Somebody is bitter...

[yormaX]

I think everyone is entitled to their opinions. Hating "the truth about cars" is making them pretty famous.

[ed209]

you know what makes him right, he is an actual enthusiast with a modicum of knowledge about the once proud history of toyota and not some twat talking about "feel"

[MF_DEUCE]

Originally Posted by Cabz-FT86

The guy even posted a video, he's wearing a 70's porn jacket, and was complaining about how hard it was to drift the car??? REALLY did the idiot even turn track off?

guys off his rocker. He's 10 times more bitter than the article.

I dont mind if he didnt like the car, but his review lacks consistency. He says he didnt like dual purpose cars but likes the genesis because its a dual car. He also brought a driver to review the car and didnt even give him much time to talk about it or show him driving it. Nonetheless, his review does not make me regret my purchase, i still love this car and i have no hate towards the miata.

[poormans_LFA]

some things are so good some folks have to look for something wrong to begin the bitching. this guy just likes to hear himself i'm afraid. none the less he's entitled to his op, but that's what i read.

[Raven86]

Originally Posted by Nevermore

As a recent college-grad living with his parents and leasing an FR-S while paying student loans, I take offense to this review >_>

haha same here.. i didnt think there was anything wrong with living home and leasing a car at 21 while paying back student loans..

[Nevermore]

Originally Posted by Raven86

haha same here.. i didnt think there was anything wrong with living home and leasing a car at 21 while paying back student loans..

Me either. It's not the smartest financial choice for me to make since it stretches my budget thin, but I'm an accounting major, and am not too bad with money, so I know how to handle it and will definitely be capable of paying it off without help from anyone else. Nothing wrong with that, or with anyone doing it.

[Raven86]

Originally Posted by Nevermore

Me either. It's not the smartest financial choice for me to make since it stretches my budget thin, but I'm an accounting major, and am not too bad with money, so I know how to handle it and will definitely be capable of paying it off without help from anyone else. Nothing wrong with that, or with anyone doing it.

Yeah seems like were in very similar situations. I majored in Finance. People knock leases but at 21 just out of college with my first full time job it really doesn't seem like such a bad idea.

[HunterGreene]

Originally Posted by Raven86

Yeah seems like were in very similar situations. I majored in Finance. People knock leases but at 21 just out of college with my first full time job it really doesn't seem like such a bad idea.

The basic rule of thumb that I go with is the milage. If you are going to be driving more than the alloted milaged on your lease, then buy. If you are a close commuter without alot of road trips, I don't see why you can't lease.

[YukiHachiRoku]

Originally Posted by Jordo!

Gen X = Angry, socially, politically and intellectually disenfranchised, lower standard of living than parents (and well lower than promised). Invented punk rock as a music and aesthetic, then wrecked it with new wave, redeemed selves marginally with grunge and garage. Grew up afraid of divorce, nuclear war and politicians (esp. Republicans).

Gen Y = Emotionally detached, disconnected from other humans, prefers social networking, distracted with many electronic toys, unconvinced their standard of living is lower than their parents (in part because they never got the false promise of it, and also due in part to the previously mentioned toys), mashes musical and aesthetic genres together. Grew up afraid of terrorists, AIDS, superbugs, and having one's self esteem threatened.

Both are self centered, moody jerks, and generally a spectacular failure by all reasonable standards.

Both way cooler than boomers (fuckin' hippies).

TBH, I'm a mix of both X and Y. So I'm over it now.

[jadewbj]

I guess my main issue is with the fact that the basis for his argument is based of incorrect figures and unfair comparisons.

1. As many have stated the R-Spec is actually $27,375 which is $2,390 more than the FRS.

2. To compare a new car to a similar priced used car is totally unfair. Using that argument your could can destroy any new sports car with a older used high end car for less money.

So him saying the gen is faster and same price is wrong and of course a modded used turbo car would destroy the FRS. He leaves out that the used car would destroy the Gen too.

[encity5]

I'm glad I can just enjoy my car and not worry and try to make comparisons to everything I can to justify my decisions.

So to the reviewer, it's unfortunate that you can't just enjoy it for what it is. And since you don't, I hope writing off why this and that is better as made you feel better about your choice.

Frankly I feel lucky that this car can put a never ending smile on my face

[reeves]

Originally Posted by encity5

I'm glad I can just enjoy my car and not worry and try to make comparisons to everything I can to justify my decisions.

So to the reviewer, it's unfortunate that you can't just enjoy it for what it is. And since you don't, I hope writing off why this and that is better as made you feel better about your choice.

Frankly I feel lucky that this car can put a never ending smile on my face

^^^

I'm just glad there is another fun, RWD with great sporty suspension, non-turbo car out there (with enough cargo space for a weekend trip) that I can drive on my long daily work commute. ~30 MPG highway and a good clutch + shifter is a must too.

[FBaxteR-S]

Originally Posted by encity5

Frankly I feel lucky that this car can put a never ending smile on my face

And at the end of the day, this and this alone is why I purchased and continue to love this car. Any review has zero effect on my decision and post-purchase emotions, other than pure entertainment.

To the poster who said "feelings" have nothing to do with it, we're not all hardcore autophiles who simply care about the specs and track times, respecting everyone's right to have an opinion and arrive at their own conclusions can be just as important.

I like the way you put it encity.

[inflam52]

I watched a couple of their episodes. That guy is a jackass who doesn't know shit.