Should one wait for the 2014/2015 model?

[Enemies]

Life passes by too quick. There's always something better just around the corner. Unless things turn into an absolute gong show with pricing and ordering once this car is released I can't see myself waiting.

[Dark]

I agree with Zaku, but don't spend too much time waiting for better things. You will never get anything because there is always a better thing.

[Levi]

If you can afford it get it now. You can always upgrade later. Special edition version are just marketing. I wouldn't wait for any turbo version as I doubt there'll be any.

[Dark]

Originally Posted by Levi

If you can afford it get it now. You can always upgrade later. Special edition version are just marketing. I wouldn't wait for any turbo version as I doubt there'll be any.

You're right, but I smell Scion FR-S RS 1.0 just around the corner. Well, if we want the car without pre-ordering, we might want to wait for a few months.

[Nafe]

I don't care about other people thinking I am "cool". So turboing it myself doesn't appeal to me. Turboing it at all doesn't appeal to me. I have always been a bit of a purist. My AE86 was all motor, albeit highly modified, as will this car. I will make changes to it for how I want it to be, but nothing drastic.
I will be getting one ASAP. Not waiting at all

[neutron256]

Originally Posted by Bob

This is most of my reason for leaving the Audi behind. It's been a great car, and rock solid reliable, and is a blast to drive, but you really have to keep up with maintenance. I was constantly chasing boost leaks, weird boost level issues... even though I made it my business to do it right the first time. Really looking forward to having a car that's fun right from the manufacturer, and I'm looking forward to leaning a N/A power curve

Rock solid reliable, but you really have to keep up with the maintenance? How is that in any way reliable? Sounds like exactly what every Audi/Volkswagon owner I know who for some reason thinks cars having to go into the shop every couple of months is somehow normal.

Personally I put very few miles on my car so the if there is something amazing about the 2015 model, then it will just be a good reason to trade in my 2013 and get a shiny new one.

[SUB-FT86]

I would never wait for a turbo model. But if there was a FA25 I would easily wait for that. If the next gen model have a 2.5 model I will get that model and trade in the 2.0. But if the next gen is still a 2.0 then I will stick with the AS1.

[The Robot Cow]

Originally Posted by Zaku

I'm making this car for me and me only.

That's what I'm aiming for whenever i get my hands on the frs/brz. You'll be much happier with your car this way. Spending all your hard earned money on trying to look cool or hip is stupid if you ask me.


Sorry but this is a bit off topic. It just bothers me when people just get a certain car to look cool. I absolutely hate it, it kills it. Don't be blind to follow a trend just because everyone else is doing it. Like Zaku said, build the car to your liking. Thats what i absolutely love about the RWB built cars. They're built without a single F... given to what you think about them, they don't conform to trends or current styles and they turn out to be one helluva car. Pour your heart and soul(and your wallet lol) into your car and it'll be amazing.

[switchlanez]

[zigzagz94]

Originally Posted by Chupacabra

Toyota and Subaru have worked hard enough for me to take a big, fat gulp of their purple Kool-Aid (red from Toyota and blue from Subaru)

Stick with the Kool-Aid because once you start drinking their grape Flavor-Aid you have a whole new set of problems

[JohnnyR]

Originally Posted by JIMs|a|MILLION

Since to me the the GT-R R35 is to supercars, as the Ft-86 is to sport cars.

I wouldn't go that far. While yes the GT-R is a supercar slayer, the 86's will not be the same caliber of "sports car slayer". Handling is one part of the bigger picture, but it lacks the power the GT-R has to stand with exotics at tracks. The 86 is going to get handed here, no two ways about it. IF it came Turbo/Super'd, then things would be a totally different story.

That brings us to the next part. Waiting is different here. Judging by Suby's comments and all the flak Toyota has been taking, FI isn't far off. It could be there as soon as next model year. That's something that will be worth waiting for as it's not just a minor power bump like you usually see, but rather a huge jump. And a huge jump in power in a "lighter" car like this put this car in a totally different league. Of course the price will jump as well, that's one downside, but that FI will more than make up for it.

Also, I learned a long time ago to stay away from 1st run cars with recalls I dealt with every new car besides the one car I bought a year after availability.

[The Robot Cow]

Originally Posted by switchlanez

LMMFAO!!!!!

[SteelReign]

Originally Posted by switchlanez

I don't give too many props online, but this made me burst into laughter. Thank you for making my day.

[Squatch86]

I think I may, Toyota is really beating around the bush with the Scion pricing. It's getting maddening.

Although I must say... I laughed at the VW mark OP... owned a MK4, never will I own a VW again. Besides, VWoA sells a $40,000+ 4 bang turbo'd compact hatchback... The Golf R... That's raped from it's European clone. Yeah I'm good. Although I may wait, i'm in no rush and I expect the bugs to be present for a couple years within' and around the FA20.