Frs not being produced in auto?

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by campy

The first time I went to check out an FRS, I drove my Porsche 993 (with roll cage, racing seats, aftermarket wheels/suspension/exhaust) to the dealership. Two salesmen came out before I got out of my car and immediately asked if I wanted to test drive the only FRS they had on the lot

Drive up in a car like that I don't think you're there to test out a TC...

[husker741]

Originally Posted by strat61caster

Drive up in a car like that I don't think you're there to test out a TC...

Must be interested in an xB. TOASTER POWAH!

[FirestormFRS]

Originally Posted by strat61caster

On Topic: I don't care how much the salesman knows, as long as he doesn't blatantly lie and he can get me the car I want for a reasonable price I'm happy. It's a shame they find that so difficult.

Off Topic:


NO, no no no.
There is a big difference between an Automatic transmission - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia and a Dual-clutch transmission it's kind of like the difference between a piston engine and a wankel engine; same purpose, very different mechanically. The paddle shifters in the FRS/BRZ have much more in common with the auto in your moms minivan than the "auto" in a GTR or 458.

Automatic defined: starting or functioning by itself: started, operated, or regulated by a process or mechanism without human intervention.

Automatic is automatic is automatic. No matter how the transmission accomplishes it, the driver need not be involved in the process.

[shawnperolis]

Yeah, well my salesman said he'd give a free Toyota beanie but I NEVER GOT IT.

[jmaryt]

the salesman got it instead!

[Justin.b]

Originally Posted by jmaryt

this is very true! hence,why,even in THIS car eventually resale value will be better for the "slush" box over time.

That is not likely to be true at all with this type of car. Take a look on autotrader for sports cars and note the difference in price for similar cars in auto and manual. Autos tend to trade lower (at least on the sports cars I search occasionally. There's nothing worse than seeing a 911 priced $15k lower than it should be and then realizing it has an auto).

This is a car that is intended to sell to enthusiasts. For the money, you give up a lot of space and features to own an FR-S/BRZ vs other vehicles in its price range. Unless they soften it and somehow vastly increase the equipment list while keeping the price the same, I wouldn't expect this to be a vehicle with mass market appeal.

-Justin

[shawnperolis]

Originally Posted by Justin.b

That is not likely to be true at all with this type of car. Take a look on autotrader for sports cars and note the difference in price for similar cars in auto and manual. Autos tend to trade lower (at least on the sports cars I search occasionally. There's nothing worse than seeing a 911 priced $15k lower than it should be and then realizing it has an auto).

This is a car that is intended to sell to enthusiasts. For the money, you give up a lot of space and features to own an FR-S/BRZ vs other vehicles in its price range. Unless they soften it and somehow vastly increase the equipment list while keeping the price the same, I wouldn't expect this to be a vehicle with mass market appeal.

-Justin

Agree, me and all of my friends look as used cars constantly and nothing kills value like an automatic in a sports car. It might be worth more at a dealer for trade in, but private party is very different. Sports cars are typically aimed at enthusiasts, and the manual trans is their trans of choice.

[dem00n]

You guys are still going on with this?

Man, i'm glad i got a life!


Just kidding, i just masturbate and oversteer all day.

[jmaryt]

Originally Posted by Justin.b

That is not likely to be true at all with this type of car. Take a look on autotrader for sports cars and note the difference in price for similar cars in auto and manual. Autos tend to trade lower (at least on the sports cars I search occasionally. There's nothing worse than seeing a 911 priced $15k lower than it should be and then realizing it has an auto).

This is a car that is intended to sell to enthusiasts. For the money, you give up a lot of space and features to own an FR-S/BRZ vs other vehicles in its price range. Unless they soften it and somehow vastly increase the equipment list while keeping the price the same, I wouldn't expect this to be a vehicle with mass market appeal.

-Justin

i agree in principal,and upon reflection,realize i misspoke. your reasoning "trumps" my own,in that one HAS to view this car as unique,and as such,people seeking it out "used" WILL indeed WANT the stick over the 'slush"
box for the reason(s) you cited. i stand corrected.

[jmaryt]

Originally Posted by Justin.b

That is not likely to be true at all with this type of car. Take a look on autotrader for sports cars and note the difference in price for similar cars in auto and manual. Autos tend to trade lower (at least on the sports cars I search occasionally. There's nothing worse than seeing a 911 priced $15k lower than it should be and then realizing it has an auto).

This is a car that is intended to sell to enthusiasts. For the money, you give up a lot of space and features to own an FR-S/BRZ vs other vehicles in its price range. Unless they soften it and somehow vastly increase the equipment list while keeping the price the same, I wouldn't expect this to be a vehicle with mass market appeal.

-Justin

Originally Posted by shawnperolis

Agree, me and all of my friends look as used cars constantly and nothing kills value like an automatic in a sports car. It might be worth more at a dealer for trade in, but private party is very different. Sports cars are typically aimed at enthusiasts, and the manual trans is their trans of choice.

upon reflection,i agree!

[jmaryt]

Originally Posted by dem00n

You guys are still going on with this?

Man, i'm glad i got a life!


Just kidding, i just masturbate and oversteer all day.

i am fortunate! i'm ambidextrous!

[torqdork]

Originally Posted by dem00n

You guys are still going on with this?

Man, i'm glad i got a life!


Just kidding, i just masturbate and oversteer all day.

Is your name William?

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[jmaryt]

Originally Posted by torqdork

Is your name William?

ehe! he! he! nuttier than a shit house rat!

[Nguyenstreak]

Originally Posted by campy

The first time I went to check out an FRS, I drove my Porsche 993 (with roll cage, racing seats, aftermarket wheels/suspension/exhaust) to the dealership. Two salesmen came out before I got out of my car and immediately asked if I wanted to test drive the only FRS they had on the lot

The first time I drove up was in a 2011 Honda Pilot and then an 09 Civic. They just watched me eye the two they had on the lot. One guy walked towards me, stopped for a moment, and went back inside...