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b1pkkf26 · 08-25-2012, 02:25 PM

Brz limited, then swap out the front bumper to the frs.

BlaineWasHere · 08-25-2012, 02:30 PM

I'd liked to have gotten a BRZ-L 6MT...

BUT I figured I might not get a chance to buy one so I moved on with the FR-S (in the color I wanted though...)

TSY · 08-25-2012, 04:31 PM

No regrets at all. Looked at a bunch of cars (911 S, Cayman S, M3, 135i, GTR, 370z Nismo, Evo, Miata) and there's nothing like the BRZ/FRS. You can spend a lot more money and go a lot faster, but it's not more 'funner' to drive.

I will, however, probably look at a 991 911 C2S in a few years after they have worked out some of the kinks.

bakerr6 · 08-25-2012, 04:52 PM

plan on using this as a track car in 2-3 years, and will be buying a new m3 for a dd at the time. We decided on this car, based on the premise that it will be all paid off around the same time as our crv, and if we bought it used, we didn't think we would be able to find one that hasn't been beat to hell.

Wes · 08-25-2012, 05:03 PM

i'd still buy the fr-s, but if i had the money i would've really wanted an Evo

sajonf · 08-25-2012, 05:09 PM

I would go back to 1963 and buy all the split window corvettes I could find and store them untouched until today.

Vracer111 · 08-25-2012, 05:22 PM

No different, the FR-S/BRZ/GT86 is the only lightweight FR coupe you can currently get in the US... Now if a Ginetta G40R was available here the choice would be really tough: Miata NC drivetrain in a coupe that weighs ~700lbs less than a current miata....but has no daily driver creature comforts.

Race car for the road verses road car for the track that is more practical....hmmm, tough choice.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiqFGZuKtXU"]Ginetta G40 video review - YouTube[/ame]

Laika · 08-25-2012, 05:24 PM

I keep thinking I should have gotten the BRZ limited but then I realize I'm glad to have spent that money on mods instead. When I pick up another one of these it'll have to be a limited though.

FantomRider · 08-25-2012, 05:55 PM

If practicality/money is not an issue I'd get a 2013 Nismo.

MY13FRS · 08-25-2012, 05:59 PM

I would've waited for someone to list their FR-S after just getting it due to impulse purchase or buyer's remorse. Coulda knock off $$$ for a two month old car.

Wolfking · 08-25-2012, 06:20 PM

I originally wanted a white BRZ, but the fascia reminded too much of my beloved S14 and so I opted for the more radical FRS. Only time will tell if this car measures up to my expectations. Long Live FRS!

pyro530 · 08-25-2012, 06:25 PM

If Toyota ever came to the US market with a version of the FR-S/GT86 that wasn't stripped down and had the upgraded interiors, HID, Fog Lights, ect ... I would buy that.
Other than that, I'm happy with my purchase until they come out with an STi or TRD version in the US.

Texas BRZ · 08-25-2012, 09:39 PM

I wanted a Cayman R even before I bought my previous MX-5... But it just isn't the right car for me at this point in my life. Close to $70k spent on a 2 seat sports car, and then tracking it regularly... Just couldn't justify the purchase, especially since one can have so many other expenses / priorities in life.

The FR-S was the most wise decision for me, and I would've regretted not opting for it.

I'm a happy camper.

Sall · 08-25-2012, 09:55 PM

i would wait and get a whiteout, i have raven.btw im looking for someone who is willing to trade their whiteout for my raven will throw some cash $$$ anyone interested hmu ....

08-25-2012, 05:24 PM	#22
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08-25-2012, 05:55 PM	#23
FantomRider White Fantom Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S Location: TN Posts: 46 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If practicality/money is not an issue I'd get a 2013 Nismo. __________________ Eibach Prokit Lower Springs Injen Intake Xenon 6000k HID Beat-Sonic Shark Fin Greddy Evo3 Catback

08-25-2012, 06:25 PM	#26
pyro530 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: Ultramarine FR-S 6MT Location: Chico, CA Posts: 303 Thanks: 175 Thanked 102 Times in 46 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	If Toyota ever came to the US market with a version of the FR-S/GT86 that wasn't stripped down and had the upgraded interiors, HID, Fog Lights, ect ... I would buy that. Other than that, I'm happy with my purchase until they come out with an STi or TRD version in the US. __________________ Current: FR-S Ultramarine 6MT - Took delivery 05/30/2012 - Now for sale here 1995 M3 Coupe MT - the "Bavarian Bumblebee" Past: 1994 Integra - Sold \| 2005 Dodge SRT-4 - Totaled by Hail \| 1997 Acura 2.2 CL slowmobile - Sold \| 1991 BMW E30 - Sold \| 1991 Acura Integra GS - Wrecked \| 1971 Chevy C-10 shortbed stepside - Sold \| 1973 Camaro Z-28 Clone - Stolen

08-25-2012, 09:39 PM	#27
Texas BRZ Imperfect Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2025 C8 Z06s and more! Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 925 Thanks: 374 Thanked 307 Times in 193 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I wanted a Cayman R even before I bought my previous MX-5... But it just isn't the right car for me at this point in my life. Close to $70k spent on a 2 seat sports car, and then tracking it regularly... Just couldn't justify the purchase, especially since one can have so many other expenses / priorities in life. The FR-S was the most wise decision for me, and I would've regretted not opting for it. I'm a happy camper. __________________

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08-25-2012, 02:25 PM	#15
b1pkkf26 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2005 civic, FR-S Location: TORONTO Posts: 114 Thanks: 3 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Brz limited, then swap out the front bumper to the frs.

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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)	I'd liked to have gotten a BRZ-L 6MT... BUT I figured I might not get a chance to buy one so I moved on with the FR-S (in the color I wanted though...)

08-25-2012, 04:52 PM	#18
bakerr6 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 raven black fr-s Location: cincinnati, oh Posts: 1,447 Thanks: 503 Thanked 443 Times in 305 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	plan on using this as a track car in 2-3 years, and will be buying a new m3 for a dd at the time. We decided on this car, based on the premise that it will be all paid off around the same time as our crv, and if we bought it used, we didn't think we would be able to find one that hasn't been beat to hell.

08-25-2012, 05:03 PM	#19
Wes Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: JRSC'd Asphalt FR-S Location: SoCal Posts: 1,317 Thanks: 868 Thanked 436 Times in 260 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	i'd still buy the fr-s, but if i had the money i would've really wanted an Evo

08-25-2012, 05:09 PM	#20
sajonf Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 13 Scion FR-S, 12 Camaro ZL1 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 75 Thanks: 23 Thanked 46 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would go back to 1963 and buy all the split window corvettes I could find and store them untouched until today.

08-25-2012, 05:59 PM	#24
MY13FRS ***** Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 13 FRS Location: Pluto Posts: 177 Thanks: 12 Thanked 72 Times in 36 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would've waited for someone to list their FR-S after just getting it due to impulse purchase or buyer's remorse. Coulda knock off $$$ for a two month old car.

08-25-2012, 06:20 PM	#25
Wolfking Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Asphalt FRS Location: OVP, KS Posts: 609 Thanks: 684 Thanked 194 Times in 134 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I originally wanted a white BRZ, but the fascia reminded too much of my beloved S14 and so I opted for the more radical FRS. Only time will tell if this car measures up to my expectations. Long Live FRS!

08-25-2012, 09:55 PM	#28
Sall Sallbaru Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: raven FRS Location: socal Posts: 335 Thanks: 234 Thanked 60 Times in 36 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i would wait and get a whiteout, i have raven.btw im looking for someone who is willing to trade their whiteout for my raven will throw some cash $$$ anyone interested hmu ....

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