HELP!!! Need series 10 input before 6 today!

[rskdsk]

All,

As some of you may know, I purchased a AT firestorm FR-S this past weekend. The dealership gives me a 72 hour no question asked refund ... but I like the car.
The dealership filled the tank with 86 octane gas and it has been running like crap (and developed chirping)! I burned out the gas ... filled with 93 octane ... and it is running better (no more chirping) ... but still not 100% (my opinion). The car now has 500 miles on it.

The have agreed to get me a new car ... but they only have a series 10 in AT on the lot. They have offered it to me for an additional $1500 ... is it worth it? I like the red color the best, but I guess I could live with the silver. Money is not really a problem ... I just do not know if it is worth the increase or if I should just have them find me another red car ...

Thoughts?

[frslee]

I'm not fully updated with the 10 series, but you get cool illuminated knob, HID, LED, "Special scion silver", and probably additional little perks.

If I were you, I would go for it. All that extra for $1500 isn't bad.

[bear89103]

I think it's worth the additional $1500 for the headlights and push button start, etc.

[Anaxilus]

Feature wise, I think it's totally worth it. Unless you don't like the features. Take the 10 for a spin to see. Sounds like you want a red car so it seems pretty clear to me what to do.

[Boom]

Keep the Firestorm - if you switch to silver, every time you walk out to your car, you'll shed a man tear cuz it's not red.

[raven1231]

Originally Posted by Boom

Keep the Firestorm - if you switch to silver, every time you walk out to your car, you'll shed a man tear cuz it's not red.

This! You will regret it every time, if you really wanted red.

[DarkSunrise]

I would. You get HIDs, keyless entry/ignition, and nicer climate control. That's worth $1500 in my book if you're ok with silver.

[rskdsk]

The red is very nice ... in fact I had to order it. The silver is not bad ... and I like the upgrades, especially the push button start and HID ... really torn here!

[rskdsk]

unfortunately they want me to make up my mind tonight by 6 or my 72 hour thingy is gone!

[Gaiakai]

@rskdsk I went from an FRS to a BRZ; and although I didn't have your color dilemma, I would still say the extra features are definitely worth the $1500. Just the JDM/EDM headlights alone from the GT86 are $2,000

And the smart key access is incredibly nice to have - not having to pull out my key every time I need to open the trunk or get in the car. Didn't even think I cared until I had it lol

Plus, you get to include the red TRD button in your mod list if you so choose

[Kelbyat07]

If you are really into the lights, push button, and the color then yes. If none of that matters then go with red because it is an awesome color.

[rskdsk]

Put it this way ... I almost bought the red BRZ just to have all the other option with the color. The Subaru dealership jacked the price when I went to close by 4k over the FR-Z, so I told him to pound sand and bought the Red FR-Z with the Bespoke.

Again, not that the money was an issue ... but to tell me one price and then try to screw me with another price ... questionable integrity.

[HotLavaMann]

What are you trying to accomplish here? You don't like how the red FR-S drives and so you think going to the silver one will be better? It's the exact same drive train, engine, etc. They should drive exactly the same. Now if the limited was a MT, I'd say go drive it there will be a difference in how they drive. Perhaps an MT would be more fun for you.


If you're worried about losing money and you don't like the car... it's too late in general as you've already bought it. Unless you think you can sell the silver one for more than $1500 for the red, stick with what you have.


I love my FR-S... it's not the perfect car but as a daily driver, it's awesome. That said, others find the power lacking and favor other cars. It's your choice.

[Luis_GT]

For 1500 it's totally worth it, the HID headlights are 2K alone, the Dual climate gives the interior a more upclass look, and the 2014 radio is awesome.