Right on! Saw plenty of supras on my side of the town!:party0030:

Yep, I can confirm this. I got a chance to run the FR-S on a small course today (think autox). Its handling felt in between an AP2 S2000 and NC Miata. Softer and less nervous than the AP2, but cornered flatter and more willing to rotate than a NC Miata.

If I had to describe it, it felt like a 2+2 Miata with a fixed roof, a bit more power, and sharper handling. I was impressed. If you like driving Miatas, I think you'll like the Toybaru.

That's ironic, because the #1 reason people want Audi is because of their style. The S4 has always been a conservatively-styled performer, much like earlier M cars. Mine still wasn't inconspicuous enough to keep me from getting pulled over yesterday for "speeding" :mad0259:

For my situation, getting the FRS is my last resort if I can't find an AP1 S2000 that's:

1 - almost mint
2 - unmolested
3 - complete maintenance records
4 - responsibly owned by drivers who are nearing retirement or those simply deemed too old physically to handle a hot AP1

To be honest, I am afraid of getting disappointed with the GT86 because all the hype around it. I tried to convince myself to get a different car in the same price range with better practicality (GTI, Focus ST, RX8, BMW 3 series and others) I almost caved into buying a GTI, BUT no other car is more sex than the GT86! (In terms of looks and perceived performance). I've been following for years now, and it's becoming an addiction lol. I've dreamt about this car a few times, driving it at the top gear track achieving a lap time of 1:23 haha! Now all I need to do is sit in it and test drive it without getting disappointed :)

Sorry guys, I had to do it...I just couldn't pass up this opportunity. Found a mint Pontiac Aztek with the beastly 3.4 liter V6 (bigger is better, right?). It also has usable back seats, and the previous owner rigged it with a push button start. Read em' and weep guys, all that for only $18,000. I saved at least 8,000 over the FRS.

An Aztek! Really?! :barf:

High on the list of ugliest cars ever.

:lol:

:respekt: NICE. Now when you pull up to a stoplight next to an FRS you can show the kiddies with their anemic little ricer 2.0 what a taste of good old 'murikan torque can do :happy0180:

Its only a good deal if it came with the tent.

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Most people like conservative styling. I thought the B5 S4 really looked special versus the A4. It doesn't seem as distinctive anymore (probably due to being able to get S-line trims on the A4).

I was pulled over more in my 1993 Impreza L than I ever was in my 2001 Impreza 2.5RS (with scoops, wing, gold wheels). Who knew that slowing down would mean less run-ins with the law? The only time a cop ever mentioned my car was when I was pulled over in my MKV GTI. He was apparently somewhat impressed that I was doing 80mph by the end of the onramp onto a 65mph highway. :bellyroll:

I really wish they still brought the S4 Avant over here. I love me a fast wagon.

How much is your lease on the S4? It's a beautiful car.

very tempted to get an audi TT quattro. I went past one today, white with black rims and spoiler. It was just too sexy. I can get my hands on a second hand one easily.

Please for the love of all things sacred, tell me you didn't buy the worst car ever built by GM!!!

OK, nevermind, even a MINT '05 Aztek AWD with all the options is only worth $10k. You trollin'!

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