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Old 02-24-2012, 01:04 AM   #47
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Originally Posted by Vasilis View Post
Also OP if you want to do something while you wait, I'd suggest test driving an RX8, the FR-S will probably won't be far off handling/acceleration wise... If you find the RX8 fast enough and you like the way it handles, it will be a safe bet to assume it's worth waiting for the FR-S (or just get an RX-8 R3 :P).. However, you won't get the same power curve + delivery, 9k rpm redline and probably less legroom for rear seats.. But you'll get better MPG for sure, reliabiltiy is questionable at this point

But ! If you find its performance lacking and end up with the same comments a lot of people like to post (e.g. "its gutless" , "its slowww", "needs more power", "I get beat by Camrys at stoplights") then forget the FR-S altogether - that's my suggestion, I think many will agree...

yea im a mechanic and ive driven a lot of cars including a couple of rx-8s theyr nice cars im just not a fan of their looks. also the engine its not reliable, i think is funny you have to pour oil down the intake to get it to start. also drove my friends 800hp "monster" supra in a quarter mile run that was lots of fun. i work restoring old muscle cars for my father in law who sells them at auctions so i've driven a couple of high horsepower cars. im 21 so if i get an frs/brz it will be my first new car wich i think it would be cool to say im the only owner. on the other hand woulnt ming getting a used low mileage supra just cant afford the 30k price tag on most of them right now either way i decided im gonna wait a year or so before i make a decision.
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