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Originally Posted by Mikem53
Hello all.. Big time, older car guy here..
After owning 4 corvettes over the last 14 years, I recently sold my 08 C6 and my E36 M3.. I am without a fun car to play with. While I enjoyed the torque and HP from these rides... My retired lifestyle and 2 grand kids made me keep a beater car around all the time for real life situations..
I'm not into track days anymore.. And I don't want two many cars to maintain..
So I'm thinking about getting the FRS as my one and only daily driver..
It has a seat in the rear for the two monkeys if need be.. Seems like it would be more fun to drive in the real world.. Don't get me wrong the vette is a hoot..
But u can't put ur foot in it for more than a second or two without breaking many laws.. I hate the fat ass tires too.. Last set cost me $$$$..
I want something I can run up to redline from time to time without white knuckles and paranoia.. It's almost impossible to explore the limits of these cars on the street.
So I have the FRS at the top of my list.. Sat in one but didn't drive it yet..
I fit in it no problem being 6'3... And I like everything about its handling characteristics from what I read.. So I think this should be a fun car for me.. And be a good daily driver... More fun to drive a slow car fast, than a fast car slow... Hope to contribute to this forum and learn a few things as well...
Thanks for listening...
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I have had my son (14), daughter and friend (both 16) in the car. The backseat is tight but a few notches up on both seats and there is enough legroom for, ummm, your legs!
The backseat is deep so once you're in its ok, so says the occupants.
There is def a lack of torque that is somewhat annoying (especially if you come from a V8) so you have to keep the revs up which is not instinctual for us but you get use to it. My last DD was an 04 Acura RSX which is similar in many ways. I had a MB E-300 and have an E-320 now which is just no fun to drive.
YES, the FRS is VERY FUN to drive at low speeds too although Ive taken hard turns and ramps at 90 - 120 without any complaints. The car LOVES all speeds except 0-30.
You can launch the car from a stop well but not without making noise and getting attention.
Ive had muscle cars and V8 Mustangs and considered different cars than the FRS but had the same feelings; to powerful for the street to have fun. Im VERY happy with the FR-S!