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Originally Posted by Indydog812
So my poor old mini needs replacing (2006 r53). I went to look at new cars cars today and stumbled onto a 2014 frs manual w/ 30,000 mi for $18500. Its a tiny bit more fun to drive then the mini and a lot less practicle.
So how reliable is the FRS?
The wrx and the Mazda 3 are looking like more practical options but the Mazda isn't as fun and wrx fuel economy is terrible...
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1) R56>R53 lol had less issues. P.S. IMHO IB4haters Chrysler engines blow (R53)
2) A twin will be more fun than driving a mini cooper if you:
- Dont care that the FRS is slower in DD (concerning torque for taking off, you feel it more in the Mini)
- MPG if manual will be up to 7mpg less
- dont care you are losing 2 seats where a full grown American adult fits
- have roads where you dont just drive in a straight line
Concerning reliability....google more. They are about a 8/10 in reliability, whereas the tritec and r56 (BMW) engine are about a 6/10 IMHO
For the twins change oil at 4,500 miles, flush radiator at every 25k, other fluids at 50k, gas tank inspection at 100k IMO and car should run for 200k no problem. Go the tuner or enthusiast way and it may be less.
I actually recommend a WRX. You can hit about 25mpg and city and 34mpg highway solid if you drive like a grandma!
Then again, if you looking for just a DD to work I recommend a 2001 Corolla. 34 city and up to 45 hwy!
Get a automatic and your mpg will be slightly more. Maybe tops 5mpg more.
Dont forget the ugly new mustangs. Get a base model with more hp and torque and similar mpg.
All of these are IMHO so dont bother hating please.