Originally Posted by zipp (Post 166739)

Hey everyone. Been reading these forums for quite a while but there's a question I haven't seen discussed so I thought I'd sign up.

How fun do you think this car will be off of the track and on city streets or highways?


I'm asking because I won't get many (if any) chances to take this car to a track. Tires squealing as I drift through an intersection sounds like a fast way to get a ticket :bonk:. Does the great balance, low Cog, RWD etc give you enjoyment when obeying road laws? All the reviews for this car so far have been on the track and usually involve pushing the car to its limits. If you only notice the perfect balance when drifting, maybe I won't notice the difference between it and a sporty FWD car?

Then again I bet this car would be a absolute blast to drive in the winter when you can blame your sideways movement on the snow!

Originally Posted by Dadhawk (Post 166858)

Great, now you've done it. Off to search CraigsList again.....

Mine was an '85, Red with the black spoiler/trim. My boss had the "electric blue" one he bought after driving mine.

About 3 years ago there was an '85 on EBay that supposedly had less than 5,000 documented original miles on it, had been in someone's car collection. I drooled over it for days and eventually bid but I jumped out when it got to $10K. Not sure what it eventually went for, I couldn't go look again.

Originally Posted by Linseal (Post 166930)

Yeah I had a Datsun 280zx for a few years that was pretty fun, but not even close to the 88 MR2. I'm really hoping my new FR-S gives me the same feeling. The "im bored, im going for a cruise in my fun car" feeling. No radio just car.

Originally Posted by Scion FR-S (Post 166849)

I'm making note of this so I can come back to you later for driving route suggestions once I have the FR-S!

Originally Posted by 86'd (Post 166813)

I know the OP isn't saying this, but I never understood the "this car is for the track only."

The whole point of the car for me is to enjoy a sporty car on the street. To feel like a race car but not go 200mph down the main drag, or accidentally induce a burnout with just a slight jab of the throttle.

To me the selling points are the size, the seating position/seats, the shifter, and the N/A semi-high revving engine. Those are things I'll use everyday.

But like another poster said, if you're in stop and go traffic, or if you're traveling 100+ miles a day, you probably might want to consider a car with more amenities; a used 3 series, lexus, or maybe even a WRX.

My commute home can be varied. I can take the freeway, or I can take some semi-twisty side roads; I think the car would be perfect for that.

Originally Posted by Linseal (Post 166846)

Yeah the Mk1 MR2 is ALWAYS fun to drive, no matter what you are doing with it. It connects you to the road like no other car I've driven. I've been trying to get my brother to sell me his, no dice :/


Just looking at it makes me feel good lolol

I'll have my FR-S soon enough though!!! :thumbsup:

Originally Posted by Dadhawk (Post 166858)

Great, now you've done it. Off to search CraigsList again.....

Originally Posted by Linseal (Post 166930)

Yeah I had a Datsun 280zx for a few years that was pretty fun, but not even close to the 88 MR2. I'm really hoping my new FR-S gives me the same feeling. The "im bored, im going for a cruise in my fun car" feeling. No radio just car.

Originally Posted by Dadhawk (Post 168635)

See look what you did Linseal. I found this, must resist, cannot buy, won't have money for FR-S....

Originally Posted by SeattleBoy21 (Post 168647)

THIS. HERE. No recent car I've bought in the last 10 years has given me this. That cruise in the car, feel connected to your car vibe. I have a theory that as cars became heavier, higher off the ground, longer, etc, that made them less enjoyable. I think that's why the car culture has died compared to what it used to be. I mean I had a 1990 Pontiac Sunbird LE Coupe as one of my first cars. POS. 98 HP engine, but it only weighed 2400 lbs and it was actually FUN TO DRIVE. Imagine that.

Originally Posted by Scion FR-S (Post 166849)

I'm making note of this so I can come back to you later for driving route suggestions once I have the FR-S!

Originally Posted by Exhaust (Post 169173)

Due to dallas traffic, i find driving anything here to be fun. Its constantly a game of death, being cut off, slamming on breaks, ricers hauling past you... So to possibly dying in a FRS will make my daily drives beyond exhilarating.