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Razz · 11-05-2012, 02:48 PM

Waiting for the intake manifold, center console, steering wheel controls, and idle problems to be fixed.

whaap · 11-05-2012, 03:08 PM

I bought mine almost two months ago. I've identified a few items that I expect the manufacturer to make some improvements/changes to in the upcoming model year. I'm thinking there will be improvement in the seat belt attachment to the seat and I think they could/will do a better job with the third brake light. I'm hoping they broaden their production by offering a variety of features as options for the FR-S. If they do all the things I'm hoping they do, I might be trading mine in sooner than I normally would.

SUB-FT86 · 11-05-2012, 03:12 PM

I think the OP have the same issues I have too.

White Shadow · 11-05-2012, 03:13 PM

Simple-- waiting for a factory turbo version. Don't worry, it's coming! And I have patience if it doesn't come as quickly as I think it will.

BioRage · 11-05-2012, 03:16 PM

Because my lease on my 2012 E350C isn't up till next year

SubarooMike · 11-05-2012, 03:20 PM

I'm in college and I fly. AV gas is $6 per gallon -- the Cessna 310 I fly holds 130 Gallons and little less then that usable -- you can do the math on how much my fill-ups cost

iamkyle · 11-06-2012, 01:04 AM

Wanted to order since they were released. I finally convinced myself not to wait any longer and ordered a firestorm mt today

CSSM · 11-06-2012, 01:08 AM

Waiting until I graduate

einzlr · 11-06-2012, 02:10 AM

Need to make room in the toybox :P Once at least one of the BMW's is sold I'll get on a waiting list. I don't want to tempt fate by doing it the other way around because I really can't manage any more cars than I already have

Guff · 11-06-2012, 02:17 AM

I don't actually like the car, I'm just here for the chicks.

HOLLA @ette and @Giccin!!!!

I'd rather have a V6 Mustang, no doubt!

Giccin · 11-06-2012, 03:04 AM

Haven't bought the BRZ yet because of financial constraints and med school.. and possibly buying a house soon.

Rampage · 11-06-2012, 01:31 PM

I love the car. I like the look and the design philosophy. The few drawbacks like no rear leg room and ONLY 200 HP do not bother me in the least. I think it is great that Toyota is getting back into the sporty market. But..............................

I feel that it is $3000 overpriced (and I am talking MSRP)
I already have a sports car that is lighter, faster, handles better and is also a Toyota.
I have lots of $$$$$ in mods on said car and I do not want to start over modding with a FR-S

Still love the car and if I did not have the MR-S then I would have a FR-S despite the price.

Max Schnell · 11-06-2012, 02:27 PM

I am waiting for a FRS/BRZ spec that would not require drivetrain modifications for me to be happy with the performance. I am looking to replace the E36 M3 so I'd like at least that level of performance in the straight line as the handling on the FRS is satisfactory.

I have extensively modded a past car for increased engine performance and has no desire to do that again after the experience.

M-17 · 11-06-2012, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guff

I don't actually like the car, I'm just here for the chicks.

HOLLA @ette and @Giccin!!!!

I'd rather have a V6 Mustang, no doubt!

Blasphemy!

11-05-2012, 03:16 PM	#19
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11-06-2012, 02:10 AM	#23
einzlr Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: several Location: norcal Posts: 903 Thanks: 421 Thanked 286 Times in 223 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Need to make room in the toybox :P Once at least one of the BMW's is sold I'll get on a waiting list. I don't want to tempt fate by doing it the other way around because I really can't manage any more cars than I already have __________________ Asphalt FR-S MT (future) '05 Hyundai Accent; '01 BMW M Coupe; '01 BMW M Roadster (for sale); '99 BMW Z3 Coupe 2.8l (for sale) "Simplicate and add lightness." - Gordon Hooton

11-06-2012, 03:04 AM	#25
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11-06-2012, 01:31 PM	#26
Rampage Senior Member/Old Fanboi Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2000 2ZZ-GE MR2 Spyder HT Location: Back home in Ohio now Posts: 2,446 Thanks: 1,931 Thanked 2,014 Times in 915 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I love the car. I like the look and the design philosophy. The few drawbacks like no rear leg room and ONLY 200 HP do not bother me in the least. I think it is great that Toyota is getting back into the sporty market. But.............................. I feel that it is $3000 overpriced (and I am talking MSRP) I already have a sports car that is lighter, faster, handles better and is also a Toyota. I have lots of $$$$$ in mods on said car and I do not want to start over modding with a FR-S Still love the car and if I did not have the MR-S then I would have a FR-S despite the price. __________________ So many modders have more cents than sense!

11-05-2012, 02:48 PM	#15
Razz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Fast Location: United States Posts: 480 Thanks: 64 Thanked 101 Times in 71 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Waiting for the intake manifold, center console, steering wheel controls, and idle problems to be fixed.

11-05-2012, 03:08 PM	#16
whaap Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Drives: '13 FR-S firestorm, 6 mt - '11 CR-V Location: Tucson Posts: 2,133 Thanks: 243 Thanked 1,387 Times in 657 Posts Mentioned: 36 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I bought mine almost two months ago. I've identified a few items that I expect the manufacturer to make some improvements/changes to in the upcoming model year. I'm thinking there will be improvement in the seat belt attachment to the seat and I think they could/will do a better job with the third brake light. I'm hoping they broaden their production by offering a variety of features as options for the FR-S. If they do all the things I'm hoping they do, I might be trading mine in sooner than I normally would.

11-05-2012, 03:12 PM	#17
SUB-FT86 86 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: 2013 Toyota 86 2.0T (Asphalt) Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 3,129 Thanks: 126 Thanked 527 Times in 296 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I think the OP have the same issues I have too.

11-05-2012, 03:13 PM	#18
White Shadow Banned Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 12,000 miles per year Location: Gotham City Posts: 398 Thanks: 11 Thanked 113 Times in 64 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Simple-- waiting for a factory turbo version. Don't worry, it's coming! And I have patience if it doesn't come as quickly as I think it will.

11-05-2012, 03:20 PM	#20
SubarooMike Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Subaroooo Location: Delaware Posts: 127 Thanks: 85 Thanked 52 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm in college and I fly. AV gas is $6 per gallon -- the Cessna 310 I fly holds 130 Gallons and little less then that usable -- you can do the math on how much my fill-ups cost

11-06-2012, 01:04 AM	#21
iamkyle Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: Firestorm FR-S Location: Victoria BC Posts: 72 Thanks: 1 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wanted to order since they were released. I finally convinced myself not to wait any longer and ordered a firestorm mt today

11-06-2012, 02:27 PM	#27
Max Schnell Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Lexus GS350 F-sport Location: East Posts: 251 Thanks: 4 Thanked 61 Times in 37 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I am waiting for a FRS/BRZ spec that would not require drivetrain modifications for me to be happy with the performance. I am looking to replace the E36 M3 so I'd like at least that level of performance in the straight line as the handling on the FRS is satisfactory. I have extensively modded a past car for increased engine performance and has no desire to do that again after the experience.

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