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Tcoat · 01-21-2015, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by LucidMomentum

The Tc is a very capable car. I wouldn't count it out either, especially with those extras added to it. However, the FR-S just looks much sleeker to me so that's what I went with.

Oh, don't get me wrong the FRS is superior in all ways for my current wants and needs but if looking for more space, etc...

TRD-X · 01-21-2015, 11:02 AM

$25K fail in my opinion OP.

Vides990 · 01-21-2015, 11:04 AM

RWD to FWD, Fail.

Dake · 01-21-2015, 11:07 AM

I'm sure I'll get laughed at, but I wish the hub spacing was the same on those TC wheels because I'd swap them out for the OEM FR-S rims - though I prefer the regular ones that aren't all blacked out.

ImBatman · 01-21-2015, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Shark_Bait88

Veloster R-Spec is mo' betta for FWD/practical "two" door (ok, I know it's 3 door... er 4 if you count the hatch, but I don't.). It also looks better, and turbo!

The only people who notice the turbo in the Veloster are those who have driven the Veloster without one.

I looked into one when looking for a commuter car after getting rid of my truck. They have some pretty cool standard features and are very unique looking, but the turbo was lethargic. I was sold on it because of the handy tech features, wasn't really looking for a racecar and didn't think I would find anything better within my budget. I told the salesman that I wanted to drive the Scion FRS first just out of curiosity and that as long as it didn't drive 10x better, I'd be back to buy the Veloster.

I'm not on the Veloster forum

Shark_Bait88 · 01-21-2015, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Loved the features and appearance in/of the Velo. Hated the actual comfort and drive!
Had a rental turbo for a week and totally despised the thing by the time I turned it back in. R-spec may have been better though.

My good friend/last roommate in AZ dailys a non-turbo Veloster. I actually liked it. I think it'd be a lot better with the stiffer springs on the R-Spec though. I just really like the look of them too.

Shark_Bait88 · 01-21-2015, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ImBatman

The only people who notice the turbo in the Veloster are those who have driven the Veloster without one.

I looked into one when looking for a commuter car after getting rid of my truck. They have some pretty cool standard features and are very unique looking, but the turbo was lethargic. I was sold on it because of the handy tech features, wasn't really looking for a racecar and didn't think I would find anything better within my budget. I told the salesman that I wanted to drive the Scion FRS first just out of curiosity and that as long as it didn't drive 10x better, I'd be back to buy the Veloster.

I'm not on the Veloster forum

Lol yeah, I wouldn't take one over an FR-S. However, if I had to get rid of the FR-S and buy a new FWD car for around the same price point the R-Spec would definitely be a contender. Even though I know Fiesta ST is the right answer. haha

raven1231 · 01-21-2015, 11:19 AM

Anyone know if the rocket bunny wing would fit on it? Might get one and paint it orange. Not sure how it would look

BlaineWasHere · 01-21-2015, 11:20 AM

MokSpeed · 01-21-2015, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by DohcTor

Then you aren't their intended market, why feel the need to say this aloud...?

He did so because he can voice his opinion, just OP can voice his opinion.

ImBatman · 01-21-2015, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Shark_Bait88

Lol yeah, I wouldn't take one over an FR-S. However, if I had to get rid of the FR-S and buy a new FWD car for around the same price point the R-Spec would definitely be a contender. Even though I know Fiesta ST is the right answer. haha

haha that is correct.

I agree with you that they are a cool looking car... and they're really damn functional for what they are. However, the driving experience between the Veloster (especially the non-turbo) and the FRS is like a Crown Vic to a Porsche... you can tell the difference immediately lol.

tennisfreak · 01-21-2015, 11:45 AM

Personally I'd never trade in my FR-S for a TC but that is because I want a small sports car not a small sporty car.

On the other hand if I was in the market for a small sporty car I'd definitely consider a TC release series.

In September I bought my oldest son a 2009 Scion TC Release series. I gotta say its a damn nice car with lots of features and it is fun to drive.
His release series came with:

TRD lowering springs
TRD wheels
TRD Exhaust
Special designed bucket seats
Some kind of special sound system with a sub woofer that puts out a ton of bass

There is probably more to it but those are what stuck out the most.

For what the TC is designed for I'd choose it over a freaking jelly bean civic.

DarkSunrise · 01-21-2015, 11:50 AM

That paint scheme is really ugly IMO. It's like something that a die-hard Orioles fan would do to his car.

Nevermore · 01-21-2015, 12:08 PM

Not going to lie, I want orange seat belts and black exterior door handles...

01-21-2015, 11:02 AM	#16
TRD-X Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Da-Big Banana Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,199 Thanks: 1,311 Thanked 955 Times in 534 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	$25K fail in my opinion OP. __________________ Supratwins/TRD-X aka Jim Gone to a higher plane of existence!

01-21-2015, 11:19 AM	#22
raven1231 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FR-S, 2016 DGM WRX Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 4,580 Thanks: 8,264 Thanked 3,118 Times in 1,667 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Anyone know if the rocket bunny wing would fit on it? Might get one and paint it orange. Not sure how it would look __________________ http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59870

01-21-2015, 11:20 AM	#23
BlaineWasHere Grip>Drift Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FRS Location: NorCal Posts: 3,472 Thanks: 782 Thanked 1,749 Times in 918 Posts Mentioned: 53 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	__________________ My FR-S Build Thread!

01-21-2015, 11:50 AM	#27
DarkSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S) Location: USA Posts: 5,798 Thanks: 2,187 Thanked 4,243 Times in 2,221 Posts Mentioned: 48 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	That paint scheme is really ugly IMO. It's like something that a die-hard Orioles fan would do to his car. __________________ "Never run out of real estate, traction, and ideas at the same time." 2022 BRZ Build 2013 FR-S Build

01-21-2015, 12:08 PM	#28
Nevermore Wayward Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Hot Lava 86 Location: Bust of Pallas Posts: 3,336 Thanks: 1,669 Thanked 2,312 Times in 1,386 Posts Mentioned: 50 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Not going to lie, I want orange seat belts and black exterior door handles... __________________

01-21-2015, 11:04 AM	#17
Vides990 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 13 BRZ (sold) 20 BRZ TS (sold) Location: CT Posts: 321 Thanks: 466 Thanked 243 Times in 116 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	RWD to FWD, Fail.

01-21-2015, 11:07 AM	#18
Dake Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: Houston Posts: 1,082 Thanks: 469 Thanked 841 Times in 424 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm sure I'll get laughed at, but I wish the hub spacing was the same on those TC wheels because I'd swap them out for the OEM FR-S rims - though I prefer the regular ones that aren't all blacked out.

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