So I finally sat in an FR-S - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

h8meh8ers · 01-10-2013, 02:56 PM

last night i stopped by a dealer out in Ardmore. they had a black auto FR-S and i was able to finally sit inside. i was very surprised at how small it was inside. now i know it's a sports car and is clearly very small, but i just wasn't expecting it to be how it was. it reminded me of the inside of a new camaro. anyway, i'm going to be going back for a test drive soon because i know everyone says the interior is the worst part about this car, but i was wondering if anyone else felt the same way. did anyone else drive a sedan before this car? my two cars have been a 2000 taurus and i currently drive a '97 century.

Kuzuri · 01-10-2013, 03:02 PM

everyone says the interior is the worst part? I actually like the interior... I dont need a bunch of gadgets and buttons... its simple. for me the interior is as perfect as a factory interior can be on a car like this.

hybrid4g · 01-10-2013, 03:02 PM

I had a mid-size SUV and when I first sat in the car I thought it was small. It was only until I got to sit in it for 15min. at the dealer (second visit) and adjust everything that it felt great.

When you drive it you will forget about these minor issues and realize the bliss.

Snoopyalien24 · 01-10-2013, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by h8meh8ers

last night i stopped by a dealer out in Ardmore. they had a black auto FR-S and i was able to finally sit inside. i was very surprised at how small it was inside. now i know it's a sports car and is clearly very small, but i just wasn't expecting it to be how it was. it reminded me of the inside of a new camaro. anyway, i'm going to be going back for a test drive soon because i know everyone says the interior is the worst part about this car, but i was wondering if anyone else felt the same way. did anyone else drive a sedan before this car? my two cars have been a 2000 taurus and i currently drive a '97 century.

I felt like I was sitting IN it rather than ON it. I felt like I was ready to go 200mph. It is a great car, and coming from lackluster interiors, I'm honestly fine with the twin's interior. Everything was in my reach, I just felt comfy.

That feeling you get when the car feels like a lot of thought went into it, and you have been following it since it's rumor days - when the most we had were concepts and blueprints... then, you get to experience the result..

wrxgoose · 01-10-2013, 03:04 PM

i've sat in one before, and i'm convinced i need to lose some weight. *fatty not fit so well*

leon78 · 01-10-2013, 03:05 PM

Drove a Speed3...Im glad I have less room...no more giving people rides like when I had the spacious turbowagon.

h8meh8ers · 01-10-2013, 03:08 PM

@Fancy i actually love how it's so simple on the inside. some cars now have way too many buttons and way more features than anyone would ever need.
@hybrid4g that's what i think will happen. i've driven a whole bunch of mustangs, a z28 camaro, and a few other cars, but i'm so excited to drive this car.

pheoxs · 01-10-2013, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Fancy

everyone says the interior is the worst part? I actually like the interior... I dont need a bunch of gadgets and buttons... its simple. for me the interior is as perfect as a factory interior can be on a car like this.

This basically sums it up.

I had so many poor expectations from reading FT86 before mine arrived and complaints about poor interiors and such.

And then I drove the car for the first time, and absolutely love everything about it. I don't want/need any more gadgets and fanciness, I love the car as it is.

DarkSunrise · 01-10-2013, 03:11 PM

Yeah when people say the FR-S fits like a glove, they mean it. It can feel small if you're not used to it, but believe it or not, it's quite spacious compared to true 2-seater sports cars (S2000, Miata, 370z, etc.) You get used to it.

Re. the interior, I was actually pleased with it the first time I saw it in person. Maybe because of how bad it photographs, but in person, I thought it looked nice. And my other car (VW GTI) is considered the hot hatch dash-stroker's wet dream car.

h8meh8ers · 01-10-2013, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

I felt like I was sitting IN it rather than ON it. I felt like I was ready to go 200mph. It is a great car, and coming from lackluster interiors, I'm honestly fine with the twin's interior. Everything was in my reach, I just felt comfy.

That feeling you get when the car feels like a lot of thought went into it, and you have been following it since it's rumor days - when the most we had were concepts and blueprints... then, you get to experience the result..

i've been following it since two octovers ago, and i'm so excited to see how it actually drives.

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Originally Posted by wrxgoose

i've sat in one before, and i'm convinced i need to lose some weight. *fatty not fit so well*

hahah i couldn't believe the seats! i'm 5'7" and weigh 130 and the sits were pretty snug!

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Originally Posted by leon78

Drove a Speed3...Im glad I have less room...no more giving people rides like when I had the spacious turbowagon.

this is a big reason why i'm not concerned about the lack of back seats. the only person i ever drive with is my girlfriend and she loves this car too

wrxgoose · 01-10-2013, 03:16 PM

i'm 5'11-5'12, 225lbs. fits like...something tiny on a fat person.

chenshuo · 01-10-2013, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by h8meh8ers

last night i stopped by a dealer out in Ardmore. they had a black auto FR-S and i was able to finally sit inside. i was very surprised at how small it was inside. now i know it's a sports car and is clearly very small, but i just wasn't expecting it to be how it was. it reminded me of the inside of a new camaro. anyway, i'm going to be going back for a test drive soon because i know everyone says the interior is the worst part about this car, but i was wondering if anyone else felt the same way. did anyone else drive a sedan before this car? my two cars have been a 2000 taurus and i currently drive a '97 century.

i suggest you sit in a BRZ limited. fancier buttons and Nav do make the interior more pleasant. When i sat in a FRS my impression was that it has nothing. When i sat in a BRZ i thought at least it has something.

CircuitJerk · 01-10-2013, 03:19 PM

I'm 5' 9" and about 225lbs, I thought the same thing that wrxgoose did at first. Each test drive (4 in all) it got a little more acceptable to me and I figured I could live with it.
After picking it up it took about a week to where I started feeling comfortable and then all of a sudden, it's the most comfortable seat and I can't wait for it to hug me every day.
As for the interior, I find it rather sexy minimalist. Love those analog HVAC dials, the head unit I'm not too thrilled about but whatever, I'm not in the car to be visually stimulated either. It hits my style taste buds just right.

h8meh8ers · 01-10-2013, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by chenshuo

i suggest you sit in a BRZ limited. fancier buttons and Nav do make the interior more pleasant. When i sat in a FRS my impression was that it has nothing. When i sat in a BRZ i thought at least it has something.

i prefer the look of the FR-S more. I like the grille more, and the faux side vents. the silver parts of the BRZ just aren't my cup of tea.

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Originally Posted by CircuitJerk

I'm 5' 9" and about 225lbs, I thought the same thing that wrxgoose did at first. Each test drive (4 in all) it got a little more acceptable to me and I figured I could live with it.
After picking it up it took about a week to where I started feeling comfortable and then all of a sudden, it's the most comfortable seat and I can't wait for it to hug me every day.
As for the interior, I find it rather sexy minimalist. Love those analog HVAC dials, the head unit I'm not too thrilled about but whatever, I'm not in the car to be visually stimulated either. It hits my style taste buds just right.

yeah i'm a fan of regular old HVAC controls too.

01-10-2013, 02:56 PM	#1
h8meh8ers Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 2014 FR-S Location: Delco Posts: 67 Thanks: 41 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	So I finally sat in an FR-S last night i stopped by a dealer out in Ardmore. they had a black auto FR-S and i was able to finally sit inside. i was very surprised at how small it was inside. now i know it's a sports car and is clearly very small, but i just wasn't expecting it to be how it was. it reminded me of the inside of a new camaro. anyway, i'm going to be going back for a test drive soon because i know everyone says the interior is the worst part about this car, but i was wondering if anyone else felt the same way. did anyone else drive a sedan before this car? my two cars have been a 2000 taurus and i currently drive a '97 century.

01-10-2013, 03:05 PM	#6
leon78 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 13 Whiteout Location: Niceville FL Posts: 666 Thanks: 307 Thanked 241 Times in 142 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Drove a Speed3...Im glad I have less room...no more giving people rides like when I had the spacious turbowagon. __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S (Whiteout) GunMetal 16x8+25 Enkei CompE_Cusco OCC_ Kartboy Crank Pulley_Kartboy TMM insert_Koni Yellows_RCE Springs_K&N Drop-In_Eibach FSB_J2 Catless FP_WhiteLine Camber Bolts_NameLess Track Pipe_RBF600_Ferodo DS2500_PTUNING Tuned. Less parking more racing

01-10-2013, 03:11 PM	#9
DarkSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S) Location: USA Posts: 5,794 Thanks: 2,164 Thanked 4,242 Times in 2,220 Posts Mentioned: 48 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Yeah when people say the FR-S fits like a glove, they mean it. It can feel small if you're not used to it, but believe it or not, it's quite spacious compared to true 2-seater sports cars (S2000, Miata, 370z, etc.) You get used to it. Re. the interior, I was actually pleased with it the first time I saw it in person. Maybe because of how bad it photographs, but in person, I thought it looked nice. And my other car (VW GTI) is considered the hot hatch dash-stroker's wet dream car. __________________ "Never run out of real estate, traction, and ideas at the same time." 2022 BRZ Build 2013 FR-S Build

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Kuzuri __(X)__ Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '11 Legacy, '89 190E, '78 GS1000 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 958 Thanks: 300 Thanked 697 Times in 332 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	everyone says the interior is the worst part? I actually like the interior... I dont need a bunch of gadgets and buttons... its simple. for me the interior is as perfect as a factory interior can be on a car like this.

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hybrid4g Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: Scion FRS Location: NC Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I had a mid-size SUV and when I first sat in the car I thought it was small. It was only until I got to sit in it for 15min. at the dealer (second visit) and adjust everything that it felt great. When you drive it you will forget about these minor issues and realize the bliss.

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h8meh8ers Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 2014 FR-S Location: Delco Posts: 67 Thanks: 41 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	@Fancy i actually love how it's so simple on the inside. some cars now have way too many buttons and way more features than anyone would ever need. @hybrid4g that's what i think will happen. i've driven a whole bunch of mustangs, a z28 camaro, and a few other cars, but i'm so excited to drive this car.

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wrxgoose WUB WUB Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Firestorm Location: Charlotte Posts: 2,788 Thanks: 313 Thanked 1,573 Times in 858 Posts Mentioned: 52 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	i'm 5'11-5'12, 225lbs. fits like...something tiny on a fat person.

01-10-2013, 03:19 PM	#13
CircuitJerk Pull my finger... Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Silver Scion Slushbox Location: Illinois Posts: 996 Thanks: 476 Thanked 367 Times in 226 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm 5' 9" and about 225lbs, I thought the same thing that wrxgoose did at first. Each test drive (4 in all) it got a little more acceptable to me and I figured I could live with it. After picking it up it took about a week to where I started feeling comfortable and then all of a sudden, it's the most comfortable seat and I can't wait for it to hug me every day. As for the interior, I find it rather sexy minimalist. Love those analog HVAC dials, the head unit I'm not too thrilled about but whatever, I'm not in the car to be visually stimulated either. It hits my style taste buds just right.

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