As other members have posted, I am starting too wonder if I should maybe not get this car.
I REALLY WANT THIS CAR! But, I really don't want to be visiting the dealer with problems they are going to have trouble fixing.
I bought a 1993 Honda Del Sol Si on August 15, 1992, when it was first sold. My car was the 511-th one made (according to the VIN). I drove that car for 18+ years and sold it to a friend who STILL drives it daily. It had over 20 service bulletins for various little things. The dealer took care of them as I took the car in for regular maintenance service. These issues never bothered me as none of the service bullentins were major and I can't recall how many, if any, were specific to the engine's mechanics. I loved that car, quirks and all!! I started driving my mom's newer Honda Accord EX-L V-6 in 2010 that she gave me. I like it's smoothness and more "luxurious ness" but, I'm bored! Twenty years later (almost exactly) I'm ready to buy another more interesting and fun car. I was thinking of buying a 370Z (I always liked Z's) but, I don't like the way the seats feel [I've gained some wait over the past two decades] and the Z's reliability ratings on consumer reports are not so hot --- big turn off. The Honda Civic Si isn't doing it for me and the new CRZ is a big disappointment. I really thought I was going to buy a Hyundai Genesis Coupe but, I didn't fit comfortably in it either AND I did not like the way it shifted (it even was the improved shifter in the 2013). I like the infinities and BMWs (not so much Porsche's looks) but, they're all too expensive to maintain (for the length of time I like to own). I've test driven them all. I fell in love with the FR-S at first sight. Test driving the car (even though it was an automatic) sealed the deal for me (I will buy a manual, I hear the shifter is great). I'm not a race-car track driver (though I'm certainly open to learning) nor am I a Toyota and/or Subaru loyalist (but, open to becoming one). I DO LOVE THE FR-S !!
All this being said, I'm now really nervous about getting one because of this thread. I almost wish I hadn't come across it, lol. Because I had such good luck with the first year Del Sol, I'm not at all worried about the FR-S being a first year production model; in fact, that ADDS to it's appeal. I just don't want to buy a car that might end up in the shop a lot! I do value reliability. Anyway, I think I'm going to go for it anyway and take a chance -- life's too short and I'm not getting younger.
What do you guys think?
Btw, I'm having the hardest time finding the one I want [firestorm manual]. The three dealers I've visited who had one, jacked up the price with bogus add-ons. I'm on a waiting list with a friend who works at a Toyota/Scion dealership, they don't take deposits. I'm thinking of signing up on another list where they do take deposits. Maybe the delay is a good thing after all, in light of this idle issue; but, my money is burning a hole in my bank account.
P.S.: Sorry for the long winded post, I'm very new to this blog posting thing. This car has inspired me so much, this is my first internet forum to sign up for.
