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Old 07-23-2012, 08:58 PM   #86
FRSjeff
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I am very curious about this comparison. I will probably still get the fr-s. But, I was starting to look elsewhere only because of some of the engine issues discussed in this forum (idle and chirping). I happen to like the veloster's look. I also like some of the extra "bells and whistles" the veloster offers. And the turbo is what really makes the veloster a reasonable contender. However, the fr-s is going to be the more fun car to drive as it's a real sports car. I am just nervous about some of the engine issues. I hope Toyota takes proper care of these issues. I pretty much have decided to take a chance and follow through purchasing the fr-s. The FR-S is what gets my heart going!

To the "kid" who started this thread: go with your heart! What car gives you that extra little spark? Go with that one. And don't mind these guys on here giving you "live choices" advice. That's for your dad to do! Since, he's offering you the chance to get either of these cars --- get the one that grabs your heart!

Just for the record: I got my first car at 16 (that was the legal age back then, 26 years ago). Thar car was my grandpa's 1974 Mazda rx4. It only had 22k miles on it. And was in perfect condition. I totaled it 3 months later. I was SOOO bummed. But, I lived through it and grew from it. I drove a used honda civic for a year or so. And then my grandma bought me a brand new Acura Integra. I loved that car and treated it well!

Congrats on whatever car you get. Be good to it AND enjoy it ---- life is too short!
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