My situation
 

Whats going on fellas ive been looking for a whiteout frs . I've been getting alot of heat from friends and family but im not listening lol . I currently own a 93 sc300 with a 2jzgte 6765 turbo hks 264 cams id1000 injectors dual walbro 400 pumps AEM ECU built r154 transmission pbm coilovers auto tt rearend with a trd lsd car should make 700hp this week when I go get tuned . Now im not happy lol I want to autocross my car but its not the right platform . Now the papers are all lined up to buy one everyone says im going to regret it do you guys think I am now I know the power I will miss but other then that just unsure the wife said I cant keep two race cars choose buy and sale or just keep the sc300

As much as I love my FR-S... I wouldn't do it.

You've obviously spent a ton of time and money on that car. Seems like a waste to me to sell it for the FR-S.

Just my .02

Keep the lexus and pick up something cheap for a track car. U will have alot more fun tracking a X000$ project 240sx or miata than u will tracking ur DD 25k$ frs and having even a minor run in w another car or wall. Just my .02$

agreed

Go for a test drive before you decide.

I can totally understand moving away from the high hp focus, there are several members here who have moved away from Porsches and Corvettes with no regrets, they can drive an 86 every day and still have fun on normal roads as well as the track, it makes great sense for a single impractical car.

I wouldn't do it if you want to get heavily involved in auto cross or another racing series where you'll end up throwing a ton of money at the car to get it track ready, there are SO many cheaper options to have track dedicated car. If you want a reliable DD that is fun (FUN, not fast) on the track the 86 is probably a good fit.

Unless of course you have money to burn in which case who cares? Make mistakes.

Edit: Also, I think a very important criteria is "Would I be happy with a Miata?" If the answer is "no" you'll probably have regrets down the road, especially when you think about the 700hp monster you sold for what is essentially a miata crossed with an s2k with a roof.

i would wait till u can keep the SC and buy the FRS... couple years? insurance dont cost THAT much

You'll need a new License Plate....

I would sell SC and buy FRS. Old car break down, even if you keep it well, and spent a lot of money into it.

Frs has the same capability, maybe less, but will be as fast, if you spend money. Again, you will be wasting your money, because the stuff in the car is too new, playing around with it is a waste, unless you bring it to a shop.

So if i was to have 45k laying around, i would sell SC, spend 30k on frs, then 15k into a professional shop to build it to 400 rwhp reliably.

Thanks guys for the imput all thoughts are great to read im really in need of all imput if im going to buy the frs there are plans for a turbocharger asap screw the warranty lmao . I would want 300hp and do full suspension I want something that a could do some autocross maybe slide it from time to time and daily . And yes I dumped tons of money in to this car my wife is throwing a fit but she not about this life its a shame right . I drove the car a few days ago for the second time I love the car

Lmao :laughabove:

Keep it. That was the last good-looking Lexus.

I would advise against this.

If you throw on a bunch of mods you defeat the ONLY logical reason to buy new: warranty.

If you want a car that handles like a monster and you're going to throw a bunch of money at it anyway save yourself $10k (at LEAST) and start with an S2000 or Miata or Mustang or something else that you can buy used, you will still get the performance you want but with much less money spent.

Stick with the Soarer. Put that last little bit of money into making this car flawless. Fix the badge holes in the rear or toss an emblem on it, replace the crack on the rear lip, repaint it, fixed the scratched tail, touch up the engine bay, get on the cover of some tuner mag.

I really like your car to be honest, and if I like it, you must love it. I think you'd regret it too much. You'll be able to buy stock FR-S on the cheap in a few years, you know the dealer will rape you in the trade in, and it will be difficult to find someone willing to pay for what the car is worth in upgrades. I think it would be best for you to keep it and enjoy it.

Are your friends paying for the car? Are your friends driving your car? If the answer is no, who the hell cares what they think. Drive an FRS/BRZ and if you like it/can see the potential, great, you know what to do.

If you don't like it, look for something else to autocross...

Plan was to sell it cheap 15k obo and dont look back my car is a blast to drive really is and she has alot more left in her built it for 1000hp but there is a but behind it just want a car that can do more and newer she is great as a highway car and yes it really does eat v8's I have a new bumper front and rear new wide fenders and overfenders coming from japan just ive been stalking you guys on this site and im loving the frs more and more . ive always owned toyotas always will , you guys are doing great things with the car

I am telling you this. I too have a modded vr4. I too am selling it cheap, and nt looking back. I too am loving Frs more and more.

I am waiting though, either for used cheaper frs, then mod, or to see what the manufacturer have in mind. Maybe a limited version, not the 10.

I am also waiting on the new WRX STI, after all that car is 4 doors, and awd. It is better for family.

300whp with the fr-s will be great fun, but just think of all the money your wasting if you go that route! I don't know what you do for a living, but I'm struggling just trying to find the money to turbo my first car (fr-s) - couldn't imagine doing it twice and throwing away all the hard work in the first. I just can't imagine why you'd spend so much work on your car and then sell it!

My advice - keep your car, and buy a second car for a DD/autox car if that's what you want. A used miata will get you 90% of the enjoyment of an FR-S, especially if its just going to be an autox car. You can turbo a miata as well, and for a lot cheaper!

Either way, its your money. I'd sit on it for at least a month. If your sure this is what you want that's your choice, I just can't stand to see somebody sell a car they spent their hard work & money on for pennies.

EDIT: I know you said your S.O. said no second car, but who are you kidding your obviously not listening to her either way, haha ;). Just do what's going to make you happiest, dude! If you hate your car and want it gone, by all means sell it for an fr-s, but otherwise I recommend just get a second car you can beat on and take to the track (e.g. a miata).

So confused right now I will never buy a miata my future frs ive driven twice she is there waiting for me smh payments would be $225 monthly:bonk:

Only you know the answer ...
I will tell you that my last two cars were an 08 C6 vette and an E46 M3.
Some mods to the M and the C6 was stock as it didn't need anything..
Picked up the FRS as my one and only car.. I always had a beater car to go along with my fun car.
I've only had the FRS for about a month.. And I'm enjoying it more than my other high dollar toys.. It's a well rounded package with useable power made for the real world.. It's looks good, handles great and makes some very entertaining noises. You can put your foot in it and keep it there.. Which makes more sense than all that macho HP you can't really use in the real world.
I paid $1600 for my last set of tires on the vette.. Won't miss that.
So while many on here are starting out with the FRS/BRZ and looking to go up the ladder... I'm on my way down and loving it more.
Knowing that I paid about 1/3 the price for this car also makes it more enjoyable to use.. And it's more fun to drive a slow car fast, than a fast car slow...
Good luck with ur decision.. It's not an easy one.. Either way... U will enjoy the ride..

Mike your dead on I couldn't find the words to say it I just feel I can have more fun and daily the car

Get a 240 sx :) you have a lot of money into that car..

Only toyota friend only toyota

Literally all those criteria are met by a stock FRS. You can slide like hell, constantly. You can auto-cross and all it needs is tires to be an absolute weapon. horsepower is wasted in autocross for the most part.

Why on earth would you spend all that time and money turbocharging it and doing a full suspension when it's already one of the best-handling cars on the road stock? Just get tires, if you even do that, and go at it. Honestly, stock it's damn near perfect.

get the TRD full intake, some headers, and a tune, and you'll be in great shape out in cone-land. Seriously, if you're gonna do all that work, do it to a miata or something where it's actually affordable to do.

I like that response

Personally I think if you don't consider the Miata a viable alternative (at least in terms of performance and practicality) you will end up throwing a ton of money at an FRS and regret it a few years down the line.

I could be completely wrong, but if you can't get on board with the ultimate lightweight, cheap, RWD, good handling car I think over time you'll be disappointed with an FRS.

Edit: Also don't look at payments, that's an easy way for a dealer to steal another thousand dollars off you and when you break everything down into "oh I only have to pay $xxx this month, no big deal" you'll end up a slave to debt.

I get the pwr or type of car like a miata I can live with that just not a miata lol

Keep the current car since you already put so much into it. It's also a nice rare ride. Give the FR-S a few years and buy it used for 10k or wait for the subaru AWD STI turbos to be release. It's only a matter of time before they do it.

Your priorities may also change down the line with kids and family. No point dumping money and constantly modding a vehicle. Taking the family for vacation is much more rewarding.

I have my eye out on the FR-S as well, but in the meantime I'm gonna enjoy my current ride which is also RWD.

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I can't relate to the miata either.. It's like a secretary's car..
I'm too tall for it as I stare into the top of the windshield. I know a guy nearby that has one and he has an aftermarket steering wheel so he can fit in it.
Capable or not.. It's not for everyone.
The FRS is much easier to live with on a daily basis in comparison.
If you get one... Do yourself a favor and drive it for a few thousand miles before you do any mods.. I think it's fine right out of the box.. And I'm used to lots of V8 torque.. The FRS is nicely balanced in its execution.. Power wise and handling wise.. It's pure and gives great feedback to the driver.. Has a nice mechanical feel to it.. Refined yet visceral feeling..
I modded and screwed up more cars than I care to admit.. Always started with more power until I upset the whole package..
If you want a fast car.. Buy a fast car.. Nuff said.

You have to understand that the FR-S is a completely different midset than your current car.

In your current car, you put up with corners to get to the straights.

In the FR-S, you put up with straights to get to the corners.

Awesome ride :) ! Spot right on in the Family matter. I too have eyes set on the FRS. Truth be told in taking a family out is better than enjoying a ride alone. The biggest reason why I am waiting on the new WRX STI Hatch Back. I can buy one now, but no reason to buy because 2015 is the all new WRX.

Also, spot on of Modding a car. It is a waste, I had modded 2 cars, and really, all it does for you = losing money. Modded car always break here and there, even the little thing bothers me, and chasing the number is foolish.

In reality, do you have time to ride ? if you do, on what street ? under what circumstance ? Well, if you take it to a race track every weekend, then mod it up, and constantly race it to grind, but even that will be boring after a while doing alone. If you mod your car for just Ego alone, which I did...it is a waste. If you mod your car to just go to the car show, it is a waste.

If in reality you can only ride normally, and do not want any tickets or pulled over by cops. Any cars is fine, as long as it look good. :thumbup:

Your gonna regret it and I know that for a fact. Just like when I traded in the Jeep SRT8 for that dam G37s. The power between them is even more then what I lost. But on the other hand like I told you long ago who needs a million HP and go 200 mph. Its not like you can used it all the time. lol

just get it you know your mind is already set for the FR-S!!!!