '91 BMW 318is, so the lack of power wasn't really a big worry for me.

After 1.5 years with the Golf R, I REALLY miss having a tossable RWD car. As much as I love the comfort and impressiveness of the R, I don't necessarily like paying for it. LOL!

Anyway, I've been lurking here for a bit and recently been spending way too much time browsing Carvana, CarMax, and other such places with the internal debate of getting out of this car early and swapping over to a pre-owned BRZ/86.

Having spent this amount of time with easy-to-use power (torque mostly), I know there will be some adjustment time, but once I get it out on track, I have no doubt I'd be happy with the change.

The biggest consideration is really the lack of usability. My son is 8, so he'll fit in the back, but with anyone in the passenger seat, he'll have zero leg room. It's usually just the two of us in the car anyway, so that might not be a big issue. Plus, my longer-term goal with the car would be that it becomes his first car when he starts driving... If internal combustion engines are still allowed on the road. ;-)

Well, I ended up biting the bullet this morning after a couple of weeks debating on this car and coming up with something that worked at the dealership. Drove a couple hundred miles to pick it up, but it made for enough time to get acquainted on the drive home:

Chikna · 01-31-2019, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Interlocker

Well, I ended up biting the bullet this morning after a couple of weeks debating on this car and coming up with something that worked at the dealership. Drove a couple hundred miles to pick it up, but it made for enough time to get acquainted on the drive home:

What is that on top of hood? Is that the shadow of the roof? Looks nice.

PapaJ · 01-31-2019, 07:53 PM

Hello everyone, new to the forums. Few months back I bit the bullet on a 2014 FR-S. have been browsing everywhere for parts and mods and can't wait to get a turbo in it. From browsing the forums it seems like this is where I need to be. A great community that is knowledgeable and helpful. Thanks for the approval

!!

Anon Aaron · 01-31-2019, 11:56 PM

Hey All,

Long time lurker, glad to be joining this great community of car enthusiasts!

I’ve had my 2013 FRS since autumn 2012, and it’s been a great car! I rebadged it to a Toyota GT-86, and added an STi badge for s#!ts and giggles. Only other change was a carbon fiber rear diffuser, bolted right over the plastic one.

Been thinking about trading up for a 2019 BRZ! It’s that good of a car, I’d buy it twice!

01-07-2019, 01:22 PM	#7691
darkslide18 Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Drives: 2014 Scion FR-S Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	New to the Forum How Goes it?! Picked up a 2014 FR-S AT last Friday with 29,780 miles on it from a reputable dealer up here in Oregon. Previously I had owned a Nissan Xterra. Over the last year and a half I had been growing increasingly less satisfied with owning a an SUV. I have owned small sporty cars in the past and had to come to terms with knowing that at heart I was a car guy. I had been pining over the BRZ/FRS since it came out but life situations kept me from getting one until last Friday. I was able to sell the Xterra and got a good deal on the FRS. Being single, almost 40 with no kids a car like this isnt a big deal. Safe to say I am stoked with the vehicle so far. Took it out yesterday for some back roads driving and proper flogging. Had nothing but a huge grin on my face the whole time. Just wanted to say hi before I start posting questions about the car.

01-24-2019, 02:30 PM	#7695
KevBRZ Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Drives: 15BRZ Location: PA Posts: 92 Thanks: 44 Thanked 24 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	picked up a BRZ Finally getting back into a fun car that i can rock on the track and autocross, just wanted to say Hello!! I picked up a 15 Blue BRZ a few weeks back and love it so far!

01-04-2019, 12:57 PM	#7689
jrb363 Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Drives: 2015 Scion FR-S Location: Nashville Posts: 32 Thanks: 58 Thanked 14 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I finally purchased the FR-S that I've been patiently waiting to own for years. Life has a way of getting in it's own way sometimes...but I finally pulled the trigger and couldn't be happier! 2015 Scion FR-S, bone stock, 3rd owner, low miles It's been a blast driving it to/from work and is a great runabout around town. It pairs nicely with my manual 2000 BMW Z3 Roadster. That car is a beauty that I don't want to pile the miles on (only 64k) so the FR-S fit the bill perfectly for my daily manual fix. The Z3 is a one owner, garage kept beauty that gets my TLC. It's not a good fit for daily driving around here and it stays in the garage in the winter. However, the manual had me wanting a fun daily that was also a bit sporty but not over the top, this the FR-S. I always loved the styling but finding a clean, stock, low-milage example under $20k has been a chore. So, when I found this priced ready to move one an hour away, I jumped on it. I test drove the first FR-S in my Greensboro, NC area many years ago and loved it. Almost bought a 2013 a few years ago but was saving for a house. Priorities, eh? So glad to finally join and feel like I can participate here. Anyway...thanks for reading! Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

01-06-2019, 12:10 PM	#7690
Interlocker Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Drives: 2017 Toyota 86 860 Location: KS Posts: 39 Thanks: 38 Thanked 24 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	(Warning: Long-winded and rambling intro below) Longtime BMW guy here who recently (mid 2017) made the move from nearly 20 years of RWD ownership to the world of AWD with a VW Mk7 Golf R. Don't get me wrong... It's a great car and a great daily driver. I love all the tech, the torque is pretty addicting, and it's a riot in the snow. We just don't get a lot of snow here, and while it's much better on track than I expected, it's still not super rewarding. Fast and capable, but having owned four E36 M3s since 1999, it's nowhere near that sort of feel. I've been very much into the idea of the BRZ/86 since it was was just a rumor. The only thing that prevented me from going with a new one in '17 was the minuscule rear seat. The only car I've ever genuinely regretted selling was my '91 BMW 318is, so the lack of power wasn't really a big worry for me. After 1.5 years with the Golf R, I REALLY miss having a tossable RWD car. As much as I love the comfort and impressiveness of the R, I don't necessarily like paying for it. LOL! Anyway, I've been lurking here for a bit and recently been spending way too much time browsing Carvana, CarMax, and other such places with the internal debate of getting out of this car early and swapping over to a pre-owned BRZ/86. Having spent this amount of time with easy-to-use power (torque mostly), I know there will be some adjustment time, but once I get it out on track, I have no doubt I'd be happy with the change. The biggest consideration is really the lack of usability. My son is 8, so he'll fit in the back, but with anyone in the passenger seat, he'll have zero leg room. It's usually just the two of us in the car anyway, so that might not be a big issue. Plus, my longer-term goal with the car would be that it becomes his first car when he starts driving... If internal combustion engines are still allowed on the road. ;-)

01-14-2019, 08:44 PM	#7692
Blindstack Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Drives: 2015 Scion FR-S Turbo Location: NC, USA Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hey all, Bought 2013 FR-S last week. Glad to finally be back in something I can enjoy. I've got a lot to catch up on. I used to race (import drag, drift, scca, etc), but got out of the scene over a decade ago. Previous toys included two miatas, RX-7 turbo, s2000 and some fwd drag cars. I've been reading this forum for over a month and it definitely helped my decision to pull the trigger on the purchase. Once I found one with less than 21k miles on it, I jumped. Look forward to learning Thanks Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

01-16-2019, 06:30 PM	#7693
Jdmjunkie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Drives: Scion FR-S 10 Series Location: Las Vegas, Nev. Posts: 341 Thanks: 1,839 Thanked 204 Times in 128 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Joined the forums awhile ago, figured I would finally post here. I have a 10 series with a 6 speed with just over 50k on the clock.

01-26-2019, 02:07 AM	#7696
Lav Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Drives: Frs Location: CA Posts: 118 Thanks: 173 Thanked 23 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Whats up motherfuckers I just got my car yesterday. I've owned an NB miata and an old integra LS and then an automatic civic that my parents gave me (that I tried to give back after getting the FRS but they want me to just sell it) and now finally the FRS. I don't think I've used a forum very much before. I'm used to reddit and its system, but it seems like /r/ft86 is mostly for pictures. Searching for text posts only gives me a lot to read but it seems like this is the main community. I'll be searching through some things but if someone wants to direct me to a "sidebar" or new members guide that I shouldn't miss I'd appreciate it. I'm curious about: The most recommended exhausts/headers A meet up near the bay (already looking in the regional forums and found 2)

01-31-2019, 07:53 PM	#7699
PapaJ Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Drives: 2014 Scion FRS Location: Houma Louisiana Posts: 12 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hello everyone, new to the forums. Few months back I bit the bullet on a 2014 FR-S. have been browsing everywhere for parts and mods and can't wait to get a turbo in it. From browsing the forums it seems like this is where I need to be. A great community that is knowledgeable and helpful. Thanks for the approval !!

01-31-2019, 11:56 PM	#7700
Anon Aaron Slushbox Pro Join Date: Jan 2019 Drives: ‘13 Toyota GT86 Location: PNW Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hey All, Long time lurker, glad to be joining this great community of car enthusiasts! I’ve had my 2013 FRS since autumn 2012, and it’s been a great car! I rebadged it to a Toyota GT-86, and added an STi badge for s#!ts and giggles. Only other change was a carbon fiber rear diffuser, bolted right over the plastic one. Been thinking about trading up for a 2019 BRZ! It’s that good of a car, I’d buy it twice!

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