Is it worth it? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Greaser · 08-08-2012, 08:48 PM

Hey guys! Soo.. Im about to trade my car for a Scion FRS. The question is.. Is it worth it?
Does the FRS live up to the hype?
Is it worth the $31,000 (after taxes)?
Does it have any issues (engine/chassis/interior)
Hows the power on it?

Ill add more to the questions once i think of more

Greaser · 08-08-2012, 08:49 PM

Tell me the goods and the bads aswell

FRSowner · 08-08-2012, 08:51 PM

You found this website.

Read the threads.

Make a decision.

hav0c · 08-08-2012, 08:52 PM

Take it for a test drive. Test drive other cars in the same price range with the same features you are looking for. I feel my car is worth it, but some have been unhappy and went for a genesis coupe/370z/used 1 series/etc..

Research and compare. This is the best way to avoid buyer's remorse.

jarviz · 08-08-2012, 08:56 PM

I don't know about 31000, but it's definintely worth the 27000 i paid.. why's yours coming out to 31k? The only compareable car in that price range is the genesis coupe r spec (in my opinion).

86_ZN6 · 08-08-2012, 08:58 PM

a very good upgrade to the civic si

jt · 08-08-2012, 08:58 PM

Buy a Miata.

[/trollpost]

I think its a worthy consideration.

How many STX prepped NB's can you buy for an FR-S?

dem00n · 08-08-2012, 09:06 PM

I don't think a Lambo will come up next to you in a Civic SI or Miata and rev their engine to you...

You will lose though, i did.

ABQautoxer · 08-08-2012, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greaser

Hey guys! Soo.. Im about to trade my car for a Scion FRS. The question is.. Is it worth it?
Does the FRS live up to the hype?
Is it worth the $31,000 (after taxes)?
Does it have any issues (engine/chassis/interior)
Hows the power on it?

Ill add more to the questions once i think of more

I got the BRZ but yes I think it's worth it.

Yes it lives up to the hype in handling.

After all the bad things I heard on the power and my failure to do an aggressive test drive the first time, I agreed. A second and third test drive proved to me it should be fine and now after 5 days of driving it around I definitely think the power is enough and I'm a mile above sea level.

Mine has no chassis issues but with 200 miles on it hard to say how that will go.

If power is a major focus for you, pass on this car. If you could see yourself buying an MX5 because of how it drives, then yes this will work nicely for you.

Texas BRZ · 08-08-2012, 09:24 PM

All I can say is that for my needs, wants, and expectations... Yes, it's worth it.

rice_classic · 08-08-2012, 09:54 PM

ha ha ha.

On the FT86 forums asking if it's worth it. It's like going to the drum circle and asking, "do you enjoy marijuana and the grateful dead?"

But other than that, yeah... It's totally worth it!

wallace03 · 08-08-2012, 09:56 PM

31,000 for an almost 25k msrp fr-s? the limited brz i ordered came out to be 30.4k after TTL. do your homework before purchasing. unless youre ballin, then do what you want.

Edit: nvm i see you live in canada. iirc its more expensive there? just drive down to one of the NE states to buy it and drive it back.

FBaxteR-S · 08-08-2012, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jarviz

I don't know about 31000, but it's definintely worth the 27000 i paid.. why's yours coming out to 31k? The only compareable car in that price range is the genesis coupe r spec (in my opinion).

Everyone please remember that people post on this site from all over the world. Before someone goes ape-shit over price after taxes and delivery, keep in mind that in Canada we pay significantly more tax than most (if not all?) states. In Ontario it's 13%, add on freight, etc. and we're around $31,000.

Comparing other cars from other countries after tax to our FR-S after tax is like comparing a nipple to a baby bottle. No comparison. Genesis Coupe R Spec is going to be subject to the same 13% tax and charges...

oops86 · 08-08-2012, 10:21 PM

I crossed shop this car against the v6 Mustang, 2.0T Hyundai Genesis, Mazda Miata Sport, as well as various used cars from 80's gm bodies to SN-95 Mustangs. I feel like I made the right choice.

08-08-2012, 08:48 PM	#1
Greaser Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Civic si Location: Canada Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Is it worth it? Hey guys! Soo.. Im about to trade my car for a Scion FRS. The question is.. Is it worth it? Does the FRS live up to the hype? Is it worth the $31,000 (after taxes)? Does it have any issues (engine/chassis/interior) Hows the power on it? Ill add more to the questions once i think of more

08-08-2012, 09:24 PM	#10
Texas BRZ Sports Car = Anti-Drug Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2014 Honda CBR600RR Location: Plano Posts: 917 Thanks: 371 Thanked 307 Times in 193 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	All I can say is that for my needs, wants, and expectations... Yes, it's worth it. __________________ "Did you know that this car comes with 300 horsepower in its stock form? 200 from the engine, 50 in its chassis, and the final 50 within the driver who can make the most of it." Texas BRZ

08-08-2012, 09:56 PM	#12
wallace03 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: Houston Posts: 637 Thanks: 43 Thanked 143 Times in 95 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	31,000 for an almost 25k msrp fr-s? the limited brz i ordered came out to be 30.4k after TTL. do your homework before purchasing. unless youre ballin, then do what you want. Edit: nvm i see you live in canada. iirc its more expensive there? just drive down to one of the NE states to buy it and drive it back. __________________

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08-08-2012, 08:49 PM	#2
Greaser Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Civic si Location: Canada Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Tell me the goods and the bads aswell

08-08-2012, 08:51 PM	#3
FRSowner Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Hot Lava A/T Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 123 Thanks: 13 Thanked 209 Times in 56 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You found this website. Read the threads. Make a decision.

08-08-2012, 08:52 PM	#4
hav0c Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: WRB BRZ Limited (AT) Location: Monterey Bay, CA Posts: 62 Thanks: 42 Thanked 52 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Take it for a test drive. Test drive other cars in the same price range with the same features you are looking for. I feel my car is worth it, but some have been unhappy and went for a genesis coupe/370z/used 1 series/etc.. Research and compare. This is the best way to avoid buyer's remorse.

08-08-2012, 08:56 PM	#5
jarviz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Raven FRS MT Location: Queens, NY Posts: 965 Thanks: 76 Thanked 249 Times in 125 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I don't know about 31000, but it's definintely worth the 27000 i paid.. why's yours coming out to 31k? The only compareable car in that price range is the genesis coupe r spec (in my opinion).

08-08-2012, 08:58 PM	#6
86_ZN6 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 86 ZN6 Location: SF Bay Area, NorCal Posts: 4,682 Thanks: 1,317 Thanked 2,072 Times in 1,222 Posts Mentioned: 126 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	a very good upgrade to the civic si

08-08-2012, 08:58 PM	#7
jt Chud Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: 608 Posts: 31 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Buy a Miata. [/trollpost] I think its a worthy consideration. How many STX prepped NB's can you buy for an FR-S?

08-08-2012, 09:06 PM	#8
dem00n Member of the year - 2016 Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Scion FRS Location: New York Posts: 3,575 Thanks: 788 Thanked 2,427 Times in 1,111 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I don't think a Lambo will come up next to you in a Civic SI or Miata and rev their engine to you... You will lose though, i did.

08-08-2012, 09:54 PM	#11
rice_classic Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Nevermorange FRS Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4,160 Thanks: 755 Thanked 4,200 Times in 1,803 Posts Mentioned: 77 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	ha ha ha. On the FT86 forums asking if it's worth it. It's like going to the drum circle and asking, "do you enjoy marijuana and the grateful dead?" But other than that, yeah... It's totally worth it!

08-08-2012, 10:21 PM	#14
oops86 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Ohio Posts: 65 Thanks: 45 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I crossed shop this car against the v6 Mustang, 2.0T Hyundai Genesis, Mazda Miata Sport, as well as various used cars from 80's gm bodies to SN-95 Mustangs. I feel like I made the right choice.

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