10 series after trading in plain-jane FR-S - Page 6 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

remorse87 · 09-05-2013, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by forzajuve

To throw a number out there, anyone can correct me if I am wrong, for $4,000 you could have easily upgraded your original FRS to be even better than the 10 series in the cosmetic/technology department (especially because you have the choice of what to put. A tablet in the dash perhaps? Whatever you want!) Am I right?

Seems excessively wasteful and careless for just some minor (petty if you will) upgrades...

Good luck

the headlights alone with the leveling units and bulbs will run you close to 3k if you do everything yourself! So it really isnt a bad deal.

WhiteRose · 09-05-2013, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by remorse87

the headlights alone with the leveling units and bulbs will run you close to 3k if you do everything yourself! So it really isnt a bad deal.

Yup its true the headlights themselves go for about 3k without the leveling system. So its about the same thing.

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WhiteRose · 11-02-2013, 12:32 AM

These haters....im guessing you got the 10 series because of the extra tid bit luxuries they put it into not only that but the key is a huge plus. I plan on getting the 10 series in 2014 if they release another im sticking around the genesis 4dr for awhile

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WhiteRose · 11-02-2013, 12:32 AM

Note, i dont think the badges glow when you start driving only when you turn on the car

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twag4 · 11-02-2013, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by WhiteRose

Note, i dont think the badges glow when you start driving only when you turn on the car

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They only glow when you walk up, unlock, have doors open. They are off when engine running.

ZionsWrath · 11-02-2013, 02:40 AM

Fuck I bought a BRZ because of the extra "goodies" and only weighed 5lbs more.

BRB killing myself because I threw money into a garbage disposal according to people's opinions that aren't mine

IgnitionGundam · 11-02-2013, 05:30 AM

Why does it matter? Monogram series coming out anyways. Us 10 series people will be in the same boat. The glowing badges are the worse part of it. I wanna rebadge my car, but from what I heard there will be an extra hole from the led that the T wont cover up. And i've yet to find anyone to try. Overall, I think u made a bold choice. All those small aesthetic features on the 10 series does make the car look better imo.

WhiteRose · 11-02-2013, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by twag4

They only glow when you walk up, unlock, have doors open. They are off when engine running.

Yeah that's what I meant. :p

daftpunk · 11-02-2013, 01:55 PM

If it makes the man happy, let him do whatever he wants!
I'm very happy with the trim level our FRS come in.. I actually even wish they could've come with roll-down windows as I'm not a fan of power windows.. Every car with power windows that I've owned has had issues/failures within 5-6 years, where my 92 civic had never had an issue with the roll-down windows in its entire lifetime. The more complicated you make a car, the more things there are to go wrong with it.

rskdsk · 11-03-2013, 07:08 AM

OP: I did the same thing ... started with a firestorm and ended up with a 10 series. For me it was all about the extra equipment. My favorite is the key-less entry/start and NAV.

As for your comment about it feeling slower ... FR-S are slow in stock form, and even slower before broken in. I bought the car as a daily driver with four seats (yes small, but still there if needed) ... still looking for the affordable, fast, good-looking, mid-life crisis car ... the closest available today is a used GT-R.

Hanni_0176 · 11-03-2013, 12:56 PM

I actually like the glowing badges =/

Mandy · 11-03-2013, 01:03 PM

Now just remember the Monogram Series is coming next and will make you want to trade in for that and get your the color that you actually wanted.

Mikem53 · 11-03-2013, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by NetMagi

as in, I have money, and like cars?

You're doing fine... It's your choice and you only need please yourself..
I figure when others start paying for my cars.. I will let them decide.. But until
Then...
I'm fussy/anal about my cars as well.. And don't mind paying a bit more to get
Exactly what I want..

jdair28 · 11-04-2013, 10:11 AM

well i might be alone here but i got the 10 series because of the color. that slick silver with a blueish tint in the sun is friggin awesome. glad you like the color!

11-02-2013, 05:30 AM	#77
IgnitionGundam Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Silver Ignition Gundam Location: Southern California Posts: 153 Thanks: 48 Thanked 62 Times in 42 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	Why does it matter? Monogram series coming out anyways. Us 10 series people will be in the same boat. The glowing badges are the worse part of it. I wanna rebadge my car, but from what I heard there will be an extra hole from the led that the T wont cover up. And i've yet to find anyone to try. Overall, I think u made a bold choice. All those small aesthetic features on the 10 series does make the car look better imo. __________________

11-02-2013, 01:55 PM	#79
daftpunk Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Location: Toronto Posts: 190 Thanks: 158 Thanked 93 Times in 53 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s)	If it makes the man happy, let him do whatever he wants! I'm very happy with the trim level our FRS come in.. I actually even wish they could've come with roll-down windows as I'm not a fan of power windows.. Every car with power windows that I've owned has had issues/failures within 5-6 years, where my 92 civic had never had an issue with the roll-down windows in its entire lifetime. The more complicated you make a car, the more things there are to go wrong with it. __________________ 2013 Firestorm Scion FRS 2005 Civic SI Sedan- Sold 2004 Impreza WRX - Sold 1992 Civic Hatchback - Parted, RIP

11-04-2013, 10:11 AM	#84
jdair28 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S 10 Series Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 51 Thanks: 10 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s)	welcome! well i might be alone here but i got the 10 series because of the color. that slick silver with a blueish tint in the sun is friggin awesome. glad you like the color!

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rskdsk Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: series 10 FR-S (2361) Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 88 Thanks: 1 Thanked 57 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	OP: I did the same thing ... started with a firestorm and ended up with a 10 series. For me it was all about the extra equipment. My favorite is the key-less entry/start and NAV. As for your comment about it feeling slower ... FR-S are slow in stock form, and even slower before broken in. I bought the car as a daily driver with four seats (yes small, but still there if needed) ... still looking for the affordable, fast, good-looking, mid-life crisis car ... the closest available today is a used GT-R.

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Mandy I came from a motorbike Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Firestorm 2013 FR-S 6MT Location: FL, US Posts: 447 Thanks: 243 Thanked 390 Times in 124 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s)	Now just remember the Monogram Series is coming next and will make you want to trade in for that and get your the color that you actually wanted.

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