How do you answer the follow? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

FnFast · 07-19-2013, 05:24 PM

Today I went to the local autozone to pick up some sandpaper. A girl saw me get out of my BRZ and went into the store before me. I was behind her at the register and she asked me if my car was fast.

I replied "No, it's slow, but it really hooks the road"

Now this isn't the first time I was asked this question and I always answer the same way. What about you guys?

wrxgoose · 07-19-2013, 05:26 PM

...I say yes.

before though, i'd say "she's not fast, but she's quick" then walk off while they were confused

strat61caster · 07-19-2013, 05:29 PM

I've been on here too long, I was trying to find the original version of this thread then realized I had better things to do...

I just say it's not that fast but it's fun, either they get or they don't, I'm not going to wait around and explain it to them.

Drftfan · 07-19-2013, 05:31 PM

I would say fast enough. It is compared to a lot of "iconic" sports cars

Nevermore · 07-19-2013, 05:33 PM

See, I struggle with this question because the FR-S is the fastest car I've driven. She's fast to me. I have absolutely no experience with higher HP/faster cars. So I want to say yes, but this site has brainwashed me because everyone talks about how slow this car supposedly is, so when I'm asked I just go, "It's quick/agile, probably not as fast as something with a lot more horse power though." I feel it's an honest answer from what I seen here, but personally I don't feel like it's honest because it's not really my answer.

Rayme · 07-19-2013, 05:35 PM

I say it's not too bad, and usually mentioning it's pretty light and it's RWD is enough to get a "that's interesting" look.

Calavera · 07-19-2013, 05:37 PM

I always answer that question with its faster than my other car. If they ask what's my other car then I say a Prius!

encity5 · 07-19-2013, 05:39 PM

next time just invite her for a ride, let the car answer it for her.
(better know some good roads closeby the autozone)

if shes fat and ugly, dont do that, car will scrape.

5th 86 · 07-19-2013, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by encity5

next time just invite her for a ride, let the car answer it for her.
(better know some good roads closeby the autozone)

if shes fat and ugly, dont do that, car will scrape.

Lol, being ugly will make the car scrape?
Or you cant look right cause shes ugly and you might crash and scrape the car?

Good idea on the invite though

BlaineWasHere · 07-19-2013, 05:48 PM

"It's fast around corners!"

Mr.Zoolittle · 07-19-2013, 06:19 PM

slow, plain and simple answer

bkblitzed · 07-19-2013, 06:24 PM

i saw slow as hell but really fast in the corners.

FRSBRZGT86FAN · 07-19-2013, 06:24 PM

You could tell the them the car isn't about top speed or 0-60 times, that it was designed with handling being the priority .

slicktop · 07-19-2013, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by encity5

next time just invite her for a ride, let the car answer it for her.
(better know some good roads closeby the autozone)

if shes fat and ugly, dont do that, car will scrape.

Only non-virgin answer in this entire thread.

07-19-2013, 05:24 PM	#1
FnFast Doctor Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Fast Location: Philadelphia Posts: 496 Thanks: 410 Thanked 203 Times in 126 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How do you answer the follow? Today I went to the local autozone to pick up some sandpaper. A girl saw me get out of my BRZ and went into the store before me. I was behind her at the register and she asked me if my car was fast. I replied "No, it's slow, but it really hooks the road" Now this isn't the first time I was asked this question and I always answer the same way. What about you guys? __________________ Jeremy Clarkson "If you go though the Pearly Gates, backwards, in a fireball, that's a cool way to die!" 2013 White Pearl BRZ Limited 6MT - 15% Tint, Debadged, HIDPowerhouse LED Interiors and Dome

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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 say yes. before though, i'd say "she's not fast, but she's quick" then walk off while they were confused __________________ Build thread: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40850 no more blower power

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Drftfan Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Argento FR-S Location: Denver Posts: 226 Thanks: 12 Thanked 73 Times in 46 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would say fast enough. It is compared to a lot of "iconic" sports cars __________________ This is your first performance car?

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Nevermore Wayward Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Hot Lava 86 Location: Bust of Pallas Posts: 3,336 Thanks: 1,669 Thanked 2,312 Times in 1,386 Posts Mentioned: 50 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	See, I struggle with this question because the FR-S is the fastest car I've driven. She's fast to me. I have absolutely no experience with higher HP/faster cars. So I want to say yes, but this site has brainwashed me because everyone talks about how slow this car supposedly is, so when I'm asked I just go, "It's quick/agile, probably not as fast as something with a lot more horse power though." I feel it's an honest answer from what I seen here, but personally I don't feel like it's honest because it's not really my answer. __________________

07-19-2013, 05:35 PM	#6
Rayme The Answer Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Mazda 2 Location: Moncton, NB Posts: 1,233 Thanks: 488 Thanked 661 Times in 315 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I say it's not too bad, and usually mentioning it's pretty light and it's RWD is enough to get a "that's interesting" look. __________________ \| Roof wrap thread

07-19-2013, 05:37 PM	#7
Calavera Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S Whiteout Location: Texas Posts: 415 Thanks: 92 Thanked 149 Times in 94 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I always answer that question with its faster than my other car. If they ask what's my other car then I say a Prius! __________________ If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour... you're gonna see some serious shit.

07-19-2013, 05:48 PM	#10
BlaineWasHere Grip>Drift Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FRS Location: NorCal Posts: 3,472 Thanks: 782 Thanked 1,749 Times in 918 Posts Mentioned: 53 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	"It's fast around corners!" __________________ My FR-S Build Thread!

07-19-2013, 06:19 PM	#11
Mr.Zoolittle Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Five Axis FR-S, MR2 Turbo, TacomaDC Location: RI Posts: 89 Thanks: 26 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	slow, plain and simple answer

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bkblitzed is better than you Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 raven FRS Location: Norcal Posts: 1,293 Thanks: 591 Thanked 1,347 Times in 745 Posts Mentioned: 25 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i saw slow as hell but really fast in the corners.

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