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04-29-2014, 02:32 PM | #1 |
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New Ultramarine Monogram Here!
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I just picked up my FR-S 86 this past Wednesday, it’s almost been a week and I have loved every moment of it! My first car was a 1999 VW Passat and my second was a leased 2011 F150. I was going to keep the lease, but had always wanted a “fun” can for the weekends. Well the lease was running out and I could not justify having two cars, so I sacrificed utility for everyday fun. Note the car is registered in NH so we will see how winter treats it! I spent weeks looking at everything similar from WRX to 370z to Miata (I couldn’t fit) to Mustang to Focus ST, and some others. About a month later I realized that the cost of my over miles on the lease is too high so I purchased the FR-S to save the money from over miles so the truck is sitting till the lease ends in June. Once I realized I wanted a BRZ/FR-S I liked features of BRZ, but the suspension calibration of the FR-S was much more appealing to me. When I found out about the Monogram Series, I had to have it. For the price, it was an amazing deal with all the features I wanted (HIDS, Leather/Alcantara seats, Push Start, Heated Mirrors, ext) at a fantastic price. I knew I wanted Ultramarine Blue (every car I have owned has been blue :-p) and that I wanted a manual. So how many were there in the country? 18. With my research I deduced there were about 50-80 FR-S’ Monogram Series made in Ultramarine Blue with a 6-speed. No local dealers were able to find one, and the closest I found was in NY City. Train ride down and 4 hour ride back right? As I was finalizing the deal on the phone, they sold it! Only 17 left now! The next closest was a 6 hour drive away in NJ. I called immediately and sealed the deal on the phone. The dealer was great and two days later I was driving down with a buddy. Bought him some beers the night before to appreciate his driving and then we drove straight down in the morning. When I arrived 6 hours later, I saw my new car. She was more beautiful than I had imagined! What a great decision I had made and what an amazing 6 hour drive back it was! Without a doubt, completely worth it and so happy I have such an amazing and unique car! So that all being said, hi all! -Nate |
04-29-2014, 02:34 PM | #2 |
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04-29-2014, 02:39 PM | #3 |
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Here you are, at the dealer
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04-29-2014, 02:44 PM | #4 |
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It was a tough decision for me between Whiteout and Ultramarine. Ended up going with white, but damn, is that ultramarine sexy!
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It was a tough decision between ALL of the colors for. Each week while planning to buy it I decided I liked a different color. It's a good problem to have, the car is beautiful, no matter the color.
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Congrats!
I really wish they had the Monogram option available when I bought mine. |
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Congratulations! You are going to love the car. I bought my Monogram in late February and still smile every time I look at the car. It's absolutely the most fun car I've ever owned! By the way, great choice of color.
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04-29-2014, 03:25 PM | #9 |
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Congrats OP I wanted ultramarine for my monogram but they didn't offer most colours in Canada. Still love my firestorm, I know you'll have lots of fun with yours!
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Congratz on the new car. They are beautiful machines. Even after almost two years of seeing them on the road it still snaps my head around when I see one.
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great choice, enjoy it mate!
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We have similar stories...While you drove 6hours to get your FR-S, I spent 7 hours at the dealership to get mine.
When I first went to the dealership, I had NO intention of buying a car that day. I just wanted to take a look at the FR-S and maybe test drive one and that's it...But NOOOOOOOOoooo, they had to have an ultramarine with wing and dual-exhaust out for viewing and test driving. No matter how hard I tried to walk away, I couldn't stop looking at it and the sales guy KNEW he had me. So 7 hours of hard haggling and back and forth, I finally drove away in my new beauty! Welcome to the Ultramarine crew! You've made the right choice!
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congrats!
ultramarine is a beautiful color. i wanted that too but it got sold the day before i went to go buy it, so i ended up with white as my 2nd choice.
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Congrats and welcome to the forum! Also welcome to the monogram club!
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