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[619_FRS]

Got my FR-S a little over 2 months ago; hi everyone my name is Pedro.

[boead]

I picked up my new Ashphalt FR-S just days before the Blizzard hit the north east. With just 180 miles, she would up a driveway hostage under two and half feet of snow for almost a week. Not friendly in the snow but neither were many of my past cars.

Im in my 40's and drive nearly 30,000 miles a year between eastern Long Island the upstate New York. From long island beaches, suburban highways, city streets, state throughway up to dirt and gravel mountain roads. My cars see a lot of road and they get used but are always very well maintained and kept clean!

My last victim was (still have her too) a '04 Acura RSX. Prior to that a Merc E300, CLK 320. Ive also driven some trucks and Ive had lots of different cars over the years. Honda Accord, Civic and a small variety of other Japanese and American models. VW Sirocco was fun. Ive had Mustangs; 86 GT 5.0, 71 302 coupe, 66 V8 Convertible. Oldsmobile's! 68, 70, 71, 76 Cutlass Supremes, 98-LS's and a Vicious Bitch 80 Z-28 Camaro Custom HotRod; 400HP 350, 4-speed, posi, rancho, Holly light-2-light pike car. I like cars and I like to drive.
Friends had had awesome cars too, Haha basically just name it!

FR-S is really replacing an Acura RSX as a daily driver. I choose the Toyota over others like the Mustang and Civic SI. I was NOT in the market for a sedan of any type so that trims the choices down quite a bit.

I choose the FR-S over some used cars like the Merc SLK, BMW 3xx or Z. The S2000 and Z350. All in the $25k range a few years new with low mileages. I like being able to put my kids in the car but it wasn't a requirement. I have other cars/trucks for that but a 4-seat coupe was desired.

Im VERY concerned about first model year and build quality. I have a short list of concerns already! BUT at $24,200 its a NO F'IN BRAINER this car!
Im gonna spend a few thousand on it over this year; put on options I decide I want. I have a shot list already for that too.

If build quality is good I'll likely want a Turbo Convertible in a few years. Or maybe a BMW.

SO the snow cleared and I took her on a LONG ride, just turned 1000 miles and we've seen a little red-line. But we're taking it easy, burning just gas right now although I did see 112mph unexpectedly.
Im seeing 30mpg too so she's not so thirsty either.

My RSX is a lady. Shes polite but not a prude. Smart and sexy and willing to please.
The FR-S is a nasty bitch with a little bit of an attitude and likes to fight back a bit. But shes got a lot of love if treated right and is easy and not fatiguing.

[chotemaamu]

Hey folks! This is Pranav from Bay Area. Currently driving 2001 Honda Accord. :-(
Going to UPGRADE to the FRS in the next couple of months (hopefully there is not much wait time).... Can't wait to get my hands on it.

[chotemaamu]

Originally Posted by ImTurtle

Hey, I'm Rodney and I just ordered my white-out FRS this past weekend :P They said it'll take 1-3 weeks for it to arrive

That's pretty quick. Where did you order it at?

[cfusionpm]

Hello! I drove a Scion tC RS1 for 8 years before an unfortunate rain accident (that I walked away from unharmed!) and have been wanting the FR-S since I first heard of it. Was putting off going back to having a car payment, but that choice was made for me! I'm picking up my Firestorm 6MT FR-S by Friday this week and I can't wait!!

[Fizzle]

Originally Posted by chotemaamu

Hey folks! This is Pranav from Bay Area. Currently driving 2001 Honda Accord. :-(
Going to UPGRADE to the FRS in the next couple of months (hopefully there is not much wait time).... Can't wait to get my hands on it.

Lots of frses sitting in dealerships nowadays. Shouldnt be a problem.

[ft86kid89]

Hi my name is kevin. Im from north new jersey. Im actually selling my 91 mazda rx7 for funds towards getting this car lol. Big fan of the ft86 can't wait to own one.

[Drifterwannabe]

Hi everyone,

Great to be on this forum. Counting days and nights to the time I pick up my GT86, wanted the Blue or Dark Grey Metalic, but they're outta stock, so will prob go for the black.

Will post pics as soon as I get it sometime next week.

[Tokko]

Hi, just joined yesterday night. I'm currently waiting for my whiteout frs to be delivered to the dealership so I can go pick it up!!!

[Micene]

Hi everybody, I'm Max from Italy, 86 and motorsports lover glad to participate this fantastic community!

[CK_Bladesmith]

Hi my name is Chad from Victoria Texas. I just joined up here a few days ago and wanted to say hello! Had my raven FR-S since June of last year and it just keeps getting better and better!

[freedumb512]

Hello! 3 days with my FR-S, 199 miles and intake, HIDs, and Toyota emblems already on the way!

[MrDeep]

Hello,

My Name is Deep and I'm from Kansas. I currently drive an 08 tC and am just counting the days until I can get my fr-s. I would already have one, but I drive too much at the moment for me to own something so awesome. I will hopefully have one by mid-summer!

[Overland'n'5thGEN]

Hello from other forums and the SF Bay Area. I am in the market for either a BRZ or FR-S in the next few months. Bought a Scion iQ for a commuter and it just isn't working out, need something more of a DD since my current build, see below, is becoming less and less of a driver and more of a toy.



If you want to check the build click here. Happy modding!