Trading in 15 frs for 13 wrx thoughts?
 

Hey guys I need help I don't like the 16 wrx seats they suck bad..I test drove a 15k mile 13 wrx hatch and I was impressed with the handling and power any thoughts?

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Sounds like a very bad financial decision overall. Obviously you have not given any details, but normally trading out of a car shortly after buying it is not well thought out.

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but if you like to throw away money do it

I recently had a baby so need room now lol.

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I like the '13 hatch. Definitely more utility than the FRS or WRX sedan.


http://www.cars101.com/subaru/wrxsti...i13-5door5.jpg

Did you look at a Ford Focus or a VW Golf?

Vw is ehh to me Don't like ford focus unless it was free plus I wanted to get awd since I live in ohio in snow

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I had an STI hatch. It's probably my favorite body style for that model because of how practical it was. Plenty of space to take people and cargo. Most passengers thought it was comfortable. AWD was great in the snow and rain. Loads of torque once the turbo spooled. Fun car.

On the downside, the paint chipped easily. It was pretty loud on the highway. The interior design looked dated even back then. I got around 19 mpg mixed. I didn't like how unsupportive the front seats were for sporty driving. The handling/steering were a bit mushy.

If you're looking for sporty but practical cars, I'd also test drive a GTI. Not as fast, but nicer interior.

Forester XT would be a better fit IMO. More utility, same powerplant.


So.... when did you find out she was pregnant?

What Summer said ^ . Just drove a 2015 Forester for the first time a few months ago. Very impressed.

But who was aesthetics?


http://www.cars101.com/subaru/forest...r15-side55.jpg


I mean, it screams "load me up with the groceries, ma!"

I bought it Before I knew she was :)

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I will te a t drive all of those my buddy has a :/ I so I'll try it out

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Try to sell the FRS privately or see if somebody wants to pay the difference and take over payments. Trading in such a new vehicle is a horrible financial decision. Especially with a child on the way.


Best of luck to you!

The Frs does have some of the best crash test ratings for a coupe. So why not hold onto it for a while, a child seat will fit in the rear.

Agree with @Rapiddan45 . I don't understand why an FRS wouldn't be enough for 2 adults and a baby. Heck, even with 2 babies or 2 10-year olds. I commonly have 3 friends in my car as passengers. They love it. For them it's kind of an adventure.

I despise the sedan but that little hatch is not bad. However If I were in your shoes, I'd keep it and get good suv for daily kiddo stuff

You lose your ass trading a new car in

I occasionally carry my 1 year old daughter with BRZ.
but if i take my wife + all baby stuff to carry, this car is not practical.
carrying your friends vs baby is totally different.

The problem is you need a rear-facing child seat for infants. It's been done in these cars before, but usually with the passenger seat completely upright and forward (i.e., impossible for the wife to sit comfortably).

Last thing you want after your wife has been pregnant 9 mo and given birth is for her to be miserable anytime she's in your car.

I can not even fathom trying to use one of the Twins with a baby. It can be a major operation getting the 8 and 13 year old grandsons packed in so getting an infant seat in and out must be hellish.
Like has been said, if at all possible keep the BRZ and get a sedan or SUV for day to day life.
If not then give up on the fun cars for a while and look at a nice cozy SUV or Minivan. The performance cars are fun and even if the WRX type cars are "more" practical for a family they are still not the "most" practical.
Your day for owning toys will return in about 20 years I promise.

The baby seat makes my girl go all the way towards the front and the seat straight up lol if it was up to me I would keep my frs ,it's the most fun drive, the wrx is not as good in corners but the power Is there doesn't seem to much faster then my frs..

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Thanks for the help guys for knocking some scene into my head I will hold on to it I'll buy another car for the family.

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Was just about to say, keep the FR-S and buy a used Honda Fit for next to nothing. Done.

Yeah if actually seen a pretty cheap one.

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Every time I see my younger sister pull up to my folks place in her 2007 Fit Sport during the holidays, a slight feeling of envy creeps up. Then I hop into my FR-S, take a spin around the neighborhood, and begin to laugh it off. Those first generation Fits look so nice and are so damn practical.

Instead of trading a 2015 FR-S for a 2013 WRX, why not split the difference and get a 2014 BRZ?

My son grew up riding FR-S. He's 4 years old now. I've never thought of changing the car because I had a baby. I mean, I bought FR-S when I already had a baby. Stroller fit in the trunk too.

Also, when he became a toddler, I had an easier time with FR-S than my wife's Prius v. With FR-S, I can reach him while I'm driving. With Prius v, there is no way I can reach him unless I'm 7' tall or something. Baby = sleep or cry. Toddler = I want this. I want that. Do this for me. Do that for me.

YeAh I can see that.. Its not bad just hate the fact my girl isn't comfortable and I feel selfish for wanting to drive it all the time ha.

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Your girl meaning your wife? If so, then she must be having a hard time after 10 minutes. The seat has to be slid all the way forward and the seat has to be set straight up. If FR-S is the only car for 3 of you, then I agree it's hard. For me was no problem because if all 3 of us are to drive out, we just take my wife's car.

Girlfriend technically not married

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Time to put a ring on it. :bellyroll:

Surething Soon enough waiting till she don't suspect it..

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I can see the anguish in your joints now :thumbsup:

Well my guess that in 9+ months she is no longer suspecting it by now.

Lol don't want it to seem like I did it just for my baby girl and insurance purposes lol..plus she can wait

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My daughter was almost a year old at our wedding. Still married 34 years later.

Is it a better deal to trade them in ? Lol

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Lol. We got married early for insurance purposes. We also kept the integra for a while.

Nah dude. Not only will you lose your shirt on the trade but the maintenance on the newer models is really steep!