[dutchman1]

Depends on what you like about the FR-S.

In the sub 35k price range, you can chose between light/nimble and high power. Can't have both any cheaper than a boxster/cayman or something similar.

So if you ditch the FR-S for something with more ponies, you'll probably miss the handling. Might not be any better off.

EDIT: Though if you want a suggestion for something stupidly fun to drive, buy a relatively low mileage third gen Miata and pick up Flyin Miata's Targa Package.