Originally Posted by Superchan (Post 2201474)

My dealership is lazy. Last I checked (20 minutes ago) they were finishing paper work at the other dealership they were picking it up from. Definitely have it by tonight. Hopefully in the next hour or two.

Trust me, I'm anxious as well.

Originally Posted by gtslow (Post 2201488)

I just traded in my 2011 Mustang GT on a 2015 CPO Halo FR-S. I would consider it a lateral trade as both cars excel at different things. The S197 Mustangs don't handle nearly as poorly as they should given their heft and solid rear axle. The twins are almost in a class of their own as the only similar car in the market is a 2 seat miata. I wanted my next car to del more connected to the road like my old ae86's and 240's so I ended up with an fr-s. More fun than the mustang, cheaper insurance (for me) and should save me some money on gas.


Personally not attracted to the looks of the 2015 stangs although I love that they are doing with the gt350.

Originally Posted by strat61caster (Post 2201238)

Just an FYI an oil change for the 86 is >5 quarts and it being 0W-20 it's difficult to find quality oil less than about $7/qt, not sure what the Mustang was at but including a filter (OEM is generally recommended and not that expensive at ~$9) you're up to around $50-$60 for an oil change on the 86 unless you go for cheap oil or jiffy lube places, but since you're tracking I'd avoid those like the plague. Insurance varies more on location, amount driven and your personal profile than type of car driven.

But yes, averaging >25 mpg without even trying even with sticky tires and me driving like an idiot. And with many parts being shared with various Toyota's and Subaru's parts will likely be cheaper if/when they break.

Originally Posted by fitcious (Post 2201655)

should of kept the mustang. 20k mileage is nothing!

Originally Posted by svtfever (Post 2201541)

in the Boss I was paying for 8 quarts full syn. it sucked. I don't have an 86 yet. after this deployment, I want to get a 15. ive been wanting one and waiting for years now since their release.

Originally Posted by Superchan (Post 2201253)

Last oil and filter change ran me around 90 from valvoline. Full synthetic with filter.

Originally Posted by Superchan (Post 2201492)

Right, I don't really compare the frs to the mustang in a direct way, they're two different types of cars, and I enjoy the frs more.

Originally Posted by Superchan (Post 2201657)

0 miles is even less.

front license is required in my state :/

Originally Posted by Tcoat (Post 2201067)

Are you guys doing yoga or something?

http://www.onlineyogaguide.com/wp-co...ronic-Pain.jpg

Originally Posted by 86geek (Post 2202097)

Hahaha! Actually I wondered about this thread....because of all the, "I had a Mustang...blah, blah, blah threads....So I said, "Hmmmm".....

Originally Posted by Superchan (Post 2201649)

it's here!

Originally Posted by Timmy_Jones (Post 2202291)

Awesome looking car, congratulations!

I told the dealer if they mounted the front plate (even though its required), I wouldn't buy the car. I would take my money and turn around.

No plate for almost a year, no issues and it looks great.

Originally Posted by Timmy_Jones (Post 2202291)

I told the dealer if they mounted the front plate (even though its required), I wouldn't buy the car. I would take my money and turn around.

Originally Posted by Tcoat (Post 2202297)

I am so used to a plate that cars without one look funny to me. I just dress them up with a nice frame and cover and call it a mod.

Originally Posted by Teseo (Post 2202311)

Sounds like slowbutfun, hope op dont trade the frs for a mustang

Originally Posted by Dadhawk (Post 2202314)

I went one step further since mine was a first delivery (First 86). I made the dealer add it to the preorder agreement and state that if it was installed they would replace the front bumper. I also made them remove the dealer stickers they had placed on the car. I offered to let them leave them for a $2,000 lifetime advertising fee..

Originally Posted by Superchan (Post 2201323)

If I wanted over 400bhp I'd swap for an ls motor, but I think that might be overkill haha. And I know a supercharger would be the way to go, I just wouldn't know where to start. For now I'll just enjoy it as is

Originally Posted by Dadhawk (Post 2202314)

I also made them remove the dealer stickers they had placed on the car. I offered to let them leave them for a $2,000 lifetime advertising fee.

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Originally Posted by Timmy_Jones (Post 2202320)

Absolutely Brilliant! Well done sir.

Originally Posted by Tcoat (Post 2202345)

I bought one of the very first Lancers brought into Canada back in 03. I bargained free lifetime paint chip and PDR into the deal in exchange for letting them put one small dealer sticker on the back. I must of had 100 chips and dings fixed for free just because of that little sticker.

Originally Posted by Dadhawk (Post 2202367)

That would have been a great option on the FR-S, should have thought of it.