Had to do it

[raphymartinez]

After much reading, watching videos and a couple of drives I had to do it.

I have the distinct advantage of being able to take a car home when i want since I work as a sales & finance manager at a Toyota/Scion dealership. So last night I decided to take a Firestorm FR-S (MT) and I just couldn't resist.
So much so that after I got home from my regular 30 minute commute, I took a shower and noticed that I had about 30 minutes before the Celtics games started so I looked out the window and saw it there kinda saying "hey, let's take a quick ride"... so I did. A few on and off ramps later (even while staying under 4k RPM's) I realized I wanted to own this car.

One thing that has surprised everyone that knows me is the color choice, this is my list of new cars over the years
*06 Scion tC
*07 Camry SE V6
*07 Lexus IS250 awd
*08 VW GTI (dsg)
*09 WRX
*10 370Z
*12 Camry SE (don't ask)

Every single one of those has been white. I never even considered another color. IDK why but on this car the white just doesn't get me excited but the red really did. Maybe it's because from what I can tell about 70% of buyers are buying white. Or maybe i'm getting old and want to look young
Whatever the reason is, I love this Firestorm FR-S

So, here it is:

[MVJ1975]

I'm with you. The Whiteout does nothing for me. It's the very last color I'd pick.

Congrats on the car!

[NYNOMAD]

Beautifull!

[bestwheelbase]

Originally Posted by raphymartinez

Whatever the reason is, I love this Firestorm FR-S

At first it's just a feeling that you can't quite put a finger on. As miles rack up, you will find specific details which speak to you personally. This is the sign of a proper sports car. Initially good, and even better with ongoing development. Good on ya!

[blu_]

Originally Posted by MVJ1975

I'm with you. The Whiteout does nothing for me. It's the very last color I'd pick.

Congrats on the car!

You take that back right now :S

[luxmn]

lol, congrats man, this car is for the people "young at mind", good to see you go from beige to firestorm

[MVJ1975]

Originally Posted by blu_

You take that back right now :S

Oh, don't get me wrong, the FR-S looks fantastic in any color. It's just that the car's exotic appearance, to me, seems to call for a more exotic color. I suspect this is why I don't hate the Hot Lava on this car, when I despise orange on most cars.

[raphymartinez]

Originally Posted by MVJ1975

Oh, don't get me wrong, the FR-S looks fantastic in any color. It's just that the car's exotic appearance, to me, seems to call for a more exotic color. I suspect this is why I don't hate the Hot Lava on this car, when I despise orange on most cars.

I think you're right. I'm not a fan of orange or yellow cars but I think the hot lava on this car looks fantastic.

Maybe it's my "I can't afford a Ferrari so this is my Ferrari" type of thing

[Alex@R.A.D.]

nice write up... hoping to get into a firestorm 86 soon

always had red cars, so cant say im doing anything different... but red is a bold and strong color, it can be flashy sometimes, but it can also look elegant at other times. depends on how the person is carrying it, idk how to explain it lol

[ESBjiujitsu]

she is a beauty!

[Calidrifter]

Originally Posted by raphymartinez

Maybe it's the "I can't afford a Ferrari so this is my Ferrari" type of thing

That's exactly what I was saying to the dealer. For some reason it just pops more than any other color. I do like the way the ultra marine looks, as well.

[raphymartinez]

compared to the 370Z i can tell right away... I enjoy this one more. Less noise (the bad kind) and better "feel". That last one is hard to explain but instantly noticeable to anyone that drives it for even just 5 minutes.

[clevrname]

I traded in my Super White 12 Camry SE V6 for a 13 Firestorm 6MT lol!

[Chupacabra]

I sold my tC for this car too, MEGA UPGRADE...