CNET reviews FR-S

[moniz]

Originally Posted by rice_classic

The MOST important question to ask is:

WTF is CNET doing reviewing cars??!! Get back to reviewing video cards and anti-virus software please!

You do know that CNET has been owned by CBS/Viacom for about 4 years now? Guess its there way of broadening they're reach per their parent company/owner.

[rice_classic]

Originally Posted by moniz

You do know that CNET has been owned by CBS/Viacom for about 4 years now? Guess its there way of broadening they're reach per their parent company/owner.

So let me rephrase this.

WTF is CBS and VIACOM doing reviewing sports cars and why do we care!?

(rhetorical)

[Hix]

Originally Posted by Lonewolf

The reviewer is a moron...see this quote:

"The car is at its best in a set of tight turns. Track day hopefuls will quickly wish they had bought an M3."

Really? Well if I could afford to track an M3 with it's uber expensive replacement tires and brakes, I don't think I would be cross-shopping this car...

***Not too mention the M3 is much heavier (albeit much more powerful) and offers a different driving experience altogether.

Besides, the M3 is what 60-65K...yeah, it should be better for that cost...

I actually came from a E92 M3 and this car is not as comfortable (magnetic ride is a thing of beauty not to mention the extended Novillo leather) but it handles every bit as well if not a tad bit better on stability. That being said my M3 cost 75,000 bucks new... I think just the mods I put on the car equaled the over all price of this car. Not fair to compare the two.

[fatoni]

i dont think that comment was to compare them but just to remind people that the frs isnt a supercar. you are still going to fantasize about whatever cars you had posters of on your wall as a kid. with all this frs vs porsche or z kind of thing going on, i think its important to remind people that

[ParangWala]

Originally Posted by ngabdala

I agree. The OP should check out the MS3 and Evo forums. They will destroy you if you are a new member.

EH?! The intent was just to share content nothing more and nothing less.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by patchulaz

I love this quote: "Scion offers the FR-S with a six-speed automatic, but there is a special place in hell for people who choose that option." baahahaha

I'm guessing the reviewer did not drive the 6AT, in which case he had no place commenting on it. There's a special place for folks like that as well.

[Bonburner]

Where the hell did he get that second bag at 3:30 or so O.o;
I don't have that haha

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Bonburner

Where the hell did he get that second bag at 3:30 or so O.o;
I don't have that haha

yea, I haven't found that one yet either.

He had some complaints I agree with (the speedo, some road noise, for example). Can't believe he recommended the BeSpoke though.

Someone really needs to sit him down, make him listen to his presentation style a few times so he comes to realize his Columbia School of Broadcasting Morning Rock DJ voice needs to be toned down a little. Just saying....

[ashtray]

Owners of an M3 will be disappointed when they hit the track and wish they bought a Ferrari instead. :p

3x FRS = 1 M3
3x M3 = 1 California

[reeves]

In the video, he says "The clutch effort and take-up is just about perfect... it's about as good as that in a 911."

Is this true? For the few out there who's had the opportunity to drive a stock 911, I'd be interested on their take with this comparison. I've heard alot of people complain that the clutch felt too "soft"? Personally, that's how I like my clutch feel, but I guess everyone's preference is different.

[Bonburner]

Originally Posted by reeves

In the video, he says "The clutch effort and take-up is just about perfect... it's about as good as that in a 911."

Is this true? For the few out there who's had the opportunity to drive a stock 911, I'd be interested on their take with this comparison. I've heard alot of people complain that the clutch felt too "soft"? Personally, that's how I like my clutch feel, but I guess everyone's preference is different.

Yeah, I'd like to hear what other people have to say if they've ever driven a 911 for a long time.
I personally hate the clutch and had to readjust the clutch positioning .. and too soft/light :/