Debating on which car to buy FRS or EVO 8/9 (NJ)

[Tomek86]

Originally Posted by PrimeMotoring

As long as you do not try to cut corners on these cars they can be fantastic when boosted. Also choosing the right tuner is key. People are generally scared because this platform is still new and we are finding the limits but there are turbocharged cars out there that have issues when modified such as WRX/STI's.

Yeah that goes for every car IMHO you get what you put into it and I was thinking about going with you guys as my shop to tune it for it when and if I get the frs. I am willing to get dirty and install parts my self but tuning it is a different story, thank god FBM sends you a flashdrive with the tune on it when you buy a kit from them. Was thinking about getting the stage 1(rated for about 440hp) but with a better turbo. Also the closest e85 pump to me is like 40 miles away(I live by Manalapan) so no e85 for me.

[PrimeMotoring]

Originally Posted by Tomek86

Yeah that goes for every car IMHO you get what you put into it and I was thinking about going with you guys as my shop to tune it for it when and if I get the frs. I am willing to get dirty and install parts my self but tuning it is a different story, thank god FBM sends you a flashdrive with the tune on it when you buy a kit from them. Was thinking about getting the stage 1(rated for about 440hp) but with a better turbo. Also the closest e85 pump to me is like 40 miles away(I live by Manalapan) so no e85 for me.

Sounds good man, shoot me a PM whenever your ready or have any questions.

[avp1]

Originally Posted by Parikh1234

Get the evo. I own a BRZ and I own two evos (an 9 and a 10). Get the evo for NJ. The BRZ is fantastic in the summer, fall spring. But in the winter, its utterly useless.

BRZ serves perfectly through NJ winter. With set of snow tires, of cause. Driving through 2-3 inches of snow on the road is not an issue at all.

EVO will need two set of wheels/tires too, if you want to be safe in that climate.

[evomike]

Originally Posted by raven1231

EVO 8/9 : powerful, turbo, easily made faster, awd, less reliable, old, likely beat to hell, boy racer looks, fun to drive

FRS: light, rwd, new, more reliable, good looking, fun to drive, sits lower, feel better connected, has potential

i 100% do not agree with the reliability part my car was bulletproof and never broke when it was a full bolt on car for 65k miles, the only time i had issues was when i did the stroker and big turbo but that was all expected. and i honestly think the evo is a better drivers car and far more practical.

[Tomek86]

Originally Posted by evomike

i 100% do not agree with the reliability part my car was bulletproof and never broke when it was a full bolt on car for 65k miles, the only time i had issues was when i did the stroker and big turbo but that was all expected. and i honestly think the evo is a better drivers car and far more practical.

Yeah but you probably bought it with low miles and took care of it. So far looking for 2 months I didn't find an evo with below 50k and not modded but one. Trust me if I could find one with low miles and no to little mods I would buy an evo

[raven1231]

Originally Posted by Tomek86

Yeah but you probably bought it with low miles and took care of it. So far looking for 2 months I didn't find an evo with below 50k and not modded but one. Trust me if I could find one with low miles and no to little mods I would buy an evo

Yeah mine was a pos. Not saying this is the norm for well cared for ones.