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Mikem53 05-12-2014 07:31 PM

I had my FRS for 14 months now...
 
So now I have a twin turbo BMW 335i that I hardly drive anymore..
Even when I take a longish trip, I prefer to drive the FRS. I thought I would grow past this after some time.. but I have hardly driven the BMW in months.. Its even equipped with a manual so it would be more fun to drive.. but it still feels heavy and dull in comparison. its fast and comfy with all the
techno crap.. and its very capable.. but it doesnt compare to the overall fun of the FRS.
I picked my son up at the airport last week.. He barely managed to get his luggage in the trunk.. He got in and said why didnt you bring the bimmer?
I just smiled and said "i'm having too much fun in this". He shakes his head and doesnt understand why I would choose to drive the FRS over the 335i..
I told him to take my car for a week and then he will understand...
I love my FRS !

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7459/...a43c18b3_k.jpg

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BMW 335i TT
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mkivalex 05-12-2014 07:34 PM

I've had my FRS for 3 months and I'm seriously considering selling my TT MKIV supra. I feel ya brotha'

DarkSunrise 05-12-2014 07:35 PM

That's a nice pair of cars you've got there. :) Any mods on the 335i? Maybe time to give it a tune to re-kindle the love.

Gunchoz 05-12-2014 07:40 PM

I know how you feel. I sold my 3 coupe and got an FRS and none of my friends could understand why since it's considered a "downgrade" in their eyes. They don't understand how much fun the FRS is to drive!

Mikem53 05-12-2014 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkSunrise (Post 1732350)
That's a nice pair of cars you've got there. :) Any mods on the 335i? Maybe time to give it a tune to re-kindle the love.

Thanks.. No.. its still stock.. its pretty quick as it is.. I thought about programming for more boost.. but decided to leave it be..
I enjoyed modding my E36 M3 when I had it.. but this one is crammed packed
under the hood.. doesnt look like fun.. hell.. there isnt even a dipstick in the damn thing.. i'll probably end of selling it, maybe.. the other empty bay
is for wifes prius.. and i dont think shes going to drive the BMW much anymore..

Mikem53 05-12-2014 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunchoz (Post 1732362)
I know how you feel. I sold my 3 coupe and got an FRS and none of my friends could understand why since it's considered a "downgrade" in their eyes. They don't understand how much fun the FRS is to drive!

thats exactly the response I get.. they all think I lost my mind.. they just dont know what they're missing !

thill 05-12-2014 08:20 PM

Awesome thread. There really is something special about the FR-S/BRZ, and I think your thread sums it up. The sum of all the parts just results in such a fun car to drive.

italy7 05-12-2014 10:16 PM

Thanks for posting this, i always enjoy hearing this about a hopeful purchase of a twin in the near future for myself ;)

AVodka14 05-12-2014 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mkivalex (Post 1732349)
I've had my FRS for 3 months and I'm seriously considering selling my TT MKIV supra. I feel ya brotha'

Noooooo. Don't sell your Supra. That is a classic and timeless ride. That is my dream car.

BobRickel 05-13-2014 12:08 AM

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I sold my Porsche 928S after my first month of FRS ownership. It felt like a heavy tank after using the FRS for my daily driver.

FRSupra 05-13-2014 12:17 AM

How long does it take to walk the length of that garage.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkivalex (Post 1732349)
I've had my FRS for 3 months and I'm seriously considering selling my TT MKIV supra. I feel ya brotha'

As good as the FR-S is, please don't make that mistake. The supra is a legend, still the best car Toyota has ever made. IMO even better than the LFA.

mush 05-13-2014 01:21 AM

i know the feels. i too "downgraded", but im having more fun and more money in my pocket

jeepmor 05-13-2014 03:50 AM

This is exactly what this car was designed for, to turn convention on it's head. This is one light, nimble package.

And I second the "don't sell a TT MKIV, it's a legend."

Mister 05-13-2014 08:32 AM

The FR-S is indeed something special, but I would probably take a 335 for a long boring drive haha. Actually the plan here is to get a 328/325 or Audi A3 hatch once the FR-S is paid off so I can have a 4 door car as well. The FR-S will still be my daily, but I have wanted for extra space a few times, and I have a soft spot for Bavarian machinery.

Is the 335 a 4 door or 2? If it is a 2 door I'd say sell it, you have 2 cars for the same exact purpose, only one is newer, cheaper to run, and better to look at.


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